2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual
Year:
2004
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Silhouette
Rating:
Table of Contents
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Book TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Six-Way Power Seats
10
Eight-Way Power Seats
10
Heated Seats
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Rear Seat Operation
14
Flip and Fold Feature
14
Split Bench Seats
15
Captain Chairs
20
Stowable Seat
25
Safety Belts
28
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
28
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
33
Driver Position
34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Right Front Passenger Position
43
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
43
Rear Seat Passengers
45
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
48
Safety Belt Pretensioners
51
Safety Belt Extender
51
Child Restraints
52
Older Children
52
Infants and Young Children
54
Child Restraint Systems
58
Where to Put the Restraint
61
Top Strap
62
Top Strap Anchor Location
63
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
65
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)
67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position
71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
73
Air Bag Systems
76
Where Are the Air Bags?
78
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
81
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
81
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
82
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
82
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Restraint System Check
84
Checking Your Restraint Systems
84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
85
Features and Controls
87
Keys
89
Remote Keyless Entry System
90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
91
Doors and Locks
95
Door Locks
95
Power Door Locks
97
Last Door Closed Locking
98
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
98
Lockout Protection
99
Leaving Your Vehicle
99
Dual Sliding Doors
99
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
103
Liftgate
107
Windows
109
Power Windows
110
Power Rear Quarter Windows
111
Sun Visors
111
Theft-Deterrent Systems
112
Content Theft-Deterrent
112
PASS-Key® III
114
PASS-Key® III Operation
114
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
116
New Vehicle Break-In
116
Ignition Positions
117
Starting Your Engine
118
Engine Coolant Heater
119
Automatic Transaxle Operation
120
Parking Brake
123
Shifting Into Park (P)
124
Shifting Out of Park (P)
127
Parking Over Things That Burn
127
Engine Exhaust
128
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
128
Mirrors
130
Manual Rearview Mirror
130
Outside Power Mirrors
130
Outside Convex Mirror
131
Outside Heated Mirrors
131
OnStar® System
131
HomeLink® Transmitter
133
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter
134
Storage Areas
137
Glove Box
137
Cupholder(s)
138
Compact Overhead Console
138
Overhead Console
139
Front Seat Storage Net
140
Luggage Carrier
140
Rear Storage Area
142
Convenience Net
142
Convenience Center
144
Vehicle Personalization
146
Entering Programming Mode
147
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
147
Automatic Door Locks
148
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent
149
Remote Driver Unlock Control
150
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
151
Content Theft-Deterrent System
152
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System
153
Exiting Programming Mode
155
Memory Seat
156
Instrument Panel
157
Instrument Panel Overview
160
Hazard Warning Flashers
162
Other Warning Devices
163
Horn
163
Tilt Wheel
163
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
164
Exterior Lamps
172
Interior Lamps
174
Switchbanks
179
Instrument Panel Switchbank
179
Overhead Console Switchbank
180
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
180
Accessory Power Outlets
183
Climate Controls
184
Climate Control System
184
Dual Climate Control System
187
Outlet Adjustment
190
Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System)
190
Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System)
192
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
195
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
197
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Speedometer and Odometer
199
Safety Belt Reminder Light
200
Air Bag Readiness Light
201
Brake System Warning Light
202
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
203
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
203
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
205
Fuel Gage
208
Message Center
209
Service Traction System Warning Message
209
Traction Active Message
210
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message
210
Charging System Indicator Message
211
Low Oil Pressure Message
211
Change Engine Oil Message
212
Power Sliding Door Warning Message
213
Door Ajar Warning Message
213
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
214
PASS-Key® III Security Message
214
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
215
Low Fuel Warning Message
215
Driver Information Center (DIC)
216
Audio System(s)
219
Setting the Time
219
Radio with Cassette and CD
220
Radio with Six-Disc CD
230
Entertainment System
241
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
248
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System)
250
Theft-Deterrent Feature
252
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
253
DVD Distortion
254
Radio Reception
254
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
254
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
255
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
256
Cleaning Your DVD Player
256
Cleaning the Video Screen
256
Fixed Mast Antenna
256
Driving Your Vehicle
257
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
258
Defensive Driving
258
Drunken Driving
258
Control of a Vehicle
261
Braking
262
Traction Control System (TCS)
264
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
266
Steering
266
Off-Road Recovery
268
Passing
269
Loss of Control
270
Driving at Night
271
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
273
City Driving
276
Freeway Driving
277
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
278
Highway Hypnosis
279
Hill and Mountain Roads
280
Winter Driving
282
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
286
Towing
287
Towing Your Vehicle
287
Recreational Vehicle Towing
287
Loading Your Vehicle
289
Towing a Trailer
294
Service and Appearance Care
303
Service
305
Doing Your Own Service Work
305
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
306
Fuel
306
Gasoline Octane
306
Gasoline Specifications
307
California Fuel
307
Additives
308
Fuels in Foreign Countries
308
Filling Your Tank
309
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
311
Checking Things Under the Hood
312
Hood Release
312
Engine Compartment Overview
314
Engine Oil
315
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
320
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
321
Engine Coolant
324
Radiator Pressure Cap
327
Engine Overheating
327
Cooling System
330
Power Steering Fluid
338
Windshield Washer Fluid
339
Brakes
340
Battery
343
Jump Starting
344
All-Wheel Drive
350
Bulb Replacement
352
Halogen Bulbs
352
Headlamps
352
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
354
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
356
Replacement Bulbs
358
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
358
Tires
360
Inflation - Tire Pressure
369
Tire Inspection and Rotation
370
When It Is Time for New Tires
372
Buying New Tires
372
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
375
Wheel Replacement
375
Tire Chains
376
Accessory Inflator
376
If a Tire Goes Flat
378
Changing a Flat Tire
378
Compact Spare Tire
393
Appearance Care
394
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
394
Care of Safety Belts
397
Weatherstrips
397
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
397
Sheet Metal Damage
400
Finish Damage
400
Underbody Maintenance
400
Chemical Paint Spotting
400
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
401
Vehicle Identification
402
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
402
Service Parts Identification Label
402
Electrical System
402
Add-On Electrical Equipment
402
Headlamp Wiring
403
Windshield Wiper Fuses
403
Power Windows and Other Power Options
403
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
403
Capacities and Specifications
410
Maintenance Schedule
413
Maintenance Schedule
414
Introduction
414
Maintenance Requirements
414
Your Vehicle and the Environment
414
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
415
Scheduled Maintenance
416
Additional Required Services
418
Maintenance Footnotes
419
Owner Checks and Services
421
At Each Fuel Fill
421
At Least Once a Month
421
At Least Once a Year
422
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
424
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
426
Engine Drive Belt Routing
427
Maintenance Record
427
Customer Assistance and Information
431
Customer Assistance and Information
432
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
432
Online Owner Center
434
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
434
Customer Assistance Offices
434
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
436
Roadside Assistance Program
436
Courtesy Transportation
438
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
440
Reporting Safety Defects
441
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
441
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
442
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
442
Service Publications Ordering Information
442
Index
445
FAQ about the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Manual
What contains the 2004 Silhouette manual?
The Oldsmobile Silhouette owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Oldsmobile to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 owner's manual:
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Best practice for driving your Oldsmobile Silhouette
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Oldsmobile Silhouette owners can do
Where to download the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Oldsmobile Silhouette year 2004 free?
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The Oldsmobile Silhouette (2004) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2004 is available in English.
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