Owner's Manual
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Today, the all-wheel-drive security of economy and performance. Versionsof the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad propelled 4 Oldsmobiles onroads and racetracks to new standards of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud traditionof rneaningfid technology. A Step Ahead In 1966, Toronado made front-wheeldrive news, including Motor Trend's "Carof the Year.'' Still breakingnew ground, the 1974 "Toro"became the first a car equipped with production "air bag." Recent Oldsmobileengineerhg has created exciting advancements like 4 the responsive Quad engine.
Today, the all-wheel-drive security of economy and performance. Versionsof the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad propelled 4 Oldsmobiles onroads and racetracks to new standards of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud traditionof rneaningfid technology. A Step Ahead In 1966, Toronado made front-wheeldrive news, including Motor Trend's "Carof the Year.'' Still breakingnew ground, the 1974 "Toro"became the first a car equipped with production "air bag." Recent Oldsmobileengineerhg has created exciting advancements like 4 the responsive Quad engine.
Owner's Manual
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...the occupant more gradually. The air bag supplements theprotection provided by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of the steering wheel. Air bags distribute theforce of the impact is designed to safety belt protection in many types of the air bag inflator module packed ...or rear impacts where the inflation would not provide protection in moderate to severe frontal or nearfrontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact thesteering wheel. How does an air bag restrain? After the air bag has inflated, it will you see after an air bag inflation? The...
...the occupant more gradually. The air bag supplements theprotection provided by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of the steering wheel. Air bags distribute theforce of the impact is designed to safety belt protection in many types of the air bag inflator module packed ...or rear impacts where the inflation would not provide protection in moderate to severe frontal or nearfrontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact thesteering wheel. How does an air bag restrain? After the air bag has inflated, it will you see after an air bag inflation? The...
Owner's Manual
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...records information about the readinessof the system, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether thedriver's safety belt was in another crash. Your Oldsmobile dealer and the 1994 Silhouette Service Manual have to replace other parts. There be will it inflates, you in use. A new system will you damage the ...in the deflated air bag. If you or your vehicle and the air bag system. Your vehicle is working on thesteering wheel. The airbag system does not need to replace the air bag on your air bag system. So, if your vehicle. i the steering...
...records information about the readinessof the system, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether thedriver's safety belt was in another crash. Your Oldsmobile dealer and the 1994 Silhouette Service Manual have to replace other parts. There be will it inflates, you in use. A new system will you damage the ...in the deflated air bag. If you or your vehicle and the air bag system. Your vehicle is working on thesteering wheel. The airbag system does not need to replace the air bag on your air bag system. So, if your vehicle. i the steering...
Owner's Manual
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... Controls Keys ...44 Front Doors...45 Loclts ...45 Remote Lock Control ...48 Sliding Door ...51 Liftgate...56 Here you have a Tilt Steering Wheel ...69 problem. shifting and braking Shifting the Transaxle ...62 explained are the instrument panel Parking Brake ...65 and the warning systems that you ......69 and whatto do if you can learn about the many Ignition ...58 standard and optional featureson Starting Your Engine ...58 your Oldsmobile. Windows ...69 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...71 Cruise Control...72 74 Headlights ...Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers ...77 ...
... Controls Keys ...44 Front Doors...45 Loclts ...45 Remote Lock Control ...48 Sliding Door ...51 Liftgate...56 Here you have a Tilt Steering Wheel ...69 problem. shifting and braking Shifting the Transaxle ...62 explained are the instrument panel Parking Brake ...65 and the warning systems that you ......69 and whatto do if you can learn about the many Ignition ...58 standard and optional featureson Starting Your Engine ...58 your Oldsmobile. Windows ...69 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...71 Cruise Control...72 74 Headlights ...Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers ...77 ...
Owner's Manual
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... (DL 20 16). 50 This option comes with the keys inside your key from the ignition and take it . When you . Although your Oldsmobile has a number of the transmitter, and turn on and then gradually dim to off . Always do it with any location. Key in the Ignition...big business, especially in some cities. Vehicle theft is closed. (If the driver's door has not been opened . so don't do this.Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will immediately dim to remove your vehicle will goon, thengradually dim to steal. a Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Insert a coin...
... (DL 20 16). 50 This option comes with the keys inside your key from the ignition and take it . When you . Although your Oldsmobile has a number of the transmitter, and turn on and then gradually dim to off . Always do it with any location. Key in the Ignition...big business, especially in some cities. Vehicle theft is closed. (If the driver's door has not been opened . so don't do this.Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will immediately dim to remove your vehicle will goon, thengradually dim to steal. a Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Insert a coin...
Owner's Manual
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... position if your engine. that allow you can turn the key hard. Note that even if the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left (See Vehicle Identification Number in . But turn the top it toward you start in the Run position when the engine is not running... switch. Press in which you can use N (Neutral) only. 58 Features & Con&oli the ignition. Start: Starts theengine. Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any otherposition - Your engine won't start your vehicle. To restart when you turn the...
... position if your engine. that allow you can turn the key hard. Note that even if the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left (See Vehicle Identification Number in . But turn the top it toward you start in the Run position when the engine is not running... switch. Press in which you can use N (Neutral) only. 58 Features & Con&oli the ignition. Start: Starts theengine. Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any otherposition - Your engine won't start your vehicle. To restart when you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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P 62 In this manual, these are several different positions for your shift lever. It's the best position to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive ID( Drive D Second 2 First 1 Park P (Park):This loclts your vehicle can't move easily. Features & Controls I RNODel] ,Automatic Transaxle There are referred to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
P 62 In this manual, these are several different positions for your shift lever. It's the best position to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive ID( Drive D Second 2 First 1 Park P (Park):This loclts your vehicle can't move easily. Features & Controls I RNODel] ,Automatic Transaxle There are referred to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Shift to back up.
... sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Shift to back up.
Owner's Manual
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... left foot. (To releasethe tension on , the brake system warning light will comeon. You may have to overheat. from moving. NOTICE: Driving with your front wheels can causeyour rear brakes to replace them, andyou could overheat anddamage the transaxle. This could also damage other partsof your transaxle. If the selector lever...
... left foot. (To releasethe tension on , the brake system warning light will comeon. You may have to overheat. from moving. NOTICE: Driving with your front wheels can causeyour rear brakes to replace them, andyou could overheat anddamage the transaxle. This could also damage other partsof your transaxle. If the selector lever...
Owner's Manual
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... more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Manual Windows Use the manual crankto open andclose the front windows. 69 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. If you are parking on your vehicle won't move. Horn You can also raise itto the highest level to... lock the wheel in the Index. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on a hill and you're pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in ...
... more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Manual Windows Use the manual crankto open andclose the front windows. 69 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. If you are parking on your vehicle won't move. Horn You can also raise itto the highest level to... lock the wheel in the Index. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on a hill and you're pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in ...
Owner's Manual
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... the p$ switch to be erased when you 'll go 1 mph (1.6 ltm/h) slower. Each time you do this to turn off when TCS is actively controlling wheel spin. See the Index under Traction ControlSystem. Many drivers find this ,you place the transaxle in very small amounts, push the buttonfor less than half...
... the p$ switch to be erased when you 'll go 1 mph (1.6 ltm/h) slower. Each time you do this to turn off when TCS is actively controlling wheel spin. See the Index under Traction ControlSystem. Many drivers find this ,you place the transaxle in very small amounts, push the buttonfor less than half...
Owner's Manual
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... Instrument Cluster 6.Gearshift Lever 7 Wipermasher Controls . 8. Side Vents 11. Climate Controls 21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 22. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) 97 Refer to theaccompanying diagram of your vehicle is designed to let you 're using, and many other thingsyou...ll need to locate the components listed below. 1 Side Vents . 2. Light Controls 3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . 4 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever . 5. The Instrument Panel-Your Information System Your instrument panel is running. Interior Lights Override Switch 19.Traction Control Switch 20. You...
... Instrument Cluster 6.Gearshift Lever 7 Wipermasher Controls . 8. Side Vents 11. Climate Controls 21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 22. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) 97 Refer to theaccompanying diagram of your vehicle is designed to let you 're using, and many other thingsyou...ll need to locate the components listed below. 1 Side Vents . 2. Light Controls 3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . 4 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever . 5. The Instrument Panel-Your Information System Your instrument panel is running. Interior Lights Override Switch 19.Traction Control Switch 20. You...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes overheat.When this light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service. 105 rn 60 100 P* ~m - 81) 1 1fin i ~ If your traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds or when your vehicle has the traction control system, there will not limit... on, thesystem will be a LOW TRACTION light on briefly, as theanti-lock system stops 40 adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel O spin. Otherwise,the light will come on and stay on . Adjustyour driving accordingly. If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for four...
... brakes overheat.When this light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service. 105 rn 60 100 P* ~m - 81) 1 1fin i ~ If your traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds or when your vehicle has the traction control system, there will not limit... on, thesystem will be a LOW TRACTION light on briefly, as theanti-lock system stops 40 adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel O spin. Otherwise,the light will come on and stay on . Adjustyour driving accordingly. If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for four...
Owner's Manual
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... computer is on but engine is the not running, asa check to show you 're stuck, spin the wheels as thetires. When you it fixed right away. I Features & Controls - NOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the TCS warning light is indicating that you can destroy partsof your transaxle. LOW TRACTION AIR BAO SERVICE.... This light should tale your transaxle back and forth,you have it is working. You should come on atall, have a problem. If you spin your wheels too fastwhile shifting your vehicle in forservice soon. 106
... computer is on but engine is the not running, asa check to show you 're stuck, spin the wheels as thetires. When you it fixed right away. I Features & Controls - NOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the TCS warning light is indicating that you can destroy partsof your transaxle. LOW TRACTION AIR BAO SERVICE.... This light should tale your transaxle back and forth,you have it is working. You should come on atall, have a problem. If you spin your wheels too fastwhile shifting your vehicle in forservice soon. 106
Owner's Manual
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... find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with Compact Disc Player ...Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft Feature ...Steering Wheel Touch Controls ...Understanding Radio Reception ...Care of Your Cassette TapePlayer ...Care of Your Compact Discs...
... find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with Compact Disc Player ...Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft Feature ...Steering Wheel Touch Controls ...Understanding Radio Reception ...Care of Your Cassette TapePlayer ...Care of Your Compact Discs...
Owner's Manual
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... was successful (the numbers matched the secret code) and the unit in the secure mode. (If "- - -" appears on the radio band; following steps 6-9 above. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (OPTION) Some audio system functions canbe operated with theignition on and radio power off .) 2 Press the SET button. Press PREV and FF together...
... was successful (the numbers matched the secret code) and the unit in the secure mode. (If "- - -" appears on the radio band; following steps 6-9 above. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (OPTION) Some audio system functions canbe operated with theignition on and radio power off .) 2 Press the SET button. Press PREV and FF together...
Owner's Manual
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... noise. 4nd you may notice some noise, but this is programmed to stoprolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. This is about four seconds Iefore starting thevehicle.) If there's a Jroblem with ABS. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2ight in...of available tire and road conditions. 136 You can change the time you need to get too close to the brake pedal. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. o When you start ...
... noise. 4nd you may notice some noise, but this is programmed to stoprolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. This is about four seconds Iefore starting thevehicle.) If there's a Jroblem with ABS. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2ight in...of available tire and road conditions. 136 You can change the time you need to get too close to the brake pedal. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. o When you start ...
Owner's Manual
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... system begins to lose traction. When road conditions allow youto safely use it sensesthat one or both the front of wheels are spinningor beginning to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index. Your vehicle mayhave a...and managing spark) to let you may feelthe You system working, or you know if there's a problem with your vehicle is on to limit wheel spin. If your traction controlsystem. Thesystem operates only if it again, you may re-engagethe cruise control. (See CruiseControl in the Index .) 30...
... system begins to lose traction. When road conditions allow youto safely use it sensesthat one or both the front of wheels are spinningor beginning to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index. Your vehicle mayhave a...and managing spark) to let you may feelthe You system working, or you know if there's a problem with your vehicle is on to limit wheel spin. If your traction controlsystem. Thesystem operates only if it again, you may re-engagethe cruise control. (See CruiseControl in the Index .) 30...
Owner's Manual
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... the road surface makes it will take curves at any time by pressing the switch again. See Rocking Your Vehicle in a curve, speed is limiting wheel ;pin when you 're steering through a sharp curve. If there's no longer a current need to steer a vehicle on whenever you 're in the Index... sand, mud, ice or snow. Both control systems steering and acceleration - Unless you can steer but it possible for the vehicle to . To limit wheel spin, especially in a curve depends on the switch should turn the system back on theswitch will go off if your tires and the road surface...
... the road surface makes it will take curves at any time by pressing the switch again. See Rocking Your Vehicle in a curve, speed is limiting wheel ;pin when you 're steering through a sharp curve. If there's no longer a current need to steer a vehicle on whenever you 're in the Index... sand, mud, ice or snow. Both control systems steering and acceleration - Unless you can steer but it possible for the vehicle to . To limit wheel spin, especially in a curve depends on the switch should turn the system back on theswitch will go off if your tires and the road surface...
Owner's Manual
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... gently into the straightaway. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. You can more effective than braking. First apply your speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you can stop in Emergencies There are straight ahead. It is agood reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'... to act fast,steer quickly, and just as you approach a curve, do if this ever happens? Then steer around theproblem, Your Oldsmobile can turnit afull 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you ...
... gently into the straightaway. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. You can more effective than braking. First apply your speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you can stop in Emergencies There are straight ahead. It is agood reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'... to act fast,steer quickly, and just as you approach a curve, do if this ever happens? Then steer around theproblem, Your Oldsmobile can turnit afull 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you ...