Oldsmobile Silhouette User Manual

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The 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Oldsmobile Silhouette Specifications

General

Brand	Oldsmobile
Model	Silhouette
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Explanation of the vehicle's frontal and side impact Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) or air bag systems.

Children

Guidance on child safety restraints and the importance of securing children properly.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

The best advice for driving safely: be ready for anything and expect the unexpected.

Drunken Driving

The dangers of drinking and driving, and its effects on driving skills and injury risk.

Towing a Trailer

Important tips and safety rules for trailering, including weight considerations.

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Safe steps to follow when using jumper cables to start your vehicle's battery.

Towing Your Vehicle

Guidance on correct towing equipment and procedures to avoid damage and loss of control.

Engine Overheating

What to do if your engine overheats and how to check the cooling system.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire and using the jack.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants