User manual OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995

[. . . ] Outboard bumper strips onthe luggage carrier crossrails help ensure a quieter ride. If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other equipment (see owner's manual for more information), you will need to remove the outboard bumper strips to access t h e tapped plates on the crossbar After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed, be sure t o reinstall t h e bumper strips. CENTER BUMPER STRIP INSTRUCTION SHEET - PART NO. 10275203 ' . - ' I. i- . P 1995 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. [. . . ] That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distancesvary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it's pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of your brakes. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. 4-5 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. If your engine everstops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic bralung system that will help prevent a braking skid. '* \\\\ 4-6 When you start yourvehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. (You may also hear a clicking noise if you leave the ignition the RUN position for about in four seconds before starting the vehicle. ) If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, anti-lock the brake system warning light will stay on or flash. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in the Index. I Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. 4-7 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Thecomputer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle has the traction control system, the LOW TRACTION light will come on when your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. 4-8 Traction Control System (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. Thesystem operates only if it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces enginepower to limit wheel spin. The LOW TRACTION light come on when your will traction control system is limiting wheel spin. [. . . ] Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealerhetailerto see an index or individual bulletin. 1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to gain a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are alsouseful for owners with the appropriate skill level ortraining who wish to perform "do-it-yourself' service. [. . . ]