1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 243

At Least Once aYear CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO I Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all bodydoor hinges, including the liftgate. Also lubricate all hingesand latches, including those for the hood, sliding door track, rear compartment, glove boxdoor, console door, and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells youwhat to use. CAUTION. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. does, you If it I 11 Starter Switch ~ or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around thevehicle. 2. Firmly applyboth theparking brake (see Parking Brake in theIndex if necessary) and the regular brake. and NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, be readyto turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. 3 Try to start the . engine in each gear. The startershould work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the to LOCK in each shift lever key position. The key should turn toLOCK only when the shift leveris in P (Park). The key should come out only in LOCK. Steering Column Lock I 241