1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 56

Features & Controls inside or outside latch release and let go; the door will open fully and remain latched in the open position. To manually open the power sliding door when the enable switch is in the OFF position, pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way back to thelatch position. If anything obstructs the sliding door while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to theopen position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as theforce of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases significantly as thedoor approaches the latch position. 54 Objects caught in the path of the sliding door may be damaged. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door. To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door enable switch is in the ON position, pull the To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding door enable switch is in the ON position, pull the inside or outside latch release or the edge of the door. Move the door about four inches toward the closed position