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Oldsmobile Bravada 2004 Owner's Manual (420 pages)

Brand: Oldsmobile | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.58 MB

Table of Contents

1
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Front Seats
    8
    
    Power Lumbar
    8
    
    Power Seats
    8
    
    Heated Seats
    9
    
    Power Reclining Seatbacks
    10
    
    Head Restraints
    11
  - Rear Seats
    12
    
    Rear Seat Operation
    12
  - Safety Belts
    14
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    18
    
    Driver Position
    19
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    19
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    26
    
    Rear Seat Passengers
    27
    
    Right Front Passenger Position
    27
  - Rear Seat Passenger Positions
    27
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    30
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    32
  - Child Restraints
    33
  - Older Children
    33
  - Infants and Young Children
    35
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    39
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    41
  - Top Strap
    42
  - Top Strap Anchor Location
    44
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    46
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
    47
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    49
  - Air Bag Systems
    52
    
    Where Are the Air Bags
    54
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate
    57
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    58
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate
    58
    
    What will You See after an Air Bag Inﬂates
    59
  - Restraint System Check
    61
    
    Checking Your Restraint Systems
    61
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    61
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    62
- Features and Controls
  
  63
  - Keys
    65
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    66
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    67
  - Battery Replacement
    68
  - Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    68
  - Doors and Locks
    69
    
    Door Locks
    69
    
    Power Door Locks
    70
    
    Delayed Locking
    71
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    71
  - Programmable Locking Feature
    72
  - Programmable Unlocking Feature
    73
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    74
  - Lockout Protection
    74
  - Liftgate Release
    75
  - Windows
    76
  - Power Windows
    77
  - Sun Visors
    77
  - Express–Down Window
    77
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    78
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    78
  - Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
    78
  - Testing the Alarm
    79
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    80
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    80
  - Ignition Positions
    81
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    81
  - Starting Your Engine
    82
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    83
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    83
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    84
    
    Parking Brake
    86
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    87
  - Torque Lock
    88
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    88
  - Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    88
    
    Engine Exhaust
    89
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    89
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    90
  - Mirrors
    91
  - Compass Operation
    91
  - Mirror Operation
    91
  - Compass Variance
    92
  - Onstar System
    94
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    94
    
    Onstar Services
    95
  - Homelink Transmitter
    96
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    98
  - Using Homelink
    99
  - Resetting Defaults
    99
  - Storage Areas
    100
  - Sunglasses Storage Compartment
    100
    
    Glove Box
    100
  - Travel Note Recorder
    100
    
    Overhead Console
    100
    
    Front Storage Area
    101
    
    Luggage Carrier
    101
    
    Rear Floor Storage Lid
    102
    
    Convenience Net
    103
  - Cargo Cover
    103
  - Sunroof
    104
  - Vehicle Personalization
    104
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    104
  - Memory Seat
    104
- Instrument Panel
  
  107
Section 3 Instrument Panel

108
- Instrument Panel Overview
  110
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  112
- Other Warning Devices
  113
- Tilt Wheel
  113
- Turn and Lane Change Signals
  114
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  114
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
  115
  - Rainsense™ Wipers
    116
  - Windshield Washer
    117
  - Cruise Control
    118
- Windshield Wipers
  116
- Automatic Headlamp System
  121
- Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
  122
- Lamps on Reminder
  122
- Fog Lamps
  123
- Instrument Panel Brightness
  123
- Interior Lamps
  123
- Exit Lighting
  124
- Battery Run-Down Protection
  125
- Dome Lamps
  125
- Reading Lamps
  125
- Accessory Power Outlets
  126
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    126
  - Climate Controls
    127
- Dual Automatic Climate Control System
  127
- Defogging and Defrosting
  130
- Rear Window Defogger
  130
- Outlet Adjustment
  131
- Rear Climate Control System
  132
- Climate Controls Personalization
  133
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  134
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    135
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    136
- Trip Odometer
  136
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    137
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    138
- Charging System Light
  139
  - Voltmeter Gage
    139
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    140
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    141
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    142
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    142
- If the Light Is Flashing
  144
- If the Light Is on Steady
  144
- Oil Pressure Gage
  145
- Maintenance Schedule
  146
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    146
  - Security Light
    147
  - Cruise Control Light
    147
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    148
  - Service All-Wheel Drive Light
    148
  - Gate Ajar Light
    149
    
    Check Gages Warning Light
    149
    
    Fuel Gage
    150
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    150
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    151
    
    DIC Operation and Displays
    151
  - Trip Information
    152
  - Fuel Information
    152
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    160
  - Service Air Bag
    161
  - Service Brake System
    161
  - Turn Signal on
    161
  - Battery Not Charging
    161
  - Ice Possible
    162
  - Check Washer Fluid
    162
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    162
  - Rear Access Open
    162
  - Driver Door Ajar
    162
  - Fuel Level Low
    162
  - Left Rear Door Ajar
    163
  - Curb View Activated
    163
  - Tighten Fuel Cap
    163
  - Right Rear Door Ajar
    163
  - Audio System(S)
    164
  - Setting the Time
    164
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    165
  - Finding a Station
    166
  - Using Rds
    168
  - Finding a Pty Station
    169
  - Setting Preset Ptys
    169
  - Rds Messages
    170
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    171
  - Cassette Tape Messages
    172
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    173
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    175
  - Setting Preset Stations
    177
  - Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    178
  - Using Song List Mode
    185
  - Navigation/Radio System
    187
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    188
  - Before You Drive
    188
  - DVD Player
    188
  - Remote Control
    191
    
    Video Screen
    191
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    195
  - Audio Output
    196
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    199
  - Radio Personalization
    200
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    200
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    201
  - DVD Distortion
    202
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    202
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    202
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    203
  - Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    203
  - Cleaning the Video Screen
    204
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    204
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    204
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

205
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  206
  - Defensive Driving
    206
  - Drunken Driving
    206
  - Control of a Vehicle
    210
  - Braking
    210
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System
    211
  - Braking in Emergencies
    213
  - Traction Assist System (TAS)
    213
  - Power Steering
    215
  - Locking Rear Axle
    215
  - Steering
    215
  - Steering Tips
    215
  - Steering in Emergencies
    216
  - Off-Road Recovery
    217
  - Passing
    217
  - Loss of Control
    219
  - Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
    220
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    220
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    221
  - Environmental Concerns
    222
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    222
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    222
  - Scanning the Terrain
    223
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    224
  - Approaching a Hill
    225
  - Driving Uphill
    225
  - Driving Downhill
    228
  - Driving Across an Incline
    229
  - Stalling on an Incline
    230
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    231
  - Driving in Water
    232
  - After Off-Road Driving
    232
  - Driving at Night
    233
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    234
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    236
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    236
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    236
  - City Driving
    237
  - Freeway Driving
    238
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    239
  - Highway Hypnosis
    239
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    240
  - Winter Driving
    242
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    242
  - If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    244
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    246
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    246
- Towing
  
  247
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    247
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    247
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    247
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    253
  - Towing a Trailer
    254
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    255
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    256
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    257
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    258
  - Trailer Brakes
    259
  - Safety Chains
    259
  - Driving with a Trailer
    260
  - Following Distance
    261
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    261
  - Backing up
    261
  - Making Turns
    261
  - Driving on Grades
    262
  - Parking on Hills
    262
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    263
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    264
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

265
- Service
  
  267
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    267
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    268
- Fuel
  
  268
  - Gasoline Octane
    268
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    269
  - California Fuel
    269
  - Additives
    270
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    270
  - Filling Your Tank
    271
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    273
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  274
- The Hood
  
  274
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    274
    
    Hood Release
    274
    
    Engine Compartment Overview
    276
    
    Engine Oil
    278
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    279
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    280
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    281
    
    Gm Oil Life System
    282
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    282
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    283
    
    When to Inspect
    283
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    284
  - How to Inspect
    284
  - How to Check
    285
    
    Engine Coolant
    287
  - How to Add Fluid
    287
  - Checking Coolant
    288
    
    Radiator Pressure Cap
    289
    
    Engine Overheating
    290
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    290
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    291
    
    Cooling System
    292
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    296
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    298
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    299
    
    What to Use
    299
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    300
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    300
    
    Brakes
    301
  - Brake Fluid
    301
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    302
  - What to Add
    302
  - Brake Adjustment
    303
  - Brake Wear
    303
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    303
    
    Battery
    304
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    304
    
    Jump Starting
    305
    
    Vehicle Storage
    305
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  311
- Rear Axle
  
  312
- Front Axle
  
  312
- Bulb Replacement
  
  314
  - Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    314
  - Replacement Bulbs
    315
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  316
- Tires
  
  319
  - Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
    319
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    320
  - Tire Size
    323
    
    Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    325
    
    Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    328
    
    When to Check
    328
    
    Tire Inspection and Rotation
    329
    
    When It Is Time for New Tires
    330
    
    Buying New Tires
    331
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    332
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    333
    
    Wheel Replacement
    333
    
    Accessory Inﬂator
    335
    
    Tire Chains
    335
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    337
    
    Changing a Flat Tire
    338
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    339
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    349
    
    Spare Tire
    351
- Appearance Care
  
  352
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    352
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    352
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    353
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    353
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    354
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    354
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    354
  - Cleaning Leather
    354
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    354
  - Care of Safety Belts
    355
  - Weatherstrips
    355
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    355
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    356
  - Finish Care
    356
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    358
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    358
  - Finish Damage
    358
  - Cleaning Tires
    358
  - Underbody Maintenance
    359
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    359
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    360
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  361
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    361
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    362
- Electrical System
  
  362
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    362
  - Headlamps
    362
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    362
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    362
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    363
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    363
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    366
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  369
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

371
- Introduction
  372
- Maintenance Requirements
  372
- Maintenance Schedule
  372
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  372
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  372
- Scheduled Maintenance
  374
- Additional Required Services
  376
- Maintenance Footnotes
  378
- At each Fuel Fill
  379
- Owner Checks and Services
  379
- At Least Once a Month
  380
- At Least Once a Year
  380
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  383
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  385
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  385
- Maintenance Record
  386
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

389
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  390
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    390
  - Online Owner Center
    391
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    392
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    392
  - United States – Customer Assistance
    392
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with
    393
  - Canada – Customer Assistance
    393
  - Overseas – Customer Assistance
    393
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    394
  - Security While You Travel
    394
  - Canadian Roadside Assistance
    395
  - Courtesy Transportation
    395
  - Plan Ahead When Possible
    396
  - Transportation Options
    396
  - Additional Program Information
    397
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
    398
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  399
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Oldsmobile Bravada 2004 Getting To Know Manual (16 pages)

Brand: Oldsmobile | Category: Automobile | Size: 0.71 MB

Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Instrument Panel
4
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
4
Driver Information Center (DIC)
4
Programmable Auto Door Locks
5
Personalization Options Chart
6
Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback
7
Headlamp Controls and Washer
7
Automatic Lamp Control
7
Dome Lamp Override
8
Manual Dual Climate Control
8
Automatic Dual Climate Control
8
Outside Rearview Mirrors
9
Seats
10
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette/CD and RDS
10
AM/FM Stereo with Six-Disc CD
12
Travel Note Recorder
12
Homelink® Universal Transmitter
12
Rainsense Wipers
13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
13
Content Theft-Deterrent System
14
Sun Visors
14
Sunroof
14
All-Wheel Drive
14
Traction Assist System (TAS)
15
Luggage Carrier
15
Air Inflator System
15
Roadside Assistance Program
16
My Gmlink
16

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Towing

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Fuel

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Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

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Tires

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