Oldsmobile 1994 Bravada Скачать руководство пользователя страница 1

Страница: 1 / 248

Содержание 1994 Bravada

Страница 1: ...1 9 9 4 B R A V A D A O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...ontrolsthe volume TheVOL knobincreases volume when rotated to the right It lets you know what station you re listening to When theradio is on push theknob to display the station It tells you the time When the ignition is off push the knob to display the time It allows you to hear the other side of the t a p e Press the knob while the cassetteis playing The control behind the upper knob moves the s...

Страница 4: ...played If you are playing chrome or metal tapes push theCr02button in If you are playing standard tapes make sure the button is out Your audio system has automaticDynamic Noise Reduction It helps remove backgroundhiss noise from the radio or tape player D m is a registered trademark of the National Semiconductor Corporation Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations You c...

Страница 5: ...then scan to the next available station The radio will continueto scan available stations until you press SCAN again SEEK Button This chooses stations also but it doesn tkeep changing stationsas SCAN does When youpush SEEK the radio goesto the next available station and stays there To Play A Cassette Your tape playeris built to work bestwith tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes ...

Страница 6: ...push 0 To go backward push 4 To stop the tape push the other button lightly 0 To go from one side of the tape to the other push in the upper knobon your radio To remove orstop the tape pushSTOP EJECT APS Automatic ProgramSearch Press this button to activate the automaticprogram search When the buttonispressed thetape will rapidly advanceto the beginningof the next selection When the4 button is pre...

Страница 7: ...9 9 4 BRAVADA OWNER S MANUAL 7 Maintenance Schedule 8 Customer Assistance Information 9 Index I Includes Reporting Safety Defects onpage 224 Service Station Information 105 LastPage First Edition 22586103 ...

Страница 8: ...r vehicles of this type failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual Seethe Index under Driving Guidelines and Off Road Driving Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing Michigan48921 The wordOldsmobile and the Oldsmobile rocket emble...

Страница 9: ...an on August21 1897 when Ransom E Olds began buddinga horseless carriage in as nearly a perfect manner aspossible Soon Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation s first assembly line Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart In 1939 Oldsmobile introducedthe celebrated Hydra Matic transmission a four speed forerunner of today s advanced systems In 1948 the high spirited RocketV8 engine se...

Страница 10: ... a production airbag Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine Versions of the cylinder 16 valveQuad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles onroads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance Today the all wheel drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology ...

Страница 11: ... Oldsmobile Edge the most comprehensive owner satisfaction program in the industry The Edge gives you 24 hour roadside assistance Bumper to BumperWarranty protection even free transportation while your vehicle is in for warranty service With the Oldsmobile Edge we ve pledged to make your ownership experience a great one J D Rock General Manager ...

Страница 12: ...You can bend the manual slightlyto reveal the tabs that help you find a part 6 Part 1 Seats Restraint Systems This part tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly Part 2 Features Controls This part explainshow to start and operate your Oldsmobile Part 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems This part tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controlsand how to operate your audio sy...

Страница 13: ... detailsabout the Roadside Assistance program You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediation arbitration procedure We ve also included ordering informationfor service publications in this part Part 9 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it ...

Страница 14: ... hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please readthese cautions If you don t you or otherscould be These mean there is something hurt In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When yo...

Страница 15: ...tic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery A 8 These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocklUnlock These symbols have to do withyour lights Master Lighting Switch Turn SignalDirection Hazard Warning Flashers A Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lights pf 0 ...

Страница 16: ... other symbols you may see Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Temperature Fuse w Windshield Washer Battery Charging System Tailgate Window Windshield Defroster Lighter Fuel Rear Window Defogger Horn Speaker Engine Oil Pressure Rear Window Wiper Brake Hood Release Rear Window WiperlWasher Anti Lock Brakes VentilatingFan Power Window 10 ...

Страница 17: ...t 1 Seats Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls 12 SafetyBelts 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 18 Driver Position 18 SafetyBelt Use During Pregnancy 21 Right Front Passenger Position 21 Rear Seat Passengers 22 Children 25 Smaller Childrenand Babies 25 Child Restraints 26 Larger Children 32 Safety Belt Extender 34 Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash 34 Folding RearSeat 14 ...

Страница 18: ...l left Move the seat back by pushing the control right Raise the seat by pushing the control forward Lower the seat by pushing the control back the seat by pressing the switch forward Lower the rear of the seat by pressing the switchback 0 v0 Right Control Raise the rear of Lumbar Controls To adjust lower back supporton the driver s seat Press the front of the DRIVER i t switch to increase support...

Страница 19: ...o move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjustthe seatback lift the lever on the outside of your seat Move the seatback where you want it then release the lever But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Pull up on thelever and the seatback will go to its original uprightposition 13 ...

Страница 20: ...as you pull up on the latch Then fold the seatback forwardto thedown position To raise it lift the seatbaclt and push it back until it loch in the upright position Test to see that it is locked in place by pushing and pulling the seatback SafetyBelts They reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some thingsyou should not dowith safety belt...

Страница 21: ...ious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are inbetween In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safetybelts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot WhySafety Belts Work When youride in or onanything you go as fast as it...

Страница 22: ...icle The riderdoesn t stop 3 Take the simplest chicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 4 Put someone on it 5 a I 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 7 or the instrumentpanel or the safety belts 16 ...

Страница 23: ...fetybelts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehiclethat has air bags you still have to buckle up toget the most protection That s true notonly in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an a...

Страница 24: ... riding in your Oldsmobile see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you llwant to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We llstart with the driver position I Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system m Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulderbelt Here show towear it properly 1 Close and lock the door ...

Страница 25: ...ap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you db less likelyto slide under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are bes...

Страница 26: ...t s wrong with this A The belt is buckled inthe wrong place 3 What s wrong with this 4 The shoulder belt isworn under the arm It should beworn over the shoulder at all times Q What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted acrossthe body ...

Страница 27: ... wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn aslow as possible throughout the pregnancy The bestway to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it smore likely that the fetuswon t behurt ina crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to malung safetybelts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front pass...

Страница 28: ...sitions Lap ShoulderBelt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plateinto thebuckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure When the shoulderbelt is pulledout all the way it will lock If it does let it go back allthe way and s...

Страница 29: ...sh this appliesforce othe strongpelvic bones And you d be ess likelyto slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply iorce at your abdomen This could awe serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go overthe shoulder and across the chest These arts of the body are bestable to tale 2elt restrainingforces rhe safetybelt locks ifthere s a sudden stop or a crash 23 ...

Страница 30: ...ckle I I Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehiclehas a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safetybelt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Страница 31: ... section Male sure the releasebutton on the buckle is positioned soyou would be able to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyonein a vehicle needs protection That includes infants andall children smaller than adultsize In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Sma...

Страница 32: ...these atructions on therestraint itself or in I a booklet or both These restraints use he belt systemin your vehicle but the hild also has to be securedwithin the estraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that comewith the infant or child restraint will showyou how todo that ...

Страница 33: ...vehicle even when no child isin it fop Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should beanchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile dealerto put it in foryou If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealercan tell you how to do it Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be usingthe lap shoulderbelt See the earlier section about t...

Страница 34: ... is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you everhad to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractorto set the lock 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt into theretractor while you push down on thechild restraint ...

Страница 35: ...yousecure a child restraint in a center seating position you llbe using the lap belt But don t use the rear center seat unless the base of the child restraint is smallenough to let you reach the buclde and latchplate easily See the earlier section about the top strap i f the child restraint has one 1 2 3 Male thebelt as long as possible by tilting the latchplate and pulling it along the belt Put t...

Страница 36: ...urn thelatch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place inthe vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint...

Страница 37: ...esin front of the child s faceor neck put it behind the child restraint release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the I 5 Pull the restof the lap belt allthe way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on thechild restraint L 31 ...

Страница 38: ...cle s safety beltand let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safetybelts If you havethe choice a child should si1 next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provi...

Страница 39: ...der so that in a crash the child supper body would have the restraint thatbelts provide If the child isso smallthat theshoulder belt is still very close to thechild s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehiclehas one Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This appl...

Страница 40: ...minder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep arestraint system from doing its job have it repaired I Replacing Safety Belts A er a Crash If you ve had acrash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary Butif the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a more severecrash then you need new belts...

Страница 41: ... your dealer forthe correct part number You ll needthe model yearand model number for your vehicle The model year ison your titleand registration And you can find the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle See Certification TireLabel in the Index The model number on thereplacement belt must be listed on thesafety beltyou want to replace Pullthe shoulder belt all the way out to...

Страница 42: ...Notes 36 ...

Страница 43: ...s Controls Keys 38 Locks 39 Remote Lock Control 40 Tailgate 42 Ignition 45 Starting Your Engine 45 Shifting the Transmission 48 Parking Brake 51 Shifting into Park 51 Horn 54 Tilt SteeringWheel 55 Windows 55 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 55 Windshield Wipers and Washer 57 Cruise Control 59 Headlights 62 Fog Lights 63 Overhead Console 64 Sun Visors 69 Mirrors 69 Storage Compartments 71 Ashtrays a...

Страница 44: ...loclts When a new Oldsmobile is delivered the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys and gives themto thefirst owner Each plughas a codeon it that tells your dealeror a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keepthe plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have newones made easily usingthese plugs ...

Страница 45: ... have a lotof trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys DoorLocks I here are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key or Remote Lock Control r 39 ...

Страница 46: ... unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavingthe vehicle open your door and set the locks fromthe inside Then get out and close the door I I RemoteLock Control You can lock and unlock yourdoors or mloclcyour tailgate glass fromabout 50 feet 9m away usingthe key chain ransmittersupplied with your vehicle four remote lock control operates on a radio frequen...

Страница 47: ...olen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring the remaining transmitters with you when you goto your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehiclesas you ...

Страница 48: ...u Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park ina lighted spot close allwindows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuablesout of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park ina lot where someonewill be watching your vehicle it sbest to lock it upand t...

Страница 49: ...ressthe REAR WINDOW button located to theleft of the radio to unlock the tailgate window Your shift lever must be inP Park or N Neutral Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier OPTION You must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the tailgatewindow r 43 ...

Страница 50: ... glove box To open pinch the latch release New Vehicle BreakmIn NOTICE Your modern Oldsmobiledoesn t need an elaborate break in But it will performbetter in the long run if you followthese guidelines Keep your speedat 55 mph 88 ltm h or lessfor the first 500 miles 804ltm Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804ltm Don t make full throttle starts Avoid malting hardstops...

Страница 51: ...unning you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights Start Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions Accessoryand Run are on positions that allow you to operate your electricalaccessories such as therad...

Страница 52: ...it there Then hold the key in Start for no more than ten seconds This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15seconds anddo it all again When the engine starts let goof the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the...

Страница 53: ...unwrapthe 3 Plug it intoa normal grounded 110 electrical cord volt outlet NOTICE After you veused the coolant heater be sure to store thecord as it wasbefore to keep it away from moving engineparts If you don t it could be damaged How longshould you keep the coolant warmer pluggedin The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everythin...

Страница 54: ...are several differentpositions for your shift lever Park P Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive ID Drive D Second 2 First 1 Park P Park This loclts yourrear wheels It s the best positionto use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily ...

Страница 55: ...eback and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damagingyour transmission see the Index under If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow Neutral N Neutral In thisposition your engine doesn t connect with thewheels To restart whenyou re already moving use N Neutral only NOTICE Damageto your transmission caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your 1 ...

Страница 56: ... First Gear This position gives you even more power butlower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deepsnow or mud If the shift lever isput in 1 the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowlyenough shifting between gears NOTICE If your rear wheels can trotate don ttry to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or wer...

Страница 57: ...ular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If You Are Towing a Trailer and Are Parking on a Hill See the Index under Towinga Trailer That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftinsIntoP Park 1 Hold the...

Страница 58: ...ur vehicle isin P Park Leaving Your Vehicle Withthe Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park andyour parkingbrake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve movedthe shift leverinto the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever awayfrom P Park without first pulling ittoward you If...

Страница 59: ...ock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leavethe driver s seat To find out how see ShiftingInto P Park in the Index When youare ready to drive movethe shift lever out of P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torquelock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to takesome of the pressure from the tran...

Страница 60: ... if you ever have to here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehiclewon t move See Shifting Into P Park in theIndex If you are parking on a hill and pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn You can sound thehorn by pressing the horn symbol on your steeringwheel ...

Страница 61: ... release the lever to lock the wheel in place Power Windows Switches on the driver s door control each of the windows when theignition is on In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window I I 4 TurnSignullMukifinction Lever The lever on theleft sideof the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Cruise Control Headlight High Low Beam Windshield Wipers Wind...

Страница 62: ...le lighting regulations U 0 rurn Signal and Lane Change ndicator The turn signal has two upward for light andtwo downward for Left ositions Thesepositions allow youto ignal a turn or a lane change T o signal a turn move the lever allthe yay up or down When the turnis inished the lever willreturn lutomatically A green arrow on theinstrument panel will flashin the direction of the turnor lane change...

Страница 63: ...ere until the wipers start thenlet go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very usefulin light rain or snow Turn theband to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steadywiping at low speed turn the band awayfrom you to the LO position For hi...

Страница 64: ...can be dangerous A bad mudsplash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often NOTICE When usingconcentrated washer fluid followthe manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Watercan cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also w...

Страница 65: ......

Страница 66: ...se shuts off the cruise control But youdon t need to reset it Once you re goingabout 25 mph 40l d h or more youcan move the cruise control switch from ON to R A whichstands for Resume Accelerate forabout half a second You ll go right back up toyour chosen speed and stay there If you holdthe switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going fasteruntil you release the switch or ap...

Страница 67: ...very smallamounts push the buttonfor lessthan half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6lun h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the acceleratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your footoff the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourcruise controlwill work on hills dep...

Страница 68: ...ide Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch or press OFF to turn off the lights Lights on Reminder If you open the door while leavingthe lights on you willhear a warning tone Headlight High Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pullthe turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams areon a blue light on the ins...

Страница 69: ...s Your parking lights or low beam headlightsmust be on for them to come on The fog light switch is on the instrument panel under theheadlight switch Pressthe right side of the switch to turn thefog lightson and the left side of the switch to turnthem off An indicator light will glow in the right side of the switch when they are on Remember fog lightsalone will not give off as much lightas your hea...

Страница 70: ...lish or Celsius metric by pressing the US MET switch Before youturn on the ignition and move the vehicle the temperature indicated w i l lbe the last outside temperature recorded withthe ignition on If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lowerwhen you turn on the ignition ICEwill appear on the display It s a caution to thedriver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions s...

Страница 71: ...S MET switches The display will go off 3 After 5 seconds VAR CALwill appear on thedisplay Whenit does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zone number Your variance is now set Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the front compartment of your overhead console and operate it from this positi...

Страница 72: ... a guide Center the control button of your garage door opener overthe point where the lines intersect and press the opener firmly into place Makesure the button is facing down 4 Once the opener is installed the button on the compartment door must be adjusted so that it will contact the control button onyour garage dooropener Use the pegs located insidethe compartment door 5 Add one peg at a time u...

Страница 73: ...age Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button Then pull the compartment down to the full open position as shown Console Reading Lights To turn either reading lighton or off press the switch next to it To adjust the aim of the lights simply pivotthe lamps in their sockets 67 ...

Страница 74: ...light on and off with its switch With the ignition off open any door These lights will comeon for about 15 seconds then turn off If you turn on the ignition during this delay the lights willturn off immediately T o avoid drainingyour vehicle battery s Qower be sure to turnoff all interior lightswhen leaving your vehicle But remember that themirror reading lights will still come on for about 15seco...

Страница 75: ...end the visors at thesides pull out thesunshade Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Open thecovers to expose the vanity mirror The lights come on whenyou open the cover These can even beused for reading h i d e DaylNight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to thenight position For information on this mirror s reading lights see the Index under Front Reading Li...

Страница 76: ... I ...

Страница 77: ...tall NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets Maximum loadof all electrical equipment should not exceed 8 amps Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electricalequipment on for extended periods can drain your battery Storage Compartments The center console has a cup holder and two storage compartments To open the cup holder lightly press on the edge Push the cup ...

Страница 78: ...compact discs The larger one has a removable tray There are two cup holders insidethe glovebox door Note that theglove box light will remainon while the door is open You willfind astorage compartment on each of the front doors The driver s door pocket contains a coin holder A narrow storage shelf runs along the bottom of the instrument panel It s handy for items such as gloves or small books ...

Страница 79: ...and pull the entire ashtray out of the instrument panel t 1 To use the lighter push it in all the way md let go When it sready it will pop lack by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 73 ...

Страница 80: ... luggage carrierhas slats and side railsattached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved forward and rearward in the side railsto secure cargo NOTICE Loading cargothat weighs more than 200 pounds 91kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never letthem hang overthe rear or thesides of your vehicle Load your cargoso that it rests on the slats and does not ...

Страница 81: ......

Страница 82: ...Features Controls ...

Страница 83: ...Vents 2 Side Window Defogger 3 Rear WindowWipermasher 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Light Controls 6 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever 7 Instrument Cluster 8 Gearshift Lever 9 Climate Controls IO Lighter 11 Center Vents 12 Glove Box 13 SideWindow Defogger 14 Side Vents 15 Audio System 16 Ashtray 17 Tailgate Window Release 18 Power Remote Control Mirrors 19 Ignition Switch 20 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 21 Ho...

Страница 84: ...ument panel clusters which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Besure to read about those thatapply to theinstrument panel cluster for your Oldsmobile STANDARD CLUSTER t r 50 60 70 F L UNLEADED l o o 1 2 5 3 l 1 2 5 3 u RN JD21 ...

Страница 85: ...ELECTRONIC CLUSTER OPTION 3 1 UNLEADEDFUEL ONLY II L F T A C H o M E T E R l RPM x 1 0 0 I I I 79 ...

Страница 86: ...turn theignition keyjust tolet you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmedwhen this happens Gages can indicate when theremay be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there sa problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on whenyou are driving o...

Страница 87: ...dometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know someone has probably tampered with it and thenumbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to themileage total of the old odometer then itmust be But if it can t thenit s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileagereadin...

Страница 88: ...e backto theregular odometer press the TRIP switch again Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer Theodometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with it You maywonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be setto themileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be puton thedriver s door...

Страница 89: ...utions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur 4 UNLEADED FUELONLY c h e Gage STANDARD CLUSTER Your fuel gagetells you about how much fuel youhave left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears E Empty you will havea little fuel left but should get more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these s...

Страница 90: ...urn off the ignition For your fueltank capacity see Service Station Informationon thelast page of this manual Oil Pressure Gage STANDARD CLUSTER Your oilpressure gage shows the oil pressure in psi poundsper square inch when theengine is running Oil pressure may varywith engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage H...

Страница 91: ...that your engine coolant has overheated If you havebeen operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANTCAN BURNYOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See the Index under Engine Overheating 0 0 0 Fuel Gage ELECTRONIC CLUSTER Your fuel gage bars light up when the igni...

Страница 92: ... last page of this manual E I Oil Pressure Gage ELECTRONIC J 1 CLUSTER Your oilpressure gage shows the oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when theengine isrunning Oil pressure may varywith engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity If you havea problem with your oil the box around the oil pressure symbol may begin to flash after you start your engine orwhen you are driving This ind...

Страница 93: ...he ignition ison in the Run position thedisplay measures the voltage output of your battery and will flash until you turn theignition to Start The reading will change as the rate of charge changes with engine speed etc but readings between the warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings ineither warning zone indicate a possible problemwith your charging system Have your Oldsmobile s...

Страница 94: ...other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts workingwell If the warning light comeson there could bea brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should comeon as you start the vehicle If it doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comeson while youare driving pulloff the road ...

Страница 95: ...akes See Brake System Warning Lightearlier in this part Malfunction IndicatorLamp Service Engine Soon Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This lightshould come on when theignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youar...

Страница 96: ... problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked right away Driving while this light ison could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turnoff all your accessories such as theradio and air conditioner I CHECK GAGES Check Gages Ljght STANDARD CLUSTER This light will come on brieflywhen you are starting the engine If the light comes on and s...

Страница 97: ...e particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 Comfort Controls AudioSystems Climate Control System 92 Defoggingand Defrosting 93 Rear Window Defogger 94 Setting the Clock 95 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer 96 AM FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player 98 Understanding Radio Reception 101 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 102 Care of Your Compact Discs 102 Fixed Mast Antenn...

Страница 98: ...ne performance and power This isnormal because the system is designedto keep the desired cooling leveland help fuel economy There are three air conditioning settings MAX A C NORM A C and BI LEVA C On very hot days your vehicle will cooldown more quickly and economically in any of these settings if you open the windows longenough to let hot inside air escape For allsettings adjust the temperature c...

Страница 99: ... the Index under Engine Coolant Heater most of the warmed air to the windshield and side windows Some will alsogo to thefloor vents The air conditioner will also run in this setting to remove moisture from the air when thetemperature is above 40 F 4 C Adjust the temperature control as desired Defrost This setting directs Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield slide the temperat...

Страница 100: ...se sharp on theinside of the rear window If you do you could cutor damage the warming grid and therepairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside airinto the vehiclewhen it is moving Outside air will also enter thevehiclewhen the heater or the air conditioning fan is running VentilationTips Keep the hood a...

Страница 101: ...the volume slowlyuntil you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two wayradio be sure you can add what you want If you can it svery important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delcom radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehi...

Страница 102: ...d FM bands thedigital screen will momentarily display AM or FM and if the station is in stereo STEREOwill bedisplayed Your radio has an AMAX certified receiver It can produce qualityAM stereo sound and receive C Quam stereo broadcasts AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need forthe best sound You don t have to do anything to your Delco GM radio because AMAX is automatic Th...

Страница 103: ...ame time 3 The stationcan be tuned in when the same two pushbuttons arepressed at the same time To Playa Cassette Tape Press PWR Power to turn the radio on Then push a cassette into the cassette entrydoor the tapeside goes in first Using tapes that are longer than 90 minutes 45minutes on each side is not recommended FWD Fast Forward Press to advance the taperapidly press again to play REV Reverse ...

Страница 104: ...dthe h o b to adjust the front rear speaker balance also called fade to your taste Turn thering behindthe knob to RCL Recall Press to switch the display fromthe time to radio station frequency Press againto switch from the radio frequencyto time BASS Press the upper part to increase bass Pressthe lower part to decrease bass TREB Treble Press the upper part to increase treble Pressthe lower part to...

Страница 105: ...sc player is playing RCL Recall Press to see which track isplaying Its numberwill be displayed Press again to see how long it has beenplaying The track number will also be displayed whenever you changethe volume or a new track begins to play EJCT Eject Press to eject the disc The radio will play ST PL Stop Play Press to stop the compact disc playerand play the radio Press again to stop the radio a...

Страница 106: ...l the first number of your secret codeappears 8 Press BAND TUNEand 000 will appear again 9 Press SEEK to theright and hold it until the fifth and sixth numbers of your secret codeappear 10 Press SCAN until the fourth number of your secret code appears 11 Press BAND TUNE rEP will appear for fiveseconds Then 000 will appear 12 Repeat steps 6 11 SECwill appear indicating that thesystem is secure If t...

Страница 107: ...f the display shows LOC it is stillsecured the numbers did not match either your secret code or thefactory sback up code Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereo will give youthe best sound but FM signals willreach only about 10 to 40 miles 16to 65 km Tall buildings or hillscan interferewith FM signals causing the soundto come and go AM The range formost AM stations is greater than for FM...

Страница 108: ...ement in sound quality try cleaning the tapeplayer Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive cleaner cassette To properly clean your tape player you should followthe directions on thecleaning cassette Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always verifythat thecassette tape is in good condition before obtaining service on your tap...

Страница 109: ...car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightlybent you can straighten it outby hand If the mast is badlybent as it might beby vandals you should replace it Check everyonce in a while to be sure the mast is stilltightened to thefender 103 ...

Страница 110: ...Notes ...

Страница 111: ...06 Drunken Driving 106 Control of a Vehicle What Is All Wheel Drive 108 Braking 109 Anti Lock Brakes ABS 110 Braking in Emergencies 111 Steering 111 Steering in Emergencies 112 Passing 113 Driving Guidelines 115 Operating Your BravadaOff Paved Roads 115 Driving at Night 124 Driving in the Rain 125 City Driving 126 Freeway Driving 127 Hill and Mountain Roads 129 Winter Driving 130 Towing a Trailer ...

Страница 112: ...thehighway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records showthat almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someonewho was drinki...

Страница 113: ...0 10 percent after threeto sixdrinks in one hour Of course aswe ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quicklythe person drinks them But it svery important to keep in mind that theabilityto driveis affected well below a BACof 0 10 percent Research shows that thedriving skillsof many people are impaired at a IC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects areworse at night...

Страница 114: ...chance of being killed orpermanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve alreadyseen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers You have three systemsthat make your vehicle gowhere you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometim...

Страница 115: ...s two or three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugsand frustration But evenin 3 4 of a second a vehicle movingat 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and othersis important And of course actual stopping distances vary grea...

Страница 116: ...ndat therear wheels Theanti lock system can change the brake pressure fasterthan any driver could The computer is programmedto make the most of available tireand road conditions You can steeraround the obstacle while braking hard of you As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speedand controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you needto ge...

Страница 117: ... While you rein a curve speed isthe one factor you can control Supposeyou re steeringthrough a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their workwhere the tiresmeet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Supposeyou resteeringthrough a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both co...

Страница 118: ...uick decision If you are holding the steering wheelat the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing eitherhand But you haveto act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoidedthe object The fact that suchemergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat all times...

Страница 119: ...o you won t have adequatespace if the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops Keep backa reasonable distance When it looks likea chance to pass is comingup start to acceleratebut stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move soyou willbe increasing speedas the time comesto move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for th...

Страница 120: ... acceleration skid are best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehiclestarts toslide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way youwant the vehicle to go If you start steering quicldyenough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is onth...

Страница 121: ...ited for off road use than a conventional passengercar Its higher ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some off road obstacles But Bravada doesn t have features like special underbody shielding and a transfer case low gear range things that are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off road service Thisguide is for operating your Bravada off paved roads Also seeAnti Lock Brakes...

Страница 122: ...s sense to plan yourtrip especiallywhen going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan yourroute You are much less likelyto get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good ideato travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can help quickly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It s a ...

Страница 123: ...stacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startleyou if you re not prepared forthem Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fallof the terrainitself Here are somethings to consider Is the path ahead clear Will the surfacetexture change Does the travel take you uphill or abruptly up ahead downhill There smore discussion of...

Страница 124: ... cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be asmooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see allthe way to thetop On a large hill the incline may getsteeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approac...

Страница 125: ...l A If this happens thereare some things you should do and there are some things you must not do First here s what you should do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also applythe parking brake the transmission into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in reverse If your enginehas stopped running you ll needto restart it With the br...

Страница 126: ...hicle would take if it rolled downhill Driving Downhill When off roadingtakes you downhill you llwant to consider anumber of things How steep is the downhill Will I be able to maintain vehicle control What s the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a riv...

Страница 127: ... rolling over Also drivingacross an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surfaceconditions can bea problem when you driveacross a hill Loose gravel muddyspots or even wet grass can cause yourtires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles c...

Страница 128: ...se a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deepmud the idea isto keep your vehicle moving so you don t getstuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheeltraction But it will depend upon how loosely packedthe sand is On loosely packed sand ason beaches or sand dunes your tireswill tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering acceleratin...

Страница 129: ...urtailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never beable to start your engine When you gothrough water remember that whenyour brakes get wet itmay take you longerto stop After OtY Road Driving Remove anybrush or debris that has collected on theunderbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud orsand have the brake lini...

Страница 130: ...asses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night Butif you re driving don twear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare fromheadlights but they also make alot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyesto readjust to thedark When you are faced with severe glare asfrom a driverwho doesn tlo...

Страница 131: ... isto see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape a heavy raincan make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It swise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiperinserts when they show signsof streakingor missingareas on the windshield or w...

Страница 132: ...nd fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slowdown whenit is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make youmore visible to others Besides slowingdown allow some extra followingdistance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourselfmore clear room ahead andbe prepared to have your view restrict...

Страница 133: ...e thereis usually a ramp that leads to thefreeway I f you havea clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entranceramp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expectto blend with the flow Tryto merge into thegap at close to theprevailing speed Switch onyour turn signal check yourmirrors and glance over yourshoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothlywith the traffi...

Страница 134: ... all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Arethe tires all inflatedto the recommendedpressure Weather Forecasts What sthe weather outlook along yourroute Shouldyou delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a majorstorm system Maps Do you haveup to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a c...

Страница 135: ...et your enginedo some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gearwhen you go downa steep or long hill Know howto go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wideor cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds tha...

Страница 136: ...n be even moretrouble because it may offer the least traction of all Youcan get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezingrain begins to fall Tryto avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowingor loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you acceleratetoo fast the drive whe...

Страница 137: ...lothingto keep warm You can run theengine to keep warm but be careful L Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you getand it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling la...

Страница 138: ...nt laws having to dowith trailering Makesure your rig willbe legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh2 000 pounds 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900kg You can ask a hitch dealer abou...

Страница 139: ...hicle will be carrying that weight too SeeLoading Your Vehiclei nthe Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re usinga dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the totalloaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh ...

Страница 140: ... drop to theroad if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be providedby the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer srecommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turnwith your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on theground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds...

Страница 141: ...s you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy brakingand sudden turns Passing You ll needmore passing distance up ahead when you retowing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehiclebeforeyou can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand...

Страница 142: ...rgear This will minimizeheat build up and extend the life of your transmission Parking on Hills You really shouldnot park your vehicle with a trailerattached on a hill If somethinggoes wrong your rig could start to move Peoplecan be injured and both your vehicleand the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rigon a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regularbrakes but don t shi...

Страница 143: ... will need to obtain one for the trailer you want to pull Have it wired to the harness by a qualified servicetechnician When wiring the harness to a connector disconnect the battery before removingthe tapefrom the wire The wire applications are White Ground Dark green Right turn signal Yellow Left turn signal Brown Rear lamps Light green Back up lamps Red Battery charging Blue Trailer brakes auxil...

Страница 144: ......

Страница 145: ...ems that can occur onthe road Part 5 Problemson theRoad Hazard Warning Flashers 140 Jump Starting 140 Towing Your Bravada 144 Engine Overheating 145 If a Tire Goes Flat 151 Changing a Flat Tire 151 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow 158 0 139 ...

Страница 146: ...hazard warning flashers work no natter what position your key is in and wen if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pullout on the collar When the hazard warning flashersare on your turn signals won twork Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your batteryhas rundown you may w...

Страница 147: ...uchingeach other If they are itcould cause a ground connection you don twant You wouldn t be able to start your Oldsmobile and thebad grounding could damagethe electricalsystems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brakefirmly on each vehicle Put anautomatictransmission in P Park or a manual transmissionin N Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lightst...

Страница 148: ...ere are some basic things you should know Positive will goto positive and negative will goto negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts too 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ofthe vehiclewith the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one ...

Страница 149: ...on the engine of the vehiclewith the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45cm away from the dead battery but notnear engine parts thatmove The electricalconnection is just as good there but the chance of sparks gettingback to thebattery is much less IO Now start thevehicle with thegood battery and run the engine fora while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won ...

Страница 150: ...hing turn on the hazard warning flashers NOTICE Dolliesmust be used on ground wheels or vehicle damage will occur When you call tell the towing service That your vehiclehas all wheel drive and cannot be towed with any wheels in contact with the ground Your vehicle requires dollies with sling type or wheel liftequipment or a car carrier The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still ...

Страница 151: ...ake released Don t have yourBravadatowed with the wheels incontact with the ground If your vehicle is beingtowed with sling type or wheel lift equipment either the front or rear wheels must be supported on a dolly If towing yourBravadawith a car carrier block supports may berequired to prevent damage to thevehicle Engine Overheating You will finda coolant temperature age and the warning light abou...

Страница 152: ...raffic jam shiftto N Neutral If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn tcome backon you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed Bring the eng...

Страница 153: ... speed is doubledby pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How toAdd Coolantto the Coolant RecoveryTank If youhaven tfound a problem yet but the coolant level isn tat orabove the FULL HOT mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant recovery tank SeeEngine Coolant in the Index for more in...

Страница 154: ...heradiator but be sure thecooling system is cool before you do it How toAdd Coolant tothe Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressur cap when thecooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wail for that to stop A hiss me...

Страница 155: ...p turning thepressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiatorwith the proper mix up to thebase of the filler neck I Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 149 ...

Страница 156: ...e engine fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap Atan time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure tht arrows on the pressure cap line ...

Страница 157: ...in your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it smuch more likely to leak out slowly Butif you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about whatto expect and whatto do If a front tirefails the flat tire w i l l create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently bra...

Страница 158: ...ProblemsontheRoad 152 The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and change a tire If You Have an Inside Mounted Spare Tire 1 Unzip the cover ...

Страница 159: ...hind the wing nut Lift the tire off the mounting shoe and remove the cover Also remove the bolt hooked to thering inside the jack storage compartment 3 Open the jack storage compartment 4 Unscrewthe wing nut andremove by liftingthe latch and removing the the jack and wheel wrench Proceed cover to step 5 153 ...

Страница 160: ...pen the jack storage compartment by lifting the latch and removing the cover 2 Unscrew the wing nut andremove the jack and wheel wrench I I I 3 Outside the vehicle makesure the spare tire carrier arm is fully latched to thetailgate Unzipthe tire cover and push it back ...

Страница 161: ... lift the tire off the mounting bracket For Both Mounting Systems 5 Put thespare tire near the flat one 6 Using the Torx head wrench supplied with the vehicle and stored in the glove box remove the wheel nut cover 7 Using the wheel wrench loosen all tht wheel nuts Don tremove them yet 155 ...

Страница 162: ...e the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room forthe spare tire to fit NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positionedwill damage the vehicle or may allowthe vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your vehicle 11 Remove all wheelnuts and take off the flat tire 12 Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel b...

Страница 163: ...the nutstoward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is heldagainst the hub 14 Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle countercloclnvise Lower the jack completely 15 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence as shown 157 ...

Страница 164: ... the flat tire where the spare was stored If you havea tailgate mounted spare tire carrier tighten firmly Push and pull to make sure it is not loose As soon as possible tighten the nuts to 22 32 pound feet 30 40Nom torque I I f You reStuck InSand M u d Ice or Snow 19 If you havea tailgate mounted spare tire return the jack and wheel wrench to their storage compartment and replace the jack storage ...

Страница 165: ...steering wheel leftand right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Releasethe accelerator pedal while youshift and press lightly on theaccelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get youout after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be to...

Страница 166: ...Notes 160 ...

Страница 167: ... 176 Windshield Washer Fluid 177 Brakes 178 Battery 180 Bulb Replacement 181 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 182 LoadingYour Vehicle 183 Tires 185 Appearance Care 190 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 195 Add on Electrical Equipment 196 Fuses Circuit Breakers 196 Capacities Specifications 199 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 200 Fluids Lubricants 201 Replacement Bulbs 202 161 ...

Страница 168: ... Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own servicework you llwant to get the proper Oldsmobile ServiceManual It tells you muchmore about how to serviceyour Oldsmobilethan this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform SeeMa...

Страница 169: ...ear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That snormal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of it It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such asMTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butylether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicl...

Страница 170: ...to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels inForei Countries If you planon driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emissioncontrols won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oilcan deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen s...

Страница 171: ...ile in theIndex When youput thecap backon turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you getthe wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fueltank and emissions system might be damaged rnI I P I I Checking fiings Under the Hood The followingsections tell youhow to check fluids lu...

Страница 172: ... the prop rod to release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the prop rod into theslot in the underside of the hood Before closingthe hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressureon theprop rod Remove the prop rod fromthe slot in the hood and returnthe prop to its retainer Then just let the hood down and close it firmly Underhood Light Your underho...

Страница 173: ... 1 Engine Coolant RecoveryTank 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Radiator Pressure Cap IO Battery a 167 ...

Страница 174: ...el orcloth then push it back in allthe way Removeit again keeping the tip lower WhentoAdd Oil If the oil isat or below the ADD line then you ll needto add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explainswhat kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity seeCapacities G Specificationsin the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hassomuch oilthat the oil level gets above the c...

Страница 175: ...TURES WEATHER ABOVE 40 DEGREESF 4 DEGREESc DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED Is shown in the chart SAE5W 30 is lest for your vehicle However you can Ise SAE 1OW 30ifit s going to be 0 F lS C or above These numberson an il container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE IOW 40 or SAE20W 50 If you cannot find oils with the n...

Страница 176: ...rst lm road Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An enginecoolant heater can be a big help if you haveto park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehiclehas this option seeEngine Coolant Heaterin the Index Whatto Do with Used Oil Did youlaow that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skinand could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay...

Страница 177: ...ndex NOTICE If the aircleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire And dirt caneasily getinto your engine which will damageit Always havethe air cleaner in place when you re driving To Check or Replace theAir Cleaner Filter 1 Loosen the two wing screws 2 Lift the air cleanerfilter housing 3 Unsnap the two clipson the housing cover and remove the cover 171 L ...

Страница 178: ... 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid levelif you have been driving When outside temperatures are abovc At high speed for quite a while 90 F 32 C In heavy traffic especially inhot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C To Check Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmedup by driv...

Страница 179: ...e in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is inthe acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place How toAdd FIuid Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transmission fluid to use SeeRecommended Fluids G Lubricants in the index If the fluid level...

Страница 180: ...r plughole you llneed to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of lubricant to use SeeRecommended Fluids G Lubricants in the Index Front Axle When to Checkand Change Lubricant Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine how often to check the lubricant and whento change it ...

Страница 181: ...heatercore and other parts Some conditions such as air trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant level in theradiator Checkthe coolant level when theengine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way to add coolant If you haveto add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don thave t...

Страница 182: ...ator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reachesa preset temperature When you replace yourthermostat an AC thermostat is recommended I Power SteeringFluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dip...

Страница 183: ...d washer fluid untilthe bottle is full NOTICE When usingconcentrated washer fluid followthe manufacturer s instructions for addingwater Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Watercan cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill yourwasher fluid tank only full when it s very cold Th...

Страница 184: ...r linings are worn then you ll havetoo much fluid when you get newbrake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to check yourbrake fluid SeePeriodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking offthe cap Just look at the...

Страница 185: ...rong with your brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators butif you everhear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removedand inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation orchanging When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake liningsshould always be replaced as complete axle s...

Страница 186: ...ge in many other ways if someoneputs in the wrong replacement brakeparts Battery Every new Oldsmobilehas a Delco Freedom battery You never haveto add water to one of these When it s time fora new battery we recommenda Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery slabel Vehicle Storage If you renot goingto drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off th...

Страница 187: ...ype of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 Remove the fourPhillips head screws from the headlight retainer retainer 3 Unplug the headlight 4 Plug in thenew bulb and put it in 5 Install the retainerto theheadlight 6 Install the screws place 181 ...

Страница 188: ...se 7 Put thesocket into thelight assembly and turn the socket cloclwise until it loclts in place 8 Install the light assemblyand screws 9 Closethe tailgate Fog Light BulbReplacement Don tchangeyour fog lightbulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment Seeyour Oldsmobiledealer if you have any further questions Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacementblades come in different types and are...

Страница 189: ...u the maximumweights for the front md rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the 3ctual loads on your front andrear d e s you needto go to a weigh station md weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on bothsides of the centerline Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR foreither the front o...

Страница 190: ... needto put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading I SingleBeltAccessory Drive Your new vehicle usesa serpentine belt that is lighter more durableand fuel efficient than systemswith several belts The belt runs over oraro...

Страница 191: ...ntto use You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash outthe factory installed lubricant andcause the lock to bind De icerswhich contain alcohol could also wash away the lubricant so be sure tolubricate the lock after using a de icer of this type Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier The spare tire carrier must be lubricated to keep it operating smoothly Your Maintenance Schedulewill ...

Страница 192: ...lation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tiresonce a month or more Also checkthe tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire press...

Страница 193: ...d rear inflation pressure as shown on the Certificatioflirelabel Make certain thatall wheelnuts are roperlytightened See WheelNut l orque in the Index TREAD WEAR INDICATORS When It s Time for New Tires 3ne way to tell when it stime for new ires isto check the treadwear ndicators which willappear when your tires have only2 32 inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see ...

Страница 194: ...treadwear traction and temperature performance Thisapplies onlyto vehicles soldin the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative p...

Страница 195: ...uirementsin additionto these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you willnot need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you no...

Страница 196: ...follow the manufacturer s warningsand instructions And alwaysopen your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all behazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too NOTICE Don t use anyof these unless thi...

Страница 197: ...E Be careful with a hair dryer orheat lamp You could scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent TypeCleaner on Fabric First see if you haveto use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will cleanoff better with just water and mild soap If you needto use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material witha clean dull knife or scraper Use verylittle cleaner light ...

Страница 198: ...olvent type vinyl cleaner Things liketar asphalt and shoe Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarmwater and a mild soap or saddlesoap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasivecleaners furniture polish orshoe polish on leather Soiledleather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowedto ...

Страница 199: ...an by washing it oftenwith lukewarm or coldwater Don twash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquidhand dish or car washing milddetergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptlyand not allowed to dry on thesurface or they couldstain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamoi...

Страница 200: ...ys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleanersthat aremarked safe for painted surfacesto remove foreignmatter Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in thefinish should be repaired right away Baremetal will corrode quicklyand may developinto a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch u...

Страница 201: ...l on the driver s side Youcan see it if you look through thewindshield from outsideyour vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificationand Service Parts labels and thecertificates of title andregistration Engine ldentification The eighth character inyour VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts ServicePartsIdentification Lab...

Страница 202: ...s side It is covered by an access panel The wiring circuitsin your vehicleare protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links inthe wiring itself This greatly reducesthe chance of damage causedby electrical problems To Remove the Access Panel 1 Remove the hex head screw 2 Pull downand out onthe access panel U I Look at thesilver colored band inside ...

Страница 203: ...e Box Light Clock Lighter Lighted Vanity Mirror Outside RearviewMirror Courtesy Lights Indicator Lights and Gages Rear Defogger Relay Cruise Control Rear Defogger Switch Seat Belt Timer Four Wheel Anti lock Brake Module Digital Ratio Adapter Module Speedometer Stop Lights Hazard Warning Lights Chime Module Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL Light Switch TaiVPark Lights ElectronicCluster License ...

Страница 204: ...under TrailerWiringHarness Windshield Wipers The windshield wipermotor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories ...

Страница 205: ...r vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant isused If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer For additional information see your Warranty and OwnerAssistanceInformation booklet Engine Crankcase Without filter 4 quarts 3 8L With filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 20 gallons 76 L Wheel Nut Torque 95 pound feet 130 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill ...

Страница 206: ...3 Liters Compression Ratio 9 1 1 Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91OC Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element AC Type A1163C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 51 Fuel Filter GF481 PCV Valve AC Type CV 892C Spark Plugs AC Type oCR43TSM Gap 0 045 inch 1 14rnm ...

Страница 207: ...1 0L DEXRONB IIE 12345881 32 02 1 0 L Engine Oil Engine lubrication See the Index under Engine OiZ Gear Lubricant 8OW 90 Limited Slip Differential 1052271 GM Engine Oil Supplement E O S See yourdealer for advice 1052367 Engine Oil Hood tailgate and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid Power Steering System 1050017 32 oz 1 O L 1052884 1602 0 5L Front Di...

Страница 208: ...erhood 93 INSIDE LIGHTS Courtesy Light 1003 Reading Lights Dome Lights Halogen Headlights H6054 Stop Tail Turn Signal Lights 2057 Fog 11513798H3 Front 562 Center 561 Rear 561 Glove Box Light 1003 Indicator Lights 174 Ashtray Light 161 Windshield Wiper Switch Light 194 Cargo Light 28 Instrument Cluster Illumination 168 194 Turn Signal Indicators 174 Heater Light 194 ...

Страница 209: ...tenanceSchedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 204 Your Vehicleand theEnvironment 204 How This Part is Organized 204 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 205 Selectingthe Right Schedule 205 Schedule 206 Schedule I1 208 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 210 At Each Fuel 212 At Least Once a Month 2i2 A Scheduled Maintenance Services B Owner Checks Services At Least Once aYe 21...

Страница 210: ...ion but also helpsthe environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehiclemaintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affectthe quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition...

Страница 211: ... your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it If you goto your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Certificatioflire label See the Index under Loading Your Vehicl...

Страница 212: ...ications road frequently ITEM TO BE SERVICED Nom SeeExplanation ofScheduled Maintenance Services following SchedulesI and 11 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccurs first 2 1 Chassis Lubrication 1 Everv 3 000 Miles 5000 kml or 12 Months I 4 I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection erv 60 000Miles 100000 kml I 6 I TransmissionService SeeExplanation ofScheduled Maintenance Service...

Страница 213: ...sion Control Service t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto performthis maintenance item will notnullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle usefullife General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenan...

Страница 214: ...heduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccurs first I Every 60 000Miles 100000 km I I 10 I Fuel Tank CaD Lines Inspection t I Every 60 000Miles 100000 km I I 16 1 Transfer Case Fluid Change I See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11 I ...

Страница 215: ...termined that the failureto performthis maintenance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle usefullife General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenanceservices be performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in SectionE Maintenance Record II 209 ...

Страница 216: ...r and proper tension Replace as needed 5 Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the systemwith new or approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 6038 M Keep coolant at theproper mixture as specified SeeCooZant in the Index This provides proper freeze and boil protection corrosion inhibitor leveland maintains proper engine operatingtemperature Inspect hosesand replace if they ar...

Страница 217: ...uent lubrication may be required during heavy duty or off road use A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem Haveit inspected and repaired at once 15 Brake Systems Inspection When the engine oilis changed inspect the lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks craclts chafing etc Check the parking brake adjustment and the fluid level in the master cylinder A low brake fluid level can ...

Страница 218: ...veland add the proper oil if necessary SeeEngine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Index for further details Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluidlevel in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Fluid Level necessary See WindshieZdWasherFluid in the Index for further details Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mixif necessary SeeCooZant i...

Страница 219: ...y If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before youstart be sure you haveenough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly applyboth theparking brake seeParking Brake in the Index if necessary and the NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be readyto turnoffthe engine immediatelyif it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The startershould work only inP Park or N Neutr...

Страница 220: ...heck the parking brake Withthe engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held bythe parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shiftto P Park Then release all brakes At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly an...

Страница 221: ... Look for any loose parts ordamage If you see anything that might keepa restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering linesand hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axleboot seals for...

Страница 222: ...d cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habitsor conditions resultin frequent braking NOTE A lowbrake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake systemwarning light stayson or comes on something...

Страница 223: ... CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in theIndex A 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good qualityethylene glycol baseantifreeze GM Part No 1052103or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 6038 M Delco Supreme 1I Brake Fluid GM PartNo 1052535or equivalent DOT 3brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lub...

Страница 224: ...12345881 Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LBor GC LB GM Optildeen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassislubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade2 Category LB GM PartNo 1052497 or equivalent or GC LB Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Dielectric Silicone Grease GMPart No...

Страница 225: ...ndicated When completingthe Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to themaintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 219 ...

Страница 226: ...MaintenanceSchedule 220 DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 227: ...ervice publicationsand how to report anysafety defects Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure 222 BBBAuto Line Program 223 Oldsmobile RoadsideAssistance Program 225 Service Publications 225 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 223 Reporting Safety Defects 224 221 ...

Страница 228: ... 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales inCanada by calling For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address telephone number Vehicle Identification Number This 1 416 644 4112...

Страница 229: ... by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customersand automobile manufacturers This program is available freeof chargeto customerswho currently own or lease aGM vehicle If you are notsatisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you maycontact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the followingaddress BBB AUTOLINE Council of Better Bu...

Страница 230: ... order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problemsbetween you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you mayeither call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safetyfro...

Страница 231: ...obile RoadsideAssistance covers all 1994Oldsmobile vehicles Coverageis for the Oldsmobile vehicle regardless of the driver and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reservesthe right to limit services or reimbursement to anowner or driverwhen in Oldsrnobile s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence I Service Publications Information on h...

Страница 232: ...roduct ServicePublications PSP s This will includebulletins for all vehicles soldby Oldsmobileand will not be limitedto PSP sapplicableto any particular model For subscription costs and ordering information call the toll freenumber shown in the followingtext What You llFind inthe Index A list of all PSP spublishedby Oldsmobilein a model year 1990 or later PSP scovering all models of Oldsmobile veh...

Страница 233: ...551 4123 Copiesat Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and PSP s are atyour participating Oldsmobile dealer You can ask to see them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant forthe do it yourselfer Technicians havethe equipment tools safety instructions and know howto do a job quickly and safely Oldsmobile Service Manuals For Service Manual costand order...

Страница 234: ...servicewithout the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly Available publications include Service Manuals Product Service Publication indexes quarterly and model yearPSP s and binders For 1994 Product Service Publication pricing information and orders call 1 800 551 4123 ...

Страница 235: ...Notes 229 ...

Страница 236: ...Notes 230 ...

Страница 237: ...231 ...

Страница 238: ...Notes 232 ...

Страница 239: ...sette Player 102 Radio Reception For the Best 101 Setting the Clock 95 Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid 173 Checking Fluid 172 Shifting 48 B a t t e r y 180 Jump Starting 140 Light 87 90 Belt Accessory Drive 184 Blizzard 131 Block Heater Engine 47 170 Blowout Tire 151 Brake Adjustment 179 Fluid 178 201 Master Cylinder 178 Parking 51 Rear Drum 179 Replacing BrakeSystemParts 179 Warning Light 88 ...

Страница 240: ...7 Proper Mixtureto Use 149 177 Safety Warnings About 149 177 178 Temperature Gage 85 88 Cruise Control 59 Curves Drivingon 111 Customer Assistance Information 221 Cup Holder 71 D e a d Battery What to Do 140 Defensive Driving 106 Defogger Rear Window 94 Defrosting 93 Dome Lights 68 Door Locks 39 Driver Position 18 Driving At Night 124 City 126 Controlling aSlid 114 Defensively 106 Drunken 106 Free...

Страница 241: ...8 201 Capacities 199 Power Steering 176 201 Transmission 174 201 203 Windshield Washer 177 201 Fluids Lubricants 201 Fog Lights 63 Folding RearSeat 14 Foreign Countries Fuel In 164 Freeway Driving 127 Front Axle 174 Front Reading Lights 68 Fuel 163 Alcohol in Fuel 163 Capacity 199 240 Filling Your Tank 165 Fuels with Alcohol 163 In Foreign Countries 164 Requirements 163 Exhaust Warnings 53 54 131 ...

Страница 242: ...ing 140 Lap Shoulder Belt 18 Front 18 21 Rear 22 Use by Children 25 Lighter 73 Lights Center Dome 68 Fog 63 Headlights 62 Interior 67 Reading 67 68 Rear Dome 68 Replacement Bulbs 202 Turn Signal 56 Removing Replacing Bulbs 181 Taillights 182 Underhood 166 Warning 80 Loading Your Vehicle 116 183 Lock Tailgate 42 185 Locks Door 39 185 Locks Power 40 Long Distance Driving 128 Low Battery 140 Low OilP...

Страница 243: ... seeAudio Systems Rain Driving inthe 125 Reading Lights 67 68 Rear Axle 174 Radiator Pressure Cap 146 148 176 Rear Seat Folding 14 Rear Window Defogger 94 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 59 RearviewMirror 69 RecliningFront Seatbacks 13 RecommendedFluids Lubricants 201 217 Remote Lock Control 40 Replacement Bulbs 202 Replacement Fuses 197 Replacement Parts 200 Replacing Bulbs 181 182 Replacing Safety ...

Страница 244: ...cifications Capacities 199 Speed Control seeCruise Control Speedometer 80 81 Stains Removing 193 Stallingon anIncline 122 StartingYour Engine 45 StartingYour Vehicleif the Battery Steering is Dead seeJumpStarting In Emergencies 112 Off Road Recovery 112 Tips 111 SteeringWheel Tilt 55 Stereo Sound System Storage seeAudio Systems Console 71 Door Compartment Coin Holder 72 GarageDoor Opener 65 GloveB...

Страница 245: ... 56 Underhood Light 166 Unleaded Gasoline 163 Upholstery Care 191 Urban Driving 126 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 195 Vehicle Loading 116 183 Vehicle Storage 180 Ventilation 94 VIN 195 Visor Vanity Mirror 69 Voltmeter 85 87 Warning Flashers Hazard 140 Warning fights Anti Lock Brake System 89 Battery 90 Brake 88 Check Gages 90 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service EngineSoon 89 Washer Windshield 5...

Страница 246: ... S Gal 76 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher SeePage 163 Battery The Delco Freedoms Battery needs no water See Page 180 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recoverytank The fluid should be at theFULL HOT mark when the engine is warm See Page 174 Cold Tire Pressure See CertificatiodTire label on the rear edge of driver sdoor or CapacitiesE Specifications See Pages 186 ...

Страница 247: ......

Страница 248: ...1 ...

Результаты поиска

Содержание 1994 Bravada

Отзывы:

Похожие инструкции для 1994 Bravada

Бренды по названию

Популярные бренды

Oldsmobile 1994 Bravada, Руководство пользователя

Результаты поиска

Содержание 1994 Bravada

Отзывы:

Похожие инструкции для 1994 Bravada

Бренды по названию

Популярные бренды