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1 REV: Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. You may select stations during reverse operation by using the TUNE RCL P-TYPE control. 2 FWD: Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations during forward operation by using the TUNE RCL P-TYPE control. 3 : Press this button to reduce background noise. DOLBY ON will appear on the display with the Dolby icon. Press it again to turn Dolby off. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 5 SIDE: Press this button to play the other side of the tape. AUTO EQ: Press AUTO EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting while playing a cassette tape. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape. tSEEK SCANu: To seek, press the right or left D pointing arrow briefly to search for the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. You can skip nine selections forward or backward on the tape. Choose how many selections you want to skip. Press the right or left pointing arrows on the SEEK SCAN button that many times. The number of selections to be skipped will appear on the display. To scan, press and hold the SEEK SCAN button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN appears on the display. Use scan to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. 3-17

Section	Page
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual	1
	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	39
What makes an air bag inflate?	40
How does an air bag restrain?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	41
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	43
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	44
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Children	48
Infants and Young Children	48
Restraint Systems for Children	52
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Top Strap	55
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	57
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	59
Center Seat Position	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	65
Safety Belt Extender	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Express- Down Window	71
Lockout Switch	71
Keys	72
Door Locks	74
Power Door Locks	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Programmable Locking Feature	75
Programmable Unlocking Feature	76
Rear Door Security Locks	77
Lockout Prevention	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry System	78
Operation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	80
Battery Replacement	80
Liftgate/Liftglass	81
Liftgate Release	82
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate	82
Theft	82
Key in the Ignition	82
Parking at Night	82
Parking Lots	83
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	83
Testing the Alarm	84
Passlock	85
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	89
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transmission Operation	90
Shift Lock Release	92
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P)	94
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	95
Torque Lock	95
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	96
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	97
Locking Rear Axle	98
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	98
Horn	98
Tilt Wheel	99
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	99
Turn and Lane Change Signals	100
Turn Signal On Chime	100
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	101
Flash-to-Pass Feature	101
Windshield Wipers	102
Rainsense__ Wipers (If Equiped)	102
Windshield Washer	103
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	103
Cruise Control	104
Setting Cruise Control	105
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	106
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	106
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	106
Using Cruise Control on Hills	106
Ending Cruise Control	106
Erasing Speed Memory	106
Exterior Lamps	107
Automatic Headlamp System	107
Lamps On Reminder	108
Daytime Running Lamps	108
Fog Lamps	109
Interior Lamps	110
Brightness Control	110
Dome Lamp Override	110
Illuminated Entry	111
Exit Lighting	111
Reading Lamps	111
Dome Lamps	111
Battery Run-Down Protection	112
Mirrors	112
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and OnStar	112
Automatic Dimming Feature	113
Compass Operation	113
Compass Calibration	113
Compass Variance	114
Outside Mirrors	115
Power Remote Control Mirror	115
Convex Outside Mirror	115
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors	115
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror with Curb View Assist (If Equipped)	116
Storage Compartments	116
Glove Box	116
Overhead Console	116
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	116
Travel Note Recorder (If Equipped)	117
Door Storage	117
Front Storage Area	117
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	118
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped)	118
Cargo Tie Downs	119
Rear Floor Stowage Lid	119
Luggage Carrier	120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	121
Sun Visors	121
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	121
Accessory Inflator	122
Accessory Power Outlets	123
OnStar System (If Equipped)	124
Safety and Security Services	126
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	127
OnStar System Limitations	127
Sunroof (Option)	128
HomeLink Transmitter	128
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	129
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	130
Canadian Programming	131
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	131
Erasing Channels	131
Resetting Defaults	131
Accessories	131
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	132
Instrument Panel Cluster	134
Speedometer and Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer	135
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	136
Safety Belt Reminder Light	136
Air Bag Readiness Light	137
Charging System Indicator Light	138
Voltmeter Gage	138
Brake System Warning Light	139
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	141
If the Light Is Flashing	142
If the Light Is On Steady	143
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	144
Oil Pressure Gage	144
Change Engine Oil Light	145
Security Light	146
Cruise Control Light	146
Reduced Engine Power Light	147
Service AWD Light	147
Check Gages Light	148
Gate Ajar	148
Fuel Gage	149
Low Fuel Light	149
Driver Information Center (DIC)	150
DIC Operation and Displays	150
Trip Information Button	151
Odometer	151
Trip A and Trip B	151
Timer	151
Fuel Information Button	152
Fuel Range	152
Average Fuel Economy	152
Instant Fuel Economy	152
GM Oil Life System	153
Personalization Button	153
Alarm Warning Type	154
Automatic Locking	154
Automatic Unlocking	155
Seat Position Recall (If Equipped)	155
Perimeter Lighting	156
Remote Lock Feedback	156
Remote Unlock Feedback	157
Headlamps on at Exit	158
Tilt Mirror in Reverse (If Equipped)	158
Easy Exit Seat (If Equipped)	159
Display Units (ENG/MET)	159
Display Language	160
Select Button	160
DIC Warnings and Messages	161
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE	161
ENGINE OVERHEATED/STOP ENGINE (If Equipped)	161
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE	161
BATTERY NOT CHARGING	161
SERVICE AIR BAG	162
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM	162
TURN SIGNAL ON	162
REAR ACCESS OPEN	162
FUEL LEVEL LOW	162
CHANGE TRANS FLUID	162
CHECK OIL LEVEL	163
CHECK WASHER FLUID	163
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	163
ICE POSSIBLE	163
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	163
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	164
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	164
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	164
RFA # BATTERY LOW	164
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	165
Comfort Controls	166
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	166
Automatic Dual Zone Comfort Control System	166
Driver s Side Temperature Knob	166
Passenger s Side Temperature Knob	167
Fan Switch	167
MODE Button	167
Display	167
Automatic Operation	168
Manual Operation	169
Air Conditioning	170
Heating	170
Defogging and Defrosting	170
Rear Window Defogger	171
Rear Comfort Control	172
Ventilation System	172
Ventilation Tips	173
Comfort Control Steering Wheel Controls	174
Audio Systems	174
Setting the Clock	174
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	175
Playing the Radio	175
Finding a Station	176
Setting Preset Stations	176
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	177
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	178
Using RDS Mode	178
Setting PTY Preset Stations	179
Radio Announcements	179
Playing a Cassette Tape	180
Cassette Tape Messages	182
Playing a Compact Disc	182
Compact Disc Messages	184
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	184
Playing the Radio	184
Finding a Station	185
Setting Preset Stations	186
Setting the Tone (Bass/ Treble)	186
Adjusting the Speakers	188
Using RDS	188
Setting PTY Preset Stations	189
Radio Announcements	190
Playing a Compact Disc	191
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	192
Using Song List Mode	194
Compact Disc Messages	196
Rear Seat Audio	196
Theft-Deterrent Feature	198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	198
Understanding Radio Reception	199
AM	199
FM Stereo	199
Tips About Your Audio System	199
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	200
Care of Your Compact Discs	201
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	201
Diversity Antenna System	201
Chime Level Adjustment	201
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	202
Defensive Driving	203
Drunken Driving	204
Control of a Vehicle	207
Braking	207
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	208
Using Anti- Lock	210
Braking in Emergencies	210
Traction Assist System (TAS) (Two- Wheel Drive Only)	210
Steering	212
Power Steering	212
Steering Tips	212
Driving on Curves	212
Steering in Emergencies	213
Off-Road Recovery	214
Passing	215
Loss of Control	216
Skidding	216
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle (If Equipped) Off Paved Roads	217
Before You Go Off-Roading	218
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	218
Environmental Concerns	219
Traveling to Remote Areas	219
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	219
Scanning the Terrain	220
Driving on Off-Road Hills	221
Approaching a Hill	222
Driving Uphill	223
Driving Downhill	225
Driving Across an Incline	227
Stalling on an Incline	228
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	229
Driving in Water	230
After Off-Road Driving	231
Driving at Night	231
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	233
Hydroplaning	234
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	235
Driving Through Flowing Water	235
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	235
City Driving	236
Freeway Driving	237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	238
Highway Hypnosis	239
Hill and Mountain Roads	239
Winter Driving	241
Driving on Snow or Ice	242
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	243
Recreational Vehicle Towing	245
Loading Your Vehicle	245
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System	247
Overload Protection	248
Indicator Light	248
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	248
Towing a Trailer	249
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	249
Weight of the Trailer	250
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	251
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	252
Hitches	252
Safety Chains	252
Trailer Brakes	253
Driving with a Trailer	253
Following Distance	254
Passing	254
Backing Up	254
Making Turns	255
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	255
Driving On Grades	255
Parking on Hills	256
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	256
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	256
Trailer Wiring Harness	257
Section 5 Problems on the Road	258
Hazard Warning Flashers	259
Other Warning Devices	259
Jump Starting	260
Towing Your Vehicle	265
Engine Overheating	266
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	266
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	267
Cooling System	268
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	269
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	272
Engine Fan Noise	274
If a Tire Goes Flat	275
Changing a Flat Tire	275
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	276
Secondary Latch System	279
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	282
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	286
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	289
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	289
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	290
Service	291
Doing Your Own Service Work	291
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	292
Fuel	292
Gasoline Octane	292
Gasoline Specifications	293
California Fuel	293
Additives	294
Fuels in Foreign Countries	294
Filling Your Tank	295
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	297
Checking Things Under the Hood	297
Hood Release	298
Engine Compartment Overview	299
Engine Oil	300
Checking Engine Oil	300
When to Add Engine Oil	301
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	302
Engine Oil Additives	303
When to Change Engine Oil	303
How to Reset the CHANGE ENG OIL Light	304
What to Do with Used Oil	304
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	305
Automatic Transmission Fluid	307
When to Check and Change	307
How to Check	307
Checking the Fluid Level	308
How to Add Fluid	309
Rear Axle	310
When to Check Lubricant	310
How to Check Lubricant	310
What to Use	310
All-Wheel Drive	310
Transfer Case	310
When to Check Lubricant	310
How to Check Lubricant	311
What to Use	311
Front Axle	311
When to Check and Change Lubricant	311
How to Check Lubricant	311
What to Use	312
Engine Coolant	312
What to Use	313
Checking Coolant	314
Adding Coolant	314
Radiator Pressure Cap	315
Power Steering Fluid	316
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	316
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	316
What to Use	316
Windshield Washer Fluid	317
What to Use	317
Adding Washer Fluid	317
Brakes	318
Brake Fluid	318
Checking Brake Fluid	319
What to Add	319
Brake Wear	320
Brake Pedal Travel	321
Brake Adjustment	321
Replacing Brake System Parts	321
Battery	322
Vehicle Storage	322
Bulb Replacement	323
Taillamps and Rear Turn Signals	323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	324
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement	326
Tires	327
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	328
When to Check	328
How to Check	328
Tire Inspection and Rotation	329
When It s Time for New Tires	330
Buying New Tires	331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	332
Treadwear	332
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	332
Temperature -- A, B, C	333
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	333
Wheel Replacement	333
Used Replacement Wheels	334
Tire Chains	335
Appearance Care	335
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	336
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	336
Using Cleaner on Fabric	336
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	337
Cleaning Vinyl	337
Cleaning Leather	337
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	338
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	338
Care of Safety Belts	338
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	338
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	339
Weatherstrips	339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	339
Washing Your Vehicle	339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	340
Finish Care	340
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	340
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	341
Cleaning Tires	341
Sheet Metal Damage	341
Finish Damage	342
Underbody Maintenance	342
Chemical Paint Spotting	342
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	343
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	344
Engine Identification	344
Service Parts Identification Label	344
Electrical System	345
Add-On Electrical Equipment	345
Headlamps	345
Windshield Wipers	345
Power Windows and Other Power Options	345
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	346
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	349
Replacement Bulbs	352
Capacities and Specifications	352

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1 REV:

Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.

Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will

play the last selected station while the tape reverses.

You may select stations during reverse operation by

using the TUNE RCL P

TYPE control.

2 FWD:

Press this button to advance quickly to

another part of the tape. Press the button again to

return to playing speed. The radio will play the last

selected station while the tape advances. You may select

stations during forward operation by using the TUNE

RCL P

TYPE control.

Press this button to reduce background noise.

DOLBY ON will appear on the display with the

Dolby icon. Press it again to turn Dolby off.

Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby and the double

D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

5 SIDE:

Press this button to play the other side

of the tape.

AUTO EQ:

Press AUTO EQ to select the desired

preset equalization setting while playing a cassette tape.

The equalization will be automatically set whenever you

play a cassette tape.

SEEK SCAN

To seek, press the right or left

pointing arrow briefly to search for the next or previous

selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three

seconds of silence between each selection for seek to

work. You can skip nine selections forward or backward

on the tape. Choose how many selections you want to

skip. Press the right or left pointing arrows on the SEEK

SCAN button that many times. The number of selections

to be skipped will appear on the display.

To scan, press and hold the SEEK SCAN button for

more than two seconds until you hear a beep and

SCAN appears on the display. Use scan to listen to

each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the

next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the

next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.

AM FM:

Press this button to play the radio when

a tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in

the player.