Section |
Page |
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual |
1 |
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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 |
Engine Specifications |
352 |
Wheel and Tires |
352 |
Capacities |
352 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
352 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
353 |
Introduction |
354 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
354 |
Maintenance Requirements |
354 |
How This Section is Organized |
355 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
356 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
356 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
357 |
Footnotes |
357 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
358 |
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance |
358 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
359 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
367 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
367 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
367 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
367 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
367 |
At Least Once a Month |
367 |
Tire Inflation Check |
367 |
Cassette Deck Service |
367 |
At Least Twice a Year |
368 |
Restraint System Check |
368 |
Wiper Blade Check |
368 |
Spare Tire Check |
368 |
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check |
368 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
369 |
Automatic Transmission Check |
369 |
At Least Once a Year |
369 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
369 |
Body Lubrication Service |
369 |
Starter Switch Check |
370 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check |
370 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
371 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
371 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
371 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
372 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
372 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
372 |
Fuel System Inspection |
372 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
373 |
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All- Wheel Drive) Inspection |
373 |
Brake System Inspection |
373 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
374 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
376 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
381 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
382 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
384 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
384 |
United States |
384 |
Canada |
385 |
All Overseas Locations |
385 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
385 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
385 |
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits |
386 |
Security While You Travel |
386 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
387 |
Courtesy Transportation |
388 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
388 |
Transportation Options |
388 |
Shuttle Service |
388 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
389 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
389 |
Additional Program Information |
389 |
Warranty Information |
390 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
390 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
391 |