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3. Lift the hood; release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then pull the hood down ﬁrmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) without pressing on the hood. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 5-11

Section	Page
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	9
Power Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	30
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	41
Top Strap	42
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	49
Air Bag Systems	52
Where Are the Air Bags?	54
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	58
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	59
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	62
Features and Controls	63
Keys	65
Remote Keyless Entry System	66
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	67
Doors and Locks	69
Door Locks	69
Power Door Locks	70
Delayed Locking	71
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	71
Rear Door Security Locks	74
Lockout Protection	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	74
Liftgate/Liftglass	75
Windows	76
Power Windows	77
Sun Visors	77
Theft-Deterrent Systems	78
Content Theft-Deterrent	78
Passlock®	80
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	80
New Vehicle Break-In	80
Ignition Positions	81
Starting Your Engine	82
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transmission Operation	84
All-Wheel Drive	86
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into Park (P)	87
Shifting Out of Park (P)	88
Parking Over Things That Burn	89
Engine Exhaust	89
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	90
Mirrors	91
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	91
Outside Manual Mirrors	93
Outside Power Mirror	93
Outside Convex Mirror	93
Outside Heated Mirrors	94
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	94
OnStar® System	94
HomeLink® Transmitter	96
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	96
Storage Areas	100
Glove Box	100
Overhead Console	100
Front Storage Area	101
Luggage Carrier	101
Rear Floor Storage Lid	102
Convenience Net	103
Cargo Cover	103
Sunroof	104
Vehicle Personalization	104
Memory Seat	104
Instrument Panel	107
Instrument Panel Overview	110
Hazard Warning Flashers	112
Other Warning Devices	113
Horn	113
Tilt Wheel	113
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	114
Exterior Lamps	121
Interior Lamps	123
Accessory Power Outlets	126
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	126
Climate Controls	127
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	127
Rear Climate Control System	132
Climate Controls Personalization	133
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	135
Speedometer and Odometer	136
Tachometer	137
Safety Belt Reminder Light	137
Air Bag Readiness Light	138
Charging System Light	139
Voltmeter Gage	139
Brake System Warning Light	140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	142
Oil Pressure Gage	145
Change Engine Oil Light	146
Security Light	147
Cruise Control Light	147
Reduced Engine Power Light	148
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	148
Check Gages Warning Light	149
Gate Ajar Light	149
Fuel Gage	150
Low Fuel Warning Light	150
Driver Information Center (DIC)	151
DIC Operation and Displays	151
DIC Warnings and Messages	160
Audio System(s)	164
Setting the Time	164
Radio with Cassette and CD	165
Radio with Six-Disc CD	175
Navigation/Radio System	187
Rear Seat Entertainment System	188
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	199
Radio Personalization	200
Theft-Deterrent Feature	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	201
DVD Distortion	202
Understanding Radio Reception	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	202
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	203
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	203
Cleaning the Video Screen	204
Fixed Mast Antenna	204
Chime Level Adjustment	204
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	206
Defensive Driving	206
Drunken Driving	206
Control of a Vehicle	210
Braking	210
Traction Assist System (TAS)	213
Locking Rear Axle	215
Steering	215
Off-Road Recovery	217
Passing	217
Loss of Control	219
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	220
Driving at Night	233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	234
City Driving	237
Freeway Driving	238
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	239
Highway Hypnosis	239
Hill and Mountain Roads	240
Winter Driving	242
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	246
Towing	247
Towing Your Vehicle	247
Recreational Vehicle Towing	247
Loading Your Vehicle	247
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	253
Towing a Trailer	254
Service and Appearance Care	265
Service	267
Doing Your Own Service Work	267
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	268
Fuel	268
Gasoline Octane	268
Gasoline Specifications	269
California Fuel	269
Additives	270
Fuels in Foreign Countries	270
Filling Your Tank	271
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	273
Checking Things Under the Hood	274
Hood Release	274
Engine Compartment Overview	276
Engine Oil	278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	283
Automatic Transmission Fluid	284
Engine Coolant	287
Radiator Pressure Cap	289
Engine Overheating	290
Cooling System	292
Engine Fan Noise	298
Power Steering Fluid	299
Windshield Washer Fluid	300
Brakes	301
Battery	304
Jump Starting	305
All-Wheel Drive	311
Rear Axle	312
Front Axle	312
Bulb Replacement	314
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	314
Replacement Bulbs	315
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	316
Tires	319
Inflation - Tire Pressure	328
Tire Inspection and Rotation	329
When It Is Time for New Tires	330
Buying New Tires	331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	333
Wheel Replacement	333
Tire Chains	335
Accessory Inflator	335
If a Tire Goes Flat	337
Changing a Flat Tire	338
Spare Tire	351
Appearance Care	352
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	352
Care of Safety Belts	355
Weatherstrips	355
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	355
Sheet Metal Damage	358
Finish Damage	358
Underbody Maintenance	359
Chemical Paint Spotting	359
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	360
Vehicle Identification	361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	361
Service Parts Identification Label	362
Electrical System	362
Add-On Electrical Equipment	362
Headlamps	362
Windshield Wiper Fuses	362
Power Windows and Other Power Options	362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	363
Capacities and Specifications	369
Maintenance Schedule	371
Maintenance Schedule	372
Introduction	372
Maintenance Requirements	372
Your Vehicle and the Environment	372
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	372
Scheduled Maintenance	374
Additional Required Services	376
Maintenance Footnotes	378
Owner Checks and Services	379
At Each Fuel Fill	379
At Least Once a Month	380
At Least Once a Year	380
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	383
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	385
Engine Drive Belt Routing	386
Maintenance Record	387
Customer Assistance and Information	389
Customer Assistance and Information	390
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	390
Online Owner Center	391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	392
Customer Assistance Offices	392
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	393
Roadside Assistance Program	394
Courtesy Transportation	395
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	398
Reporting Safety Defects	399
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	399
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	400
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	400
Service Publications Ordering Information	400