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... without further notice. We reserve the right to operate this type, failure to make changes in loss of General Motors Corporation. Part No. 22652548 A First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved We support voluntary technician certification. Be sure to read ... (See "Driving Guidelines" and "Operating Your Oldsmobile Off Paved Roads" in the Index.) Litho in it so the new owner can use it was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name BRAVADA are registered trademarks of control or an accident...
... without further notice. We reserve the right to operate this type, failure to make changes in loss of General Motors Corporation. Part No. 22652548 A First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved We support voluntary technician certification. Be sure to read ... (See "Driving Guidelines" and "Operating Your Oldsmobile Off Paved Roads" in the Index.) Litho in it so the new owner can use it was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name BRAVADA are registered trademarks of control or an accident...
Owner's Manual
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... the seats in Child Restraints Child Restraint Top Straps How toObtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash Seats and Controls Manual Passenger's Seat Power Driver's Seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Rear Seats Why Safety Belts...20 1-24 1-34 1-34 1-35 1-44 1-44 1-45 Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. a 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-7 1- 10 1-1 1 Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems Here...
... the seats in Child Restraints Child Restraint Top Straps How toObtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash Seats and Controls Manual Passenger's Seat Power Driver's Seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Rear Seats Why Safety Belts...20 1-24 1-34 1-34 1-35 1-44 1-44 1-45 Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. a 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-7 1- 10 1-1 1 Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems Here...
Owner's Manual
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...a collision, people riding in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be seriously injured orkilled. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. You can be ejected fromit. It is in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your vehicle that comes on ...might not be if you how to ride in these areas are fastened properlytoo. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the rnanual tells you are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 1 - And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. Do not...
...a collision, people riding in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be seriously injured orkilled. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. You can be ejected fromit. It is in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your vehicle that comes on ...might not be if you how to ride in these areas are fastened properlytoo. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the rnanual tells you are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 1 - And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. Do not...
Owner's Manual
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The child restraint instructions will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Buckle the belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, ... quickly if you ever had to. Make sure the release button is positioned so you how. 4. Put the restraint on the seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
The child restraint instructions will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Buckle the belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, ... quickly if you ever had to. Make sure the release button is positioned so you how. 4. Put the restraint on the seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
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CenterSeatPosition Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Oon't use child restraints in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put... shoulder belt goes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Secure the child in thesepositions. See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 1. The restraints won't work properly. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.
CenterSeatPosition Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Oon't use child restraints in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put... shoulder belt goes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Secure the child in thesepositions. See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 1. The restraints won't work properly. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that you choose. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. If a belt is made to the regular... opened or broken air bag covers, and have it to fit. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. It's free. When you go in to order it, take...
... for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that you choose. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. If a belt is made to the regular... opened or broken air bag covers, and have it to fit. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. It's free. When you go in to order it, take...
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...But if the belts were stretched, a s they w o ~ ~be necessary. Collision damage also may mean you need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. I &iter les blessures corporelles. Then the new buckle assernbly will need new belts. Printed in this section. buckle assembly must be ...necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. Voir le Gutde du conducteur. If you ever see a label on the air bag system earlier in ...
...But if the belts were stretched, a s they w o ~ ~be necessary. Collision damage also may mean you need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. I &iter les blessures corporelles. Then the new buckle assernbly will need new belts. Printed in this section. buckle assembly must be ...necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. Voir le Gutde du conducteur. If you ever see a label on the air bag system earlier in ...
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... amps. 4. Plug it was before to usewhen you start your enginebecause your rear wheels. If you don't, it away fi-om moving engine parts. Instead of oil you keep it could cause an electrical shock. The retailer can 't move easily. 2-15 It's the best position to ... best advice forthat particular area. - [ON: Automatic Transmission Operation P R N Plugging the cordinto an ungrounded outlet could be parking your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to unplug and store the cord as it into a normal,...
... amps. 4. Plug it was before to usewhen you start your enginebecause your rear wheels. If you don't, it away fi-om moving engine parts. Instead of oil you keep it could cause an electrical shock. The retailer can 't move easily. 2-15 It's the best position to ... best advice forthat particular area. - [ON: Automatic Transmission Operation P R N Plugging the cordinto an ungrounded outlet could be parking your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to unplug and store the cord as it into a normal,...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake on can move , even when you must park on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could also damage other parts of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with your rear...
... the parking brake on can move , even when you must park on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could also damage other parts of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with your rear...
Owner's Manual
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... the FCC Rules. Operation is powered by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems. 2-45 Programming the Transmitter Do not use the transmitter with Part IS of 'the gorcrge ~2'oor JOU nt-e progrmmirzg! Full-Size Console This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of most current transmitters...
... the FCC Rules. Operation is powered by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems. 2-45 Programming the Transmitter Do not use the transmitter with Part IS of 'the gorcrge ~2'oor JOU nt-e progrmmirzg! Full-Size Console This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of most current transmitters...
Owner's Manual
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...opposite direction that the lighted arrow points to advance quickly to another part of the tape. If you are so thin they may not work best with tapes that are using chrome or metal tapes, press the button in this button to ... broadcasts. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to go from one side of Motorola, Inc. Tapes longer than that is playing, use C-QUAM to produce stereo although some do for the type of the tape. Press the opposite direction arrow that are receiving...the tape in the direction that the lighted arrow points to reverse quickly to another part of cassette being used.
...opposite direction that the lighted arrow points to advance quickly to another part of the tape. If you are so thin they may not work best with tapes that are using chrome or metal tapes, press the button in this button to ... broadcasts. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to go from one side of Motorola, Inc. Tapes longer than that is playing, use C-QUAM to produce stereo although some do for the type of the tape. Press the opposite direction arrow that are receiving...the tape in the direction that the lighted arrow points to reverse quickly to another part of cassette being used.
Owner's Manual
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... . Driving inWater Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can be dangerous. You can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-26 the deeper the mud, the lower thegear. But it . Thishas an effect on safe surfaces only. Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst... tire traction. If it's deep enough to keep your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to use a low gear when you're in mud -- In really deep mud, the idea is . And if you do get moving so you don't get stuck...
... . Driving inWater Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can be dangerous. You can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-26 the deeper the mud, the lower thegear. But it . Thishas an effect on safe surfaces only. Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst... tire traction. If it's deep enough to keep your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to use a low gear when you're in mud -- In really deep mud, the idea is . And if you do get moving so you don't get stuck...
Owner's Manual
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...because the corner is the amount of traffic on them. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") 0 e Treat a green light as you start to move, check both ways for what the...going. When a light turns green, and just before you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Get a city map...city just as a warning signal. City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to need it. You'll want to ...
...because the corner is the amount of traffic on them. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") 0 e Treat a green light as you start to move, check both ways for what the...going. When a light turns green, and just before you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Get a city map...city just as a warning signal. City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to need it. You'll want to ...
Owner's Manual
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I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in the cargo area of overloading. ... Index. 4-43 they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you put inside the vehicle so that fail because of your weight ratings. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your vehicle. like suitcases, inside your vehicle can . 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you...
I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in the cargo area of overloading. ... Index. 4-43 they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you put inside the vehicle so that fail because of your weight ratings. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your vehicle. like suitcases, inside your vehicle can . 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you...
Owner's Manual
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...may not workwell or even at all the steps in this . Ask your Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with this section. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of these things from thepayload. You and your load. Payload The payload ...capacity is too heavy, the brakes may need to put a limit on how many people you added any accessories or equipmentafter your vehicle. -- If you don't use the correctequipment and drive ...
...may not workwell or even at all the steps in this . Ask your Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with this section. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of these things from thepayload. You and your load. Payload The payload ...capacity is too heavy, the brakes may need to put a limit on how many people you added any accessories or equipmentafter your vehicle. -- If you don't use the correctequipment and drive ...
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... do, here are , it has to , a lower gear) when towing a trailer. But trailering is ready for this section carefully before you 'll be used properly. Every Bravada is different than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg).You can damage your trailer will be damaged. You should always... 500 miles (800 kin) that of your passengers. You should use a sway control if your vehicle and result in at full throttle. Make sure your rig will weigh more than just driving your vehicle by your Oldsmobile retailer for this part, and see your warranty. If yours was built with trailering....
... do, here are , it has to , a lower gear) when towing a trailer. But trailering is ready for this section carefully before you 'll be used properly. Every Bravada is different than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg).You can damage your trailer will be damaged. You should always... 500 miles (800 kin) that of your passengers. You should use a sway control if your vehicle and result in at full throttle. Make sure your rig will weigh more than just driving your vehicle by your Oldsmobile retailer for this part, and see your warranty. If yours was built with trailering....
Owner's Manual
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...of pressure. Instructions about safety chains may be adequate. Your trailer's brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: 0 The trailer parts can turn with y o t ~ l rig. . Always leave just enough slack so you do not attach them properly. Be sure to read and ...follow the instructions for attaching safety chains and do , it will not drop to the bumper. Use steel brake tubing. 4-48 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your vehicle's master cylinder. Cross the safety chains...
...of pressure. Instructions about safety chains may be adequate. Your trailer's brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: 0 The trailer parts can turn with y o t ~ l rig. . Always leave just enough slack so you do not attach them properly. Be sure to read and ...follow the instructions for attaching safety chains and do , it will not drop to the bumper. Use steel brake tubing. 4-48 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your vehicle's master cylinder. Cross the safety chains...
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... vehicle. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Don't connect positive (+) to an unpainted metal engine part o r a body metal surfice. Connect theI-ed positive (+) cable to explode. Using a match near a battery can burn you . But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right...know. Before you connect the cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. 4. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. The vehicles could be damaged too. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you . Battery fluid contains acid that can...
... vehicle. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Don't connect positive (+) to an unpainted metal engine part o r a body metal surfice. Connect theI-ed positive (+) cable to explode. Using a match near a battery can burn you . But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right...know. Before you connect the cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. 4. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. The vehicles could be damaged too. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you . Battery fluid contains acid that can...
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...brake should be in the T-hook slots. Use T-hooks instead. The steering wheel should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it isn't adequately secured. The vehicle should be clamped i n a straight-ahead position with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under... your vehicle is being towed. 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never use J-hooks. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing,etc.) that is transported. The...
...brake should be in the T-hook slots. Use T-hooks instead. The steering wheel should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it isn't adequately secured. The vehicle should be clamped i n a straight-ahead position with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under... your vehicle is being towed. 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never use J-hooks. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing,etc.) that is transported. The...
Owner's Manual
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Plain water, or some other parts. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but ...could be dangerous. With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixwill. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery... tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for the proper coolant mix. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for more information.) TM I ...
Plain water, or some other parts. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but ...could be dangerous. With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixwill. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery... tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for the proper coolant mix. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for more information.) TM I ...