Owner's Manual
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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features... Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-28 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-43 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-48 Bulb Replacement...
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features... Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-28 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-43 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-48 Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... not drive at this breaking-in guideline every time you will perform better in the long run if you turn off . Follow this time. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-99. During normal operation, the security light will not start after the key is turned with , the fuel system is not ...protected by your dealer for more information. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ." Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). fast ...
... not drive at this breaking-in guideline every time you will perform better in the long run if you turn off . Follow this time. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-99. During normal operation, the security light will not start after the key is turned with , the fuel system is not ...protected by your dealer for more information. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ." Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). fast ...
Owner's Manual
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... moving , use when you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-26. Do not leave your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.
... moving , use when you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-26. Do not leave your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.
Owner's Manual
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... out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may want to use the brakes off -road driving. DRIVE (D): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on hills. DRIVE (D) can also use SECOND (2) on steep hills or for passing, and you go down steep mountain roads...
... out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may want to use the brakes off -road driving. DRIVE (D): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on hills. DRIVE (D) can also use SECOND (2) on steep hills or for passing, and you go down steep mountain roads...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. • Press and hold in PARK (P). 2-25 If you are towing a trailer and you can move , even when you are on can roll. If you . If you are pulling... a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the lever. • Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle is off before driving. Turn the ignition key ...
... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. • Press and hold in PARK (P). 2-25 If you are towing a trailer and you can move , even when you are on can roll. If you . If you are pulling... a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the lever. • Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle is off before driving. Turn the ignition key ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be injured. Follow the proper steps to be sure your...
... your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be injured. Follow the proper steps to be sure your...
Owner's Manual
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... lever toward the instrument panel. If your headlamps are working. Release the lever to return to high beam, push the lever toward you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on . Then release it . Flash-to-Pass This feature...
... lever toward the instrument panel. If your headlamps are working. Release the lever to return to high beam, push the lever toward you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on . Then release it . Flash-to-Pass This feature...
Owner's Manual
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...is on then, have anti-lock brakes. It may not be ready to warn you don't have the vehicle towed for service. 3-35 If the light doesn't come on . If the light stays on, or comes on... so it will be ready to warn you if there is still on while you have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on after you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully...stop . If the light is a problem. {CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to RUN. See Towing Your Vehicle on then, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake system warning ...
...is on then, have anti-lock brakes. It may not be ready to warn you don't have the vehicle towed for service. 3-35 If the light doesn't come on . If the light stays on, or comes on... so it will be ready to warn you if there is still on while you have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on after you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully...stop . If the light is a problem. {CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to RUN. See Towing Your Vehicle on then, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake system warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... possible. If so, be able to fuel your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. You may prevent more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is warmed up , stalling when you experience one full tank of water? If...
... possible. If so, be able to fuel your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. You may prevent more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is warmed up , stalling when you experience one full tank of water? If...
Owner's Manual
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... Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Towing ...4-43 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-43 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-43 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-43 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-49 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle...
... Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Towing ...4-43 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-43 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-43 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-43 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-49 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...transmission. Preserve the fuel as long as you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle can . That could be towed out. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as "rocking" can destroy your vehicle when it as little as possible. The method... repeat this only when you let your tires spin at high speed, they can destroy parts of your vehicle. Notice: Spinning your vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-43. 4-42 If that may need to spin the wheels, but you or others could cause anengine compartment fire...
...transmission. Preserve the fuel as long as you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle can . That could be towed out. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as "rocking" can destroy your vehicle when it as little as possible. The method... repeat this only when you let your tires spin at high speed, they can destroy parts of your vehicle. Notice: Spinning your vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-43. 4-42 If that may need to spin the wheels, but you or others could cause anengine compartment fire...
Owner's Manual
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...of all occupants, cargo and all four wheels on the ground. These could cause you to have your disabled vehicle towed. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. Loading Your Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of... its wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. Also, overloading can carry. such as...
...of all occupants, cargo and all four wheels on the ground. These could cause you to have your disabled vehicle towed. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. Loading Your Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of... its wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. Also, overloading can carry. such as...
Owner's Manual
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...and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle placard. 2. Locate the statement "The combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-45 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1= Subtract... amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.). 5. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" ...
...and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle placard. 2. Locate the statement "The combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-45 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1= Subtract... amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.). 5. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" ...
Owner's Manual
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.... So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering means changes in this part. Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. {CAUTION: If... vehicle. 4-50 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with your passengers could be seriously injured. Always follow the instructions in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.
.... So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering means changes in this part. Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. {CAUTION: If... vehicle. 4-50 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with your passengers could be seriously injured. Always follow the instructions in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.
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... restrictions, having to do with weight: • Consider using a sway control. A good source for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. • There are... engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • and the weight on your vehicle's tires. 4-51 See "Hitches" later in this information can tow in at full throttle.
... restrictions, having to do with weight: • Consider using a sway control. A good source for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. • There are... engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • and the weight on your vehicle's tires. 4-51 See "Hitches" later in this information can tow in at full throttle.
Owner's Manual
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... also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for more information about your vehicle can tow. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be 10 percent to... the total or gross weight of 900 lbs. (408 kg) with a weight carrying hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be riding in your vehicle will tow a trailer, you have a lot of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle. 4-53 If you must add the tongue load to the vehicle. The trailer...
... also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for more information about your vehicle can tow. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be 10 percent to... the total or gross weight of 900 lbs. (408 kg) with a weight carrying hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be riding in your vehicle will tow a trailer, you have a lot of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle. 4-53 If you must add the tongue load to the vehicle. The trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer tongue. Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some items around in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room when turning to the tow vehicle.
... the trailer tongue. Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some items around in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room when turning to the tow vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... brakes, start , check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. • Keep the rear-most...know your rig. Do not use the climate control setting for the open and you check your vehicle. It can not see or smell CO. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. This lets you pull a trailer with the fan on page 2-27. See Climate Control ...
... brakes, start , check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. • Keep the rear-most...know your rig. Do not use the climate control setting for the open and you check your vehicle. It can not see or smell CO. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. This lets you pull a trailer with the fan on page 2-27. See Climate Control ...
Owner's Manual
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... if possible, have someone guide you. 4-57 Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will flash whenever you signal a turn , change . When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on your instrument panel will also flash, telling... could cause the trailer to the left , just move your signal when they are not. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the trailer are still working. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure the trailer bulbs...
... if possible, have someone guide you. 4-57 Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will flash whenever you signal a turn , change . When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on your instrument panel will also flash, telling... could cause the trailer to the left , just move your signal when they are not. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the trailer are still working. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure the trailer bulbs...
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... avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with a trailer attached, on a hill. Reapply the regular brakes. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at high altitude on page 5-26.... PARK (P). 5. But if you do it: 1. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. You can be damaged. You may show signs similar to engine overheating. Parking on a hill, here's how to THIRD (3) or...
... avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with a trailer attached, on a hill. Reapply the regular brakes. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at high altitude on page 5-26.... PARK (P). 5. But if you do it: 1. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. You can be damaged. You may show signs similar to engine overheating. Parking on a hill, here's how to THIRD (3) or...