Owner's Manual
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Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of the Year." Still breaking new ground. A S t e pA h e a d In 1966, Toronado made front-wheelanve news, includingMotor Trend's "Car of meaningful technology. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance. the 1974 "Toro" became first car the equipped with a production "air bag." Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad4 engine.
Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of the Year." Still breaking new ground. A S t e pA h e a d In 1966, Toronado made front-wheelanve news, includingMotor Trend's "Car of meaningful technology. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance. the 1974 "Toro" became first car the equipped with a production "air bag." Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad4 engine.
Owner's Manual
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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (GOIT.) These symbols are on some 01your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes Hood Release Speaker These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some othersymbols you may see: Fuse w Baifery Charging System Lighter Horn n 10
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (GOIT.) These symbols are on some 01your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes Hood Release Speaker These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some othersymbols you may see: Fuse w Baifery Charging System Lighter Horn n 10
Owner's Manual
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... systems your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Saety Belt Warning Light When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will come on and stay on for about a minute. And there are closed and the driver's belt is buckled, have theprotectionyouleedin a crash. First, you fniqht not have your safety belt light ever comes on or stays on after the front doors are...
... systems your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Saety Belt Warning Light When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will come on and stay on for about a minute. And there are closed and the driver's belt is buckled, have theprotectionyouleedin a crash. First, you fniqht not have your safety belt light ever comes on or stays on after the front doors are...
Owner's Manual
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...instructions on the baby. at General We Motors therefore recommend that you 're the only adult in a or booklet, or both. I ecure ult: baby in your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child isan infant and you put your vehicle, but the child also has to ... injury. infant nt. I The instructions that come with the infant child restraint or will show that . These restraints use the belt system in -- Seats & Safety Belts Smaller Childen and Babies (CONT) Child Restraints Be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Wherever you how todo that children are...
...instructions on the baby. at General We Motors therefore recommend that you 're the only adult in a or booklet, or both. I ecure ult: baby in your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child isan infant and you put your vehicle, but the child also has to ... injury. infant nt. I The instructions that come with the infant child restraint or will show that . These restraints use the belt system in -- Seats & Safety Belts Smaller Childen and Babies (CONT) Child Restraints Be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Wherever you how todo that children are...
Owner's Manual
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.../h). On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on the ignition, the doors will go on when you move your shift lever out of either front door, the lights inside , then get out while the vehicle is running, have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors-that's a safety l feature. If you lift the outside handle of P (Park) or N (Neutral). When the door is turned on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter. Each time you can lock or...
.../h). On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on the ignition, the doors will go on when you move your shift lever out of either front door, the lights inside , then get out while the vehicle is running, have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors-that's a safety l feature. If you lift the outside handle of P (Park) or N (Neutral). When the door is turned on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter. Each time you can lock or...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel warning lights. The During this time your Avoid making hard stops for linings aren't yet brokenin. This locks your brake new ignition switch will perform better in the long Accessory: An "on " positions that even if the engine not is replacement. Don't make full accessories, and to operate some throttle starts. Features & Controls SSQRY New Vehicle "Break-In" IE 60 sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition...
... instrument panel warning lights. The During this time your Avoid making hard stops for linings aren't yet brokenin. This locks your brake new ignition switch will perform better in the long Accessory: An "on " positions that even if the engine not is replacement. Don't make full accessories, and to operate some throttle starts. Features & Controls SSQRY New Vehicle "Break-In" IE 60 sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle fixedas soon as you can burn. 7 6 A A L Thingsthatcan burn could L touch hot exhaust parts under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer. Features & Controls I Shifting Out of P (Park)(CONI) If you ever hold the brake until the end of your vehicle, put your or vehicle is equipped totow a trailer, see the Index under yuUrvehicle and ignite. T r the key to the tr drive gear you want. 5. S a t the vehicle and then shift...
... vehicle fixedas soon as you can burn. 7 6 A A L Thingsthatcan burn could L touch hot exhaust parts under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer. Features & Controls I Shifting Out of P (Park)(CONI) If you ever hold the brake until the end of your vehicle, put your or vehicle is equipped totow a trailer, see the Index under yuUrvehicle and ignite. T r the key to the tr drive gear you want. 5. S a t the vehicle and then shift...
Owner's Manual
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When the switch is lowering, press the switch, then release. To stop the window whileit is held rearward for its own window. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. On a vehicle with manual windows, use A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to the window crank to open and close adjust the steering wheel before you each passenger door has a control switch for more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. You can be opened...
When the switch is lowering, press the switch, then release. To stop the window whileit is held rearward for its own window. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. On a vehicle with manual windows, use A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to the window crank to open and close adjust the steering wheel before you each passenger door has a control switch for more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. You can be opened...
Owner's Manual
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.... Rotate the wheel down to turn them off the instrument cluster lights and displays. 88 Features & Controls Flash-to-pass lets you use it . Use the lever to change between high and low beams. Headlight High-low Beam Changer Flash-To-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA) Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your high beam headlights to signal a driver in To change the headlights from low...
.... Rotate the wheel down to turn them off the instrument cluster lights and displays. 88 Features & Controls Flash-to-pass lets you use it . Use the lever to change between high and low beams. Headlight High-low Beam Changer Flash-To-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA) Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your high beam headlights to signal a driver in To change the headlights from low...
Owner's Manual
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... for your fog lights below is the instrument panel intensitycontrol. Press it again to turn off whenever the high beam headlights comeon. To turn the light off , the fog lights will come on . Front Reading Lights (omoN) These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when open the you have the above control, slide the switch to MAX to turn on . N2158 m Lights (omoN) g If you doors.
... for your fog lights below is the instrument panel intensitycontrol. Press it again to turn off whenever the high beam headlights comeon. To turn the light off , the fog lights will come on . Front Reading Lights (omoN) These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when open the you have the above control, slide the switch to MAX to turn on . N2158 m Lights (omoN) g If you doors.
Owner's Manual
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.... Fuse Panel 19. Lighter 2. Ignition Switch 16. Climate Control System safely and economically. 9. Side Vent 12. Windshield WipedWasher Stalk is designed to drive 8. Hood Release 101 Audio System 1. Parking Brake Release 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Your instrument panel is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you know at a glance how your 10. Instrument Panel Intensity Controlhterior Lights 3.Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever The Instrument PanelYour Information System 13.Gear Shift...
.... Fuse Panel 19. Lighter 2. Ignition Switch 16. Climate Control System safely and economically. 9. Side Vent 12. Windshield WipedWasher Stalk is designed to drive 8. Hood Release 101 Audio System 1. Parking Brake Release 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Your instrument panel is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you know at a glance how your 10. Instrument Panel Intensity Controlhterior Lights 3.Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever The Instrument PanelYour Information System 13.Gear Shift...
Owner's Manual
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... never know when the vehicle in frontof you is Sunday from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. The safest time is going to be careless. Please start with a very important safety device in parked cars-someone may not have the right of accidents. Be ready for them. Expect other drivers are going to brake or turn suddenly. of Pedestrians...
... never know when the vehicle in frontof you is Sunday from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. The safest time is going to be careless. Please start with a very important safety device in parked cars-someone may not have the right of accidents. Be ready for them. Expect other drivers are going to brake or turn suddenly. of Pedestrians...
Owner's Manual
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...on the brake pedal while driving. L b cause "Riding" your brakes can them to overheat to stop your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal. That's reaction time. But even in time toavoid an accident. That couldbe a lot of slow you "ride" your vehicle and others is a mistake. tire tread;... with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. If you down. Avoid needless heavy braking. First, you have time to bring up your brakes. the conditionof the road (wet, dry, icy); Avoid "riding" the brakes. \ Age, physical condition, alertness, ...
...on the brake pedal while driving. L b cause "Riding" your brakes can them to overheat to stop your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal. That's reaction time. But even in time toavoid an accident. That couldbe a lot of slow you "ride" your vehicle and others is a mistake. tire tread;... with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. If you down. Avoid needless heavy braking. First, you have time to bring up your brakes. the conditionof the road (wet, dry, icy); Avoid "riding" the brakes. \ Age, physical condition, alertness, ...
Owner's Manual
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... receiving updateson wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here's how anti-lock works. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. CAUTION I * -1ti-lockdoesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You're driving safely. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay...
... receiving updateson wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here's how anti-lock works. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. CAUTION I * -1ti-lockdoesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You're driving safely. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield wipers and washer you hear approaching traffic. pass if you might need to pick out a familiar street or landmark. If visibility is the amount of the biggest problemswith city streets is near zero and must you Use your away from other vehicles in fog, turn your lights start your horn at you. Tips on Driving inFog Treat dense fog...
... windshield wipers and washer you hear approaching traffic. pass if you might need to pick out a familiar street or landmark. If visibility is the amount of the biggest problemswith city streets is near zero and must you Use your away from other vehicles in fog, turn your lights start your horn at you. Tips on Driving inFog Treat dense fog...
Owner's Manual
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... true, change and at low speed most trips are through dusty places. Your Oldsmobile dealer is true for you need to change afterthat. If your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. ( S e e the Index under Engine Block Heater. ! 2 4 You tow a trailer often. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of them is true for your vehicle, then...
... true, change and at low speed most trips are through dusty places. Your Oldsmobile dealer is true for you need to change afterthat. If your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. ( S e e the Index under Engine Block Heater. ! 2 4 You tow a trailer often. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of them is true for your vehicle, then...
Owner's Manual
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... GAUGES Fuse Usage HORN ALARM 15 HTR-A/C RDO IGN TURN DR LK TAIL LPS WDO WIPER ERLS FTP ACC IGN ECM HDLP 1 Back-up Lights, Electronic PRNDL (automatic transaxle) 0 20 Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors 20 Turn/Hazard/Stop Lights, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 15 Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter 5 Remote Keyless Entry 5 Instrument Panel Lights 10 Rear Window Defogger Relay, Chime, Gages, ABS, BTSI, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada), RKE 15 Horn Chime, Interior Lights, Passive Restraints, Radio/Clock Memory, RKE 25 Heater, Air Conditioning, ABS...
... GAUGES Fuse Usage HORN ALARM 15 HTR-A/C RDO IGN TURN DR LK TAIL LPS WDO WIPER ERLS FTP ACC IGN ECM HDLP 1 Back-up Lights, Electronic PRNDL (automatic transaxle) 0 20 Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors 20 Turn/Hazard/Stop Lights, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 15 Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter 5 Remote Keyless Entry 5 Instrument Panel Lights 10 Rear Window Defogger Relay, Chime, Gages, ABS, BTSI, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada), RKE 15 Horn Chime, Interior Lights, Passive Restraints, Radio/Clock Memory, RKE 25 Heater, Air Conditioning, ABS...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake Huid...236 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...251 Engine Coolant...233 Engine Oil Level ...-220 l 310 Outside of Your Oldsmobile ...255 Safety Belts...-254 Sheet Metal Damage ...257 Special Problems ...253 Textured-Sdce Bumper Covers ...256 Top of the Instrument Panel ...254 Underbody Maintenance ...258 Vinyl ...253 Warnings ...250 Weatherstrips ...257 White Sidewall Tires ...257 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...255 Climate Control System ...ll4 Clock, Setting the...' E O Clutch, Hydraulic Adding Fluid...231...
... Brake Huid...236 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...251 Engine Coolant...233 Engine Oil Level ...-220 l 310 Outside of Your Oldsmobile ...255 Safety Belts...-254 Sheet Metal Damage ...257 Special Problems ...253 Textured-Sdce Bumper Covers ...256 Top of the Instrument Panel ...254 Underbody Maintenance ...258 Vinyl ...253 Warnings ...250 Weatherstrips ...257 White Sidewall Tires ...257 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...255 Climate Control System ...ll4 Clock, Setting the...' E O Clutch, Hydraulic Adding Fluid...231...
Owner's Manual
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... the Engine Running ...77 Parking Brake ...73 Park. Shifting Into ...74 N e w Vehicle "Break-In" Requirements ...60. 173 Park. Loading Your Vehicle ...99, 241 Locks ...51 Automatic Door Lock ...52 Battery Replacement ...55 Rear Door Security Locks ...55 Remote Control ...53 Long Distance Driving ...162 LowBattery ...107,183 Low Oil Pressure Warning ...-106 Lubricants & Fluids ...265 Luggage Carrier ...99 Maintenance. Replacement Parts ...269 Maintenance Record ...290 Maintenance Schedule...272 Maintenance Services, Scheduled...274 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...110 Manual Front Seat ...12...
... the Engine Running ...77 Parking Brake ...73 Park. Shifting Into ...74 N e w Vehicle "Break-In" Requirements ...60. 173 Park. Loading Your Vehicle ...99, 241 Locks ...51 Automatic Door Lock ...52 Battery Replacement ...55 Rear Door Security Locks ...55 Remote Control ...53 Long Distance Driving ...162 LowBattery ...107,183 Low Oil Pressure Warning ...-106 Lubricants & Fluids ...265 Luggage Carrier ...99 Maintenance. Replacement Parts ...269 Maintenance Record ...290 Maintenance Schedule...272 Maintenance Services, Scheduled...274 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...110 Manual Front Seat ...12...
Owner's Manual
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... ...22 n Warning Light...21 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ...18 Safety Defects, Reporting...298 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...274 Seat Adjustment ...E, 14 13, Seat Belts (see Audio Systems) Storage Armrest ...96 Console Cup/Coin Holder ...96 Convenience Net ...59 Glove Box ...59 Rear Seat Cup Holder ...97 Sunglasses'Storage ...98 Storing Your Vehicle ...238 Stuck, If You Are ...205 Sun Visors ...-95 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...195, 234 . Service Station Information...
... ...22 n Warning Light...21 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ...18 Safety Defects, Reporting...298 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...274 Seat Adjustment ...E, 14 13, Seat Belts (see Audio Systems) Storage Armrest ...96 Console Cup/Coin Holder ...96 Convenience Net ...59 Glove Box ...59 Rear Seat Cup Holder ...97 Sunglasses'Storage ...98 Storing Your Vehicle ...238 Stuck, If You Are ...205 Sun Visors ...-95 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...195, 234 . Service Station Information...