Owner's Manual
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Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition 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. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of meaningful technology. A S t e pA h e a d In 1966, Toronado made front-wheelanve news, includingMotor Trend's "Car of the Year." Still breaking new ground.
Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition 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. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of meaningful technology. A S t e pA h e a d In 1966, Toronado made front-wheelanve news, includingMotor Trend's "Car of the Year." Still breaking new ground.
Owner's Manual
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Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it stops. When the bike hits the block, it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is the child. 2. But the child keeps going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is going ! 3. Seats & Safety Belts tWhy Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels.
Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it stops. When the bike hits the block, it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is the child. 2. But the child keeps going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is going ! 3. Seats & Safety Belts tWhy Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels.
Owner's Manual
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The rear door locks will your ignition. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove ... also locks your valuables out of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put onit can help. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will now work normally. Remember to steal. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in ... key to lock the doors. And remember to movethe lock all windows and lock your Oldsmobile has a number of sight. Although your vehicle. Key in a storage area, or take Always do it with you .
The rear door locks will your ignition. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove ... also locks your valuables out of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put onit can help. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will now work normally. Remember to steal. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in ... key to lock the doors. And remember to movethe lock all windows and lock your Oldsmobile has a number of sight. Although your vehicle. Key in a storage area, or take Always do it with you .
Owner's Manual
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... key the ignition switch, Run: An "on" position to which the in ." But start to operate some throttle starts. Hard Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, normal driving. A warning chime will return to Run for the first 500 you, Run to display some your electrical of your electrical power miles (804...if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to five positions: switch returns after you need an elaborate "break-in Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't you turn the switch to push-start your it toward the engine is not running , Use this time your brake new ignition switch will...
... key the ignition switch, Run: An "on" position to which the in ." But start to operate some throttle starts. Hard Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, normal driving. A warning chime will return to Run for the first 500 you, Run to display some your electrical of your electrical power miles (804...if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to five positions: switch returns after you need an elaborate "break-in Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't you turn the switch to push-start your it toward the engine is not running , Use this time your brake new ignition switch will...
Owner's Manual
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... the console between the can giveyou the best advice for moving engine parts. be damaged. are several different positions for that you Second 2 contact an Oldsmobile dealerin the area First 1 where you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. Features & Controls I Engine Block Heater (CONT.) It's the best... block heater, lever located on the weather, the R of oil you don't, your shift lever. Shiftins the Automatic Transaxle Park P (Park): This locks your front wheels. 66
... the console between the can giveyou the best advice for moving engine parts. be damaged. are several different positions for that you Second 2 contact an Oldsmobile dealerin the area First 1 where you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. Features & Controls I Engine Block Heater (CONT.) It's the best... block heater, lever located on the weather, the R of oil you don't, your shift lever. Shiftins the Automatic Transaxle Park P (Park): This locks your front wheels. 66
Owner's Manual
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Feahres & Conbols Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your &wad Gears Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (hk)or N (Neutral) with wheels. Also, use N (Neutral) only. D (Drive): T i position is being towed. engine doesn't connect with theengine racing isn't covefed by your vehicle is for normal hs driving. the To restart when you're already moving, use N when your warranty.
Feahres & Conbols Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your &wad Gears Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (hk)or N (Neutral) with wheels. Also, use N (Neutral) only. D (Drive): T i position is being towed. engine doesn't connect with theengine racing isn't covefed by your vehicle is for normal hs driving. the To restart when you're already moving, use N when your warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... into 2 unless youare going slowly enough. This could damage your speed as possible. Use your brakes or shift i t P (Park)to no hold your fi-ont wheels can't rotate, don't try to use 2 on a hill. 69 This might happen if you were stuck very in deep snow or mud. It can damage...
... into 2 unless youare going slowly enough. This could damage your speed as possible. Use your brakes or shift i t P (Park)to no hold your fi-ont wheels can't rotate, don't try to use 2 on a hill. 69 This might happen if you were stuck very in deep snow or mud. It can damage...
Owner's Manual
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Push down with your front wheels. You may have to overheat. That section shows howto turn your left foot. If You are Parking on a Hill: See the Index under Parking on ...
Push down with your front wheels. You may have to overheat. That section shows howto turn your left foot. If You are Parking on a Hill: See the Index under Parking on ...
Owner's Manual
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...-ControlledRide (OPTION) Horn When the AUTO or SOFT button is You can select the type passenger ride of comfort you 've stopped. If your steering wheel. In both the AUTO and SOFT mode, the system will switch to theSPORT mode when the vehicle makes an abrupt stop, start or sharp turn...
...-ControlledRide (OPTION) Horn When the AUTO or SOFT button is You can select the type passenger ride of comfort you 've stopped. If your steering wheel. In both the AUTO and SOFT mode, the system will switch to theSPORT mode when the vehicle makes an abrupt stop, start or sharp turn...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger door has a control switch for less than one second. drive. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to give your legs more than one second and then released, the window will go down all ...the way. To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Tilt Steering Wheel (omoiv) Windows Power Windows (omoN) With power windows, switches on the driver's armrest control eachof the windows when the ignition ...
... passenger door has a control switch for less than one second. drive. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to give your legs more than one second and then released, the window will go down all ...the way. To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Tilt Steering Wheel (omoiv) Windows Power Windows (omoN) With power windows, switches on the driver's armrest control eachof the windows when the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... OFF until you want . . J 82 Take your cruise control on winding roads or in the SET button at a steady speed. A Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to 3. Move the cruise control switch to use your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features & Controls I Cruise Control (Cant.) I To Set...
... OFF until you want . . J 82 Take your cruise control on winding roads or in the SET button at a steady speed. A Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to 3. Move the cruise control switch to use your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features & Controls I Cruise Control (Cant.) I To Set...
Owner's Manual
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.... panel also will turn off . When the high beams beam lever toward you. are On: No flash-to turn on the courtesy lights. Rotate the wheel down to -pass. Releasethe lever to turn them off the instrument cluster lights and displays. 88 If you . to high or high to low, pull...
.... panel also will turn off . When the high beams beam lever toward you. are On: No flash-to turn on the courtesy lights. Rotate the wheel down to -pass. Releasethe lever to turn them off the instrument cluster lights and displays. 88 If you . to high or high to low, pull...
Owner's Manual
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... Control System safely and economically. 9. Audio System 1. Horn 17. You'll know at a glance how your 10. Glove Box instrument panel are: 11. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 18. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Your instrument panel is running. Lighter 2. Side Vent The main components of your vehicle 6 . Ashtray 15.
... Control System safely and economically. 9. Audio System 1. Horn 17. You'll know at a glance how your 10. Glove Box instrument panel are: 11. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 18. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Your instrument panel is running. Lighter 2. Side Vent The main components of your vehicle 6 . Ashtray 15.
Owner's Manual
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... or stops. Here's what happens with ABS. in front of you, you get too close to stop, even though you brake, your brakes if that wheels are slowing down. CAUTION I * -1ti-lockdoesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, ...light will stay on the brakes. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. If you won't have &ti-lock brakes. Always leave enough room up to apply your computer keeps receiving updateson...
... or stops. Here's what happens with ABS. in front of you, you get too close to stop, even though you brake, your brakes if that wheels are slowing down. CAUTION I * -1ti-lockdoesn't change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, ...light will stay on the brakes. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. If you won't have &ti-lock brakes. Always leave enough room up to apply your computer keeps receiving updateson...
Owner's Manual
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... will increase at higher speeds for parking and at low vehicle speeds. Steering Tips-Driving on the accelerator way path when you turn the front wheels.If pedal, steer the vehicle the you can get ina curve Under less favorable conditions you should youdo if this . the tires against the road...
... will increase at higher speeds for parking and at low vehicle speeds. Steering Tips-Driving on the accelerator way path when you turn the front wheels.If pedal, steer the vehicle the you can get ina curve Under less favorable conditions you should youdo if this . the tires against the road...
Owner's Manual
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...if accelerate untilyou are holding the steering wheelat the If you need to act fast, steer quickly, suddenly pulls out from a possible steering wheel. you If Steering in front you can 't; there isn't room. This is one good safety belts and keep both hands on the your...can avoid these .First apply beams of reasonable, steady speed. But sometimes you your front wheels are always possible is better to remove as quickly straightenthe wheel child darts out from the straight Your Oldsmobile can so and just as reason to the left or right depending practice defensive drivingat a...
...if accelerate untilyou are holding the steering wheelat the If you need to act fast, steer quickly, suddenly pulls out from a possible steering wheel. you If Steering in front you can 't; there isn't room. This is one good safety belts and keep both hands on the your...can avoid these .First apply beams of reasonable, steady speed. But sometimes you your front wheels are always possible is better to remove as quickly straightenthe wheel child darts out from the straight Your Oldsmobile can so and just as reason to the left or right depending practice defensive drivingat a...
Owner's Manual
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... there is not enough room to frustration anger or pavement edge. Instead, easeoff again on the can suddenly put the passing driver face wheel to pass then follow the same procedures. the pavement once more moves around the vehicle ahead, then driving. Then turn accelerator and steering... input, straddle oncoming traffic for wheels have dropped off the crosses over into the right lane again.A sharply. But if another vehicle should be about to go straight down the...
... there is not enough room to frustration anger or pavement edge. Instead, easeoff again on the can suddenly put the passing driver face wheel to pass then follow the same procedures. the pavement once more moves around the vehicle ahead, then driving. Then turn accelerator and steering... input, straddle oncoming traffic for wheels have dropped off the crosses over into the right lane again.A sharply. But if another vehicle should be about to go straight down the...
Owner's Manual
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... to slide.You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your wheels aren't rolling. Any sudden change could cause the tires to a lower gear). Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle is skidding.... The three types of the vehicle. or ice-covered road), ease your foot off the accelerator pedal. As it does, straighten the front wheels. Remember: Any anti-lock braking ...
... to slide.You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your wheels aren't rolling. Any sudden change could cause the tires to a lower gear). Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle is skidding.... The three types of the vehicle. or ice-covered road), ease your foot off the accelerator pedal. As it does, straighten the front wheels. Remember: Any anti-lock braking ...
Owner's Manual
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... regular highways is usually posted. The exit speed is the same in some tips for any distance at higherthan-city speeds, and there are in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. Ty to be ready and willing to helpif you need it 's ready to go. Here are some ways. Is your... to serious trouble on a ramp designed for20 mph (32 km/h)! You'll enjoy your trip more ifyou and your vehicle are longer turns behind the wheel. If it needs service, haveit done before starting out.Of course, you keep it serviced and maintained, it . 162
... regular highways is usually posted. The exit speed is the same in some tips for any distance at higherthan-city speeds, and there are in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. Ty to be ready and willing to helpif you need it 's ready to go. Here are some ways. Is your... to serious trouble on a ramp designed for20 mph (32 km/h)! You'll enjoy your trip more ifyou and your vehicle are longer turns behind the wheel. If it needs service, haveit done before starting out.Of course, you keep it serviced and maintained, it . 162
Owner's Manual
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...make some people sleepy. Call it happen to On two-lane highways or undivided you checked all inflated to -date maps? Limit turns behind the wheel to highway hypnosis, lack of road with the same scenery, along up -to the recommended pressure? or stop for some situations not usually found on... Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along the way. the wind against the vehicle that do about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at the wheel? interior. 163 Should you do not have up . Wiper Blades: Are they all windows clean inside and outside? and school zones, vehicles turning left Then...
...make some people sleepy. Call it happen to On two-lane highways or undivided you checked all inflated to -date maps? Limit turns behind the wheel to highway hypnosis, lack of road with the same scenery, along up -to the recommended pressure? or stop for some situations not usually found on... Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along the way. the wind against the vehicle that do about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at the wheel? interior. 163 Should you do not have up . Wiper Blades: Are they all windows clean inside and outside? and school zones, vehicles turning left Then...