window OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 User Guide

Engine Exhaust
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(CO), which you can’t see or
smell.
It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
0 Your exhaust system sounds strange
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving 01
or different.
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high points on the road or over road debris.
0 Repairs weren’t done correctly.
0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
If you ever suspect exhaust
is CorYling into
your vehicle:
0 Drive it only with all the windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
modified improperly.
blow
out any CO; and
Running Your Engine While
You’re Parked
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if
ever
you have to, here are some things to know.
A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the air system control
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in
a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch
is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is
a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO
-- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
(See “Blizzard” in the Index.)
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Windows
Power Windows
The power windows controls are on each of the side
doors. With power windows, the switches control the
windows when the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is present. (See "Retained
Accessory Power"
in the Index.') The driver's door has
a switch for the passenger windows as well. There
are individual controls
on each of the side doors.
Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to
lower a window. Press the side of the switch with the up
arrow
to raise a window.
Express-Down Window
The driver's window switch has an express-down
feature
that allows you to lower it without holding the
window switch. Hold the driver's window switch down
,for more than half a second to activate the express-down
feature. Lightly tap the switch
to open the window
slightly. The express-dawn feature can be interrupted
at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch.
Lockout Switch
Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers
fro111 operating the power windows. Press LOCK to
activate this feature. Press NORM and the windows
return
to norrnal operation.
Horn
To sound the horn. press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
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Windshield Wipers
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You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with
the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the
band
on MIST longer.
rcm
can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful
in light rain or
snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The
closer
to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady
wiping at
low speed, turn the band away
from
you to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the
band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, rnove the
band
to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. IF your blades do become
worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There‘s a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol
on the top of the rnultifunction lever. To spray
washer fluid
on the windshield, push the paddle. The
wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either LO
or HI. To turn the wiper off, slide the switch to OFF.
To wash the window, press the wash button located on
the switch.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However,
the rear window
washer will
run out of fluid before the windshield
washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can
maintain
a speed of about
25 mph (40 kdh) or more
without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 kdh).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads
or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control
on slippery roads.
0 Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Glove Box
D. Audio System
E. Auxiliary Power Outlets
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. Comfort Controls
H. Ashtray
I. Rear Liftgate Release
J. Rear Window Washedwiper
K. Brake Release
L. Fog Lamps
M. Lamp Controls
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Mode Knob - Manual Operation
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
You can choose to set the climate control system
operations yourself, or let the system work for
you
by placing the system in AUTO mode. See “Mode
Knob
- Automatic Operation” earlier in this section.
/.I PANEL: This setting directs most of the air
through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount
through the
floor outlets.
’# BI-LEVEL: Air is delivered through the heater
floor outlets
as well as the instrument panel outlets.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air
through the windshield defroster outlets.
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‘/.I BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
The air conditioning compressor may
run to dehumidify
the air to prevent window fogging.
DEFROST This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets. The air conditioning compressor may
run
to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.
a OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to force the
system to use outside air. Press
it again to close off the
outside air.
Pressing the OUTSIDE AIR button
will cancel the
RECIRCULATION button.
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit
the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to
limit odors e.ntering your
vehicle.
In the AUTO mode, the system will use
recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the
recirculation button
will change the operation to a
manual mode and the air
will recirculate non-stop. Press
this button again to turn off the recirculation feature.
RECIRCULATION may be selected
with the fan control
in OFF to limit odors, outside air and dust from entering
your vehicle.
Pressing the RECIRCULATION button will cancel the
OUTSIDE AIR button.
0 A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle.
Air conditioning
will be automatically disabled when
the outside temperature drops below
a level which air
conditioning is ineffective.
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Remember that in order for the automatic system
to perform
well, it needs A/C to provide
cooling performance.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time
it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned to the left. This setting
should be used to keep odors and/or dust from entering
the vehicle. For normal cooling on hot days, use A/C
with the temperature knob turned to the left.
On cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes
in your vehicle‘s engine speed and power.
This
is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using
it. On cold days, use HEATER with the
temperature knob turned
to the right. BLEND is useful
in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
windshield or side windows.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling
is needed, use VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument
panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to
the inside of your vehicle when
it is moving. When the
vehicle is
not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any mode and any fan speed.
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You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of
your instrument panel.
You can direct the airflow side-to-side
by rotating the
thumbwheel located
in the center of the vent. The vent
can be tilted
up and down also. To control the amount of
airflow through the outlets, rot.ate the thumbwheel
below the vent.
Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster
will work fa better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter
a vehicle in cold weather, move the
fan control to high for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and
moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the
front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly
in extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob to the right and move the fan
control toward high.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window has lines that warm the glass. For best
results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as
possible before using the rear window defogger.
To turn on the rear window
defogger, find the switch
marked REAR with the
defog symbol on the lower
right corner of your climate
control system.
Press the switch
until the light in the switch comes on,
then release it. It will only work if the ignition switch is
turned
to RUN.
The rear window defogger will stay on for five to seven
minutes. then turn off.
If you need additional warming
time,
turn it on again. You can turn the defogger off at
any time by pressing the switch.
Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid
on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of’ the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Audio Systems
Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You
will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself
with it first. Fin-d out what your Delco
Electronics system can do and how to operate all
its
controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the
advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. The
letter A or
P may appear on the display for AM or PM.
Then, press and hold MN until the correct minute
appears. The clock may be set with the ignition on
or off.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid
a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the
hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush
of the wind against
the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen
to you! If
it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less
than a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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