flat tire OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 User Guide

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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS COW XXlKx
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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE US. FEDERAL
OF MANUPACTURE SwOwN ABOVE. MOTOR w1ICLE SAFEl’Y STANDARDS IN EPFECT ON TAE DATE
MODEL:
WAX
RR FRT
SPA LmG
SERIAL
NUMBER M.P.V.
SPEED PAYLOAD
TIRESIZE
RTC RIM PSVWA (COLD)
SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL POR ADDITIONAL INPORMATlON
Loading Your Vehicle
The Certificatioflire label is found on
the rear edge of the driver’s door. The
label shows the size of your original
tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the
gross weight capacity of
your vehicle.
This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The Certificationnire label also tells
you the maximum weights for the front
md rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
3ctual loads on your front and rear
des, you need to go to a weigh station
md weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help
you with this. Be sure to spread out
your load equally on both sides of
the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Using heavier
suspension components
to get added durability might not
change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the
right way. NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of
overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else
- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or
if there is a crash,
they’ll keep going.
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Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Certification/Tire label which is
on the rear edge
of the driver’s door
shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been
sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than
a mile. Also see
Capacities G Specifications in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that
underinflation
or overinflation is all
right. It’s not. If your tires don’t
have enough air (underinflation)
you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation)
) you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road
hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure
of the
spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires
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which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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rire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
:hem inspected and rotated at the
nileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule.
See Scheduled
Maintenance Services
in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
[f your vehicle has front tires with
iifferent load ratings or tread designs
(such as all season vs.
on/off road) than
the rear tires, don’t rotate your tires
kont to rear.
Mer the tires have been rotated, adjust
;he front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Certificatioflire label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are
?roperly tightened. See
Wheel Nut
l’orque in the Index.
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
When It’s Time for New Tires
3ne way to tell when it’s time for new
:ires is to check the treadwear
.ndicators, which will appear when your
tires have only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or
less
of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at three or
more places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing
through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded
on the
sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard
or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades,
all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have
been approved for use
on General Motors
vehicles.
All passenger type (P Metric)
tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements
in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving
on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except
some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your
Oldsmobile dealer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need. Each new
wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Oldsmobile model.
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Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you
keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t laow exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You
may use your vehicle in making
deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,
to do errands or in many other ways.
Because
of all the different ways people
use their GM vehicles, maintenance
needs vary. You may even need more
frequent checks and replacements than
you will find
in the schedules in this
part.
So please read this part and note
how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your Oldsmobile
dealer, the place many GM owners
choose to have their maintenance work
done. Your dealer can be relied upon to
use proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle and the Environmen
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important.
Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can
significantly affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or
even the
wrong tire inflation can
increase the level
of emissions from
your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your
vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided
into five sections:
“Section A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services” shows what to have done and
how often. Some of these services can
be complex,
so unless you are
technically qualified and have the
necessary equipment, you should let
your dealer’s service department or
another qualified service center
do
these jobs. If
you are skulled enough to do some
work on your vehicle, you will probably
want
to get the service information GM
publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in
this manual. See
Service Publications
in the Index.
“Section B: Owner Checks and
Services” tells you what should be
checked whenever you stop for fuel. It
also explains what you can easily do to
help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
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Maintenunce Schedule
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4 Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure
they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fi//-)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
Check
the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
Engine Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
Fluid Level necessary. See
WindshieZd Washer Fluid in the Index for further details.
Check
the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix
if necessary. See CooZant in the
Least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE
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Tire Inflation Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/
Tire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean
cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
15 hours of tape play. See Audio Systems in
the
Index for further details.
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Index
ABS Warning Light ......................... 88
Accelerator Control System ............. 185
Accessory Belt Drive ........................ 184
Accessory Power Outlets
................... 71
Fluid
............................ 176. 199. 201
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Brake Fluid
............................. 178. 201
Electrical Equipment
......... 46. 95. 196
Engine Coolant
...... 174. 177. 199. 201
Engine Oil
...................... 168. 199. 201
Power Steering Fluid
............. 176. 201
Windshield Washer Fluid
...... 177. 201
Add-on Equipment
.......................... 184
Air Cleaner
................................ 171. 200
Air Conditioner
.......................... 92. 184
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence of
.................................... 106
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 163
All-Wheel Drive
................................ 108
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
........... 194
Antenna
............................................ 103
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Antifreeze
......................... 174.
199. 201
Using ABS
...................................... 110
Warning Light
.................................. 88
Appearance Care .............................. 190
Ashtrays and Lighter
.......................... 73 Audio
Systems
.................................... 95
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
& Equalizer ......... 96
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Compact Disc Player
..................... 98
Care of Compact Discs .................. 102
Care of Cassette Player
.................. 102
Radio Reception. For the Best
....... 101
Setting the Clock
.............................. 95
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid
.................................. 173
Checking Fluid
............................... 172
Shifting
............................................. 48
Battery
........................................... 180
Jump Starting
................................. 140
Light
........................................... 87. 90
Belt. Accessory Drive
....................... 184
Blizzard
............................................. 13 1
Block Heater. Engine ................. 47. 170
Blowout. Tire
.................................... 15 1
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 179
Fluid
....................................... 178. 201
Master Cylinder
............................. 178
Parking
............................................. 51
Rear Drum ...................................... 179
Replacing Brake System Parts
....... 179
Warning Light
.................................. 88
Wear Indicators .............................. 179 Brake
System Warning Light
............. 88
Braking .............................................. 109
Braking in Emergencies
.................... 111
Break.1n. New Vehicle ............... 44. 132
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................ 110
Braking Technique
........................... 109
Fog Light
........................................ 182
Headlight ........................................ 181
Taillight .......................................... 182
Bulbs. Replacement
.......................... 202
Capacities
& Specscations .......... 199
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
...................... 53. 54. 131. 135
Cargo Bed Liner .................................. 75
Cassette Tape Player
(see
Audio Systems )
CD Player (see Audio Systems)
Center Passenger Position
Certificatioflire Label
.................... 186
Chains. Tire ...................................... 190
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 151
Checking
Brake Fluid
..................................... 178
Engine
Oil ...................................... 168
(see Safety Belts )
Engine Coolant .............................. 174
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Engine Coolant Heater ................ 47. 170
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage
............................................. 85. 88
Engine Identification ........................ 195
Engine Oil
......................................... 168
Additives
........................................ 170
Capacity
.......................................... 199
Checking
& Adding ....................... 168
Disposing of Used
Oil .................... 170
Energy Conserving
......................... 169
Pressure Gage ............................ 84, 86
When to Change
............................. 170
Engine Overheating
.......................... 145
Engine Specifications
....................... 200
Engine, Starting
.................................. 45
Ethanol in Gasoline
.......................... 163
Exhaust Dangerous Gas in
...... 53, 54, 131, 135
Parking with the Engine Running ... 54
Expectant Mothers, Use
of
Safety Belts ....................................... 21
Expressway Driving
.......................... 127
Extender, Safety Belt
.......................... 34
Exterior Appearance Engine Exhaust
............ 53. 54. 131. 135
(see Appearance Care ) ..
Fabric Cleaning
(see
Appearance Care )
Fan Warning ..................................... 142 Filling
the Fuel Tank
........................ 165
Filter
Air Cleaner
............................. 171. 200
Fuel
................................................. 200
Oil
........................................... 170. 200
Flashers. Hazard Warning
................ 140
Flat Tire
............................................. 151
Flooded Engine
................................... 46
Fluid Brake
...................................... 178. 201
Capacities
....................................... 199
Power Steering
....................... 176. 201
Transmission
.................. 174. 201. 203
Windshield Washer
................ 177. 201
Fluids
& Lubricants ......................... 201
Fog Lights
........................................... 63
Folding Rear Seat
............................... 14
Foreign Countries. Fuel In
............... 164
Freeway Driving
............................... 127
Front Axle
......................................... 174
Front Reading Lights
.......................... 68
Fuel ................................................... 163
Alcohol in Fuel ............................... 163
Capacity ................................. 199, 240
Filling Your Tank
........................... 165
Fuels with Alcohol
......................... 163
In Foreign Countries
...................... 164
Requirements
................................. 163
Exhaust Warnings
...... 53, 54,
131, 135
Gage ........................................... 83, 85
Fuse Panel ......................................... 197
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ................. 196
Gages Coolant Temperature
................. 85. 88
Oil Pressure ................................ 84. 86
Voltmeter
................................... 85. 87
Gasoline
............................................ 163
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your ............. 165
Gas Station Information
.................. 240
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
........................................... 44
Graphic Equalizer
Fuel
............................................. 83. 85
(see
Shifting the Transmission)
(see Shifting the Transmission)
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(see Audio Systems )
alogen Bulbs .............................. 181
Hazard Warning Flashers ................. 140
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing
................................. 181
Headlights ........................................... 62
High-Low Beam Changer
................ 62
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
........................................... 63
“On” Reminder ................................ 62
Harness.
Trailer Wiring
............ 137. 200
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Index
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Replacement Bulb .......................... 202
Wiring
............................................. 198
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater. Engine Block ................. 47. 170
High Beams
........................................ 62
Highway Hypnosis
........................... 128
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 118. 129
Hood Release
.................................... 165
Safety Warning
............................... 166
Warning. Overheated
Engine
.......................... 145. 147. 148
Horn
.................................................... 54
Hot Engine. Safety
Hydroplaning
.................................... 126
Identification Number. Vehicle
..... 195
Idling Your Engine ....................... 52. 54
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.................................... 158
Ignition Key
.................................................... 38
Positions ........................................... 45
Warnings
........................ 145. 147.
148
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights )
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints )
Inflation. Tires .................................. 186
Inside Rearview Mirror
...................... 69
Instrument Panel
................................ 77
Instrument Panel Clusters
.................. 78
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
... 63 Instrument
Panel Warning Lights
...... 80
Jack. Tire
........................................ 152
Keys
................................................. 38
Lane Change Indicator
................... 56
Jump
Starting
.................................... 140
Lap-Shoulder Belt
.............................. 18
Front ........................................... 18, 21
Rear
................................................... 22
Use by Children
................................ 25
Lighter
................................................. 73
Lights Center Dome
.................................... 68
Fog
.................................................... 63
Headlights
........................................ 62
Interior
............................................. 67
Reading
....................................... 67, 68
Rear Dome
....................................... 68
Replacement Bulbs
........................ 202
Turn Signal
....................................... 56
Removing
& Replacing Bulbs ........ 181
Taillights ......................................... 182
Underhood
..................................... 166
Warning
............................................ 80
Loading Your Vehicle
.............. 116, 183
Lock, Tailgate ............................. 42, 185
Locks, Door
................................ 39, 185
Locks, Power
...................................... 40 Long
Distance Driving
..................... 128
Low Battery
...................................... 140
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........... 84. 86
Luggage Carrier
.................................. 74
Lumbar Controls
................................ 12
Maintenance Record
................... 219
Maintenance Schedule
..................... 206
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 89
Manual Front Seat
.............................. 13
Methanol in Gasoline
....................... 163
Mileage Indicator
(see
Odometer)
Mirrors Convex Outside
............................... 70
Power Remote Control
.................... 70
Visor Vanity
..................................... 69
Mountain Driving
..................... 118, 129
Inside
Manual Day/Night
................ 69
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......... 44. 132
Night Driving
.................................... 124
Octane Requirements
Odometer and Trip Odometer
..... 81. 82
Off-Road Driving
...................... 115. 123
(see
Fuel
Requirements)
Oil. Engine ........................................ 168
Capacity
.......................................... 199
Disposing
of Used Oil .................... 170
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Top Strap ......................................... 27
Torn
.................................................. 35
Twisted
............................................. 20
Why
You Should Wear
Safety Belts
.................................... 14
Safety Defects. Reporting
................. 224
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 205
Seat Adjustment
................................. 12
Seat Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Seat Controls ...................................... 12
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 12
Manual Front Seat
........................... 13
Power Front Seat ............................. 12
Rear Seat. Folding
............................ 14
Reclining Seatback ........................... 13
Service Engine Soon Light
................. 89
Service Information
.......................... 162
Service Parts Identification Label
.... 195
Service Publications
......................... 225
Service Station Information
............. 240
Setting the Clock
................................ 95
Setting the Trip Odometer
........... 81. 82
Shifting Into Park
............................... 5 1
Single Belt Accessory Drive ............. 184
Skidding
............................................ 114
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a
... 131
Sockets. Accessory Power .................. 71
Shifting
the Automatic Transmission
.... 48
Sound Equipment. Adding
................. 95
Sound System (see
Audio Systems)
Spare Tire ................................... 43. 152
Inside-Mounted
.............................. 152
Tailgate-Mounted
........................... 154
Spare Tire Carrier
............................... 43
Spark Plugs
....................................... 200
Specifications
& Capacities ............. 199
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control )
Speedometer ................................. 80. 81
Stains. Removing .............................. 193
Stalling on an Incline
....................... 122
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 45
Starting Your Vehicle
if the Battery
Steering is
“Dead”
(see Jump Starting)
In Emergencies ............................... 112
Off-Road Recovery ......................... 112
Tips
................................................. 111
Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................ 55
Stereo Sound System
Storage (see
Audio
Systems )
Console ............................................. 71
Door Compartment/Coin Holder
.... 72
Garage Door Opener
....................... 65
Glove Box
......................................... 44
Luggage Carrier
................................ 74
Overhead
.......................................... 67
Sunglasses
........................................ 67
Storing Your Vehicle
........................ 180
Cup Holder ....................................... 71 Stuck.
If
You Are .............................. 158
Sun Visors ........................................... 69
T achometer ...................................... 83
Tailgate ......................................... 42. 43
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
............................................... 202
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
................................. 46. 95. 196
Fluid Capacities
& Types ...... 199. 201
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .............. 196
Service Parts Identification
Label
............................................ 195
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
........................................... 195
Temperature Warning
.................. 85. 88
Theft .................................................... 42
Thermostat
........................................ 176
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 55
Time. Setting the ................................ 95
Tires
.................................................. 185
Blow Out ........................................ 151
Buying New .................................... 188
Chains ............................................. 190
Flat. Changing
................................ 151
Inflation .......................................... 186
Inspection
& Rotation ................... 187
Loading
.......................................... 185
Pressure .......................................... 186
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