fuse OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 Owners Manual

How to Use this Manual
These symbols are on some of your
controls: These symbols
are used on warning
and indicator lights: Here
are some other symbols you
may see:
Windshield Wipers
Engine Coolant
Temperature Fuse
w Windshield
Washer
Battery Charging
System Tailgate Window
Windshield Defroster Lighter
Fuel
Rear Window Defogger Horn
Speaker
Engine
Oil Pressure
Rear Window Wiper
Brake
Hood Release
Rear Window
WiperlWasher Anti-Lock Brakes
Ventilating Fan
Power Window
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If the green arrows don’t go on at all
when
you signal a turn, check the fuse
(see the
Index under Fuses G Circuit
Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with
added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal
indicator will flash even if a turn signal
bulb is burned out. Check the front and
rear turn signal lights regularly to make
sure they are working.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by
turning the band marked WIPER.
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 cycle. If you want more cycles,
hold the band on
MIST longer. You
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 the LO position.
For high speed wiping, turn the band
further, to
HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to
OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades
may prevent you from seeing well enough
to drive safely.
To avoid damage, 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
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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The Instrument Panel-Your
Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
1. Side Vents
2. Side Window Defogger
3. Rear Window Wipermasher
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Light Controls
6. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
7. Instrument Cluster
8. Gearshift Lever
9. Climate Controls
IO. Lighter
11. Center Vents
12. Glove Box
13. Side Window Defogger
14. Side Vents
15. Audio System
16. Ashtray
17. Tailgate Window Release
18. Power Remote Control Mirrors
19. Ignition Switch
20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
21. Horn
22. Fuse Panel (under instrument
panel)
23. Hood Release
24. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
25. Parking Brake Release
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The oil light could also flash on in three
other situations:
. When the ignition is on (in the Run
position) but the engine is not
running, the light will come on as a
test to show you it is working, but the
light will
go out when you turn the
ignition to
Start. If it doesn't come on
with the ignition on, you may have a
problem with the fuse. Have it fixed
right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling
at a stop, the light may flash on and
off. This is normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light may
come on for a moment. This is normal.
0-
A \
Voltmeter (ELEcmoNIc CLUSTER)
Your charging system gage will show
the rate of charge when the engine is
running. When the engine
is not
running but the ignition is on (in the
Run position), the display measures the
voltage output
of your battery, and will
flash until you turn the ignition to
Start.
The reading will change as the rate of
charge changes (with engine speed,
etc.), but readings between the warning
zones indicate the normal operating
range. Readings in either warning zone
indicate a possible problem with your
charging system. Have your Oldsmobile
serviced immediately. You
also have a warning light.
A box
around the battery symbol will flash
when the charging system needs
service.
If it comes on while you are driving, you
may have a loose belt or other problem
with the electrical charging system.
Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your
battery.
If
you must drive a short distance with
the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
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Part 6
Sewice &Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
............................................. 162
Fuel
........................................................................\
.................................................. 163
Hood Release
........................................................................\
................................... 165
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
........................................ 168
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
...................................... 171
Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
.......................... 172
Axles/Transfer Case
........................................................................\
........................ 174
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
................................ 174
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
....................... 176
Windshield Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
................
177
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............................................. 178
Battery ........................................................................\
............................................. 180
Bulb Replacement
........................................................................\
........................... 181
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ................................................................... 182
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Loading Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
..................... 183
Tires ........................................................................\
................................................. 185
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
............................. 190
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................................... 195
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................................................\
........ 196
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
................ 196
Capacities
& Specifications ........................................................................\
............ 199
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............................................................... 200
Fluids & Lubricants ........................................................................\
........................ 201
Replacement Bulbs
........................................................................\
.......................... 202
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Service &Appearance Care 11
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I Add-on Electrical
Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Oldsmobile unless you check
with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other
components from working as they
should.
I Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The fuse block is under the instrument
panel
on the driver’s side. It is covered
by an access panel.
The wiring circuits
in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination
of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
damage caused by electrical problems.
To Remove the Access Panel:
1. Remove the hex-head screw.
2. Pull down and out on the access
panel.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside
;he fuse. If the band is broken or
nelted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
:orrect size.
To Install the Access Panel:
1. Put the access panel tab into the slot
2. Install the screw.
below
the fuse block.
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INST LPS PWR ACC
HORNIDM IGNIGAU BRAKE STOPIHAZ
h TAIL LPS TURNIBU HTR A/C RADIO
%se Usage
Position
INST LPS
PWR ACC
HORN/DM
IGN/GAU BRAKE
STOP/HAZ
TAIL LPS
TURNDU HTR A/C RADIO
ECM B
ECM I
PWR WDO
WIPER
CRANK
TRAILER*
Rating
(AMP.)
5
30
20
20
15
15
20
15
25
15
15
10
30
25
3
30
UNDERHOOD':' 4
CD PLAYER 10
"In-line fuse.
Circuitry
Instrument Panel Lights, Headlight Warning Buzzer, Heater
Light, Ashtray Light, Radio Illumination Light, Rear Wiper
Switch Light
Power Door Locks, Rear Defogger, Console Accessory
Receptacles, CD Player
Horn, Dome Lights, Glove
Box Light, Clock, Lighter, Lighted
Vanity Mirror, Outside Rearview Mirror, Courtesy Lights
Indicator Lights and Gages, Rear Defogger Relay, Cruise
Control, Rear Defogger Switch, Seat Belt Timer
Four Wheel Anti-lock Brake Module, Digital Ratio Adapter
Module (Speedometer)
Stop Lights, Hazard Warning Lights, Chime Module, Center
High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
Light Switch, TaiVPark Lights, Electronic Cluster, License Light
Turn Signals
& Back-up Lights
Heating and Air Conditioning
Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map Lights, Rear Wiper, Rear
Washer, Compass
Electronic Control Module, Fuel Pump
Electronic Control Module
Power Windows
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Electronic Control Module
Trailer Wiring Harness
Underhood Light
CD Player (attached to fuse block)
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Service & Appearance Care
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Headlight Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the light switch. An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. If this happens, have your
headlight system checked right away.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The seven-wire trailer wiring harness is
protected by an in-line fuse in the
battery feed wire. This fuse is near the
junction block. See the
Index under
Trailer Wiring Harness.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker and a
fuse.
If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools.
If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Accessories
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel
protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Before you wire any other electrical
accessories into your fuse block, please
check with your Oldsmobile dealer.
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Power Steering Fluid ..................... 176
Safety Belt Systems
.......................... 34
Transmission Fluid
........................ 172
Child Restraints
.................................. 26
Children and Safety Belts
................... 25
Cigarette Lighter
................................. 73
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................. 196
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.... 165
City Driving
...................................... 126
Cleaner. Air
............................... 171. 200
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
......................... 194
Antenna
.......................................... 103
Cassette Player
............................... 102
Fabric .............................................. 191
Glass
............................................... 192
Inside
of Your Vehicle ................... 190
Outside
of Your Vehicle ................ 193
Safety Belts
.................................... 192
Special Problems
............................ 191
Vinyl or Leather
............................. 192
Warnings
................ 192. 193. 194. 196
Weatherstrips
................................. 194
Underbody
Maintenance
............... 194
Windshield
..................................... 193
Climate Controls
................................. 92
Clock. Setting the
............................... 95
Clusters. Instrument Panel
................. 78
Coin Holder
........................................ 72
Comfort Controls
................................ 92 Air Conditioner
........................ 92.
184
Heater
............................................... 92
Ventilation 94 .. ........................................
Compass .............................................. 64
Control
of a Vehicle .......................... 108
Convex Outside Mirror
...................... 70
Coolant
..................................... 176. 203
Console
Storage
............................ 64. 71
Checking
& Adding ............... 149. 177
Proper Mixture to
Use ........... 149. 177
Safety Warnings About ..... 149.177. 178
Temperature Gage ..................... 85. 88
Cruise Control .................................... 59
Curves. Driving on
........................... 111
Customer Assistance Information ...... 221
Cup
Holder
......................................... 71
Dead Battery: What to Do
............ 140
Defensive Driving
............................. 106
Defogger. Rear Window
..................... 94
Defrosting
........................................... 93
Dome Lights
....................................... 68
Door Locks
......................................... 39
Driver Position
...................... ............ 18
Driving At Night
.......................................... 124
City
................................................. 126
Controlling a Slid
.......................... 114
Defensively
..................................... 106
Drunken
......................................... 106 Freeway
.......................................... 127
Guidelines
...................................... 115
Hill and Mountain ................. 118. 129
In a Foreign Country
..................... 164
In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice
.......... 122
In the Rain
...................................... 125
In Water
......................................... 123
Loss of Control
.............................. 114
Off-Road
................................. 115. 123
On Curves
...................................... 111
On Inclines ..................................... 121
Through Deep Standing Water
....... 46
Winter Driving
............................... 130
With a Trailer
................................. 132
Drunken Driving
.............................. 106
Long
Distance
................................ 128
Passing.,
.......................................... 113
Electric Outside Mirror Control ..... 70
Electrical Equipment.
Adding
................................ 46. 95. 196
Electronic Cluster
............................... 79
Emergencies on the Road
................. 139
Emergencies. Braking
in
................... 111
Emergencies. Steering in .................. 112
Emergency Starting
.......................... 140
Emergency Towing
........................... 144
Engine Coolant
......................... 174. 201
E/M Switch ......................................... 83
Engine Block Heater
.................. 47. 170
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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)
H
(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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