window 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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Seats & Restraint Systems
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Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat
passengers to buckle up! Accident
statistics show that unbelted people in
the rear seat are hurt more often in
crashes than those who are wearing
safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety
belted can be thrown out
of the vehicle
in a crash. And they can strike others in
the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger
Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The positions next to the windows have
lap-shoulder belts. Here’s
how to wear one properly.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the
belt across you. Don’t let
it get
twisted.
2. Push the latch plate into the buckle
until it clicks. Pull up on the latch
plate to make sure it is secure.
When the shoulder belt is pulled out all
the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go
back all the way and start again.
If the belt is not long enough, see
Safety
Belt Extender at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button
on the
buckle is positioned
so you would be
able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
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Seats & Restraint Systems
7. Push and pull the child restraint in
different directions to be sure it
is
secure. Adjust the bucket seat
forward until the lap portion of the
safety belt holds the restraint firmly.
But don't move it any more than
needed to tighten the lap belt.
To remove the child restraint, just
unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and
let it go back all the way.
The safety belt will move freely again
and be ready to work for an adult or
larger child passenger.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
restraints should wear the vehicle's
safety belts.
If you have the choice, a child should si1
next to a window
so the child can wear
a lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide.
Children who aren't buckled up can
Children who aren't buckled up can
be
thrown out in a crash.
strike other people who are.
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on
your Oldsmobile. and information on
starting. shifting and braking
. Also
explained are the instrument panel
and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is working properly -
and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................................\
.......................................... .. ....... 38
Locks ........................................................................\
.................................................. 39
Remote Lock Control
........................................................................\
........................ 40
Tailgate ........................................................................\
.............................................. 42
Ignition ........................................................................\
.............................................. 45
Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
........................ 45
Shifting the Transmission ........................................................................\
................. 48
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.................................... 51
Shifting into Park ........................................................................\
.............................. 51
Horn ........................................................................\
................................................... 54
Tilt Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
............................ 55
Windows ........................................................................\
............................................ 55
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................................................................\
..... 55
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........................................................................\
........ 57
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
................................... 59
Headlights
........................................................................\
.......................................... 62
Fog Lights ........................................................................\
.......................................... 63
Overhead Console
........................................................................\
............................. 64
Sun Visors
........................................................................\
......................................... 69
Mirrors
........................................................................\
............................................... 69
Storage Compartments
........................................................................\
..................... 71
Ashtrays and Lighter
........................................................................\
......................... 73
Luggage Carrier ........................................................................\
................................. 74
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
..................................................................... 80
Instrument Panel ........................................................................\
............................... 76
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2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half
3. Remove and replace the batteries
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
first.
(2016).
Theft
Vehicle
theft is big business, especially
in some cities. Although your
I Oldsmobile has a number of theft
deterrent features, we know that
nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are
ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with
the keys inside, it’s an easy target for
joy riders
or professional thieves - so
don’t do it.
When
you park your Oldsmobile and
open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you.
Always do this. Your steering wheel
will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transmission. And remember to
lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows
and lock your vehicle. Remember to
keep your valuables out of sight. Put
them in a storage area, or take them
with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will
be watching your vehicle, it’s best to
lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition key?
What
if you have to leave something
valuable
in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
Tailgate Lock
From the outside, use the round key to
open the tailgate. With the key in the
lock, turn the lock handle to the left to
unlock the window.
Raise the window, then turn the lock
handle to the right to unlock the
tailgate.
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Power Tailgate Window Release
From inside the vehicle, press the REAR
WINDOW button, located to the left of
the radio, to unlock the tailgate window.
Your shift lever must be in
P (Park) or
N (Neutral).
Tailgate-Mounted Spare Tire
Carrier
(OPTION)
You must move the carrier arm out of
the way to open the tailgate window.
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Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to
adjust the steering wheel before you
drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more
room when you exit and enter the
vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering
wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel
to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
Power Windows
Switches on the driver's door control
each of the windows when the ignition
is on. In addition, each passenger door
has a control switch for its own
.- window.
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4 Turn SignullMukifinction
Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Cruise Control
Headlight High-Low Beam
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
The High-Low Beam feature is
discussed under
Headlights. See the
Index under Headlights.
Indicator
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Features & Controls
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow
or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
4t the top of the turn signal/multifunction
ever there’s a paddle with the word
PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on
:he windshield, push the paddle.
rhe wipers will clear the window and
:hen either stop or return to your preset
;peed.
See the
Index under Windshield
flasher Fluid.
Driving without washer fluid can be
dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another
vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-
use washer fluid. Water can cause
the solution to freeze and damage
your washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as
washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4 full when it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer system and
paint.
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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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In this part you’ll find out how to
operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your
Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about
the particular system supplied with
your vehicle.
Part 3
Comfort Controls &Audio Systems
Climate Control System ........................................................................\
.................... 92
Defogging and Defrosting ........................................................................\
................. 93
Rear Window Defogger ........................................................................\
..................... 94
Setting the Clock ........................................................................\
............................... 95
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer ................................................ 96
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player .................................................... 98
Understanding Radio Reception.. ... . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................\
. 102
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................................................\
.......... 102
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................................................\
........................ 103
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