OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owners Manual

Cargo Security Shade
You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in
the cargo area of your vehicle.
Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts
into the sockets on the inside trim panel
on the
passenger's side
of the vehicle to secure it.
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision
or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
outside
of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached. Cargo Tie Downs
There
are four cargo tie downs in the rear that allow
you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
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Luggage Carrier
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If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer
or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have
a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top
of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails
attached to the roof, sliding crossrails and places to use
for tying things down. These let you load some things
on top of your vehicle,
so long as they are not wider or
longer than the luggage carrier.
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To slide the crossrails to where you want them, push up
on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will
release the crossrail and allow you
to slide it. When the
crossrail
is where you want it, push down on the lever to
lock.it into place.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(91 kg) on the luggage qrrier may damage
your, vehicle.
When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of
a
proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far
against the rear of the load, to help keep it from
moving.
You can then tie it down.
I forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity.and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,.
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier
is
locked and cargo is ‘still securely fastened.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, press it in all the way, &d let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while’ it is heating..p you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overload, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
The front-ashtray must be completely gulled out to the
open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited.
NOTICE:
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Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtray.
If you’ do, cigarettes or other
causing damage.
’ smoking materials could set them on fire,
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To remove the front ashtray, lift the release tab as high . ' Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
as possible, then remove the tray. I
There are smaller ashtrays inside the rehr doors. Press 4
PUSH to turn an ashtray around for use. - I*
Sun Visors
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1 To block out glare, you can swing down the top and
bottom visors. You can
also swing the'bottom visor from
side to side. Your visors may have an extension that can
be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap
for ,holding small items, such as maps.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the-sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the
vanity ,mirror.
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Pull the sun visor down and.lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
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Accessory Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets are located below the
cigarette lighter. Just pull down from the top
of the door
and follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment
you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
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When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed
25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods
will drain
your battery.
Universal Transmitter
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such
as home/office lighting systems and security systems.
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The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April
I, 1982.
Be sctre that people and objects ure clear of the garuge
door you are progrmnmin.g!
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program
up to three channels:
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2.
3.
If you have not previously programmed a universal
channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise, hold
down the two outside buttons on the universal
transmitter until the red light begins
to flash rapidly
(approximately
20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
Hold the end
of the hand-held transmitter against the
bottom surfixe of
the universal transmitter so that
you can still see the red light.
Decide which one
of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired button on the
universal transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons
through Step
4.
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4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the universal transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid
flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds,
indicates that the universal transmitter has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts
to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the universal
transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly as described and that the battery in the
hand-held transmitter is not dead.
If you still cannot
program
it, rotate the hand-held transmitter end over end
and try again. The universal transmitter may not work
with older garage door openers that do not meet current
Federal Consumer Safety Standards.
If you cannot
program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult
your Oldsmobile retailer.
Be sure to keep
the original hand-held transmitter
in case
you need to erase and reprogram the
universal transmitter.
Operating the Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal
transmitter. The red light comes
on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
universal transmitter may differ from
the hand-held
transmitter and from one channel to another.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the
two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash.
Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the
transmitter explained earlier.
Accessories
Accessories for the universal transmitter are available
from the manufacturer
of the unit. If you would like
additional information, please call 1-800-355-35
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Comfort Controls
4. Glove Box
5. Ashtray
6. Cigarette Lighter/Power Auxiliary Outlets
7. Storage Compartment
8. Audio System
9. Fog Lamps
10. Lamp Controls
11. Rear Endgate Release
12. Brake Release
13. Rear Window WasherNiper
14. Rear Window Defogger
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're
going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things
you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
ANTI - LOCK CHECK GAGES
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK
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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
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