OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owners Manual

Startc- Switch Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
Brake-Tran--ussion Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surfxe.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’’
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTST
needs service.
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Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set., try to turn
t.he key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on a fairly steep hill, with
the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at
once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in an Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service
and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front- Wheel-Drive
Ax . Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a
heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leakinp.
Transfer Case (All-Wht Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine
Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL” or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL
”
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant’’
in the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent
with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part
No. 1234624 1
or equivalent).
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or
GC-LB (GM Part
No.
105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15)
or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges,
Fuel
Filler Door and
Endgate Hinges,
and Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Malnt
.nce Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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I Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you
need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety defects.
This section includes information on:
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The Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
Reporting Safety Defects
Service and Owner Publications
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern you
may have with your vehicle can be handled by your
selling or servicing retailer. Your retailer has
the facility,
trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date
information to promptly address any issue which may
arise. Oldsmobile has empowered its retailers to make
decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to
resolve your concern
to your complete satisfaction. If
your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction,
take the following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of
retailer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly
resolved at that level. If
the matter has already been
reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts Manager,
contact the owner
of the retail facility or the
General Manager.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of
retail facility management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further
help, contact
the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance
Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada,
contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center
in Oshawa
by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside
of the United States and
Canada, call
the following numbers as appropriate:
0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or
In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
0 In
the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135
(English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish)
0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122
0 In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763-13 15
0 In other overseas locations, call GM North American
Export Sales in Canada at: 1-905-644-41 12.
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