cruise control OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owners Manual

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the
turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
The lever on
the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
Cruise Control An
arrow on the instrument
panel will flash
in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete
your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can
maintain
a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could
be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch
OFF until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON,
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button
at the end of the lever
and release
it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speea
and then you apply the brake. This,
of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
.I Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 kdh) or more,
you can move the cruise
Increasing Speed While I’ ~:-:; CruiL - Nntrol
There are two ways to go to a higher speea:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Press the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch. (To increase your speed in
very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph
( 1.6 kdh) faster.)
control
switch from
ON to
R/A for about
a 112 second.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than
a
1/2 second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you
release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go
faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A. Press
in the button
at the end of the lever until you reach
the lower speed you want, then release
it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press the button
for less than a
1/2 second. Each time you do this, you’ll
go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon
your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may want to step
on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down.
Of course, applying the brake
takes
you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
0 Step lightly on the brake pedal.
0 Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Lamps
The switches are on the left side of your instrument panel.
Press the top switch
with the parking lamps symbol on it
to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
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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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Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-15
Compact Disc Player
............................. 3-9
Compass
...................................... 2-36
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-38
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-34
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2- 13
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-5
Cruise Control
................................. 2-28
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ................................. 6-49
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................. 6-49
Daytime Running Lamps
.......................... 2-3 1
Dead Battery ..................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-7
Defensive Driving
................................ 4- 1
Delco LOC II@ .................................. 3- 11
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................. 6-58
Dome Lamps
.......... .,,. .......... : ........... 2-33
Door
indicator Light ............................... 2-59
Defogging. and Defrosting
......................... 3-4
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-38
Driver Information System
....................... 2-35
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DriverPosition ................................. 1-10
City
......................................... 4-32
Defensive
..................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Freeway
..................................... 4-33
Guidelines
.................................. 4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-39
Night
....................................... 4-27
Off-Road
.................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions
...................... 4-37
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-31
WetRoads
................................... 4-29
Winter
....................................... 4-37
With a Trailer
.............................. : . 4-48
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer
........... 4-50
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.................... 6-52
Electrical System
............................... 6-52
Endgate
....................................... 2-7
Emergency Release
............................ 2-9
ManualRelease
............................... 2-7
Remote Release
................................ 2-8
Driving
........................................ 4-1
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