keyless OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997 Owners Manual

a Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsnwbile, 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.
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2-34 Important Information
About Keys
Door Locks
Operation of Child Security Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
Battery Replacement for RKE
Preventing
Theft of Your Vehicle
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Tips
on Starting Your Engine
Using the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
Parking Brake Guidelines
Important Information
on Engine Exhaust
Operation of Your Windows 2-2s
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Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel
Functions
of the Multifunction Lever
How
to Use the HighLow Beam
Headlamp Changer
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
Using Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Rearview Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Overview
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages
Interior
Lamps
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Keyless Entry System
You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your
liftgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science
Canada Rules.
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.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
The range
of this system is about 30 feet (9 m). At times
you may notice
a decrease in range. This is normal for
any remote lock control system.
If the transmitter does
not work
or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for the transmitter to work, try this:
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0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization
is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check
the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left
OS right.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile
retailer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and
liftgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all
the doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the REAR button twice within
3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the liftgate. The transmission must
be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters
with you when you go to your retailer. When
the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can
have only two tr'msmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
To replace the battery in the Keyless Entry transmitter:
1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
2. Remove and replace the battery
with a three volt
NOTICE:
CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side down.
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to 4. Check the operation of the transmitter.
these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
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Liftgate Release
There are several ways to release the liftgate. However,
the liftgate will
not release if the vehicle is in gear.
You can use you key to unlock the liftgate from the
outside. Insert the key into the liftgate lock button and
turn
it counterclockwise. All doors will unlock.
You
may also use the Keyless Entry system
described earlier.
The liftgate can be opened without a key
if the driver’s
door is unlocked.
To open the liftgate glass
only, unlock the liftgate
and press the button.
To open the entire liftgate, unlock the liftgate and lift the
handle located in the center of the door.
The liftgate and glass will automatically lock when shut.
To lock the power lock system from the outside, insert
the
key in the lock button and turn it clockwise. All
doors will lock.
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FuseKircuit Breaker
Usage
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Power Door Locks, Power Seat,
Power Seat Lumbar, Remote
Keyless Entry
Power-Windows, Sunroof Module/Motor
FuseKircuit Breaker Usage
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3
Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Chime,
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Relay, Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Dome Lamps, Cargo Lamps, Visor
Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter,
Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamps, Glove
Box
Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP
Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside
Rearview Mirror, Liftglass Release
Motor, Illuminated Entry Module
Parking Lamps, License Plate Lamps, Electric Shift Transfer Case Module,
Underhood Lamp, Rear Wiper, Fog
Lamp Relay, Door Switch Lamp,
Ashtray Lamp, Headlamp Switch
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a Section 9 Index
Accessory power Outlets ........................ 2-43
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your Oldsmohile ... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 15
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-23
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-2 1
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location .................................... 1-20
Readiness Light ......................... 1-19. 2-53
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 1
What You See After it Inflates ................... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-2 1
Aircleaner ....................................... 13
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Refrigerants
................................. 6-6 I
Alignment and Balance . Tire ...................... 6-42
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2-18.6-18
Antenna, Fixed ................................. 3-16
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-56? 4-7
Servicing ................................... 1-23
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-50 Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Materials
.................................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest
. Storage ............................... 2-39
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-17
Automatic Transmission Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid ....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-42
Axle Front
.......................................... 18
Rear ....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-29
Charge Light
................................ 2-53
Jllmp Starting ................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ............................... 8-7
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
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GloveBox .................................... 2-35
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
GVWR
....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-30
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlarnps .................................... 2-31
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-30
Highkow Beam Changer
...................... 2-26
On Reminder
................................ 2-32
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-36
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-47
Horn ......................................... 2-24
Hydroplaning
................................ 4-32
Hood
.......................................... 6-6
Ignition
Positions .............................. 2- I 2
Inflation. Tire
............................. 6-37. 7-39
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-34
Inspections Brake System
.................... ......... 7-44 Drive Axle
.................................. 7-44
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-44
Transfer Case
................................ 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-48
Cleaning .................................... 6-47
Cluster
..................................... 2-50
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-33
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System
........................... 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification/Tire
............................. 4-42
Fuse ....................................... 6-56
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-45
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-53
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4- 48
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-5 1
Driving with a Trailer .......................... 4-49
Hitches
..................................... 4-47
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-52
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-5 1
Safety Chains ................................ 4-48
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-47
Turn Signals
................................. 4-50
Weight
..................................... 4-4 6
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-53
Transfer Case .................................. 6- I8
Transmission Fluid
.............................. 6- I4
Transmission. Shifting ........................... 2- 15
Transmitters, Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Tongueweight
............................... 4-46
Towing
..................................... 4-44
Trip Computer
................................... 2-38
Odometer
................................... 2-51
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-50
Trip, Before Leaving ............................ 4-35
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-26 underbody
Maintenance
................... 6-5 I! 7-42
Underhoocl Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-32
Erasing Channels
............................. 2-47
Operation
................................... 2-46
Programming
................................ 2-45
Rolling Codes
................................ 2-47
US/MET
Button ................................ 2-37
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-44
vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
............ 6-33
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-61
Identification Number
......................... 4-53
Loading .................................... 4-42
Storage
..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-42
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-54
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights
. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-52
Washer Fluid . Windshield ........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-48
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