trip computer OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997 Owners Manual

Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your
2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET
zone
number.
buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.
3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number. When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on
the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your
variance is
now set and the display will return to the
COMPITEMP mode.
TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the
MODE button
will step you through the following
TRIP functions:
AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
0 INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
last
reset
is displayed.
last second of driving is displayed.
RANGE: The display indicates the estimated
distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel
in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last
few hours
of driving.
FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset
is displayed.
AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last reset
is displayed.
To reset the trip computer, press the
MODE and USMET
buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds.
All
functions will be displayed for a half a second once the
system is reset. Reset can only be performed
in the AVG
ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All three
modes are reset simultaneously.
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Program Features and Benefits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means
help
is just a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors
are on-call to provide
you with prompt assistance.
24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Telephone Number
1 -800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call
for assistance
in the United States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to
Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance
and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile
retail facility, take
your request for an Oldsmobile
computerized
trip routing or simply answer any
questions the Oldslnobile driver may have about the
coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance number is
fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Who Is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance COV~TS all
1997 Oldsmobile vehicles.
Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,
regurdless oj'
the dtaiwr, and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper
warranty period.
Oldsrnobile reserves the
right to limit services or
reimbursement to
an owner or driver when in
Oldsnwbile's judgement the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
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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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