OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 Owners Manual

Storage Compartments
Glove Box
t olove box and lower the door. The glove box should not
To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the
be open while driving.
Overhead Console
The overhead console includes reading lamps. a driver
information system,
a storage compartment for
sunglasses and
a universal transmitter.
Reading Lamps
Press the button near each
lamp to turn the reading
lamps
on and off.
The lamps can also be swiveled to point
in the
desired direction.
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Driver Information System
This system displays the outside air temperature,
compass direction and trip information in the
overhead console.
USMET The US/MET (United Statedmetric) button
allows you to switch the display between the English
and metric system.
MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes
of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP
and TRIP.
OFF: This turns the system off.
COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside
temperature and one of eight compass readings to
indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded
with the ignition on. If the outside
temperature is
37 OF (3 O C) or lower, the display will
toggle between the word ICE and
the current
temperature every eight seconds. This is a warning to
the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that
appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating,
so it does not need to be
manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed,
the compass will need to be calibrated.
You may also
place the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing
and holding the MODE and USMET buttons
simultaneously while in the COMPREMP mode. After
about
10 seconds, the compass will display C and you
can release
the buttons. Drive the vehicle in a complete
360" circle three times at a speed of less than 5 mph
(8 km/h), and the compass will function normally. Once
the calibration is complete, the display will return to a
compass reading.
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Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
c 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:
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Find YOLK location on the zone map. Note your
zone number.
Press and hold both the
MODE and the UYMET
buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.
After five seconds, the compass
will acknowledge
the variation mode
by displaying the current zone
number. When
it does, release both buttons.
Press
US/MET until your zone number appears on
the display.
Press
MODE to enter yo~~r zone number. Your
variance
is now set and the display will return to the
COMP/TEMP mode.
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TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE
button will step you tlx-ough
the following TRIP functions:
AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
last reset
is displayed.
INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
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 US/MET
buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds.
All
functions will be displayed for 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.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
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To open the sunglasses storage Compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the
compartment down.
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Door Storage
You will find a storage con1partment on each of the
doors. Cupholders are
on the rear doors.
Convenience Net
Front Storage Area
Lift the armrest cover of the console compartment to
reveal
a coinholder and additional storage. Ribs have
been provided for convenient storage of cassette tapes
and compact discs.
A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep
sinal1 items, like gloves and light clothing
in place
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net
is not designed to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
The convenience net
is anchored to the liftgate door.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side
of
the liftgate opening (the label should be in the upper
passenger’s side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle).
Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on
the
floor.
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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 011 the
passenger’s side
of the vehicle to secure it.
WTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a coIlision
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
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 other
things on top
of your vehicle, as long as they are not
wider or longer than the luggage carrier. 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 Ibs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier 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
forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
against the rear of the load, to help keep it from
moving. You can then tie it down.
Don’t exceed the lnaximum vehicle capacity when loading
your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity
and loading, see “Loading
YOLK 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.
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Rotate the front ashtray door down to open it.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on
fire causing damage.
To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward.
IO use the lighte’f, f~’esS it in all the way, and 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.
If 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.
There are smaller ashtrays inside the rear doors. Press
PUSH to turn an ashtray around for use.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the top and bottom
visors (if your vehicle has one). 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 clown and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Illuminated Visor 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
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlets
are located near the center of the vehicle on the
lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug
from the outlet 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.
NOTICE:
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.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or RAP needs to
be
on. See “Retained Accessory Power’‘ in the Index.
Press and release the rear side
of the button in the mini
console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward
side
of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof
is closed, press the forward side of the button to open
the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with
a sunshade which you
can
pull forward to block sun rays.
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Universal Transmitter
Mini Console Full-Size Console
This tratlsmitter 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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