ECU OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 User Guide

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow
the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
3. Buckle the belt. Make Sure the release button is
as the instructions say. positioned
so you would be able to unbuckle the
1. Put the restraint on the seat. safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions
of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show
you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put
it behind the child restraint.
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6. Push and pull the child restraint in different Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
directions to be sure
it is secure.
Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never
put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why:
Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The
restraints won’t work properly.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air
bag inflates.
This is because the back of a
rear-facing child restraint would be very close to
the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing
child restraint in the rear seat.
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap
if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back as
it will go
before securing
a forward-facing child restraint.
(See “Seats” in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how. If
the shoulder belt goes
in front of the child’s face or
neck,
put it behind the child restraint.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt
quickly if you ever had to.
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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the
retractor while you push down
on the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint
as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it
go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger. directions
to be sure it
is secure.
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Power Door Locks Rear Door
Security Lock
With this feature, you can
lock
the rear doors so they
can't be opened from the
inside by passengers.
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Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release
the door locks.
The power door lock switch is located on the armrest.
Remove the ignition key and press
LOCK to lock all the Lockout Prevention
doors at once.
To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the feature
stops the power door locks from locking when
key symbol. the
keys are
in the ignition and a door is open.
To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this
The lever on each rear door works only that door's lock. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open
and the key is
in the ignition, all the doors will lock, and
the driver's door will unlock.
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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
CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up.
3. Align the covers and snap them together
4. Resynchronize the transmitter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
Resynchronization
Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the
LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for not more
than five seconds. The door locks should cycle to
confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see
your retailer for service.
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Passlock TM
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock
is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
is armed once the
key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder
is
turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used, fuel
is disabled.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go
off after the engine is started.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes,
wait about
10 minutes until the light stops flashing
before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release
the key from the START position
as soon as the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after three (3) tries, the
vehicle needs service.
If you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on,
you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the
engine off. However, your Passlock system is not
working properly and must be serviced by your retailer.
Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time.
You may
also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). See your retailer
for service.
If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is
running, a problem has been detected and the system
may need service. See your retailer for service.
In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Center at
1 -800-442-OLDS (6537).
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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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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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