seats OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 User Guide

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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You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of
your instrument panel.
You can direct the airflow side-to-side
by rotating the
thumbwheel located
in the center of the vent. The vent
can be tilted
up and down also. To control the amount of
airflow through the outlets, rot.ate the thumbwheel
below the vent.
Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster
will work fa better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter
a vehicle in cold weather, move the
fan control to high for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and
moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the
front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly
in extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob to the right and move the fan
control toward high.
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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break,
or it can change the
way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control.
Also,
overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask
your retailer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
NOTICE:
hour warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
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There’s also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving” in the Index.
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FuseKircuit Usage
Breaker
A Not Used
B Not Used
1 Headlamp Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
FuseKircuit
Breaker
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12
Usage
Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector
Cruise Control Module and
Switch, Body Control Module,
Heated Seats
Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
Interior Lights
Not Used Power Outside Mirror, Power
Lock Relay
Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down Protection
HVAC Control Head (Manual)
Turn
Signal
Cluster, Engine Control Module Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
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Exit Lighting .................................. 2-34
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-46
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
Filling Your
Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter.
Air ..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-5 I
FirstGear ..................................... 2-18
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-51. 7-45
FogLampSwitch
............................... 2-33
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Front
Axle ....................................... 6-21
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-34
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling a Portable Container ...................... 6-8
Storage
Area
................................. 2-41
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-63
Engine Compartment .......................... 6-57
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-55
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
Fuse Block Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-57
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-60
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-46
GasCap ....................................... 6-6
Gate
A-jar Light ................................ 2-62
GAWR
....................................... 4-42
Gear Positions
................................. 2-16
GloveBox
.................................... 2-37
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratlng
...................... 4-42
Fuel
....................................... 2-63
GVWR
....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-28
On Reminder
................................ 2-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Front Seats ............................... 1-3
Heating ........................................ 3-5
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain
Roads ......................... 4-36
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-47
Hood .......................................... 6-8
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-31
Head
Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-32
Horn
......................................... 2-25
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Passing ....................................... 4-12
Passlock
TM .................................... 2- 1 1
Payload ....................................... 4-44
Power Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-45
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-36
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering
Fluid ................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-25
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1 - 19
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5- 1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8- 10
Radiator. Adding Coolant ....................... 5- 19
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-26
Radio Reception
................................ 3-20
Radios
Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
........... 3- 12
Cassette Tape Player ........................... 3-8
Cassette Tape Player Care ................. 3-2 1. 7.39
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3- 17
Rain. Driving
.................................. 4-30
RAP
......................................... 2-13
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security
Locks ........................... 2-5
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-26
Seats
........................................ 1-6
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger ............................. 3-7
Window WasherNiper
........................ 2-29
Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-35
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 6.S1, 7.45
Recovery
Hooks ................................ 5-33
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-60
Parts
....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-43
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Check
................................. 1-5 1. 7.40
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-51
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-13
Reverse ....................................... 2-17
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-20
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-39
Safety Belts
................................... 1-7
Care
....................................... 6-47
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-32
Children
............................... 1-34, 1-43
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-51
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
LapBelt
.................................... 1-33
Adults
...................................... 1-13
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Safety Belts (Continued)
Lap-Shodder
........................... 1 . 13. 1-27
Questions and Answers
........................ I . 12
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-26
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-5 I
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-20
Use During Pregnancy
......................... I - IC)
WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-8
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Ma~ntenance Services .................... 7-4
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ I - 1
Second Gear ................................... 2- 18
Security Warning Light
.......................... 2-6 1
Service 4WD Light ............................. 2-61
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 10
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-58
Service Parts Identificatlon Label
.................. 6-53
Service Work
. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-50
Shifting
....................................... 2-16
Into Park .................................... 2-20
OutofPark .................................. 2-22
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-27
SIR .......................................... 1-20
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-60. 6-6 1
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Safety
Chains
.................................. 4-48
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Seatback. Reclining Front ......................... 1-4
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-14
Steam ........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-9
In Emergencies ............................... 4- IO
Power ....................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-26
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing
a Flak or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-30
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud . Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sun
Visors .................................... 2-44
Sunglasses Srorage
.............................. 2-40
Sunroof ....................................... 2-45
Supplemental Infla~able Restraint
.................. 1-20
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-52
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-34
Tape Player Care
.......................... 3-21. 7-39
Temperature Display
............................ 2-38
Thefl
......................................... 2-10
THEFTLOCK
............................... 3-17
Thernlostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear
.................................... 2-18
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-26
Time. Setting
................................... 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-44
Ti re.s
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
Buyins New ................................. 6-40
Changlng a Flat
.............................. 5-22
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