ECO mode OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 Owners Manual

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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5.
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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The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
This device complies
with Pcxt 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
( I ) this device may not cause Ilarn~ful interference,
and
(2) this device rnust accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies
with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
( 1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device rnust accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes and modifications
to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Programming the Transmitter
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that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This
includes any garage door opener mode1 manufactured
before April
1. 1982.
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Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program
up to three channels:
1. If you have not previously programmed a universal
channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter
~~ntil the red light begins to flash rapidly
(approximately 20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the
bottom surface of the universal transmitter
so that
YOLI can still see the red light.
3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired button on the
universal transmitter. Contin~le
to hold both buttons
through Step
4.
4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the ~~niversal transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid
flashing, which could take
LIP to 90 seconds,
indicates that the universal transmitter
has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts to flash rapidly.
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~ . le Knob - Automatic
Operation
I he right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery. When the system is
set
for automatic operation, sensors will control the air
delivery mode. Air will come primarily from the floor
or
instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the
windshield to prevent fogging.
When the system is
in AUTO mode, the air conditioning
light will turn on, and
the recirculation and outside air
lights
turn off. With the system in full auto control
(both the fan and mode knobs
in AUTO), YOLI still
have the ability to override any function. However?
continually overriding the outside air or the A/C
compressor will
limit the ability of the system to cool
the vehicle quickly.
If you push a button for a function which is not
available, the light next to that button
will flash three
times to alert you that it's
not available.
To find your comfort zone, start with the
74°F (23°C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
adjust the temperature
if necessary.
With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air.
In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets.
As the
interior temperature approaches a desired
setting,
the blower speed will decrease. To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow will adjust between the
instrument panel air outlets and
floor outlets. On bright
sunny days in cool weather, the airflow may come out
of
the air conditioning and floor outlets (bi-level mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
To avoid blowing cold air
in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started.
As the coolant
warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase
and air will flow from the heater outlets, with some
airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If your vehicle is sitting out on a warm day and you
have the filn set on AUTO, the air
will first flow out of
the floor air outlets for
a few seconds. That is normal.
This is to expel hot air from the air outlets.
As the air is
cooled, the airflow
will move through the air
conditioning outlets.
Be careful
not to put anything over the solar sensor
located around the center of the instrument panel.
This sensor is used by the automatic system
to
regulate temperature.
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Automatic Tone Control
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and
off.
To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn
it to the left to decrease volume.
RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being
played or to display the clock.
To change what is normally shown
on the display (station or time),
press
the
RCL button until you see the display you want, then
hold the RCL button until the display flashes. If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for
a few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM 1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you’re not using
it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher
or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to
stations for
a few seconds. The radio will go to a station,
stop for
a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning, and
SCAN will appear on the
display.
If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio
will change to P SCAN mode. P SCAN will
appear on the display.
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control
(If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and
off.
To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn
it to the left to decrease volume.
RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being
played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown
on the display (station or time), press
the RCL button
until you see the display you want, then
hold the
RCL button until the display flashes. If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for
a few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you’re not using
it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it: to listen to
stations for a few seconds. The radio
will go to a station,
stop for a few seconds, then
go on to the next station.
Press the button again
to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the
display. If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio
will change to P SCAN mode. P SCAN will
appear on the display.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your bra
cz k es.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts
in the
proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section
7 of this
manual under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.’’
.e Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested
with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for
a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
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