windshield wipers OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 Owners Manual

New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 knlhj or
less for the first
500 miles (805 kmj.
Don’t drive at any
one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just
as it was
before
yo~l inserted the key.
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Windshield Wipers
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You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with
the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the
band
on MIST longer.
rcm
can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful
in light rain or
snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The
closer
to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady
wiping at
low speed, turn the band away
from
you to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the
band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, rnove the
band
to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. IF your blades do become
worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There‘s a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol
on the top of the rnultifunction lever. To spray
washer fluid
on the windshield, push the paddle. The
wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
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Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle. see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle”
in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to
go on and off. or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker
and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure to get
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the
circuit
mtil the problem is fixed or goes away.
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warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-53
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-48
Nut Torque
............................. 5-29. 6-60
Replacement
................................. 6-43
Wheel
Alignment
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Windows
..................................... 2-25
Windshield Washer
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Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Fluid Level Check
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Blade Check ..........
Blade
Replacement ....
Fuses ...............
Rear ................
Rear Blade Replacement
Winter Driving
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Wiring. Headlamp .......
Wrecker Towing .........
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