fuel Oldsmobile Bravada 1999 s Service Manual

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL

coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the Index
for further details.

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7-40 At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see ªWiper Blades,
Cleaningº in the Index.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. (See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in
the Index.)Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index. A fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and
repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,
door hinges, fuel door hinge, liftgate hinges, outer
liftgate handle pivot points, liftgate hinges, locks,
glove box, console doors, moving seat hardware and
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC
-LB.
Front AxleSAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No. 1052271 or equivalent).
Rear Axle
(Locking
Differential)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant; use
only GM Part No. 1052271. Do
not add friction modifier.
Automatic
Transfer CaseAutomatic Transfer Case Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378396).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Fuel Filler Door
and Endgate
Hinges, and Rear
Folding SeatMulti-purpose lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Outer Liftgate
Handle Pivot
Points and
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).

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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Program Features and Benefits
Security While You Travel
1-800-442-OLDS (6537)
As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance program. This value
-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road.Oldsmobile's Roadside Assistance toll
-free number is
staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance
Representatives who are available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the Bumper
to Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you:

Fuel delivery

Lock
-out service (identification required)

Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or
in the event of a vehicle
-disabling accident

Flat tire change

Jump starts

Minor repairs to disabled vehicles

Assistance when vehicle is mired in sand, mud
or snow

Trip routing

Trip interruption expense benefits

Dealership locator service

Courtesy Transportation
- See Courtesy
Transportation section for details
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes
coverage for mounting, dismounting or changing of
snow tires, chains or other traction devices.

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If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle
off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the
work day as possible to allow for same day repair.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile
helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealerships can provide you with shuttle
service to get you to your destination with minimal
interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one
way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from
the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,
reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum)
may be available for the use of public transportation such
as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange
transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement
for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day
maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should
reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.Courtesy Rental Vehicle
When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight
warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a
rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a
maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This
requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement
and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit
card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and
may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees,
excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the
completion of the repair.
Generally it is not possible to provide a like
-vehicle as a
courtesy rental.
Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper
-to-Bumper warranty coverage period,
but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. A separate booklet entitled ªWarranty and
Owner Assistance Informationº furnished with each
new vehicle provides detailed warranty
coverage information.

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Engine (Continued)
Identification 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Fuse Block 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kind to Use 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Gage 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Filter 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Add 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Express-Down Window 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Air 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Gear 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash-To-Pass 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluids and Lubricants 6
-51, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lamp Switch 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries, Fuel 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front
Axle 6
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Area 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Container 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gage 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block
Engine Compartment 6
-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Pressure 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage Door Opener 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Cap 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gate Ajar Light 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8-5 . . . . .
Gross Axle Weight Rating 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Larger Children 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-22 . . . . . . .
Liftgate 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Release 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Release 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Anti
-Lock Brake System Warning 2-62, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gate Ajar 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-9, 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Warning 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service AWD 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving 4-15 . . . . . . . . . .
Locking Rear Axle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Prevention 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Switch 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks
Door 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Security 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Control 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Light 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 6-51, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubrication Service, Body 7
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Carrier 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Controls 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway 7-6, 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City 7-5, 7-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-51, 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Passenger Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Seats 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Electrochromic Rearview 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Button 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model Reference iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Convenience 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . .