charging Oldsmobile Bravada 1999 Owner's Manuals

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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
SPEAKER
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

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2-59 Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see ªAir Bagº in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition, but
the engine is not running, as
a check to show you it
is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

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2-60 Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition is
on (in the RUN position),
this gage shows your
battery's state of charge in
DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. Readings between the
low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full power at
engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system to create maximum power.
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in
either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all
unnecessary accessories.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.

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4-51 Trailer Wiring Harness
The trailer wiring harness is an eight-wire harness
assembly. The harness is stored under the vehicle, on the
driver's side corner frame crossmember. The harness has
a 30
-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the
junction block. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the
Index. The harness does not have a connector and
should be wired by a qualified electrical technician. The
technician can use the following color code chart when
connecting the wiring harness to your trailer.

Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes or
auxiliary wiring.

Red: Use for battery charging; it connects to the
starter solenoid.
Light Green: Back
-up lamps.

Brown: Taillamps and parking lamps.

Yellow: Left stoplamp and turn signal.

Dark Green: Right stoplamp and turn signal.

White (Heavy Gauge): Ground wire.

White (Light Gauge): Auxiliary stoplamp.
Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or
strap it to your vehicle's frame rail. Be sure you leave it
loose enough so the wiring doesn't bend or break, but
not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the
harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together
and tie it neatly so it won't be damaged.

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6-59
Name Usage
MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks
FOG LP Fog Lamps
IGN A Starting and Charging IGN 1
STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
PARKLP Parking Lamps
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps
IGN C Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump,
PRNDL
HTDSEAT Heated Seat
HVAC HVAC System
TRCHMSL Trailer Center High
-Mounted
Stop LightName Usage
RRDFOG Rear Defogger
TBC Truck Body Computer
CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
HAZLP Hazard Lamps
VECHMSL Vehicle Center High Mounted
Stoplamp
HTDMIR Heated Mirror
ATC Active Transfer Case
STOPLP Stoplamps
RR W/W Rear Window Wiper

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Blizzard, Driving In 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Fluid 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake, Parking 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning Light 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Adjustment 6
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking In Emergencies 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-9, 2-25, 4-40, 4-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Security Shade 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Tie Downs 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Deck Service 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification/Tire Label 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains
Safety 4
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages Light 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Your Restraint Systems 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Seat Positions 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels 6
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps and Lenses 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades 6-48 . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .