reset OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2001 Owners Manual

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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, move 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 multifunction 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.
CAUTION:
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.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
This switch is located to the
right of the steering wheel
on the instrument panel.
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either
LO or HI. For delayed wiping, slide the switch to LO.
For steady wiping, slide the switch to HI. To turn the
wiper off, slide the switch to OFF.
To wash the window, press the wash button located
on the switch. The switch must be in either the HI or
LO position.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle
as the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of fluid before the windshield
washer. If you can wash your windshield but not
your rear window, check your fluid level.
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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise control switch briefly from
ON to R/A.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at R/A the vehicle will keep
going faster until you release the switch or apply the
brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the
switch at R/A.
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Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
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:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your
zone number.
2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET
buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number. When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on
the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your
variance is now set and the display will return to the
COMP/TEMP mode.
TRIP: Pressing the MODE button will step you through
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.
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To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and
US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds.
All functions will be displayed briefly 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
To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the
compartment down.
Door Storage
You will find a storage compartment on each of the
doors. Cupholders are also located on the doors.
Front Storage Area
Lift the armrest cover of the console compartment to
reveal a coinholder and additional storage. Ribs have
been provided for convenient storage of cassette tapes
and compact discs.
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Accessory Power Outlets
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets
are located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part
of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug from the
outlet and follow the proper installation instructions that
are included with any electrical equipment you install.
Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible
to the accessory power outlets and could result in blown
vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience a problem
see your dealer for additional information on the power
accessory plugs.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.
OnStar
System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications system that
offers a variety of services and provides a hands
-free
communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
A service subscription agreement and fee are required in
order to receive OnStar service. Services are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information,
call 1
-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277).
OnStar Services Button: Press this button once
to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with
these services. If you are not quickly connected, the
system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures
connection to the center; there is no additional action
required. Press the Call Answer/End button to cancel
the automatic redial.
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2-66 Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been
driven, in miles.
The odometer mileage can be checked without the
vehicle running. Simply press the trip odometer button.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if
it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on
the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when
the new odometer was installed.Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To view the trip odometer, press the button near the
readout. To reset the trip odometer, press the button
until it clears.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
in the shaded warning area, or engine damage
will occur.
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P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and
P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to
the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this
control, the radio's tone setting will switch to manual.
(The radio's tone setting will not switch to manual on
the Bose radio.)
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio's
tone setting will switch to manual. (The radio's tone
setting will not switch to manual on the Bose radio.)
If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease
the treble.
Push the knob back into its stored position when you're
not using it.TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass
and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal,
pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the
display when you first press TONE. Each time you
press it, another setting will appear on the display.
Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL
will appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and
TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB
knobs, control will return to them and MANUAL will
appear. (This button is not available on the Bose radio.)
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
The middle position balances the sound between
the speakers.
FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to
the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
Push the knob back into its stored position when you're
not using it.
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FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to
another part of the tape. Press the button again to return
to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected
station while the tape advances. You may select stations
during FWD operation by using TUNE.
PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side
of the tape.

(4): Press this button to reduce background noise.
The double
-D symbol will appear on the display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double
-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing
a cassette. The tone that you set will be activated each
time you play a cassette tape. (This button is not
available on the Bose radio.)
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the
next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must
have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for SEEK to work.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for
a few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection,
stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection.Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning, SCAN will appear on the display
and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning.
AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when
a tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in
the player.
TAPE CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded in
the CD player and the radio is playing, to play a compact
disc. Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact
disc is playing. Press TAPE CD to switch between the
tape and compact disc if both are loaded. The inactive
tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future
listening. The display will show TP and CD.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape.
The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either
the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with
the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but
you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage
to the tapes and player. See ªCare of Your Cassette Tape
Playerº in the Index. After you clean the player, press and
hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
The radio will display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
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3-20 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
PROG: Press this
button to play a
station you have
programmed on the
radio preset buttons
on the selected band.
If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the
other side of the tape. If a compact disc is playing in the
console
-mounted CD changer, press this button to go to
the next available CD.SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next
radio station and the down arrow to tune to the
previous radio station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing,
the player will advance with the up arrow and reverse
with the down arrow.
MUTE: Press this
button to silence the
system. Press it again
to turn on the sound.
VOL: Press the
up or down arrow
to increase or
decrease volume.
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3-22 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate
that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without
resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears
on the display, your cassette tape player needs to be
cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as
soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and
player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape
player at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player.
The recommended cleaning method for your
cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action,
non
-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealer (GM Part No. 12344789).When using a scrubbing action, non
-abrasive cleaning
cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because
your unit is equipped with a broken tape detection
feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken
tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette
at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.
You may also choose a non
-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non
-scrubbing action cleaner may
not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non
-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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