lock Oldsmobile Bravada 2002 s Repair Manual

3-11 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Programmable
Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)
Standard radio--Bose
not shown
Playing the Radio
VOLUME POWER: Press this control to turn the
system on and off. To increase volume, turn the control
clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.SCV: Your system has a feature called
Speed
-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for
road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the
desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED,
MAX or OFF. Each choice allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you
drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to you
as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF.
If your vehicle has the Bose radio, your audio system
monitors the noise in your vehicle. Then, SCV
automatically adjusts the volume so that it always
sounds the same to you. To use SCV, press the SCV
button until SPD COMP ON appears on the display.
To turn SCV off, press the SCV button until SPD
COMP OFF appears on the display.

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TP CD: With a compact disc in the player and the radio
playing, press this button to play a compact disc. Press
AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is
playing. Press TP 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 TAPE and CD icons.
(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.
Cassette Tape Messages
(
Tight Tape): is displayed when the tape is tight and the
player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold
the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right
hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may
be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a
new tape to make sure your player is working properly.
(Broken Tape): is displayed when the tape is broken.
Try a new tape.
(Wrapped): is displayed when the tape is wrapped
around the tape head. Attempt to get the cassette out.
Try a new tape.If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide
it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
(Clean Playr): This message may also appear on the
radio display to indicate that 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. For additional information see
ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index.
Playing a Compact Disc
With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc
should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when
the ignition is off, first press the eject (upward pointing
triangle) button or the TUNE RCL P
-TYPE control.
When the disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be
displayed. If you select an EQ setting for your CD,
it will be activated each time you play a CD.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
will appear on the display. If an error appears on the
radio display, see ªCompact Disc Messagesº later in
this section.

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(Eject): Press this button to remove the disc.
The radio will play. Eject may be activated with either
the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the
radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.
Compact Disc Messages
(Check CD):If this message appears on the radio
display and the disc comes out, it could be one of
the following:

The road is too rough. The disc should play when
the road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide
it to your dealer when reporting the problem.AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc
Player with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
Standard radio--Bose not shown
Playing the Radio
VOLUME PWR: Press this control to turn the
system on and off. To increase volume, turn the control
clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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The rear seat passengers can only control the music
sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a
cassette tape or CD through headphones while the driver
listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear
seat passengers have control of the volume for each set
of headphones. The front seat audio controls always
override the rear seat audio controls.
This feature is intended for rear seat passengers.
The following functions are controlled by the rear seat
audio system buttons:
PWR: Press this button to turn the rear seat audio
system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted
when the power is turned on unless you have a Bose


equipped vehicle. You may operate the rear seat audio
functions even when the primary radio power is off.
VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume
and counterclockwise to decrease volume. The left VOL
knob controls the left headphone and the right VOL
knob controls the right headphone.PROG: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a cassette tape.
Press PROG to switch between the tape and compact
disc if both are loaded. Press PROG again to return
to the radio when a cassette tape or compact disc is
playing. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
SEEK: Press the SEEK button to tune to the next
station and stay there. The display will show your
selection. The sound will mute while seeking.
Press and hold the SEEK button to seek through
your preset radio stations set on your primary radio
pushbuttons. The display will show your selections.
The SEEK button is inactive if the AM FM mode on
the front radio is in use.
While listening to a cassette tape, press the SEEK button
to hear the next selection on the tape. Press and hold
the SEEK button to go to the other side of the tape.
The SEEK button is inactive if the tape mode on the
front radio is in use.
While listening to a CD, press the SEEK button to
hear the next selection on the CD. The SEEK button
is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio or the
CD changer is in use.

3-34 Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK
is designed to discourage theft of
your radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed.
With THEFTLOCK activated, your radio will not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this
feature, you can control
certain radio functions
using the controls on
your steering wheel.
AM/FM: Press this control to tune to the next radio
station. When playing a cassette tape or compact disc,
press AM/FM to switch to the radio.
(Program): Press this control to tune to the next
preset radio station. When playing a cassette tape, press
program to hear the other side of a tape that is playing.
When using the CD changer, this control will seek to the
next selection.
(Volume): Press the up or down arrow to increase
or decrease volume.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following
distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary
braking. That means better braking and longer
brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake
normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder to push down. If your
engine stops, you will still have some power brake
assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the
power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is
an advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti
-lock brake system will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This is normal.
If there's a problem with
the anti
-lock brake system,
this warning light will stay
on. See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº in
the Index.

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Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet.
You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes and continue braking.
Here's what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
computer will separately work the brakes at each
front wheel and at both rear wheels.The anti
-lock system can change the brake
pressure faster than any driver could. The computer
is programmed to make the most of available tire and
road conditions. This can help you steer around the
obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

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Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti
-lock brakes.
Using Anti
-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anti
-lock work for you. You may feel the
brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this
is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Assist System (TAS)
(Two
-Wheel Drive Only)
Your vehicle has a Traction Assist System (TAS) that
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
The LOW TRAC light next to the button will come on
when TAS is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear
the system working, but this is normal.
The Traction Assist System may operate on dry
roads under some conditions. When this happens,
you may notice a reduction in acceleration. This is
normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your
vehicle. Examples of these conditions include a hard
acceleration in a turn, an abrupt upshift or downshift
of the transmission or driving on rough roads.

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TAS begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may re
-engage the cruise control.
See ªCruise Controlº in the Index. When the TRAC
OFF light on the button is on, the TAS is off and will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The TRAC OFF light on the button will come on under
the following conditions:

The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by
pressing the TAS on/off button or turning off the
automatic engagement feature of the TAS.

The transmission is in FIRST (1); TAS will not
operate in this gear. This is normal.

The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road.
When the vehicle leaves the rough surface, slows
down or stops, the light will go off and TAS will be
on again. This is normal.

A Traction Assist System, Anti
-Lock Brake System
or engine
-related problem has been detected and the
vehicle needs service.The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the
factory, will automatically come on whenever you start
your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, you should always leave the system on.
But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to.
You should turn the TAS off if your vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is
required. See ªRocking Your Vehicleº in the Index.
To turn the system on or
off press the TAS on/off
button located near the
shift lever. If you used the
button to turn the system
off, the TRAC OFF light
on the button will come on
and stay on.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRAC OFF light on the button
should go off.

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An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the
edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
You can turn the steering wheel up to one
-quarter turn
until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down
the roadway.