key Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 s Owner's Guide

2. Move the shift lever
into PARK (P) like this:
Press and hold in the button on the lever.
Push the lever all the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in
PARK
(P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
It can be dangerous ,I leave your vehicle --ith
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
And,
if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running,
it could overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
, your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold
the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first
pressing the button on the console shift lever. If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into
PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque
lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK
(P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To find out how, see
Shifting Into Park
(P) on page 2-25.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission,
so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply the regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in RUN. See
Automatic Transmission
Operation
on page 2-22.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the
gear you want.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to LOCK.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
Your vehicle may have this
feature. The controls are located on the driver’s
door, and are used
to program and recall memory settings for the
driver’s seating and
outside mirror positions.
Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback recliner
and lumbar) and both of the outside mirrors to the
desired position. Then press and hold button
1
(for driver 1) for three seconds. A double chime will
sound
to let you know that the position has been stored.
A second mirror and seating position can be
programmed by repeating the procedure with a second
driver and pressing button
2 for three seconds. Each
time button
1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK
(P), a single chime will sound,
and the memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat and mirror positions will be recalled
if programmed
to do
so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The numbers on the back of the transmitters,
1
or 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory
controls.
The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled by
placing the key in the ignition
if programmed to do
so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls or memory
buttons.
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Two personalized exit positions can be set by first
recalling the driver’s position (by pressing
1 or 2), then
positioning the seat in the desired exit position for
that driver. Press and hold the button with the exit
symbol for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to
let you know that the position has been stored. With
the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position for that driver
can be recalled by pressing the exit button. The
mirrors, power lumbar and recline positions will not be
stored or recalled for the exit positions.
If no exit position
is stored, the default is all the way rearward. Further
programming for automatic seat and mirror
movement can be done through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). You may choose
to either select or
not select the following:
Automatic seat and mirror movement when the
vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless entry,
automatic seat and mirror movement when a key is
placed in the ignition, and
automatic seat movement to the exit position when
the vehicle is in
PARK (P).
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The button for the hazard
warning flashers is located
on top of the steering
column. Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even
if the key isn’t in.
Press the button all the way down to make your front
and rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. To turn
off the flashers, press the button again until it clicks and
then release it.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about
300 feet (I00 m) behind your
vehicle.
Tilt Wheel
You should adjust the
steering wheel before you
drive. The tilt lever is
located on the driver’s side
of the steering column,
under the turn signal lever.
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the
instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be on.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the
top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered or
the system will be on whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on your lights when driving
through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather
or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation
of the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems,
so
that driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL and
automatic headlamp system will only be affected when
the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting
longer than the delay. If
you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately. Once
you leave the garage, it will take approximately
one minute for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL
if it is light outside. During that delay,
your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright
as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright position.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off.
Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay off until you release the parking brake,
shift out
of park or turn the exterior lamp control to
the
off position as described in “Exterior Lamps”.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s door
is open and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY.
To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way
counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps
turn
off once the ignition key is in LOCK.
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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the knob located
next to the exterior lamps
knob to extend it. Adjust
the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob all the
way up
to turn on
the interior lamps. Press
the knob back into its
stored position when
you’re not using it.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override button
is located below the
exterior lamps knob.
To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The dome
lamps will remain
off when a door is open. This will
override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the
button again. The dome lamps will come
on when
vou open a door.
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Entry Lighting
Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry
feature.
When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on
if
the dome override button is in the “out” position.
When all the doors are closed, the lamps will stay on for
a short period of time and will then turn
off automatically.
If you use your keyless entry transmitter
to unlock the
vehicle, the interior lights will come on for a short
time whether or not the dome override is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition
to help you
see while exiting the vehicle. With the dome override
button in the “out” position, these lights will stay on for a
short period of time and then will
go out.
Reading Lamps
Press the lens on the lamp located above the doors to
turn the reading lamps on and off.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a door
unless the dome lamp override is pressed in.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the
thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps knob, all
the way up to the top detent position. In this position,
the dome lamps will remain on until they are turned
off.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, and
reading lamps
if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your
battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts
off the interior
lamps, it may be necessary to
do one of the following to
return to normal operation:
0 Shut off all lamps and close all doors, or
turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will also turn off the parking lamps and
headlamps under most circumstances,
if they are left on.
If you would like to turn them back on, turn the exterior
lamps knob.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With
the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB
radio.
The first outlet is located to the right of the cigarette
lighter on the instrument panel. The second outlet
is located on the rear of the center console. Remove the cover from
the outlet to use the outlet. Be
sure to put the cover back on when not using the
accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on the accessory power outlets.
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 amperage rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only.
Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use
of
the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
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Steering Wheel Climate Controls
You can adjust the fan speed and temperature of the
front climate control system by using the buttons located
on your steering wheel.
&? (Fan): Press the up or down arrow on this switch to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Climate Controls Personalization
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate
control settings for temperature, air delivery mode and
fan speed for two different drivers. The personal
choice settings recalled are determined by the
transmitter used to enter the vehicle. After the button
with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the climate control will adjust to
the last settings of the identified driver. The settings
can also be changed by pressing one of the memory
buttons
(1 or 2) located on the driver’s door. When
adjustments are made,
automatically saved for the new
settings are
the driver.
& (Temperature): Press the up or down arrow on this
switch to increase or decrease the temperature of
the air flowing through the system.
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