maintenance Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 s Owner's Guide

Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and
any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record
pages.
Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

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administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus
to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle
repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may be required
to
resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the program is free of
charge and your case will generally be heard within
40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in
your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other
venue for relief available
to you.
You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone
number or write them at the following address:
BBB Auto Line
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1 804
Telephone: 1-800-955-51
00
This program is available in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the
right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue
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Online Owner Center
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GM ownership needs. You can find your specific
vehicle information all in one place.
The Owner Center allows you to:
e Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner’s manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
maintenance
schedule.
e Receive special promotions and privileges only
available
to MyGMLink members.
Refer to the web for updated information.
To register your vehicle visit www.MyGMLink.com.
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Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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$50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions
to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining
to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained
by contacting your General
Motors dealer or
by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1 -800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended
to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
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Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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$25.00
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Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-60
Accessory Power Outlets
................................. 3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
......... 4-44
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-34
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-86
After Off-Road Driving
..................................... 4-26
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-31
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-46
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
...... 3-59, 3-68
Air Bag
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
.................... 1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
.................... 1-52
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inflates?
...................................... 1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ................... 1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine
................................. 5-1 8
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
All-Wheel Drive
............................................... 5-44
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
......................... 2-24
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light
............................ 3-41
Aluminum Wheels
........................................... 5-82
AM ............................................................... 3-89
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-91
Anti-lock Brake System
..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake. System Warning Light .............. 3-34
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-77
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-80
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-83
Gleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-80
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-82
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-83
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-82
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-83
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-80
Approaching a Hill
.......................................... 4-19
Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-20
Audio Speakers
.............................................. 3-78
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-89
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-90
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
.................. 3-91
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
........................ 3-91
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-91
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-91
Radio Personalization
.......... .............. 3-88
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-66
Audio Systems
Audio System(s)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
................................ 3-87
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-88
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-89
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CHECK WASHER FLUID ............. ......... 3-54
Checking Brake Fluid
................................... 5-35
Checking Coolant
......................................... 5-23
Checking Engine Oil
........................................ 5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-83
Child Restraints Center Seat Position
.................................... 1-45
Child Restraint Systems
... .................... 1-32
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.............. ..... 1-38
Older Children
.................................... . 1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
.............................. 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................ 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
.......................... 1-42
Top Strap
................................................... 1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-37
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-35
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-91
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-20
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-80
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-83
Video Screen
.............................................. 3-91 Cleaning
(cont.)
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
....................... 5-80
Climate Controls Personalization
.................... 3-27
Dual Automatic
............................................ 3-21
Rear
.......................................................... 3-25
Steering Wheel Controls
............................... 3-27
Compact Disc Messages
.......................... 3-65, 3-76
Compass Calibration
.......... ..................... 2-31
Compass Operation
..................................... 2-30
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-31
Content Theft-Deferrent
.................................... 2-16
Control of
a Vehicle ....................................... 4-5
Convenience Net
.................................. .. 2-44
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-35
Climate Control System
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-20
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-26
Cruise Control
................................................ 3-11
Cruise Control Light
........................................ 3-40
Current and Past Model Order Forms
................ 7-11
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation
...................... 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices
........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
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E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-86
Headlamps
................................................. 5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-86
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-86
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System
...................................................... 4-43
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
............ 2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
................................................... 3-38
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-1 8
Battery
....................................................... 5-38
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-35
Coolant
...................................................... 5-22
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-20
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-15
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 2
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-28
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-32
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-24
Reduced Power Light
................................... 3-40
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Coolant Temperature
Gage
........................... 3-35 Engine
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
............................. ... 6-11
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
................... 5-87
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-17
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-91
DVD Distortion
............................................ 3-89
Entry Lighting
.............................................. 3-18
Environmental Concerns
........................ ... 4-17
Erasing HomeLinkO Buttons
................... ... 2-39
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-18
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-15
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-26
Exterior Lamps
........................................... 3-14
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE
............. 3-52
F
FabridCarpet ................................................. 5-77
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-18
Finding a PTY Station
............................. 3-60, 3-69
Finding a Station
.................................... 3-58, 3-66
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-81
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-82
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-91
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
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Headphones ................................................... 3-77
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-34
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-49
HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming
................ 2-37
HomeLink@ Transmitter
................................... 2-37
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-1 0
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
Recovery Tank
............................................ 5-28
How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-22
How to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-53
How to Check Lubricant
................................... 5-46
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-33
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-13
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-30
How
to Add
Coolant to the Coolant
How
to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-30
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
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ICE POSSIBLE .............................................. 3-54
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-25
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-25
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-37
If the
Light
Is Flashing ..................................... 3-36
If You Are Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-40
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-46
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
........................... 4-38
Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-18
Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-53
Brake System
............................................. 6-16
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-15
Fuel System
............................................... 6-15
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-15
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-15
(All-Wheel Drive)
...................................... 6-16
Cluster
....................................................... 3-29
Overview
..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-17
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-17
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-79
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
...................... 6-13
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-29
inspection
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-15
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Transfer Case and Front Axle
Instrument Panel
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-39
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