Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 s Repair Manual

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.
Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an
air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for
your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air
bag system won’t be there to help protect you
in another crash. A new system will include air bag
modules and possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace
other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal
sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish
between a moderate frontal impact and a more
severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped
with a crash sensing and diagnostic module,
which records information about the frontal air bag
system. The module records information about
the readiness of the system, when the system
commands air bag inflation and driver’s safety belt
usage at deployment. The module also records
speed, engine
RPM, brake and throttle data.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
systems. Improper service can mean that an air
bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s
or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air
bag covering on the driver’s and right front
passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work
properly. You may have to replace the air bag
module in the steering wheel, both the air bag
module and the instrument panel for the right front
passenger’s air bag, or both the air bag module
and seatback for the driver’s and right front passenger’s side impact air bag.
Do not open or
break the air bag coverings.
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag systems in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service
manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the air bag systems.
To purchase a service manual,
see
Setvice Publications Ordering Information on
page 7- IO.
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned
off and the battery is disconnected, an
air bag can
still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured
if you are close to
an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid yellow
connectors. They are probably part
of the air
bag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualified to
do so.
The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance.
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Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle.
A damaged restraint system may
not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even death in a
crash.
To help make sure your restraint
systems are working properly after a crash.
have them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH
system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if the belts were stretched, as they would be if
worn during a more severe crash, then you need
new parts.
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If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage
also may mean you will need to have LATCH
system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even
if the
belt or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time
of
the collision.
if an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier
in this section.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Keys ............................................................... 2-.
Remote Keyless Entry System
......................... 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
........... 2-5
Doors and Locks ............................................. 2.8
Door Locks
.................................................... 2.8
Power Door Locks
.......................................... 2.9
Delayed Locking
............................................. 2.9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.............. 2.10
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................. 2-12
Lockout Protection
........................................ 2.12
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2.12
Liftgate/Liftglass
............................................ 2.13
Windows ........................................................ 2.14
Power Windows
............................................ 2.15
Sun Visors
................................................... 2.15
Theft-Deterrent Systems .................................. 2.16
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................. 2.16
Passlock@
................................................... 2.17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................ 2.18
New Vehicle Break-In
.................................... 2.18
Ignition Positions
...................................... 2.18
Starting Your Engine
.............................. 2-19
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Engine Coolant Heater .................................. 2.20
Automatic Transmission Operation
................... 2.22
All-Wheel Drive
............................................ 2.24
Parking Brake
.............................................. 2.25
Shifting Into Park (P)
..................................... 2-25
Shifting
Out of Park (P) ................................. 2-27
Parking Over Things That Burn
....................... 2-28
Engine Exhaust
............................................ 2-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
.... 2-29
Mirrors ........................................................... 2-30
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ and Compass
............................... 2-30
Outside Manual Mirrors
.................................. 2-32
Outside Power Mirror
.................................... 2-32
Outside Convex Mirror
................................... 2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors
.................................. 2-33
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist
.............................................. 2-33
Onstar@ System ............................................ 2-35
HomeLink@ Transmitter .................................. 2-37
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter
........ 2-37
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Section 2 Features and Controls
....... Storage Areas ................................................ 2.41 Sunroof ...................................... 2.46
Glove
Box ................................................... 2.41 Vehicle Personalization ............................... 2.47
Overhead Console ........................................ 2.41 Memory Seat ........................................... 2.47
Front Storage Area ....................................... 2.42
Luggage Carrier
........................................... 2.42
Rear Floor Storage Lid
.................................. 2.43
Convenience Net
.......................................... 2.44
Cargo Cover
................................................ 2.44
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Keys
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
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This vehicle has one double-sided key for the
ignition and door locks. It
will fit with either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides
the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to
have new ones made easily using this number.
Your selling dealer should also have this number. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that
can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble
getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys
inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle
to
get in. So be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the
GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside
Assistance Program
on page 7-5.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system
with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside
the vehicle, Onstar@ may be able
to send a command
to unlock your vehicle. See
OnStap System on
page
2-35 for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation
of the device.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or
if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine
if battery replacement is
necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page
2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this system you can lock and unlock your doors
from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
door will unlock
automatically, the parking lamps may flash and the
interior lights will go on.
You can program different feedback settings through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information
see
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43.
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