brake Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 s Manual PDF

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
I
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
7

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-12
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps Light (cont.)
Charging System
...............
Check Gages Warning .......
Cruise Control ...................
Gate Ajar .........................
Low Fuel Warning .............
Malfunction Indicator ..........
Reduced Engine Power ......
Safety Belt Reminder ......... -
.......................... 3-32
.......................... 3-41
.......................... 3-40
.......................... 3-42
.......................... 3-42
.......................... 3-35
.......................... 3-40
.......................... 3-30
Exterior 3-1 4
Interior 3-1 7
Security ..................................................... 3-39
Service All-Wheel-Drive ................................ 3-41 ......................................................
.......................................................
Lamps On Reminder ....................................... 3-15 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror ............................... 2-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-1 4, 1-22 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-41
Child Restraints ........................................... 1-38 Locking Rear Axle ........................................... 4-10
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12
LATCH System Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving .......... 4-16
LATCH System ........................................ 1-40 Locks
Leather
......................................................... 5-79
Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
.......................................... 2-26
Liftgate Release .............................................. 2-1 3
Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-1 3
LiftglassILiftgate .............................................. 2-1 3
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-34
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-33
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-39
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ................................ 3-54
Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9
Door ........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-12
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-42
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-42
Lumbar
Power Controls
............................................. 1-2
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M
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 5-94
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-10
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-10
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-12
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-1 1
Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-15
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 5
Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-1 5
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-10
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-1 5
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-1 7
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-1 9
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.................. . 6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
....................... 6-1 6
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2 Maintenance When
Trailer Towing
.... ......... 4-52
Making Turns
............................................. 4-51
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-35
Matching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Message
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)
............................. 7-4
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-47
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-52
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-30
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@
and Compass
.......................................... 2-30
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist
...................................... 2-33
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors
................................ 2-32
Outside Power Mirror
................................... 2-32
MyGMLink.com
............................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-94
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-30
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 2
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-39
Engine
....................................................... 5-1 3
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-38
OIL PRESSURE LOWETOP ENGINE ............... 3-53
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-27
Online Owner Center
........................................ 7-3
Onstar@ System
............................................ 2-35
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-36
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-35
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-36
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off
Paved Roads .............................................. 4-15
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-24
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist
................ ........... 2-33
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-33
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-33
Manual Mirrors
............................................ 2-32
Power Mirror
............................................... 2-32
Overhead Console
.......................................... 2-41
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-1 0
P
Park (P)
Parking Shifting Out
of ............, .... ..... 2-27
Brake
................................................ 2-25
Over Things That Burn
............................. 2-28
Park (P) Mechanism Check
........................... 6-14
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-52
Park( P)
Shifting Into
................................................ 2-25
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-15
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-17
Part E
. Maintenance Record ........................... 6-19
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
.. .................... 3-54
Passing
................................................. 4.13, 4-50
Passlock@
..................................................... 2-17
Personalization
............................................... 3-46
Personalization, Climate Controls
...................... 3-27
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-62
Playing a Compact Disc
.......................... 3.64, 3-72
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc
............................................. 3-73
Playing the Radio
................................... 3.57, 3-66
Power
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-19
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-69
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-48
Replacing Restraint System Parts
Reporting Safety Defects
Removing
the Spare Tire and
Tools ................... 5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-37
After a Crash
.............................................. 1-56
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
...... 2-40
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-40
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-1 1
Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.................................... , .. 1-56
Checking
.................................................... 1-56
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-19
Restraint Systems
RFA
## BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-55
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-21
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
.............................. 3-55
Roadside
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-40
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-29
S
................... 3-30 ............
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder Light
.....
Care
of ...................................................... 5-80
Driver Position
............................................ 1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
...................................... 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-21
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-8
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-49
Safety Warnings and Symbols III ...
Scanning the Terrain ....................................... 4-18
..............................
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
Seats
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-3
Memory
..................................................... 2-47
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatbacks
............................. 1-4
Power Seats
................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-6
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-40
Securing a Child
Restraint
12

Securing a Child Restraint (cont.)
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................... 1-40
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-42
Security Light ................................................. 3-39
Security While You Travel .................................. 7-5
Select ........................................................... 3-52
Service ........................................................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
........................................... ... 5-4
All-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-41
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-35
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-10
SERVICE AIR BAG ......................................... 3-53
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ............................. 3-53
Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-1 0
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
Service Manuals
............................................. 7-10
Setting Preset PTYs ................................ 3-61, 3-70
Setting Preset Stations ............................ 3-58, 3-67
Setting the Time ............................................. 3-56
Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) .................. 3-58, 3-68
Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-82
Shift Lock Release .......................................... 2-24
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-27
Skidding ........................................................ 4-1 4
Snow Plow .................................................... 4-44
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-30
or Check Engine Light in Canada .................. 3-35
Spare Tire Check ............................................ 6-11
Specifications, Capacities ................................. 5-93
Stalling on an incline ....................................... 4-24
Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-19
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-78
Speedometer .................................................. 3-30
Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-12
Steering ........................................................ 4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.............................. 6-15
Steering Tips .................................................. 4-11
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...................... 3-27
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-89
Storage Areas Stereo RCA Jacks
.......................................... 3-77
Convenience Net ..... ...... 2-44
Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-42
Glove Box .................................................. 2-41
Overhead Consok ....................................... 2-41
Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................. 2-43
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-74
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-40
Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... 2-41
Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-42
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-15
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-46
13

Tachometer ........... ....
Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps
.........
ThefbDeterrent. Radio ........
Theft-Deterrent Systems ......
Content Theft-Deterrent ...
Passlock@ .....................
Tilt Wheel ..........................
Testing the Alarm ...............
....... .. 3-30
........................... 5-47
........................... 2-17
........................... 3-88
........................... 2-16
........................... 2-16
........................... 2-17
............................. 3-6 ...
Tire Inflation Check ......................................... 6-10
Tires
..................................................... 5-52. 5-82
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-56
Chains
....................................................... 5-60
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat
....................................... 5-61
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-53
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-58
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-58
When
It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-55
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-21
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-79
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-37 Torque Lock
................................................... 2-27
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-48
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-41
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-45
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-41
Traction Assist System (TAS)
...................................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-49
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-53
Transfer Case
................................................ 5-44
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic
.................... 2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
............................................ 7-10
Travel Note Recorder
...................................... 2-41
Traveling
to Remote Areas ............................... 4-17
Trip Information
.............................................. 3-44 .
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-30
TRANS HOT IDLE
ENGINE
............................. 3-54
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.......................... 3-7
TURN SIGNAL
ON ......................................... 3-53
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-51
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-7
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