5-93 Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 Owner's Manuals

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Appearance Care ............................... ..... 5.77
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .... .... 5-77
Care of Safety Belts ...................................... 5-80
Weatherstrips
............................................... 5-80
Sheet Metal Damage
..................................... 5-82
Finish Damage ............................................. 5-82
Underbody Maintenance
................................ 5-83
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................. 5-83
GM Vehicle CarelAppearance Materials
........... 5-83
Vehicle Identification ...................................... 5-85
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................. 5-85
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 5-85
Cleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-80
Electrical System ......................................... 5-86
Headlamps
.................................................. 5.86
Windshield Wiper Fuses
................................ 5.86
Power Windows and Other Power Options
....... 5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
............................ 5.86
Capacities and Specifications ......................... 5-93
Add-on
Electrical Equipment
........ ........... 5-86
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ~ ... 5-94
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the L mark, then you’ll need to
add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This part explains what kind
of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-93.
Notice: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the F
mark that shows the proper operating range, your
engine could be damaged.
SAE 5W-30
a
The engine oil fill cap is
located in the engine
compartment toward the
passenger’s side of
the vehicle. See
Engine
Compartment
Overview on
page 5-72 for more
LV
information on location.
Be sure to
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push
the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” in Section
6, for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certificationnire label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque”
under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-93.
Rust c. dirt or. - wheel, or on the parts to
which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time.
The wheel could
come
off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or
a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get
all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing a Flat
Tire” in the Index.
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Capacities and Specifications
“VORTECTM ” 4200 L6 S M30 0.042 inches
(1.07 mm) 1-5-3-6-2-4
ransmlsslon
Differential
Fluid
Rear 4.0 pints I 1.9 L
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Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-1 5
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-20
Operation
................................................... 2-22
Automatic Transmission Check
.......................... 6-1 1
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check
....................................... ... 6-13
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
................. 5-51
Battery
.......................................................... 5-38
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................ 3-1 9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-33
Before You Drive
............................................ 3-76
Before You Go Off-Roading
.............................. 4-16
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-12
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-25
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 6
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-33
Brake Adjustment
............................................ 5-37
Brake Fluid
.................................................... 5-34
Brake Pedal Travel
..................................... 5-37
Brake Wear
............................................... 5-36
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-34
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Backing
Up
.................................................... 4-51
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
............................. 3-53 Braking
in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break.ln. New Vehicle
..................................... 2-18
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-47
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 5-48
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-56
Taillamps
and Turn Signal Lamps
.................. 5-47
C
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications
............................ 5-93
Care of
Carbon Monoxide
................... 4-36,
4-45, 2-13, 2-28
Safety Belts
................................................ 5-80
Your Cassette Tape Player
............................ 3-90
Your CD and DVD Player
............................. 3-91
Your CDs and DVDs
.................................... 3-91
Cargo Cover
.................................................. 2-44
Cargo Tie Downs
............................................ 2-45
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-64
Cassette Tape Player Service
........................... 6-10
Center Seat Position, Child Restraints
................ 1-45
Chains, Tires
.............................................. 5-60
Charging System Light
................................ 3-32
Check
Engine Light
........................................... 3-35
Gages Warning Light
................................... 3-41
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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
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