brakes Oldsmobile Bravada 2004 s Owner's Guide

(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
“R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B”
means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The
load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from “A” to “Z”. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire congurations.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identication
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-43.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without
the proper amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension or other
vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle and you or others may be injured in a
crash. Use another type of traction device only
if its manufacturer recommends it for use on
your vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels. If you do nd traction devices
that will t, install them on the rear tires.
Accessory Inator
Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inator
system. You can inate things like basketballs and
bicycle tires. You can also use it to bring your tire
pressure up to the proper pressure. It is not designed to
inate large objects which will require more than ve
minutes to inate, such as an air mattress.
The air inator is located in
the rear compartment on
the passenger’s side of the
vehicle behind an access
cover.
To remove the cover, pull the two tabs on the cover and
pull it off.
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Fuses Usage
1Electrically-Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
3Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up-Trailer Lamps
5 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
6 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
7Rear Window Washer, Headlamp
Washer
8 Active Transfer Case
9 Windshield Washer
10 Powertrain Control Module B
11 Fog Lamps
12 Stop Lamp
13 Cigarette Lighter
14 Ignition Coils
15 Blank
16 TBC-Ignition 1
17 CrankFuses Usage
18 Air Bag
19 Trailer Electric Brake
20 Cooling Fan
21 Horn
22 Ignition E
23 Electronic Throttle Control
24Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver
Information Center
25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System
26 Backup
27 Engine 1
28 Powertrain Control Module 1
29 Oxygen Sensor
30 Air Conditioning
31 Truck Body Controller
32 Trailer
33 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
34 Ignition A
35 Blower Motor
36 Ignition B
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Fuses Usage
25 Blank
26 Blank
27 OH Battery/OnStar
®System
29 Rainsense™ Wipers
30 Parking Lamps
31 Truck Body Controller Accessory
32 Truck Body Controller 5
33 Front Wipers
34 Vehicle Stop
35 Blank
36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B
37 Front Parking Lamps
38 Left Turn Signal
39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1Fuses Usage
40 Truck Body Controller 4
41 Radio
42 Trailer Park
43 Right Turn Signal
44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
45 Rear Fog Lamps
46 Auxiliary Power 1
47 Ignition 0
48 Four-Wheel Drive
49 Blank
50 Truck Body Controller Ignition
51 Brakes
52 Truck Body Controller Run
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write:
Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33171
Detroit, MI 48232-5171
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $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).
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-58
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-94
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-96
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement.................5-55
Backing Up....................................................4-57
Battery..........................................................5-40
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-55
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Drive............................................3-82
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Brake
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specications..........................5-105
Carbon Monoxide...................4-38, 4-50, 2-13, 2-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-96
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-97
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-97
Cargo Cover..................................................2-41
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-42
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-66
Chains, Tires..................................................5-71
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Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-21
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-38
Torque Lock...................................................2-26
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-54
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-43
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-50
Your Vehicle...............................................4-43
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-55
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-60
Transfer Case................................................5-47
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Travel Note Recorder......................................2-38
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Information..............................................3-46
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-55
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-57
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-96
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-89
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-37
Using RDS............................................3-62, 3-73
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-79
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