1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA check engine light

4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
A CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there.
If it is low, add water to take
care of that first.
If you don’t, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged
too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts
too.
6. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable to
the positive
(+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
5-4
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Rear Axle What to Use
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level
to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant
is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
S years or 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
A SO/SO mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Oldsmobile
will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Child ....................................... 1-32
Head
... ...................................... 1-3
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-43
Reverse
....................................... 2-15
Right Front Passenger Position
.... : ............... 1-22
Roadside Assistance
...... ....................... 8-4
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-30
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-39
Safety Belts
...................... 1 ............ 1-5
. Adults ...................................... 1-10
Care
................. : ..................... 6-47
Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-29
Children 1.30. 1
Driver Position
............................... 1
Extender
.................................... 1
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1
.
...............................
Lap Belt ..................................... : 1 -39
-10
-42
-10
-29 .
Lap-Shoulder .................... ; ....... 1- 10.
1-23
Questions and Answers
............................ 1-9
Rear Comfort Guides
........................... 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-23
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-22
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-22
Why They Work
.............................. ' .. 1-6 Safety Chains
.................................. 4-47
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-7
Safety Warnings and SymbolS ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-3 ......................
Seatback. Reclining Front ......................... 1-2
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
SecondGear
.................................... 2-16
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
..................... 8-9
Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-55
Service
Parts Identification Label .................. 6-52
Service Work, Doing Your Own
.................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Eag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-21
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shifting
....................................... 2-14
Into Park
....................................... 2-18
Signaling Turns
................................. 2-24
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-57. 6-58
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
......... ./ ..... 8-3
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-47
Starting Your Engine
........ '. .................... 2-12 .
Steam ......................................... 5-11
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Outofpark .................................. 2-20
SIR .......................................... 1-16 .
Speedometer ................................... 2-49
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