1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA check engine

97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 60’months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.Jf
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure
the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for JOL~ or a service stcltion attendant to
pecform these underhood checks at each file1 .fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Startc- Switch Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
Brake-Tran--ussion Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surfxe.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’’
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTST
needs service.
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Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set., try to turn
t.he key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on a fairly steep hill, with
the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-54. 4.6
Brake System Warning
.......................... 2-53
Charging System
............................... 2-51
Check Gages
........ : ..... ................. 2-59
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
................ 2-59
Safety Belt Reminder
....................... 1.5. 2.50
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-55
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 4-4
Locking Rear Axle
............................... 2-17
LockoutSwitch
................................ 2-23
Locks
.......................................... 2-3
Door
.......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-40
Power Door
................................... 2-4
Rear Door Security
................................ 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
.................... 7-42
Loss
of Control ....... ! ......................... 4-12
Lubricants and Fluids
.. i’ ...................... 6-58, 7-45
Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-40
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-40
Lumbar Controls
................................. 1-2
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-47
Maintenance Schedule
............................. 7- 1
.Long Tripmighway
............................. 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
...................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
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1 I
Recommended-Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-45
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity
...... 1 ........................... 7-4
Maintenance, Underbody
.................... 6-50, 7-42
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-51
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-55
Manual Passenger’s Seat
........ ’ . J ................ 1-1
Methanol
....................................... 6-3
Mirrors
........................................ 2-33
Outside
..................................... 2-34
Visor Vanity
.... ............... , ............ 2-42
Mode Button
................................... 2-35
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
.......... ....... : .......... 2-24
Inside Daymight
Rearview
..................... 2-33
Net. Convenience
............................... 2-58
Neutral
....................................... 2-15
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-10
Nightvision
................................... 4-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............. 6-57
odometer
............................... ’. .... 2-49
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 4-10
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
Oil, Engine.
... , ................................... 6-9
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Ordering Publications ............................ 8-9
Outside Mirrors
................................ 2-34
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
Overhead Console .............................. 2-35
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 1
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-39
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-50
Park
......................................... 2-14
Shifting Into
................................. 2- 18
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-20
AtNight
..................................... 2-9
Brake
...................................... 2-17
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
On Hills with
a Trailer ......................... 4-50
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-20
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Payload
....................................... 4-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-43
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-34
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-22
Parking
Lots
........................................ 2-9
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Steering
..................................... 4-8 PowerSeat
..................................... 1-1
Pregnancy.
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22
Problems on the Road
............................
Radiator. Adding Coolant ....................... 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-23
Radio Reception
................................ 3-13
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
.................................. 4-29
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-4
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-26
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-23
Seats
........................................ 1-4
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Window WasherIWiper
........................ 2-27
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-33
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-2
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-58. 7-45
Recovery Hooks
................................ 5-30
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-56
Parts ....................................... 6-57
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
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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
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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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