1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA lock

Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the
proper location
in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the
items and replace the
jack cover.
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A. Retainer E Wheel Blocks
B. Rubber Band G. Hub Cap
(Some Models) Removal
Tool
C.
Work Gloves H. Wheel Wrench
D. Mat I. Jack
E. Jack Storage Cover J. Jacking Instructions
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
r vehicle is stuck is What you don’t want to do wne
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts
of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The fuel cap
is behind a hinged door on the driver’s
side
of your vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out
on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the
fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the
way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces
as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index.
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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and
wipe it with
a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be
in the COLD area for a
cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the
way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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How to Add Fluid All-Wheel Drive
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint
(0.5 L). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that
label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often
to check the lubricant. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections“
in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under
“How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
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.
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Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the black
protective caps from the
removal pins at
the top
of the radiator support.
Use a
hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to remove it.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
vehicle. Install
and tighten the screws.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Reach down and behind the turn signal lamp assembly.
4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out
of the socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
6. Put the socket back into the turn signal lamp
assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks in place.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Remove the two screws.
2. Pull the lamp assembly out.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
I 4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out
of the socket.
5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
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Taillamps
1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the'two screws
from the lamp. assembly.
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3. 'Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push
the tab in while you
turn the s,cjcket counterclockwise.
5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out
of the socket.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Push the new bulb straight into the socket until
it clicks.
Put the socket into the lamp assembly and &m the
socket clockwise until it locks in place.
Install the lamp assembly and screws.
Close the endgate.
Underhood Lamp
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the ground wire.
4. Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
5. Install the new bulb.
6.- Replace the ass.embly. Install and tighten the screws.
7. Connect the ground wire.
8,. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type of replacement blades.
I NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the
arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
1. To Icerriove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until
it locks into a vertical position.
A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
E Arm Hook
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