1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA hood release

&: Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if
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it happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
Apply the parking brake.
Shift to PARK
(P) and, while still braking, restart
the engine.
Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake,
and drive straight down.
If
the engine won’t start, get out and get help.
Driving Across an Incline
Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across
the incline of a hill.
If this happens, you have to decide
whether
to try to drive across the incline. Here are some
things
to consider:
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A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be
too steep to drive across. When you
go straight up or
down a hill,
the length of the wheel base (the
distance
from the front wheels to the rear wheels)
reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end
over end.
But when you drive across an incline, the
much more narrow track width (the distance between
the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle
from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an
incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels.
This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover.
Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive
across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet
grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill.
If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something
that
will trip it (a rock, a rut, etc.) and roll over.
Hidden obstacles can make the steepness
of the
incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with
the uphill wheels, or
if the downhill wheels drop into
a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
“Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your retailer can get one for you. If
you get
the wrong type, it may not
fit or have proper
venting, and
your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on
the lower driver’s side of
the instrument panel.
Then
go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
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Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot
in the hood. You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic
or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto
a hot engine.
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or
GC-LB (GM Part
No.
105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15)
or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges,
Fuel
Filler Door and
Endgate Hinges,
and Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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