1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA wiring

Endgate
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear
window or endgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see
or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear window or
endgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the rear window or endgate:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls’’ in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Endgate Release
There are several ways to release the endgate. However,
the endgate glass will not release if the vehicle
is in gear.
You can use
you key to unlock the endgate from the
outside. Insert
the key in the endgate lock button and
turn it counterclockwise. All doors will unlock.
You may also use the Keyless Entry system
described earlier.
The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver’s
door is unlocked.
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on,
a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal
a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps,
a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
even if
a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they
are working.
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward
you. Then release
it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel will
also be on.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you
turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as
a check to
show you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you
are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have
it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re
a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer
to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included
in
the optional trailering package).
The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal
a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes
or stop.
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Trailer Wiring Harness
The light duty trailer wiring is a six-wire harness
assembly. The optional heavy duty trailer wiring is an
eight-wire harness assembly. The harnesses are stored
under the vehicle, on the driver’s side corner frame
crossmember. The heavy duty trailer wiring
has a
30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the
junction block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the
Index. Both harnesses have no connector and should be
wired by a qualified electrical technician. The technician
can use the following color code chart when connecting
the wiring harness to your trailer.
0 DARK BLUE: Use for electric trailer brakes or
auxiliary wiring.
0 RED: Use for battery charging; it connects to the
starter solenoid (eight-wire harness only).
0 LIGHT GREEN: Back-up lamps (eight-wire
harness only).
BROWN: Taillamps and parking lamps.
YELLOW: Left stoplamp and turn signal.
DARK GREEN: Right stoplamp and turn signal.
WHITE (Heavy Gage): Ground wire.
WHITE (Light Gage): Auxiliary stoplamp.
Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or
strap
it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it
loose enough
so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but
not
so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the
harness
in its original place. Wrap the harness together
and tie
it neatly so it won’t be damaged.
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Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go
on and
off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until
the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load
is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band
is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
lr you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is at the
driver’s end of the
instrument panel.
Remove the cover by turning
the fastener
counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are
provided in the cover.
To reinstall the fuse panel cover,
push
in and turn the fastener clockwise.
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-30
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-31
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-25
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Wiring
..................................... 6-53
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-46
Hood
.......................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-23
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-3 1
Ignition Positions .............................. 2- IO
Inflation. Tire ............................. 6.38. 7.39
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-33
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-44
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-44
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-43
Transfer Case
................................ 7-44 Instrument
Panel
............................... 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-46
Cluster
..................................... 2-48
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-53
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-32
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-21
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Keyless Entry System
........................... 2-5
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
Certificationflire
.............................. 4-41
Fuse
....................................... 6-54
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-43
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-52
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-52
Lamps
........................................ 2-30
Dome
...................................... 2-33
Front Reading
........................... 2-32. 2-35
Interior
..................................... 2-32
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-19
Lighter
....................................... 2-41
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-42
In Emergencies
................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-23
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-34
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Storing
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-28
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-29
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-42
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-37
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 16
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-49
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-33
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 14
Temperature Display ............................ 2-36
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature.
CD Player ................ 3- 11
Thermostat .................................... 6- 23
Third Gear
.................................... 2- 16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-23
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-40 Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-20
Cleaning .................................... 6-49
Inflation
............................... 6.38. 7.39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Pressure
............................... 6.38. 7.39
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
TorqueLock
................................... 2-19
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.27. 6.57
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-47
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-50
Driving
with a Trailer .......................... 4-48
Hitches
..................................... 4-46
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-50
Safety Chains
................................ 4-47
Tongueweight
............................... 4-46
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-46
Towing
..................................... 4-43
Turnsignals
................................. 4-49
Weight
..................................... 4-45
Wiring Harness ............................... 4-52
TopStrap
..................................... 1-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-51
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