1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA service

Starter Switch Check
A CA’., TION:
Brake-Transmission 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.
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Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
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.
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.
1 A CAUTION:
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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.
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
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 BTSI
needs service.
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Steering Column Park Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
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 hirly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
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.
0 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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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer‘s
service department or other qualified service center
do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Drive Axle Service
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and
add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and
proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment.
You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions
result
in frequent braking.
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Part E: Mairxtenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added
on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is
a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
I DATE I READING 1 SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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a Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety defects.
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Custorner Satisfaction Procedure
Address for Writing to Oldsmobile
Assistance for Text Telephone
(TT'Y) Users
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
Phone Number for Roadside
Assistance
Oldsmobile Courtesy Transportation
BBB Autoline Information 8-8
Warranty Information
8-8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
8-9 Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
8-9 Ordering Service Publications
in Canada
8-10 How to Order Service Publications
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities, trained
technicians and up-to-date information
to promptly
address any concerns you may have. However,
if a
concern has not been resolved to your complete
satisfaction, take the following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of
retail facility management. Normally, concerns can be
quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already
been reviewed
with the Sales, Service or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the retail facility
or the
General Manager.
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