Supplement to the 1997 Oldsmobile
Bravada Owner’s Manual
This information replaces the “Luggage Carrier”
portion located in Section
2 in your owner’s manual.
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that
is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along.
This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could
be violently torn off, and
this could came you
or other drivers to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer
or wider than
the luggage carrier
on top of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails
attached
to the roof, sliding crossrails and places to use
for tying things down. These let you load some things
on top
of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or
longer than the luggage carrier.
To slide the crossrails to where you want them, push up
on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will
release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the
crossrail is where
you want it, push down on the lever
to lock it into place.
Part Number 97-STFF02
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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle.
When you carry cargo
on the luggage carrier of
a proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far
forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
against the rear
of the load, to help keep it from
moving.
You can then tie it down.
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Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier
is locked and cargo is still securely fastened.
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