1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA fuses

Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the
turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on
the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there
until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
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 to high-beam or
high to low-beam,
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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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
ilt qualified electrical technician. The technician
can use the following color code chart when connecting
the wiring harness to your trailer.
Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes or
auxiliary wiring.
Red: Use for battery charging: it connects to the
starter solenoid (eight-wire harness only).
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.
0 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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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information
about
your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-
2
6- 3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-9
6- 14
6-20
6- 24
6-25
6-29
6-29
6-30
6-34
6-37 Doing
Your Own Service Work
What Kind of Fuel to Use
Using Fuel
in Foreign Countries
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling
the Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Checking Your Engine Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Engine Coolant
Where to Fill
the Windshield Washer Fluid
Important Brake Information
Information
on Your Vehicle’s Battery
Tips
on Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement Procedures
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement How and When
to Check Tire Inflation 6-39
6-42
6-44
6-47
6-48
6-50
6-5
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6-53
6-54
6-55 6-59
6-60
6-60
6-6
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When it is Time to Buy New Tires
Wheel Alignment
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Oldsmobile
Care
of the Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Oldsmobile
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels
Underbody Maintenance
Recommended Appearance Care Materials
Your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
The Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Replacement Parts
Air Conditioning Specifications
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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.
If 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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Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
Blizzard. Driving In ............................. 4-40
BrakeFluid
.................................... 6-25
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-18
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-55
Brakes Adjustment
.................................. 6-28
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-25
PedalTravel ................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-29
Trailer
...................................... 4-48
Wear ....................................... 6-28
Brake-Transmission
Shift Interlock Check ........... 7-41
Braking
........................................ 4-6
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Brightness Control .............................. 2-31
BTSICheck ................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-30
Capacities and Specifications
............... 6-60.6-6 1
Carbon Monoxide ................ 2.8. 2-22.4-41,4-49
Cargo Security Shade
............................ 2-40
Cargo Tie
Downs ............................... 2-41
Certificatian/Tire Label
.......................... 4-42
Chains Safety
........................ ......... 4-48
Tire ........................................ 6-43
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-21
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-53
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-44
Chcrnical
Paint Spotting .......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-38
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-38
Where to Put
................................ 1-34
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-42
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-50
Fabric ...................................... 6-45
Glass ....................................... 6-47
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-44
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile .................... 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl ....................................... 6-46
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-48
Wheels ..................................... 6-50
Windshield . Backglass and Wiper Blades .......... 6-48
Check
Gages Light
.............................. 2-57
Topstrap
................................... 1-35
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Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 6-54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 14
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-56
Exhaust
..................................... 2-22
Identification
................................ 6-53
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-39
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-23
Specifications
................................ 6-60
Starting
..................................... 2-13
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Additives
................................... 6-12
Kind to Use
................................. 6-10
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-59
Used
....................................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-12
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-22
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-24
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-49
Fabric cleaning
............................... 6-45
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter.
Air ..................................... 6-13
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49 Finish
Damage
.................................
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-61. 7-45
Fog Lamp Switch
............................... 2-33
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Front Axle
....................................... 6-18
Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-33
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-31
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-61
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-55
Flashers.
Hazard Wdrning
......................... 5-2
Storage Area
................................. 2-39
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-56
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-59
Fuel
....................................... 2-61
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-44
GasCap
....................................... 6-5
Gear Positions
................................. 2-15
GAWR ....................................... 4-42
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Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-42
Nut Torque ............................. 5.28. 6.60
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Windows
...................................... 2-24
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-27
Fluid ....................................... 6-24
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-39
Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-27
Bladecheck
................................. 7-40
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-34
Fuses ...................................... 6-54
Rear
....................................... 2-28
Winter Driving ................................. 4-38
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-54
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-7
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