1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA radio

Keyless Entry System
You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your
liftgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science
Canada Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
The range
of this system is about 30 feet (9 m). At times
you may notice
a decrease in range. This is normal for
any remote lock control system.
If the transmitter does
not work
or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for the transmitter to work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization
is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check
the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left
OS right.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile
retailer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and
liftgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all
the doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the REAR button twice within
3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the liftgate. The transmission must
be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
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Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the
engine is
off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
I NOTICE:
Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position for long periods
of time. Prolonged
operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.
LOCK
(B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition
is turned to LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. Use
OFF if you must have
your vehicle
in motion while the engine is off (for
example,
if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts your engine.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment Front Storage Area
To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the
compartment down.
Door Storage
You will find a storage compartment on each of the
doors. Cupholders are on the rear doors. Lift
the armrest cover of the console compartment to
reveal a coinholder and additional storage. Ribs have
been provided for convenient storage of cassette tapes
and compact discs.
A storage compartment under your radio may be used to
hold small items. Front cupholders are also provided on
the console. Both have liners that
are easily removed
for cleaning.
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Full-Size Console
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held transmitters.
It
will operate garage doors and gates, or with the
accessory package, other devices controlled
by radio
frequency such as home/office lighting systems and
security systems. The
transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and
is powered by your
vehicle‘s battery and charging system.
This device complies
with Part IS of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April
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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
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and
it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may
not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away. The air
bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-6 Comfort Controls
Air
Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System and Tips
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went
into it.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK
until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and
hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on
the display.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player and Automatic
Tone Control
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the
display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute
appears on the display. To display the clock with the
ignition off, press RECALL and the time will be
displayed for
a few seconds. There is an initial
two-second delay before the clock goes into the
time-set mode.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Plaver
and Equalizer
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL: This knob turns the system on and off and
controls the volume. To increase volume, turn the knob
clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing
this knob. When the radio is playing, press this knob to
recall station frequency.
AM-ST Press this button to tune an AM station that
broadcasts in stereo. Your
STEREO light will come on
when you’re receiving AM stereo. If you press
AM-ST
and there is no more noise, it means the station is weak.
You’ll hear the station better if you do not use AM-ST.
Press the button again to turn
off stereo.
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Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press the lower knob to switch between AM
and FM. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations.
SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station
and stop.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a
few seconds. The radio will go to the next station, stop
for a few seconds, then
go to the next station. SCAN
will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to
stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations.
You can set up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
5. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five
seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. In
addition to the four stations already set, up to three
more stations may be preset on each band by pressing
two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,
within five seconds. Whenever you press the same
two buttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons.
Setting the Tone
TONE ADJUSTMENT
Set the bass, midrange and
treble by using the levers
in the upper middle left corner
to get the sound you want. The
60 and 250 levers adjust
the bass,
1 K is midrange, and the levers 3.5K and 10K
control the treble.
We suggest you start with
1K in the midpoint position.
Then move the other levers up until you get the amount
of bass and treble you like.
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