1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA torque

Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK
(P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
When you are ready
to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) h If torque lock does occur, yo^^ may need to have another
vehicle push yo~~rs
a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from
the parking pawl in the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from PARK
(P) when the ignition is in the
RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) as you maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the
gear you want.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL(N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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1 10. Use the wrench to
~ firmly in a crisscross
tighten the wheel nuts
sequence
as shown.
, Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
, Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
~ equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have
the nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to
95 lb-ft (130 N-m).
I NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
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Brake Wear
Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on
the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does
not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and
evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection”
in Section 7 of this manual
under
Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”
Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ “VORTEC” 4300
Type
.................................... V6
VINCode ................................. W
Horsepower
................... 190 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 195 “F (9 1 “C)
Spark Plug
Gap .......... 0.045 inches (0.1 I4 cm)
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ............ 95 lb-ft (130 N-m)
Tire Pressure ...................... Look at the
Certificationnire label. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based
on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change.
If a part listed in this
manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your retailer.
Oil Filter.
.............................. PFS2
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A1163C
PCV Valve
.......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
...... 24200796
Spark Plugs
.......................... ,41-932
Fuel Filter
............................. GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blade . . Trico (20 inched50.8 cm)
Backglass Wiper Blade
... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ........ 1-23
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
Shifting ....................................... 2-15
IntoPark
.................................... 2-19
Out of Park
.................................. 2-2 I
SignalingTurns ................................ 2-26
SIR
.......................................... 1-18
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-60, 6-6 1
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-51
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- I3
Steam ........................................ 5-12
Steering ....................................... 4-9
Column Park Lock Check
...................... 7-42
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-25
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-35
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools ............... 5-29
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-3 I
Sunvisors .................................... 2-42
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-39
Sunroof
....................................... 2-44
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 18
Symbols, Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer ..................................
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-42
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Intlation ............................... 6-37. 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-38
Pressure
............................... 6.37. 7-39
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction .................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
BuyingNew ................................. 6-39
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-21
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-28, 6-60
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-44
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
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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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