1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA Owners Manual

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual Liftgate 
It  can  be  dangerous  to  drive  with  the  rear 
window or liftgate  open  because  carbon 
monoxide  (CO) gas  can  come  into  your  vehicle. 
You  can’t  see  or snlell  CO.  It  can

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual The liftgate and glass will automatically  lock  when shut. 
To 
lock the power  lock system from the outside, insert 
the  key 
in the  lock  button and turn it to  the right. All 
doors will lock.

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual Passlock TM 
Your vehicle  is equipped  with the  Passlock 
theft-deterrent  system. 
Passlock 
is a  passive theft-deterrent  system.  The system 
is  armed  once  the 
key is removed from the igniti

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual New  Vehicle “Break-In” 
NOTICE: 
Your  vehicle doesn’t  need  an  elaborate 
“break-in.”  But  it 
will perform  better  in  the 
long  run if you  follow  these  guidelines: 
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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual 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

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual Starting Your Engine 
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 
Your  engine  won’t start in any other position -- that‘s a 
safety feature. To restart  when you’re  already moving, 
us

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual Engine  Coolant  Heater (If Equipped) 
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder,  the engine 
coolant  heater can help. 
You’ll get  easier  starting  and 
better fuel  economy  during  engine

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OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998  Owners Manual Automatic Transmission  Operation 
P 
R 
N 
0 
3 
2 
1 
There are several 
different positions for 
your shift  lever. 
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the  best 
position to use when  y