1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA instrument panel

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.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for nwre than 3/4 of a mile
( I .2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To
turn off the chime., move the turn signal lever
to the
off position.
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high
to low beam.
pull the multifunction lever a11 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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Exterior Lamps
Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the
driver’s side
of your instrument panel.
Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamps symbol
to manually turn on:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Tidillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
Instrument .Panel Lights Rotate
the knob
to the right to the master lamp symbol
to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Rotate the knob all the way to the left to turn
off your
lamps and put the system
in auto headlamp mode.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along
with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument
panel lights. The radio lights
will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor
on the top
of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill, so
be sure it is not covered, which will cause the system to
be on whenever the ignition
is on.
The system may also turn on your lights when driving
through a parking gzage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel
or fueling your vehicle in a low-light area. This is normal.
There is
a delay in the transition between the daytime and
nighttime operation
of the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems
so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not
afiect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp
system
will only be affected when the light sensor sees a
change
in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
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To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system
will stay off until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition
is
in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, turn
the knob all the way to the left.
In the automatic mode, the
headlamps
turn off once the ignition key is in OF.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will
make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is in automatic headlamp mode and
0 the parking brake is released. When the
DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
The instrument panel won't be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, the headlamps will
automatically switch from DRL
to the regular headlamps.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps
will go off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced
brightness of DRL provided
it is not dark outside.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off
until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle. you should turn on the regular
headlamp system
when you need it.
Fog Lamps
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your low-beam headlamps must be
on for
your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp switch is
on the instrument panel under
the lamps switch. Press the switch to turn the fog lamps
on. Press the switch again to turn them off.
A light will
glow
in the switch when the fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam
headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the
fog lamps
will come on again.
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Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Turn the switch next t.o the headlamp switch up to make
your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn
the switch all
the way up to turn on the interior lamps.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see
while exiting
the vehicle. These lights will stay on for a
short period of time and then will go out.
Illuminated Entry
Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated
entry f-*eature.
When the doors are opened, the dome lamps
will come
on
if the DOME OVERRIDE button is out. When all the
doors are closed, or the front door handles are lifted and
released, the lamps
will stay on for a short period of
time and will then go out. When the dome lamp button
is pressed
in, the lamps will go out immediately.
Front Reading Lamps
Press the button near each lamp on the overhead console
to
turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can be
swiveled to point
in the desired direction.
If you have the mini console, press the lens on each
lamp to
turn it on or off.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
You can
also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the
thumb wheel. located next to the parking/headlamps
knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this
position.
the dome lamps will remain on whether the
doors are opened or closed.
You can use the DOME
OVERRIDE button, located
below the parking/heacllalnp knob, to set the
dome lamps
to come on auton1atically when the doors are opened, or to
remain
off. To turn the lamps off, press the button once.
With the button
in this position, the dome lamps will
remain off when the doors are open. To return the lamps to
automatic operation, press the button again and return
it to
the
"out" position. With the button in this position, the
donx
lamps will come on when you open the door. This
will not override the illuminated entry feature.
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Accessory Power Outlets
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlets
are located near the center of the vehicle on the
lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug
from the outlet and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical
equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed
25
amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods
will drain your battery.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or RAP needs to
be
on. See “Retained Accessory Power’‘ in the Index.
Press and release the rear side
of the button in the mini
console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward
side
of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof
is closed, press the forward side of the button to open
the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with
a sunshade which you
can
pull forward to block sun rays.
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Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Glove Box
D. Audio System
E. Auxiliary Power Outlets
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. Comfort Controls
H. Ashtray
I. Rear Liftgate Release
J. Rear Window Washedwiper
K. Brake Release
L. Fog Lamps
M. Lamp Controls
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how
fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely
and econornically.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel,
which shows the air bag symbol. 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.
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
1 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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