1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA instrument panel

To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on the lower driver’s side of
the instrument panel.
Then
go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
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Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do not use heat to dry.
0 For stubborn stains. use a leather cleaner. See your
retailer for this product.
Ncwr use oils, varnishes? solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners. furniture polish or shoe polish
on leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish. it can 11arm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Comnlercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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A CAUTION:
Do not bleach!! dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In
a crash, they
might not
be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior
glass.
Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
I2377984 16 0%. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner Rcmoves contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. .&*-I* Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See
“Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
ENGINE A98 f ASSEMBLY
CODE A MODEL YEAR
PLANT
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This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see
it if YOLI look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code
will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It's
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
YOLI~ VIN,
the model designation.
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removecl from the vehicle.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits
by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the f~~se. 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 to the left.
Extra fuses and
the fuse extractor are provided in the
cover.
To reinstall the fuse panel cover, push in and turn
the fastener to the right.
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FuseKircuit Usage
Breaker
A Not Used
B Not Used
1 Headlamp Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
FuseKircuit
Breaker
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12
Usage
Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector
Cruise Control Module and
Switch, Body Control Module,
Heated Seats
Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
Interior Lights
Not Used Power Outside Mirror, Power
Lock Relay
Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down Protection
HVAC Control Head (Manual)
Turn
Signal
Cluster, Engine Control Module Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title,
or the plate at
the t,op left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Retail facility name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write
Oldsmobile, address your inquiry to:
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend Street
P.0. Box 30095
Lansing, MI 48909
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that
your concern will likely
be resolved in the retail facility,
using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That
is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have
a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at
its
Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user
can communicate
with Oldsmobile by dialing:
1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users
in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
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Brakes Adjustment
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Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-29
PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
Trailer
...................................... 4-48
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-4 I
Braking ........................................ 4-6
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-34
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-33
Capacities and Specifications
............... 6-60, 6-6 1
Carbon Monoxide ................ 2-9,2-23, 4-41 4-49
Cargo Security
Shade ............................ 2-42
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-42
Certification/Tire Label
.......................... 4-42
Chains Safety
...................................... 4-48
Tire
........................................ 6-44
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-54
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-62
Checking Your Restraint System
.................. 1-5 1
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-5 1
Child Restraints ................................ 1-37
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-45
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-43
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-45
TopStrap ................................... 1-42
Where
to Put ................................ 1-37 Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-44
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-15
Cleanins
Alumnun1 Wheels ............................ 6-50
Exterior Lamps and Lenses ..................... 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-46
Glass
....................................... 6-47
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-45
Instrument Panel ............................. 6-47
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-46
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades .......... 6-48
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting
................................... 3-7
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-22
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-22
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-31
Compass
...................................... 2-38
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-41
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-36
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Coolant Heater
. Engine .......................... 2-15
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-29
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