2001 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA instrument cluster

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-10 Keyless Entry System
2
-13 Liftgate/Liftglass
2
-14 Theft
2
-16 Content Theft-Deterrent
2
-17 Passlock

2-18 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-18 Ignition Positions
2
-20 Starting Your Engine
2
-21 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-22 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-25 Parking Brake
2
-26 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-29 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-29 Engine Exhaust
2
-30 Running Your Engine While You're Parked2
-31 Locking Rear Axle
2
-31 All-Wheel Drive
2
-31 Horn
2
-31 Tilt Wheel
2
-32 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-38 Exterior Lamps
2
-41 Interior Lamps
2
-43 Mirrors
2
-46 Storage Compartments
2
-54 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
2
-55 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-55 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-59 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-60 HomeLink
Transmitter
2
-64 The Instrument Panel--Your
Information System
2
-65 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-67 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:

Turn and Lane Change Signals

Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer

Flash
-to-Pass

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Cruise Control
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 cluster 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 flash
more quickly than normal, 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 ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs.
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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 more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to the center.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high
to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel cluster
will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass Feature
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works
even if your headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not
so far that you hear a click.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on
low beam, your high
-beam headlamps will turn on.
They'll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward
you. The high
-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to
normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers
will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold
the band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LO, the shorter the delay.
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The Instrument Panel--Your Information System
The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Vents
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Lamp Controls
E. Fog Lamps
F. Brake ReleaseG. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
H. Rear Window Washer/Wiper
I. Rear Liftgate Glass Release
J. Ashtray
K. Comfort ControlsL. Rear Window and
Mirror Defogger
M. Accessory Power Outlets
N. Audio System
O. Glove Box
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel 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 economically.
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Fuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
A Not Used
B Not Used
1 Not Used
2 Cigarette Lighter,
Data Link ConnectorFuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
3 Cruise Control Module and
Switch, Body Control Module,
Heated Seats
4 Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5 Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
7 Headlamp Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
8 Courtesy Lamps, Battery
Run-Down Protection
9 Not Used
10 Turn Signal
11 Cluster, Engine Control Module
12 Interior Lights
13 Auxiliary Power
14 Power Locks Motor
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