2002 Oldsmobile Bravada hood release

Service Station Guide
Oil Viscosity
Engine Oil
See Section 6
Engine Oil Dipstick
See Section 6Fuel
Use unleaded only.
See Section 6
for octane ratings.
Cooling System
See Section 5
Hood Release
See Section 6
Windshield Washer
Fluid
See Section 6
Spare Tire Pressure
See Section 6
Battery
See Section 6
Tire Pressure
See Section 6
For
a More
Detailed Look at
What's Under the Hood
See Section 6

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Controls
B. Air Vents
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Comfort Control Steering Wheel Controls
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
G. Ignition Switch
H. Audio SystemI. Comfort Controls
J. Hood Release
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering
Wheel Controls
L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper
M. Lighter
N. Accessory Power Outlet
O. Rear Window Defogger
P. Glove Box

6-9 Hood Release
1. To open the hood, first
pull the handle located
inside the vehicle on the
lower driver's side of the
instrument panel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer
and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
There may be a lamp that comes on when you
open the hood.

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Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair if needed.At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood latch assembly, secondary latch,
pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment
hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door
detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot
points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge,
locks, and folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what
to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
Automatic
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378508).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door Hinge
Pins, Liftgate
Hinge and
Linkage, Folding
Seats and Fuel
Door HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
Points and HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).