2003 Oldsmobile Bravada instrument panel

Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the knob located
next to the exterior lamps
knob to extend it. Adjust
the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob all the
way up
to turn on
the interior lamps. Press
the knob back into its
stored position when
you’re not using it.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override button
is located below the
exterior lamps knob.
To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The dome
lamps will remain
off when a door is open. This will
override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the
button again. The dome lamps will come
on when
vou open a door.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, and
reading lamps
if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your
battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts
off the interior
lamps, it may be necessary to
do one of the following to
return to normal operation:
0 Shut off all lamps and close all doors, or
turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will also turn off the parking lamps and
headlamps under most circumstances,
if they are left on.
If you would like to turn them back on, turn the exterior
lamps knob.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With
the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB
radio.
The first outlet is located to the right of the cigarette
lighter on the instrument panel. The second outlet
is located on the rear of the center console. Remove the cover from
the outlet to use the outlet. Be
sure to put the cover back on when not using the
accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on the accessory power outlets.
Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your
vehicle can damage it or keep other things from
working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. Check with your dealer before
adding electrical equipment, and never use anything
that exceeds the amperage rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only.
Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use
of
the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
Your vehicle may have the optional dual automatic
climate control system. With this system you can control
the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
When your vehicle is first started, the display will show
the driver’s temperature setting and air delivery mode for
five seconds. Then it will show the outside temperature.
0 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate
control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle,
and will be directed to the floor. Press the AUTO button,
the mode button, the fan arrows, or either temperature
knob to turn the system on.
Q., *d (Mode): Press this button to manually select the air
delivery mode to the floor, instrument panel, or
windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected
mode until the mode button is pressed again or the
AUTO button is pressed.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower
the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The
display will show the temperature setting decreasing or
increasing and the word “DRIVER” will light up. This knob
can also adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting
simultaneously
if the two zones are linked. The words
“DRIVER and PASS” will then light up.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower
the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
The display will show the temperature setting decreasing
or increasing and the word “PASS” will light up. The
passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match and
link to the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and
holding the AUTO button for three seconds. By adjusting
the driver’s side temperature setting, the passenger’s
side temperature setting will follow and both “DRIVER
and PASS” will be displayed. The passenger’s side
temperature setting also resets and relinks to the driver’s
side temperature setting
if the vehicle has been off for
more than two hours.
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Automatic Operation Manual Operation
AUTO
(Automatic): When automatic operation is
active, the system will control the inside temperature,
the air delivery mode, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run
when the outside temperature is over approximately
40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to
outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet will
automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help
quickly cool down your vehicle.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To find your comfort setting, start with a 72°F (22°C)
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes
for the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s or
passenger’s side temperature knob to adjust the
temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the
temperature setting
of 60°F (15”C), the system
will remain at the maximum cooling setting.
If you
choose the temperature setting of 90°F
(32”C),
the system will remain at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting may not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. To change
the current setting, select one of the
following:
v (Fan): This button allows you to manually
adjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan
speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed.
The display will change to show you the selected fan
speed and the driver’s side temperature setting for five
seconds.
@* *d (Mode): Press this button to manually change the
direction of the airflow in your vehicle. Keep pressing the
button until the desired mode appears on the display.
The display will change to show you the selected
air delivery mode and the driver’s temperature setting
for five seconds.
2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
+2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of
the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs
the remaining air to the floor outlets. A little air is
directed toward the windshield and the side window
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and
warmer air to the floor outlets.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
Press this button
to turn
the rear window defogger
on or
off
An indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that the rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn
off approximately 10
minutes after the button is pressed. If you need
additional warming time, press the button again.
Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else
sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you
do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a
decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal
or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of your instrument panel
to direct the airflow.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use the vent setting
to direct outside
air through your vehicle.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air
to
the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the
side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet
grilles, through the vehicle and out the air exhaust
valves.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater
or the air conditioning compressor is running, unless you
have the recirculation button pushed in.
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Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use the panel outlet setting to direct
outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through
the instrument panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it’s moving. When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air delivery mode and any fan
speed. Move the control
in the center of each outlet side-to-side
to direct the air from the outlet. Use the thumbwheel
under the outlet to close the louvers. For the most
efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the
louvers in the fully opened position.
The rear seat outlets can be used to adjust the airflow
toward either seating area, the floor or upward. Move the
control in the center of each outlet side-to-side to
direct airflow.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount
of airflow inside the vehicle.
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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.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
or kilometers (used in Canada).
The odometer mileage can be checked without the
vehicle running. Simply press the trip odometer button.
You may wonder what happens
if your vehicle needs
a new odometer installed. The new one will be set to the
correct millage total of the old odometer.
Trip Odometer
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The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information
Center (DIC). For vehicles without a DIC, press the stem
located on the instrument panel cluster
to display the
trip odometer. Press and hold the stem to reset the trip
odometer once it is displayed.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Notice: Do not operate the engine with the
tachometer in the shaded warning area,
or engine
damage may occur.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN, a chime will come on
for several seconds
to remind people to fasten their
safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already
buckled.
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since you last set the trip odometer
to zero.
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