2003 Oldsmobile Bravada maintenance schedule

Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and
any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record
pages.
Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
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The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program
administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus
to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle
repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may be required
to
resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the program is free of
charge and your case will generally be heard within
40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in
your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other
venue for relief available
to you.
You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone
number or write them at the following address:
BBB Auto Line
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1 804
Telephone: 1-800-955-51
00
This program is available in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the
right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue
its participation in this program.
Online Owner Center
The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your
GM ownership needs. You can find your specific
vehicle information all in one place.
The Owner Center allows you to:
e Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner’s manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
maintenance
schedule.
e Receive special promotions and privileges only
available
to MyGMLink members.
Refer to the web for updated information.
To register your vehicle visit www.MyGMLink.com.
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Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions
to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining
to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained
by contacting your General
Motors dealer or
by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1 -800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended
to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
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Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-86
Headlamps
................................................. 5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-86
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-86
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System
...................................................... 4-43
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
............ 2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
................................................... 3-38
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-1 8
Battery
....................................................... 5-38
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-35
Coolant
...................................................... 5-22
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-20
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-15
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 2
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-28
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-32
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-24
Reduced Power Light
................................... 3-40
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Coolant Temperature
Gage
........................... 3-35 Engine
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
............................. ... 6-11
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
................... 5-87
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-17
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-91
DVD Distortion
............................................ 3-89
Entry Lighting
.............................................. 3-18
Environmental Concerns
........................ ... 4-17
Erasing HomeLinkO Buttons
................... ... 2-39
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-18
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-15
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-26
Exterior Lamps
........................................... 3-14
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE
............. 3-52
F
FabridCarpet ................................................. 5-77
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-18
Finding a PTY Station
............................. 3-60, 3-69
Finding a Station
.................................... 3-58, 3-66
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-81
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-82
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-91
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
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M
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 5-94
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-10
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-10
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-12
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-1 1
Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-15
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 5
Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-1 5
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-10
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-1 5
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-1 7
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-1 9
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.................. . 6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
....................... 6-1 6
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2 Maintenance When
Trailer Towing
.... ......... 4-52
Making Turns
............................................. 4-51
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-35
Matching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Message
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)
............................. 7-4
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-47
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-52
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-30
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@
and Compass
.......................................... 2-30
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist
...................................... 2-33
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors
................................ 2-32
Outside Power Mirror
................................... 2-32
MyGMLink.com
............................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-94
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-30
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 2
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-39
Engine
....................................................... 5-1 3
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-38
OIL PRESSURE LOWETOP ENGINE ............... 3-53
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-27
Online Owner Center
........................................ 7-3
Onstar@ System
............................................ 2-35
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-36
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-35
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-36
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off
Paved Roads .............................................. 4-15
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-24
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist
................ ........... 2-33
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-33
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-33
Manual Mirrors
............................................ 2-32
Power Mirror
............................................... 2-32
Overhead Console
.......................................... 2-41
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-1 0
P
Park (P)
Parking Shifting Out
of ............, .... ..... 2-27
Brake
................................................ 2-25
Over Things That Burn
............................. 2-28
Park (P) Mechanism Check
........................... 6-14
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-52
Park( P)
Shifting Into
................................................ 2-25
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-15
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-17
Part E
. Maintenance Record ........................... 6-19
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
.. .................... 3-54
Passing
................................................. 4.13, 4-50
Passlock@
..................................................... 2-17
Personalization
............................................... 3-46
Personalization, Climate Controls
...................... 3-27
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-62
Playing a Compact Disc
.......................... 3.64, 3-72
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc
............................................. 3-73
Playing the Radio
................................... 3.57, 3-66
Power
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-19
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-69
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-48
Replacing Restraint System Parts
Reporting Safety Defects
Removing
the Spare Tire and
Tools ................... 5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-37
After a Crash
.............................................. 1-56
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
...... 2-40
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-40
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-1 1
Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.................................... , .. 1-56
Checking
.................................................... 1-56
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-19
Restraint Systems
RFA
## BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-55
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-21
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
.............................. 3-55
Roadside
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-40
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-29
S
................... 3-30 ............
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder Light
.....
Care
of ...................................................... 5-80
Driver Position
............................................ 1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
...................................... 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-21
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-8
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-49
Safety Warnings and Symbols III ...
Scanning the Terrain ....................................... 4-18
..............................
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
Seats
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-3
Memory
..................................................... 2-47
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatbacks
............................. 1-4
Power Seats
................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-6
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-40
Securing a Child
Restraint
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