2003 Oldsmobile Bravada radio

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN
PLAYR
to indicate that you have used your tape player
for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If
this message appears on the display, your cassette tape
player needs
to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but
you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent
damage
to your tapes and player. If you notice a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see
if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this
other cassette has no improvement in sound quality,
clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership.
The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged
tape,
in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from
being ejected, use the following steps.
I. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TP CD button for five seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt
to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use
of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the eject
button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYR
indicator. The radio will display CLEANED
to show the
indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject
to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape
is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and
dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal
to the CD mechanism.
Cleaning the Video Screen
Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth
and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray
directly onto the screen and do not press
too hard or
too long on the video screen.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged.
If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals,
you should replace it.
Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened
to the fender. If tightening
is required, tighten by
hand, then with a wrench one quarter turn.
Chime Level Adjustment
The volume level of the vehicle’s chimes can be
controlled by the radio. To change the volume level,
press and hold pushbutton
6 with the ignition on and the
radio power
off. The chime volume level will change
from the normal level to loud, and
LOUD will be
displayed on the radio. To change back to the default or
normal setting, press and hold pushbutton
6 again.
The chime level will change from the loud level
to normal, and NORMAL will be displayed.
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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. But please use the following steps
to do it
safely.
can be dangerous
* They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain gas that can explode or
* They contain enough electricity to
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some
Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it
won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a negative ground system.
Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If
you have a four- wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlets (if equipped).
Turn
off the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed.
This will avoid sparks and help
to save both
batteries. And it could save your radio!
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-55.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses. An
electrical overload will cause a lamp
to go on and off. If
this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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 fuse.
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.
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Fuses
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Usage
Blank Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B
Front Parking Lamps
Left Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
1
Truck Body Controller 4
Radio
Trailer Park
Right Turn Signal
Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
Fuses
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
Usage
Rear Fog Lamps
Auxiliary Power
1
Ignition 0
Four-wheel Drive
Blank
Truck Body Controller Ignition Brakes
Truck Body Controller Run
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A
Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-60
Accessory Power Outlets
................................. 3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
......... 4-44
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-34
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-86
After Off-Road Driving
..................................... 4-26
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-31
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-46
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
...... 3-59, 3-68
Air Bag
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
.................... 1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
.................... 1-52
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inflates?
...................................... 1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ................... 1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine
................................. 5-1 8
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
All-Wheel Drive
............................................... 5-44
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
......................... 2-24
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light
............................ 3-41
Aluminum Wheels
........................................... 5-82
AM ............................................................... 3-89
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-91
Anti-lock Brake System
..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake. System Warning Light .............. 3-34
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-77
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-80
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-83
Gleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-80
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-82
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-83
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-82
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-83
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-80
Approaching a Hill
.......................................... 4-19
Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-20
Audio Speakers
.............................................. 3-78
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-89
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-90
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
.................. 3-91
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
........................ 3-91
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-91
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-91
Radio Personalization
.......... .............. 3-88
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-66
Audio Systems
Audio System(s)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
................................ 3-87
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-88
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-89
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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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Power (cont.) Door Locks
.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System
......................................... 5-86
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light
.................................. 3-40
Seat
............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-33
Windows
.................................................... 2-1 5
Power Steering ............................................... 4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.... ..... 2-10
Programmable Unlocking Feature
.................. 2-1 1
Programmable Locking Feature ..................... 2-1 0
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-37
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1-12
Radiator Pressure Cap
.................................... 5-24
Radios
.......................................................... 3-56
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-90
Care
of Your CD and DVD Player .................. 3-91
Care
of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ 3-91
Radio Personalization
................................... 3-88
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-66
Rear Seat Audio
.......................................... 3-87 Radios (cont.)
Setting the Time
...................................... 3-56
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-88
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-89
RainsenseTM Wipers
.......................................... 3-9
RDS Messages
...................................... 3-61, 3-71
Reading Lamps
.............................................. 3-18
REAR ACCESS OPEN
.................................... 3-53
Rear Axle
...................................................... 5-46
Lockina
...................................................... 4-10
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Reat
Rear
Rear Reat
Rear
Rear Climate Control System 3-25
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............................
Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12
Floor Storage Lid
.................................... 2-43
Seat Audio (RSA)
.................................... 3-87
Seat Entertainment System
....................... 3-76
Seat Operation
......................................... 1-6
Seat Passenger Positions
......................... 1-21
Seat Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-21
Underseat Fuse Block
.............................. 5-90
Window Defogger
.................................... 3-24
Safety
Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-24
Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with
Onstar@ and Compass
................................. 2-30
Reclining Seatbacks. Power
............................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-41
Reduced Engine Power Light
............................ 3-40
Remote Control
.............................................. 3-81
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-5
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