2004 Oldsmobile Bravada audio

Audio Steering Wheel Controls
You can control certain radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
g(OnStar/Voice Recognition):You can press this
button to interact with the OnStar®system. See the
OnStar®manual provided with your vehicle for more
information.
PROG (Program):Press this button to play a station
you have stored on the radio preset pushbuttons.If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play
the other side of the tape.
If a CD is playing, press this button to go to the next
available CD.
QSOURCER:Press this button to select FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if
equipped), or a cassette tape or CD. Available
loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a
CD symbol.
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and stay
there.
If a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up or the
down arrow to fast forward or reverse.
QVOLR(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease volume.
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DVD Distortion
You may experience audio distortion in the
IR headphones when operating cellular phones,
scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player
when operating one of these devices in or near the
vehicle.
* Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
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 are not, 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 dealer.
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Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-41for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, seeTheft-Deterrent
Feature on page 3-94.
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.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
They contain enough electricity
to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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A
Accessory Inator...........................................5-71
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-49
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-36
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-62, 3-72
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-48
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-24
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-42
AM ...............................................................3-96
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-98
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35
Appearance Care............................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-91
Finish Damage............................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-21
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio Output..................................................3-90
Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-95
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-96
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-97
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-97
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-98
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-81
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization...................................3-94
Audio System(s)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-69
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-58
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-94
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-96
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement.................5-55
Backing Up....................................................4-57
Battery..........................................................5-40
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-55
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Drive............................................3-82
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Brake
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specications..........................5-105
Carbon Monoxide...................4-38, 4-50, 2-13, 2-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-96
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-97
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-97
Cargo Cover..................................................2-41
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-42
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-66
Chains, Tires..................................................5-71
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Playing a Specic Loaded
Compact Disc.............................................3-77
Playing the Radio...................................3-59, 3-69
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-42
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programmable Locking Feature.........................2-10
Programmable Unlocking Feature......................2-11
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-34
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radios..........................................................3-58
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-96
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-97
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-97
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-81
Radio Personalization...................................3-94
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-69
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-58
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-94
Understanding Reception..............................3-96
Rainsense™ Wipers........................................3-10
RDS Messages......................................3-64, 3-75
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-56
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking......................................................4-11
Rear Climate Control System............................3-26
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Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-93
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-82
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-21
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Underseat Fuse Block............................5-102
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-24
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-43
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-42
Remote Control..............................................3-85
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-81
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-75
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-37
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-37
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-56
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-56
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
RFA # BATTERY LOW....................................3-57
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-57
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-42
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-28
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Skidding........................................................4-15
Snow Plow....................................................4-49
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-32
Spare Tire.....................................................5-87
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-89
Specications, Capacities...............................5-105
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-26
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-95
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-89
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-41
Front Storage Area......................................2-39
Glove Box..................................................2-38
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-39
Overhead Console.......................................2-38
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-40
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-85
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-42
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-38
Sunroof.........................................................2-42T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-50
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-94
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-57
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-56
Tire Size.......................................................5-59
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-61
Tires.............................................................5-55
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Spare Tire..................................................5-87
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
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