2004 Oldsmobile Bravada instrument panel

Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a DIC,
the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot or Engine
Overheated message.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay
away from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it. Just turn it off and get
everyone away from the vehicle until it cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch re. You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out of the
vehicle until the engine is cool.
Notice:If your engine catches re because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do this more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth
and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let
the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner.
Neveruse oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the nish,
it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument
Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones
or waxes may cause annoying reections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth
or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface nish.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a
liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal
tobacco smoke and dust lms on interior glass. See
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-96.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window
defogger and the integrated radio antenna. When
cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft
cloth and glass cleaner.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description Usage
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on
fabrics, vinyl, leather and
carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-13.
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specications
and replacement parts.
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Fuses Usage
1Electrically-Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
3Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up-Trailer Lamps
5 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
6 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
7Rear Window Washer, Headlamp
Washer
8 Active Transfer Case
9 Windshield Washer
10 Powertrain Control Module B
11 Fog Lamps
12 Stop Lamp
13 Cigarette Lighter
14 Ignition Coils
15 Blank
16 TBC-Ignition 1
17 CrankFuses Usage
18 Air Bag
19 Trailer Electric Brake
20 Cooling Fan
21 Horn
22 Ignition E
23 Electronic Throttle Control
24Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver
Information Center
25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System
26 Backup
27 Engine 1
28 Powertrain Control Module 1
29 Oxygen Sensor
30 Air Conditioning
31 Truck Body Controller
32 Trailer
33 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
34 Ignition A
35 Blower Motor
36 Ignition B
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Fuses Usage
50 Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn
51 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn
52 Hazard Flashers
53 Electric Adjustable Pedals
54 A.I.R. Solenoid
56 A.I.R. Pump
Relays Usage
37 Blank or Headlamp Wash
38 Rear Window Washer
39 Fog Lamps
40 Horn
41 Fuel Pump
42 Windshield Washer
43 High-Beam Headlamp
44 Air Conditioning
45 Cooling Fan
46 Headlamp Driver Module
47 Starter
49 Electric Adjustable Pedal
55 A.I.R. Solenoid
Miscellaneous Usage
48 Instrument Panel Battery
49 Fuse PullerRear Underseat Fuse Block
The rear underseat fuse block is located under the rear
seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to
your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns
with the sales transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can
occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE:Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or
the general manager.
STEP TWO:If after contacting a member of dealership
management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, contact
the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada
Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the
following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number (This is available from
the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top
left of the instrument panel and visible through the
windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One rst if
you have a concern.
STEP THREE:Both General Motors and your dealer
are committed to making sure you are completely
satised with your new vehicle. However, if you continue
to remain unsatised after following the procedure
outlined in Steps One and Two, you should le with the
BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional
rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for
information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Plan (CAMVAP).
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Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-43
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-56
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-38
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-38
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat
Position..................................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-38
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-35Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-98
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-88
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-91
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Video Screen..............................................3-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-92
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-88
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-90
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-90
Cleaning Leather............................................5-90
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-90
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.......................................................5-93
Cleaning Tires................................................5-94
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-90
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-27
Dual Automatic............................................3-21
Rear..........................................................3-26
Compact Disc Messages..........................3-69, 3-81
Compass Calibration.......................................2-29
Compass Operation.........................................2-29
Compass Variance..........................................2-30
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-16
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HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-34
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery
Tank ..........................................................5-29
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-32
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-64
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-48
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-35
How to Inspect...............................................5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydroplaning..................................................4-32
I
ICE POSSIBLE..............................................3-56
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-38
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-38
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-40
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-51
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-64
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-29
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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