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Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though. you need both parts working well. I f the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder t o push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. I f the light is still on, have. the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) I CAUTION: BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be re.ady to warn you if there's a problem. Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving 1 with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service. ~ 2-56

Section	Page
Table of Contents	7
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	32
Rear Seat Passengers	38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	42
Center Rear Passenger Position	44
Children	46
Child Restraints	49
Larger Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Door Locks	68
Keyless Entry System	70
Liftgate	73
Theft	74
Passlock	75
New Vehicle "Break-In"	76
Ignition Positions	76
Starting Your Engine	78
Engine Coolant Heater	79
Automatic Transmission Operation	80
Parking Brake	83
Shifting Into PARK (P)	84
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	87
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	87
Locking Rear Axle	88
All-Wheel Drive	88
Windows	89
Horn	89
Tilt Wheel	90
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	90
Exterior Lamps	96
Interior Lamps	98
Mirrors	99
Storage Compartments	101
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	108
Sun Visors	108
Accessory Power Outlets	109
Sunroof	109
Universal Transmitter	110
Instrument Panel	114
Instrument Panel Cluster	115
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	117
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	129
Comfort Controls	130
Electronic Climate Control System	130
Air Conditioning	133
Heating	133
Ventilation System	133
Defogging and Defrosting	134
Audio Systems	135
Setting the Clock	135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	136
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	140
Theft-Deterrent Feature	145
Understanding Radio Reception	148
Tips About Your Audio System	148
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	149
Care of Your Compact Discs	150
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	150
Fixed Mast Antenna	150
Your Driving and the Road	153
Defensive Driving	154
Drunken Driving	155
Control of a Vehicle	158
Braking	158
Steering	161
Off-Road Recovery	163
Passing	164
Loss of Control	166
Driving Guidelines	167
Operating Your Bravada Off Paved Roads	167
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	182
City Driving	184
Freeway Driving	185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	186
Highway Hypnosis	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	188
Winter Driving	190
Loading Your Vehicle	194
Towing a Trailer	196
Problems on the Road	207
Hazard Warning Flashers	208
Other Warning Devices	208
Jump Starting	209
Towing Your Vehicle	214
Engine Overheating	219
If a Tire Goes Flat	228
Changing a Flat Tire	228
Compact Spare Tire	237
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	238
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	244
Fuel	245
Fuels in Foreign Countries	247
Filling Your Tank	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	250
Checking Things Under the Hood	250
Engine Oil	253
Air Cleaner	257
Automatic Transmission Fluid	258
All-Wheel Drive	262
Rear Axle	264
Engine Coolant	264
Radiator Pressure Cap	268
Thermostat	268
Power Steering Fluid	268
Windshield Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	271
Battery	274
Bulb Replacement	275
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	277
Tires	279
Appearance Care	286
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	287
Care of Safety Belts	289
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	290
Appearance Care Materials Chart	294
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	295
Service Parts Identification Label	295
Electrical System	296
Replacement Bulbs	302
Capacities and Specifications	302
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	303
Maintenance Schedule	305
Introduction	306
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Service	308
Short Trip/City Definition	309
Short Trip/City Intervals	309
Long Trip/Highway Definition	310
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	310
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	311
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	331
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	343
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	347
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	349
Part E: Maintenance Record	351
Customer Assistance Information	353
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	354
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	356
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	357
Courtesy Transportation	358
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	359
Warranty Information	360
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	360
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	361
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	361
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	361

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Brake

System

Warning

Light

When the ignition

on,

the brake system warning

light

will come on when

you set your parking brake. The light

will stay on

your parking brake doesn’t release fully.

stays on after your parking brake is

fully

released,

means you have a brake problem.

Your vehicle‘s hydraulic brake system is divided into

two parts.

one part isn’t working, the other part can

still work and stop you. For good braking, though. you

need both parts working well.

the warning light comes

on,

there could be

brake

problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

This

light should come

BRAKE

briefly when

you

turn

the

ignition key to

RUN.

doesn’t come

then,

have

fixed

will

re.ady to warn

you

there’s

problem.

the

light comes

while

you

are driving,

pull

off the

road

and stop carefully.

You

may notice that

the pedal

harder

push. Or, the pedal

may

closer

the

floor.

may take longer to

stop.

I f

the light

still

on,

have. the

vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle“

the Index.)

CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working

properly

if the brake system warning light is on. Driving

with

the brake system warning light on can lead

to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve

pulled off the

road and stopped carefully, have

the

vehicle

towed for service.

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