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What makes an airbag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bagsensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas fromthe inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware areall part of the air bagmodules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in frontof the right front passenger. What will yousee after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come intocontact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming fromvents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does itstop people from leaving the vehicle. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal ornear-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact moreevenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. When an air bag inflates, there is dustin the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people witha history of asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

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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What makes an

air bag inflate?

In an impact of sufficient severity, the air

bagsensing

system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing

system triggers a release of gas

from

the inflator, which

inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related

hardware

are all part of the air

bagmodules inside the

steering wheel and

the

instrument

panel in

front of the

right front passenger.

How does an air bag restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal

or near-frontal collisions,

even belted occupants can

contact

the steering wheel or

the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection

provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of

the impact

more evenly over the occupant's upper body,

stopping the occupant more gradually. But air

bags

would not help you in many types of collisions,

including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts,

primarily because an occupant's motion is

not toward

those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as

anything more than a supplement to safety belts,

and then only in moderate to

severe

frontal

near-frontal collisions.

What

will

you

see after an air bag inflates?

After an

air

bag

inflates, it quickly deflates,

quickly

that some people may not even realize the

air

bag

inflated. Some components of the air bag module

the

steering wheel hub for the driver's

air bag, or the

instrument panel for the right front passenger's

bag

will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag

that come

into contact with you

may be warm, but not

too

hot to touch. There will be

some smoke and dust

coming

fromvents in the deflated air bags. Air bag

inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or

from

being able to steer the vehicle, nor does

it stop people

from leaving the vehicle.

When an air bag inflates, there

dust

in the

air.

This dust

could

cause

breathing

problems

for

people

witha history of asthma or other

breathing

trouble.

avoid this, everyone in the

vehicle should get

out as soon as it is safe

so.

If you have breathing

problems

but

can't

get out

the

vehicle after an air bag inflates, then

get

fresh air by

opening a window

door.