1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 9

About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate IN: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. I f YOLI don't, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it i n this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." this vehicle correctly may result i n loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in this manual. (See "Driving Guidelines" and "Operating Your Vehicle Off Paved Roads" in the Index.) How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's i n the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safcty cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were t o i,wore the warning. ~~ iii