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Loading Your Vehicle To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWR's and payloads. Please note your vehicle's Certification/Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details. The Certification/Tire label is found on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 4-41

Section	Page
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Adults	27
Driver Position	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag System	34
How the Air Bag System Works	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	39
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle	40
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	40
Lap-Shoulder Belt	41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	44
Center Rear Passenger Position	47
Lap Belt	47
Children	48
Infants and Young Children	48
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	57
Center Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	59
Older Children	62
Safety Belt Extender	65
Checking Your Restraint Systems	65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	65
Section 2 Features and Controls	66
Windows	67
Power Windows	68
Express- Down Window	68
Lockout Switch	68
Keys	69
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	72
Rear Door Security Lock	74
Lockout Prevention	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	74
Keyless Entry System	75
Operation	76
Remote Panic Alarm	76
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	76
Battery Replacement	77
Resynchronization	78
Liftgate/Liftglass	78
Liftgate Release	79
Remote Liftglass Release	79
Theft	79
Key in the Ignition	80
Parking at Night	80
Parking Lots	80
Content Theft-Deterrent	81
Testing the Alarm	82
Passlock	82
New Vehicle Break-In	83
Ignition Positions	83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	85
Starting Your Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	86
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	86
Automatic Transmission Operation	87
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into PARK (P)	91
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	92
Torque Lock	93
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	93
Parking Over Things That Burn	94
Engine Exhaust	94
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	95
Locking Rear Axle	96
All-Wheel Drive	96
Horn	96
Tilt Wheel	96
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	97
Turn and Lane Change Signals	97
Turn Signal On Chime	98
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	98
Flash-to-Pass Feature	98
Windshield Wipers	98
Windshield Washer	99
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	99
Cruise Control	100
Setting Cruise Control	101
Resuming a Set Speed	101
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	102
Using Cruise Control on Hills	102
Ending Cruise Control	102
Erasing Speed Memory	102
Exterior Lamps	103
Automatic Headlamp System	104
Lamps On Reminder	104
Daytime Running Lamps	105
Fog Lamps	106
Interior Lamps	106
Brightness Control	106
Illuminated Entry	106
Exit Lighting	107
Front Reading Lamps	107
Dome Lamps	107
Battery Run-Down Protection	107
Mirrors	108
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror	108
Time Delay	108
Cleaning the Photocells	108
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped)	109
Power Remote Control Mirrors	109
Convex Outside Mirror	110
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors	110
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror	110
Storage Compartments	111
Glove Box	111
Overhead Console	111
Reading Lamps	111
Driver Information System	112
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	114
Door Storage	114
Front Storage Area	114
Convenience Net	115
Cargo Security Shade	115
Cargo Tie Downs	116
Rear Convenience System (If Equipped)	116
Luggage Carrier	118
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors	119
Visor Vanity Mirror	119
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	119
Accessory Power Outlets	120
OnStar System (If Equipped)	120
Safety and Security Services	122
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	123
OnStar System Limitations	123
Sunroof (If Equipped)	124
HomeLink Transmitter	125
Programming the Transmitter	126
Operating the Transmitter	127
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	127
Erasing Channels	128
Accessories	128
The Instrument Panel--Your Information System	129
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Speedometer and Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	131
Tachometer	131
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	132
Safety Belt Reminder Light	132
Air Bag Readiness Light	133
Charging System Indicator Light	134
Voltmeter Gage	134
Brake System Warning Light	135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	137
If the Light Is Flashing	138
If the Light Is On Steady	138
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	139
Oil Pressure Gage	140
Security Warning Light	141
Service AWD Light	141
Check Gages Light	142
Gate Ajar Light	142
Fuel Gage	143
Low Fuel Light	143
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	145
Electronic Climate Control	145
Fan Control	145
Temperature Knob	145
Mode Knob-Automatic Operation	146
Mode Knob-Manual Operation	147
Air Conditioning	148
Heating	148
Defogging and Defrosting	148
Rear Window Defogger	149
Ventilation System	150
Ventilation Tips	150
Audio Systems	151
Setting the Clock	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	151
Playing the Radio	152
Finding a Station	152
Setting the Tone	153
Adjusting the Speakers	153
Playing a Cassette Tape	154
Playing a Compact Disc	156
Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)	158
Compact Disc Errors	159
Playing a Compact Disc	160
Theft-Deterrent Feature	161
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	161
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	162
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	162
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	163
Understanding Radio Reception	164
AM	164
FM Stereo	164
Tips About Your Audio System	164
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	165
Care of Your Compact Discs	166
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	166
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	167
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle	168
Driver Behavior	168
Driving Environment	168
Vehicle Design	169
Defensive Driving	169
Drunken Driving	170
Control of a Vehicle	173
Braking	173
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	174
Using Anti- Lock	176
Braking in Emergencies	176
Steering	176
Power Steering	176
Steering Tips	176
Driving on Curves	176
Steering in Emergencies	177
Off-Road Recovery	178
Passing	179
Loss of Control	180
Skidding	180
Operating Your Vehicle Off Paved Roads	181
Before You Go Off-Roading	182
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	182
Environmental Concerns	183
Traveling to Remote Areas	183
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	183
Scanning the Terrain	184
Driving on Off-Road Hills	185
Approaching a Hill	186
Driving Uphill	186
Driving Downhill	189
Driving Across an Incline	190
Stalling on an Incline	191
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	191
Driving in Water	192
After Off-Road Driving	193
Driving at Night	194
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	195
Hydroplaning	196
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	197
Driving Through Flowing Water	197
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	197
City Driving	198
Freeway Driving	199
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	200
Highway Hypnosis	201
Hill and Mountain Roads	201
Winter Driving	203
Driving on Snow or Ice	203
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	205
Recreational Vehicle Towing	206
Loading Your Vehicle	207
Payload	209
Add-On Equipment	209
Towing a Trailer	209
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	210
Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue	211
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	212
Hitches	212
Safety Chains	213
Trailer Brakes	213
Driving with a Trailer	214
Following Distance	214
Passing	215
Backing Up	215
Making Turns	215
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	215
Driving On Grades	216
Parking on Hills	216
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	216
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	217
Trailer Wiring Harness	217
Section 5 Problems on the Road	218
Hazard Warning Flashers	219
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	220
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Engine Overheating	225
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	225
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	226
Cooling System	227
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	229
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	231
Engine Fan Noise	234
If a Tire Goes Flat	234
Changing a Flat Tire	235
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	236
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	238
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	242
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	244
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	245
Using the Recovery Hooks	245
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	248
Doing Your Own Service Work	248
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	249
Fuel	249
Fuels in Foreign Countries	251
Filling Your Tank	251
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Checking Things Under the Hood	254
Hood Release	254
Engine Compartment Overview	255
Engine Oil	256
Checking Engine Oil	256
When to Add Engine Oil	257
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	258
Engine Oil Additives	259
When to Change Engine Oil	259
Remote Oil Filter	260
What to Do with Used Oil	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	261
Automatic Transmission Fluid	262
When to Check and Change	262
How to Check	262
Checking the Fluid Level	263
How to Add Fluid	265
All-Wheel Drive	265
Transfer Case	265
When to Check Lubricant	265
How to Check Lubricant	265
What to Use	266
Front Axle	266
When to Check and Change Lubricant	266
How to Check Lubricant	266
What to Use	266
Rear Axle	267
When to Check and Change Lubricant	267
How to Check Lubricant	267
What to Use	267
Engine Coolant	267
What to Use	268
Checking Coolant	269
Adding Coolant	270
Radiator Pressure Cap	271
Power Steering Fluid	271
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	271
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	272
What to Use	272
Windshield Washer Fluid	272
What to Use	272
Adding Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	273
Brake Fluid	273
Checking Brake Fluid	274
What to Add	275
Brake Wear	276
Brake Pedal Travel	276
Brake Adjustment	276
Replacing Brake System Parts	277
Battery	277
Vehicle Storage	277
Bulb Replacement	278
Halogen Bulbs	278
Headlamps	278
Front Turn Signal Lamps	279
Taillamps	280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	281
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement	283
Tires	283
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	284
When to Check	284
How to Check	284
Tire Inspection and Rotation	285
When It s Time for New Tires	286
Buying New Tires	286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	287
Treadwear	288
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	288
Temperature -- A, B, C	288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	289
Wheel Replacement	289
Used Replacement Wheels	290
Tire Chains	290
Appearance Care	290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	291
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	291
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	292
Cleaning Vinyl	292
Cleaning Leather	292
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	293
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	293
Care of Safety Belts	293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	293
Weatherstrips	294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	294
Washing Your Vehicle	294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	294
Finish Care	295
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	295
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	296
Cleaning Tires	296
Sheet Metal Damage	296
Finish Damage	297
Underbody Maintenance	297
Chemical Paint Spotting	297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	299
Engine Identification	299
Service Parts Identification Label	299
Electrical System	300
Add-On Electrical Equipment	300
Headlamps	300
Windshield Wipers	300
Power Windows and Other Power Options	300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	301
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	303
Replacement Bulbs	306
Capacities and Specifications	306
Wheels and Tires	306
Capacities	306
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	307
Vehicle Dimensions*	307
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	308
Introduction	309
Your Vehicle and the Environment	309
Maintenance Requirements	309
How This Section is Organized	310
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	311
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	311
Selecting the Right Schedule	311
Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals	312
Short Trip/City Intervals	313
Long Trip/Highway Definition	313
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	314
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	315
Footnotes	315
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	337
Footnotes	337
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	350
At Each Fuel Fill	350
Engine Oil Level Check	350
Engine Coolant Level Check	350
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	350
At Least Once a Month	350
Tire Inflation Check	350
Cassette Deck Service	350
At Least Twice a Year	351
Restraint System Check	351
Wiper Blade Check	351
Spare Tire Check	351
Weatherstrip Lubrication	351
Automatic Transmission Check	351
At Least Once a Year	351
Key Lock Cylinders Service	351
Body Lubrication Service	351
Starter Switch Check	352
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	352
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	353
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	353
Underbody Flushing Service	353
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	354
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	354
Exhaust System Inspection	354
Engine Cooling System Inspection	354
Throttle System Inspection	355
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All- Wheel Drive) Inspection	355
Brake System Inspection	355
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Part E: Maintenance Record	358
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	363
Customer Assistance Offices	363
United States	363
Canada	364
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	364
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	364
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	365
Security While You Travel	365
Courtesy Transportation	366
Plan Ahead When Possible	366
Transportation Options	367
Shuttle Service	367
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	367
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	367
Additional Program Information	367
Warranty Information	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	369