User manual OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994

[. . . ] 1994 BRAVADA OWNER'S ANUAL M ETR@AM/FM stereo with ~assette Player and Equalizer The following information important if your vehicle is is equipped with an Em@ " stereo with a cassette A player andequalizer. This information replaces the existing information from <`ETR@ " Stereo with A Cassette Player and Equalizer" on pages and 97 of 96 your Owner's M n a . aul This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FMstereo with audio cassette system equalizer works: The Upper Knob The upperknob does these four things: @ It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. [. . . ] Butdon't use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and finally break off. Use steel brake tubing. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that thetongue will not drop to theroad if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be providedby the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turnwith your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on theground. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Beforesetting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle youare driving is now a good Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1, 000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be ableto install, adjust and maintain them properly. . 134 deal longerand notnearly so responsive as your vehicle is itself. by Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires andmirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and thenapply the trailerbrake controller by hand to be sure thebrakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at thesame time. Passing You'll needmore passing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to theleft, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to theright, move your hand to theright. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. L Making Turns When you'returning with a trailer, make wider turns thannormal. Do this so your trailer won't strilte soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Signal well in advance. following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy brakingand sudden turns. Your Driving and the Road Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When youtow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a differentturn signal flasher and extra wiring. [. . . ] 144 VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Visor Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Underhood Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]