User manual OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997

[. . . ] The 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how t o use your seats and safety belts properly. I t also explains the "SIR" system. Features and Controls This section explains how t o start and operate your Oldsmobile. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to ad-just the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine. etc. 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants t o use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here`s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this manual. [. . . ] Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape'? Frwl, EIlgirw Oil, Other Fluids: Have YOU checked all levels'? 0 0 0 0 Lcrnzps: 4re they a l l working?Are the lenses clean'? Before Leavingon a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. lf you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires a11 inflated to the recommended pressure?Welrther F o r c m s t s : What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system'? A4ups: Do you have up-to-date maps'? 0 0 4-35 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"`?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Then here are some tips: 0 Hill and Mountain Roads Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 0 Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4-36 I f you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information about driving off-road. ) Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fl~lid levels and also the brakes, tires. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. [. . . ] Ordering Owner and Service Publications . . 2-40 2-17 2- 1 1 4-29 6-60 2-5 1 4- 15 4- I I 6-9 8- I O 2-34 2- I7 2-36 5- 12 8- I O 7-39 6-5 1 2-15 2- 19 2-2 1 2-11 2-18 7-42 Lots . 6-2 Service Work. DoingYourOwn 9-8 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile . 6-60, 6-6 1 Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance . [. . . ]