2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Manual M
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Towing
................................................... 4-43
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-27
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-46
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-55
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-47
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-48
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Front Axle
............................................... 5-48
Windows
................................................. 2-14
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-50
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-16
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-52
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-18
Tires
...................................................... 5-55
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-29
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-88
OnStar® System
...................................... 2-32
Vehicle Identification
HomeLink® Transmitter
................................. 5-97
............................. 2-34
Storage Areas
Electrical System
......................................... 2-38
...................................... 5-98
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-42
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-105
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-42
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-21
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
......... 3-28
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-11
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-45
Index ................................................................ 1
Audio System(s)
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Canadian Owners
You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your
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P.O. Box 07130
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sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of
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Index
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
this book. This safety
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about
symbol means “Don’t,”
things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t let
warning.
this happen.”
{CAUTION:
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. If you don’t, you
or others could be hurt.
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
Your vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle,
Notice: These mean there is something that could
are shown along with the text describing the operation
damage your vehicle.
or information relating to a specific component, control,
A notice will tell you about something that can damage
message, gage or indicator.
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
component, gage or indicator, reference the following
notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
topics:
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
• Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different
words.
• Features and Controls in Section 2
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
• Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
• Climate Controls in Section 3
• Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3
• Audio System(s) in Section 3
• Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle:
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✍ NOTES
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Section 1
Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats ......................................................1-2
Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-35
Power Seats ..................................................1-2
Top Strap ....................................................1-36
Power Lumbar ...............................................1-2
Top Strap Anchor Location .............................1-38
Heated Seats .................................................1-3
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Power Reclining Seatbacks ..............................1-4
Children (LATCH System) ...........................1-38
Head Restraints .............................................1-5
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
Rear Seats .......................................................1-6
LATCH System .........................................1-40
Rear Seat Operation .......................................1-6
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position ............................................1-41
Safety Belts .....................................................1-8
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-8
Position ...................................................1-43
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-12
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-13
Seat Position ............................................1-43
Driver Position ..............................................1-13
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-20
Air Bag Systems ............................................1-46
Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-21
Where Are the Air Bags? ...............................1-48
Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-21
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ....................1-51
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .....................1-52
and Small Adults .......................................1-24
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....................1-52
Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-26
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-53
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .........1-55
Child Restraints .............................................1-27
Older Children ..............................................1-27
Restraint System Check ..................................1-55
Infants and Young Children ............................1-29
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................1-55
Child Restraint Systems .................................1-33
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash ...................................................1-56
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Front Seats
• Lift up or push down on the center of the seat
control to move the entire seat up or down.
Power Seats
• To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the
seat control forward or rearward.
Your vehicle may have this
• To recline the seatback, press the vertical control
feature. The power seat
rearward. To raise the seatback, press the vertical
controls are located on the
control forward.
outboard side of the
front seat cushions. The
Power Lumbar
horizontal control adjusts
the seat cushion and
Your vehicle may have this feature. The seatback
the vertical control adjusts
lumbar support can be adjusted by moving a control
the seatback.
located on the outboard side of the seat cushions.
To increase or decrease support, hold the control
forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating
position changes, as it may during long trips, so
should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the
seat as needed.
• Move the front of the horizontal seat control up or
down to adjust the front portion of the cushion.
• Move the rear of the seat control up or down to
adjust the rear portion of the cushion.
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Heated Seats
designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two
for medium and one for low. The low setting warms
the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is
Your vehicle may have
near body temperature. The medium and high
heated front seats. The
settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly
buttons used to control this
higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in
feature are located on
about two minutes.
the front door armrests.
The engine must be
To heat only the seatback, press the button with the
running for the heated seat
words BACK ONLY. An indicator light on the switch will
feature to work.
glow to designate that only the seatback is being
heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat
levels for the seatback only. Press the horizontal button
again to heat the whole seat.
The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition
To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with
is turned off.
the heated seat symbol. Press the button repeatedly
to cycle through the temperature settings of high,
medium, low and off. The indicator lights will glow to
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Power Reclining Seatbacks
{
Your vehicle may have this feature. The vertical power
CAUTION:
seat control described earlier allows the seatback to
recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle
information.
is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you
buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job
when you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash,
you could go into it, receiving neck or other
injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
well back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.
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Document Outline

• 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Book TOC
• Seats and Restraint Systems
  • Front Seats
    • Power Seats
    • Power Lumbar
    • Heated Seats
    • Power Reclining Seatbacks
    • Head Restraints
  • Rear Seats
    • Rear Seat Operation
  • Safety Belts
    • Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    • Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
    • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    • Driver Position
    • Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    • Right Front Passenger Position
    • Rear Seat Passengers
    • Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    • Safety Belt Extender
  • Child Restraints
    • Older Children
    • Infants and Young Children
    • Child Restraint Systems
    • Where to Put the Restraint
    • Top Strap
    • Top Strap Anchor Location
    • Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    • Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    • Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
    • Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position
    • Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  • Air Bag Systems
    • Where Are the Air Bags?
    • When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
    • What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
    • How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
    • What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
    • Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
  • Restraint System Check
    • Checking Your Restraint Systems
    • Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
• Features and Controls
  • Keys
    • Remote Keyless Entry System
    • Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  • Doors and Locks
    • Door Locks
    • Power Door Locks
    • Delayed Locking
    • Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    • Rear Door Security Locks
    • Lockout Protection
    • Leaving Your Vehicle
    • Liftgate/Liftglass
  • Windows
    • Power Windows
    • Sun Visors
  • Theft-Deterrent Systems
    • Content Theft-Deterrent
    • Passlock®
  • Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    • New Vehicle Break-In
    • Ignition Positions
    • Starting Your Engine
    • Engine Coolant Heater
    • Automatic Transmission Operation
    • All-Wheel Drive
    • Parking Brake
    • Shifting Into Park (P)
    • Shifting Out of Park (P)
    • Parking Over Things That Burn
    • Engine Exhaust
    • Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
  • Mirrors
    • Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass
    • Outside Manual Mirrors
    • Outside Power Mirror
    • Outside Convex Mirror
    • Outside Heated Mirrors
    • Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
  • OnStar® System
  • HomeLink® Transmitter
    • Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter
  • Storage Areas
    • Glove Box
    • Overhead Console
    • Front Storage Area
    • Luggage Carrier
    • Rear Floor Storage Lid
    • Convenience Net
    • Cargo Cover
  • Sunroof
  • Vehicle Personalization
    • Memory Seat
• Instrument Panel
  • Instrument Panel Overview
    • Hazard Warning Flashers
    • Other Warning Devices
    • Horn
    • Tilt Wheel
    • Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    • Exterior Lamps
    • Interior Lamps
    • Accessory Power Outlets
    • Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
  • Climate Controls
    • Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    • Rear Climate Control System
    • Climate Controls Personalization
  • Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    • Instrument Panel Cluster
    • Speedometer and Odometer
    • Tachometer
    • Safety Belt Reminder Light
    • Air Bag Readiness Light
    • Charging System Light
    • Voltmeter Gage
    • Brake System Warning Light
    • Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    • Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    • Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    • Oil Pressure Gage
    • Change Engine Oil Light
    • Security Light
    • Cruise Control Light
    • Reduced Engine Power Light
    • Service All-Wheel Drive Light
    • Check Gages Warning Light
    • Gate Ajar Light
    • Fuel Gage
    • Low Fuel Warning Light
  • Driver Information Center (DIC)
    • DIC Operation and Displays
    • DIC Warnings and Messages
  • Audio System(s)
    • Setting the Time
    • Radio with Cassette and CD
    • Radio with Six-Disc CD
    • Navigation/Radio System
    • Rear Seat Entertainment System
    • Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    • Radio Personalization
    • Theft-Deterrent Feature
    • Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    • DVD Distortion
    • Understanding Radio Reception
    • Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    • Care of Your CDs and DVDs
    • Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    • Cleaning the Video Screen
    • Fixed Mast Antenna
    • Chime Level Adjustment
• Driving Your Vehicle
  • Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
    • Defensive Driving
    • Drunken Driving
    • Control of a Vehicle
    • Braking
    • Traction Assist System (TAS)
    • Locking Rear Axle
    • Steering
    • Off-Road Recovery
    • Passing
    • Loss of Control
    • Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
    • Driving at Night
    • Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    • City Driving
    • Freeway Driving
    • Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    • Highway Hypnosis
    • Hill and Mountain Roads
    • Winter Driving
    • If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
  • Towing
    • Towing Your Vehicle
    • Recreational Vehicle Towing
    • Loading Your Vehicle
    • Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    • Towing a Trailer
• Service and Appearance Care
  • Service
    • Doing Your Own Service Work
    • Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
  • Fuel
    • Gasoline Octane
    • Gasoline Specifications
    • California Fuel
    • Additives
    • Fuels in Foreign Countries
    • Filling Your Tank
    • Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  • Checking Things Under the Hood
    • Hood Release
    • Engine Compartment Overview
    • Engine Oil
    • Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    • Automatic Transmission Fluid
    • Engine Coolant
    • Radiator Pressure Cap
    • Engine Overheating
    • Cooling System
    • Engine Fan Noise
    • Power Steering Fluid
    • Windshield Washer Fluid
    • Brakes
    • Battery
    • Jump Starting
  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Rear Axle
  • Front Axle
  • Bulb Replacement
    • Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    • Replacement Bulbs
  • Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  • Tires
    • Inflation - Tire Pressure
    • Tire Inspection and Rotation
    • When It Is Time for New Tires
    • Buying New Tires
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    • Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    • Wheel Replacement
    • Tire Chains
    • Accessory Inflator
    • If a Tire Goes Flat
    • Changing a Flat Tire
    • Spare Tire
  • Appearance Care
    • Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    • Care of Safety Belts
    • Weatherstrips
    • Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    • Sheet Metal Damage
    • Finish Damage
    • Underbody Maintenance
    • Chemical Paint Spotting
    • Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  • Vehicle Identification
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Service Parts Identification Label
  • Electrical System
    • Add-On Electrical Equipment
    • Headlamps
    • Windshield Wiper Fuses
    • Power Windows and Other Power Options
    • Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • Capacities and Specifications
• Maintenance Schedule
  • Maintenance Schedule
    • Introduction
    • Maintenance Requirements
    • Your Vehicle and the Environment
    • Using Your Maintenance Schedule
    • Scheduled Maintenance
    • Additional Required Services
    • Maintenance Footnotes
    • Owner Checks and Services
    • At Each Fuel Fill
    • At Least Once a Month
    • At Least Once a Year
    • Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    • Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    • Engine Drive Belt Routing
    • Maintenance Record
• Customer Assistance and Information
  • Customer Assistance and Information
    • Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    • Online Owner Center
    • Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    • Customer Assistance Offices
    • GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    • Roadside Assistance Program
    • Courtesy Transportation
    • Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
  • Reporting Safety Defects
    • Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    • Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    • Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    • Service Publications Ordering Information
• Index

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