2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Bravada
Rating:
Table of Contents
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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About Driving Your Vehicle
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Passenger Seat
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Power Seat(s) (If Equipped)
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Power Lumbar Control
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Memory Seat (If Equipped)
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Heated Front Seats (Option)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Rear Seats
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag System
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Rear Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Center Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express- Down Window
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Lockout Switch
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Rear Door Security Lock
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Lockout Prevention
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Keyless Entry System
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Operation
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Remote Panic Alarm
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Liftgate/Liftglass
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Liftgate Release
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Remote Liftglass Release
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent
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Testing the Alarm
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Locking Rear Axle
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All-Wheel Drive
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Automatic Headlamp System
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps
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Interior Lamps
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Brightness Control
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Illuminated Entry
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Exit Lighting
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Front Reading Lamps
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Dome Lamps
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Battery Run-Down Protection
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Mirrors
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Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
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Time Delay
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Cleaning the Photocells
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Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped)
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Power Remote Control Mirrors
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors
110
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror
110
Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Overhead Console
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Reading Lamps
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Driver Information System
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
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Door Storage
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Front Storage Area
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Convenience Net
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Cargo Security Shade
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Cargo Tie Downs
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Rear Convenience System (If Equipped)
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Luggage Carrier
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirror
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
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Accessory Power Outlets
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
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HomeLink Transmitter
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Programming the Transmitter
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Operating the Transmitter
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Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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The Instrument Panel--Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Indicator Light
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Voltmeter Gage
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Gage
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Security Warning Light
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Service AWD Light
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Check Gages Light
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Gate Ajar Light
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Fuel Gage
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Low Fuel Light
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Electronic Climate Control
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Fan Control
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob-Automatic Operation
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Mode Knob-Manual Operation
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
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Compact Disc Errors
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle
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Driver Behavior
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Driving Environment
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Vehicle Design
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Operating Your Vehicle Off Paved Roads
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Before You Go Off-Roading
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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Environmental Concerns
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Traveling to Remote Areas
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
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Approaching a Hill
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Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
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Driving in Water
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After Off-Road Driving
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Payload
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Add-On Equipment
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Using the Recovery Hooks
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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Remote Oil Filter
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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All-Wheel Drive
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Transfer Case
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Front Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Rear Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
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Taillamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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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
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Washing Your Vehicle
294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
294
Finish Care
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
295
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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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
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Capacities and Specifications
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Wheels and Tires
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Capacities
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions*
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the Right Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals
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Short Trip/City Intervals
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
350
Tire Inflation Check
350
Restraint System Check
351
Wiper Blade Check
351
Spare Tire Check
351
Weatherstrip Lubrication
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
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Transfer Case and Front Axle (All- Wheel Drive) Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
364
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
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Security While You Travel
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is a refined midsize SUV that embodies versatility and comfort, capturing the essence of early 2000s American automotive design. With its clean lines and strong stance, the Bravada is designed to accommodate both everyday errands and adventurous weekends. It caters to a demographic that appreciates a balance between rugged utility and luxurious features, making it a reliable companion on all your journeys.
Powertrains
The 2001 Bravada is powered by a robust 4.2-liter inline-six engine that delivers 270 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a seamless driving experience whether navigating city streets or cruising on the highway. The all-wheel drive (AWD) system enhances traction and stability in various weather conditions, demonstrating its capability to conquer any terrain with confidence.
Trims
The Bravada is available in a single well-equipped trim, that stands out for its premium features typically reserved for higher-end models. Included in this trim are features such as leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, and premium audio systems, providing drivers with a luxurious feel without compromising performance and practicality.
Features
The 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is laden with desirable features designed to enhance comfort and functionality. Notable additions include heated front seats, power-adjustable driver's seat, an optional sunroof, and a full set of safety equipment such as dual-stage front airbags and anti-lock brakes. Additionally, the SUV’s large cargo area showcases its versatility, allowing ample space for both passengers and gear.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada serves as an invaluable resource for new owners, providing detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It includes guidelines for regular maintenance schedules, fluid specifications, and safety instructions, ensuring that owners can keep their Bravada operating smoothly for years to come.
User manual download
The Oldsmobile Bravada owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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