2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual
Year:
2003
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Bravada
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
9
Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Power Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Safety Belts
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
31
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
39
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Strap
43
Top Strap Anchor Location
44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
49
Center Seat Position
52
Air Bag Systems
53
Where Are the Air Bags?
56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
59
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Restraint System Check
63
Checking Your Restraint Systems
63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
63
Features and Controls
66
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
70
Doors and Locks
73
Door Locks
73
Power Door Locks
74
Delayed Locking
74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
75
Rear Door Security Locks
77
Lockout Protection
77
Leaving Your Vehicle
77
Liftgate/Liftglass
78
Windows
79
Power Windows
80
Sun Visors
80
Theft-Deterrent Systems
81
Content Theft-Deterrent
81
Passlock
82
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
83
New Vehicle Break-In
83
Ignition Positions
83
Starting Your Engine
84
Engine Coolant Heater
85
Automatic Transmission Operation
87
All-Wheel Drive
89
Parking Brake
90
Shifting Into Park (P)
90
Shifting Out of Park (P)
92
Parking Over Things That Burn
93
Engine Exhaust
93
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
94
Mirrors
95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass
95
Outside Manual Mirrors
97
Outside Power Mirror
97
Outside Convex Mirror
98
Outside Heated Mirrors
98
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
98
OnStar System
100
HomeLink Transmitter
102
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
102
Storage Areas
106
Glove Box
106
Overhead Console
106
Front Storage Area
107
Luggage Carrier
107
Rear Floor Storage Lid
108
Convenience Net
109
Cargo Cover
109
Sunroof
111
Vehicle Personalization
112
Memory Seat
112
Instrument Panel
114
Instrument Panel Overview
117
Hazard Warning Flashers
118
Other Warning Devices
119
Horn
119
Tilt Wheel
119
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
120
Exterior Lamps
127
Interior Lamps
130
Accessory Power Outlets
132
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
133
Climate Controls
134
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
134
Rear Climate Control System
138
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
140
Climate Controls Personalization
140
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
141
Instrument Panel Cluster
142
Speedometer and Odometer
143
Tachometer
143
Safety Belt Reminder Light
143
Air Bag Readiness Light
144
Charging System Light
145
Voltmeter Gage
145
Brake System Warning Light
146
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
148
Oil Pressure Gage
151
Change Engine Oil Light
152
Security Light
152
Cruise Control Light
153
Reduced Engine Power Light
153
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
154
Check Gages Warning Light
154
Gate Ajar Light
155
Fuel Gage
155
Low Fuel Warning Light
155
Driver Information Center (DIC)
156
DIC Operation and Displays
156
DIC Warnings and Messages
165
Audio System(s)
169
Setting the Time
169
Radio with Cassette and CD
170
Radio with Six-Disc CD
179
Rear Seat Entertainment System
189
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
200
Radio Personalization
201
Theft-Deterrent Feature
201
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
202
DVD Distortion
202
Understanding Radio Reception
202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
203
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
204
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
204
Cleaning the Video Screen
204
Fixed Mast Antenna
204
Chime Level Adjustment
204
Driving Your Vehicle
206
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
207
Defensive Driving
207
Drunken Driving
207
Control of a Vehicle
210
Braking
211
Traction Assist System (TAS)
214
Locking Rear Axle
215
Steering
215
Off-Road Recovery
217
Passing
218
Loss of Control
219
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
220
Driving at Night
232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
233
City Driving
236
Freeway Driving
237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
238
Highway Hypnosis
239
Hill and Mountain Roads
239
Winter Driving
241
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
245
Towing
246
Towing Your Vehicle
246
Recreational Vehicle Towing
246
Loading Your Vehicle
246
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
249
Towing a Trailer
250
Service and Appearance Care
260
Service
262
Doing Your Own Service Work
263
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
263
Fuel
264
Gasoline Octane
264
Gasoline Specifications
264
California Fuel
265
Additives
265
Fuels in Foreign Countries
265
Filling Your Tank
266
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
268
Checking Things Under the Hood
269
Hood Release
269
Engine Compartment Overview
271
Engine Oil
272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
277
Automatic Transmission Fluid
279
Engine Coolant
281
Radiator Pressure Cap
283
Engine Overheating
283
Cooling System
285
Engine Fan Noise
291
Power Steering Fluid
292
Windshield Washer Fluid
292
Brakes
293
Battery
297
Jump Starting
298
All-Wheel Drive
303
Rear Axle
305
Bulb Replacement
306
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
306
Replacement Bulbs
307
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
308
Tires
311
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
312
Tire Inspection and Rotation
312
When It Is Time for New Tires
314
Buying New Tires
315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
317
Wheel Replacement
317
Tire Chains
319
Accessory Inflator
319
If a Tire Goes Flat
320
Changing a Flat Tire
321
Appearance Care
336
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
336
Care of Safety Belts
339
Weatherstrips
339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
339
Sheet Metal Damage
341
Finish Damage
341
Underbody Maintenance
342
Chemical Paint Spotting
342
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
342
Vehicle Identification
344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
344
Service Parts Identification Label
344
Electrical System
345
Add-on Electrical Equipment
345
Headlamps
345
Windshield Wiper Fuses
345
Power Windows and Other Power Options
345
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
345
Capacities and Specifications
352
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
353
Maintenance Schedule
354
Maintenance Schedule
355
Introduction
355
Your Vehicle and the Environment
355
Maintenance Requirements
355
How This Section is Organized
356
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
357
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
357
Scheduled Maintenance
358
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
363
At Each Fuel Fill
363
At Least Once a Month
363
At Least Twice a Year
364
At Least Once a Year
365
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
368
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
368
Exhaust System Inspection
368
Fuel System Inspection
368
Engine Cooling System Inspection
368
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
369
Brake System Inspection
369
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
370
Part E: Maintenance Record
372
Customer Assistance Information
376
Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
377
Online Owner Center
378
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
379
Customer Assistance Offices
379
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
380
Roadside Assistance Program
380
Courtesy Transportation
382
Reporting Safety Defects
384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
384
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
384
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
384
Service Publications Ordering Information
385
Index
388
FAQ about the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Manual
What contains the 2003 Bravada manual?
The Oldsmobile Bravada owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Oldsmobile to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Oldsmobile Bravada. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Oldsmobile Bravada owners can do
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Oldsmobile Bravada year 2003 free?
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The Oldsmobile Bravada (2003) owner's manual is available in English?
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