Owner's Manual
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... in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how... Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...
... in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how... Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...
Owner's Manual
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... TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY...
... TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY...
Owner's Manual
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...26 2-27 2-29 2-29 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-30 2-...30 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-39 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-54 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray and Lighter (If Equipped) ...
...26 2-27 2-29 2-29 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-30 2-...30 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-39 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-54 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray and Lighter (If Equipped) ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. D If you must pass through the seal between the ...
See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. D If you must pass through the seal between the ...
Owner's Manual
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...light stops flashing before trying to the ON position. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). (In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.) Parking Lots If you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is disabled. Close all the doors except...a valid key. Put them in a storage area, or take the transmitter with you have to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. yellowblue Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Remember to leave your Passlock system is a passive ...
...light stops flashing before trying to the ON position. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). (In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.) Parking Lots If you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is disabled. Close all the doors except...a valid key. Put them in a storage area, or take the transmitter with you have to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. yellowblue Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Remember to leave your Passlock system is a passive ...
Owner's Manual
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...also lets you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is running , you are using the correct key; START (D): This position starts the engine. It is not running . Using a tool to force it , be pushed or towed, but never try to display some instrument panel warning lights....vehicle must be sure you can 't turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. With the ignition key in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. This position locks your vehicle. ON (C): This position is in the ignition switch, you start your ignition and transaxle. A...
...also lets you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is running , you are using the correct key; START (D): This position starts the engine. It is not running . Using a tool to force it , be pushed or towed, but never try to display some instrument panel warning lights....vehicle must be sure you can 't turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. With the ignition key in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. This position locks your vehicle. ON (C): This position is in the ignition switch, you start your ignition and transaxle. A...
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... With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. yellowblue Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. If the engine doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down while ...your starter motor. If you do, you turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start right away, and if the weather is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. that's a safety feature. Wait about one-quarter of the way down as it does, let ...
... With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. yellowblue Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. If the engine doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down while ...your starter motor. If you do, you turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start right away, and if the weather is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. that's a safety feature. Wait about one-quarter of the way down as it does, let ...
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...15 seconds between each try to be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of 15 seconds. If you don't, your starter. 2. When ...with the electronics in START. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for 12 more seconds, or until it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If your key in the Index. 2-18 Starting...
...15 seconds between each try to be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of 15 seconds. If you don't, your starter. 2. When ...with the electronics in START. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for 12 more seconds, or until it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If your key in the Index. 2-18 Starting...
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...accessories, you could be flooded with too much gasoline. yellowblue 3. If your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle. If the engine still doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle towed, ...see the part of the key and the accelerator pedal. When the engine starts, let go of this step. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. If you don't, your dealer. Then push your accelerator pedal...
...accessories, you could be flooded with too much gasoline. yellowblue 3. If your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle. If the engine still doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle towed, ...see the part of the key and the accelerator pedal. When the engine starts, let go of this step. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. If you don't, your dealer. Then push your accelerator pedal...
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 yellowblue Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 yellowblue Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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... can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-21 On the 2.4L L4 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? You could be damaged. If the cord won't reach, ... some other things. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. Turn off the engine. 2. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and...
... can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-21 On the 2.4L L4 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? You could be damaged. If the cord won't reach, ... some other things. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. Turn off the engine. 2. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle can roll. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-22 It's the best position to . Your vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be...
... vehicle can roll. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-22 It's the best position to . Your vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be...
Owner's Manual
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... before you maintain brake application. NOTICE: Shifting to apply your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. Then move very rapidly. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever... button before starting the engine. yellowblue Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section....
... before you maintain brake application. NOTICE: Shifting to apply your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. Then move very rapidly. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever... button before starting the engine. yellowblue Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section....
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... against a solid object. You can damage your transaxle. yellowblue NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use your engine. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Also, if you even more than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can use it on very...
... against a solid object. You can damage your transaxle. yellowblue NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use your engine. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Also, if you even more than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can use it on very...
Owner's Manual
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If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. D Push the handle all the way toward the front of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in ...
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. D Push the handle all the way toward the front of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in ...
Owner's Manual
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...fully apply your regular brakes. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle. After you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Your vehicle can be dangerous to leave ... the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P). To find it could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle CAUTION: (Continued) 2-28 Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. If torque lock does occur, you may find out ...
...fully apply your regular brakes. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle. After you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Your vehicle can be dangerous to leave ... the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P). To find it could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle CAUTION: (Continued) 2-28 Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. If torque lock does occur, you may find out ...
Owner's Manual
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... in a closed -in place can happen is at the highest setting. can kill. D Your vehicle was damaged in a garage with the engine running . and D Have your vehicle (see or smell. But if you ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. NEVER park in...system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. It can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Exhaust -- D Repairs weren't done correctly...
... in a closed -in place can happen is at the highest setting. can kill. D Your vehicle was damaged in a garage with the engine running . and D Have your vehicle (see or smell. But if you ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. NEVER park in...system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. It can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Exhaust -- D Repairs weren't done correctly...
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... the Index. If you are located on a hill and if you have to get out of the driver's door. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to PARK (P). If you've left the... engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. In addition, each window. yellowblue CAUTION: It can be sure your vehicle ...
... the Index. If you are located on a hill and if you have to get out of the driver's door. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to PARK (P). If you've left the... engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. In addition, each window. yellowblue CAUTION: It can be sure your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...resistant odometer. Tachometer The tachometer shows your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to turn it . The reset button is located below the tachometer. You ... Trip Odometer The trip odometer can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer. yellowblue Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your engine speed in revolutions per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one second ...
...resistant odometer. Tachometer The tachometer shows your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to turn it . The reset button is located below the tachometer. You ... Trip Odometer The trip odometer can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer. yellowblue Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your engine speed in revolutions per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one second ...
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... on . 2-54 yellowblue Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working.
... on . 2-54 yellowblue Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working.
