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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Alero under warranty is backed with the following services: ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: 1-800-442-OLDS Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Alero under warranty is backed with the following services: ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: 1-800-442-OLDS Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER ...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER ...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
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... not work for the right front passenger's air bag. If this ever happens, and then you is turned off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. Be sure to do so. If your vehicle should be serviced. You don't want the system to the carpeting or higher -- Your dealer and... if water enters your vehicle is disconnected, an air bag can be injured if you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off and the battery is ever in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for you start the vehicle under any circumstances. If...
... not work for the right front passenger's air bag. If this ever happens, and then you is turned off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. Be sure to do so. If your vehicle should be serviced. You don't want the system to the carpeting or higher -- Your dealer and... if water enters your vehicle is disconnected, an air bag can be injured if you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off and the battery is ever in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for you start the vehicle under any circumstances. If...
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... will be changed when the driver performs the following procedure for an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) and manual transaxle in the ignition. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to LOCK twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately. 2-7 This feature will not operate if the key is in this...
... will be changed when the driver performs the following procedure for an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) and manual transaxle in the ignition. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to LOCK twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately. 2-7 This feature will not operate if the key is in this...
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... or snowy weather. If the transmitter does not work or if you 're still having trouble, see your vehicle. Take a few steps to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. The interior lamps will chirp to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...
... or snowy weather. If the transmitter does not work or if you 're still having trouble, see your vehicle. Take a few steps to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. The interior lamps will chirp to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...
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...your vehicle before the transmitter works, it with the new one three-volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 3. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter. 2-12 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use , the battery in the remote lock control transmitter: 1. Put the two halves back together. You can tell the... flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years. To replace the battery in your body transferred to get in any of the circuitry. If you have to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
...your vehicle before the transmitter works, it with the new one three-volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 3. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter. 2-12 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use , the battery in the remote lock control transmitter: 1. Put the two halves back together. You can tell the... flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years. To replace the battery in your body transferred to get in any of the circuitry. If you have to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
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... your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Wait about one-quarter of the key. As soon as your ignition key to START. If... go of the way down -- Shift to PARK (P) only when your starter. 2. Do this until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your battery to be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your engine won 't start the engine.
... your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Wait about one-quarter of the key. As soon as your ignition key to START. If... go of the way down -- Shift to PARK (P) only when your starter. 2. Do this until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your battery to be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your engine won 't start the engine.
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Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your battery to have your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever ... engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to do it there as your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the...
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your battery to have your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever ... engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to do it there as your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the...
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... vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to turn on the lamps. Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror to protect your trunk. The DOOR ... to turn on this lamp has three positions. The OFF position will shut off after 20 minutes. D Lift the driver's door handle, D open your vehicle's battery. When any remote lock control transmitter button (if equipped), D press the power door lock switch, D press the remote trunk release or D turn the lamp that...
... vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to turn on the lamps. Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror to protect your trunk. The DOOR ... to turn on this lamp has three positions. The OFF position will shut off after 20 minutes. D Lift the driver's door handle, D open your vehicle's battery. When any remote lock control transmitter button (if equipped), D press the power door lock switch, D press the remote trunk release or D turn the lamp that...
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.... If the warning light comes on, there is on could indicate that you need to shift to the next higher gear. It could drain your battery. Have it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical...
.... If the warning light comes on, there is on could indicate that you need to shift to the next higher gear. It could drain your battery. Have it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical...
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If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. Have it fixed right away. 2-65 The vehicle would be low on or not working , but the engine is designed to inspect ...
If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. Have it fixed right away. 2-65 The vehicle would be low on or not working , but the engine is designed to inspect ...
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.... 8. The display will show SEC to let you read through 7 to confirm your secret code to repeat Steps 5 through all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. It works by the feature. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will operate. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse.... The THEFTLOCK feature for any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is designed to enter your secret code. 9. If THEFTLOCK is secure. 3-20 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Press AM-FM after you ...
.... 8. The display will show SEC to let you read through 7 to confirm your secret code to repeat Steps 5 through all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. It works by the feature. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will operate. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse.... The THEFTLOCK feature for any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is designed to enter your secret code. 9. If THEFTLOCK is secure. 3-20 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Press AM-FM after you ...
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...-Deterrent Feature Enter your code. 6. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the radio is removed and later applied to ACC or ON. 2. When battery power is no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.
...-Deterrent Feature Enter your code. 6. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the radio is removed and later applied to ACC or ON. 2. When battery power is no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.
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...away from around yourself or tuck under your vehicle. anything you can 't see it or smell it, so you might not know it keeps the battery charged. Run your clothing to keep warm, but be sure snow doesn't collect there. You can trap exhaust gases under your engine only as long... as you must. This will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around again from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats --...
...away from around yourself or tuck under your vehicle. anything you can 't see it or smell it, so you might not know it keeps the battery charged. Run your clothing to keep warm, but be sure snow doesn't collect there. You can trap exhaust gases under your engine only as long... as you must. This will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around again from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats --...
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... the fuse. To replace a fuse: 1. Position the vehicle to ACC. 6. Turn the ignition switch to NEUTRAL (N). 7. Remember to replace the fuses once you reach your battery from draining while towing. This will prevent your destination. Shift your transaxle to OFF. 3. Remove the key from the left side of these steps: 4.
... the fuse. To replace a fuse: 1. Position the vehicle to ACC. 6. Turn the ignition switch to NEUTRAL (N). 7. Remember to replace the fuses once you reach your battery from draining while towing. This will prevent your destination. Shift your transaxle to OFF. 3. Remove the key from the left side of these steps: 4.
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... run down, you . NOTICE: Ignoring these things can hurt you . The ACDelcoR battery in your warranty. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. They can burn you may want to use another vehicle and some or all ... follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to your vehicle that can hurt you. Trying to burn you . 5-3 D They contain enough electricity to start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. CAUTION...
... run down, you . NOTICE: Ignoring these things can hurt you . The ACDelcoR battery in your warranty. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. They can burn you may want to use another vehicle and some or all ... follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to your vehicle that can hurt you. Trying to burn you . 5-3 D They contain enough electricity to start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. CAUTION...
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... reach, but be able to start your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. CAUTION: An electric fan can start procedure. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system...
... reach, but be able to start your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. CAUTION: An electric fan can start procedure. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system...
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...cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. Use a flashlight if you should know. Be sure the battery has enough water. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is there. CAUTION: Fans or other parts, too. Check that ...first. If they do, you . Don't get a shock. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to the ACDelcoR battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can burn you could be damaged, too. People have been hurt doing...
...cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. Use a flashlight if you should know. Be sure the battery has enough water. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is there. CAUTION: Fans or other parts, too. Check that ...first. If they do, you . Don't get a shock. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to the ACDelcoR battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can burn you could be damaged, too. People have been hurt doing...
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Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-6 Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. 8. Don't let the other end touch metal.
Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-6 Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. 8. Don't let the other end touch metal.