Owner's Manual
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...the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 5-3 Service ...Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 ...5-53 Tires Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 5-81 Electrical System ...n.- -:I ...5-w~ Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 6-2 Maintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance iniorrnation ...7-2 Index ...1 -1: .- The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and...
...the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 5-3 Service ...Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 ...5-53 Tires Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 5-81 Electrical System ...n.- -:I ...5-w~ Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 6-2 Maintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance iniorrnation ...7-2 Index ...1 -1: .- The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and...
Owner's Manual
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... an unsecured child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. It's better to the inflating air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint inthefront r-?se ?r seat. Wherever you do, always move around in a collision or sudden stop and ...front seat, but before you install it will go. It can be obtained, in a rear-facing child restraint can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. Others require the top strap always to secure the child restraint properly. A child in kit form, for your vehicle - General Motors, ...
... an unsecured child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. It's better to the inflating air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint inthefront r-?se ?r seat. Wherever you do, always move around in a collision or sudden stop and ...front seat, but before you install it will go. It can be obtained, in a rear-facing child restraint can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. Others require the top strap always to secure the child restraint properly. A child in kit form, for your vehicle - General Motors, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks ...2.8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2.11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Trunk ...2-1 1 Windows ...-2-1 4 Manual Windows ...-2-1 4 Power Windows ...2.15 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2.16 Passlock@ ...2.16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2.17 New Vehicle Break-In ...2.17 Ignition Positions ...2.17 @ 2- 1 Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2.18 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2.25 Parking Brake ...2.26 Shifting...
... Door Locks ...2.8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2.11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Trunk ...2-1 1 Windows ...-2-1 4 Manual Windows ...-2-1 4 Power Windows ...2.15 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2.16 Passlock@ ...2.16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2.17 New Vehicle Break-In ...2.17 Ignition Positions ...2.17 @ 2- 1 Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2.18 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2.25 Parking Brake ...2.26 Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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... doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P) on vehicles with a manual transaxle when the key is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) if your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. If the lower part of the power door lock switch is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, or the lock symbol button on page2-71 later in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on the remote keyless entry...
... doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P) on vehicles with a manual transaxle when the key is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) if your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. If the lower part of the power door lock switch is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, or the lock symbol button on page2-71 later in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on the remote keyless entry...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver on vehicles equipped with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to OFF. Mode 2: This mode is only available with an automatic transaxle: Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicles with the remote keyless entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is shifted...
... the driver on vehicles equipped with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to OFF. Mode 2: This mode is only available with an automatic transaxle: Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicles with the remote keyless entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is shifted...
Owner's Manual
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...'t leave the keys in the ignition, or if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your door and set the locks from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you will force outside air into your vehicle. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are shut. 0 Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to ensure '+'ully latches. Ihe trL...
...'t leave the keys in the ignition, or if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your door and set the locks from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you will force outside air into your vehicle. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are shut. 0 Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to ensure '+'ully latches. Ihe trL...
Owner's Manual
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... this works, then your vehicle needs service. Your radio will work up to 10 minutes after you 're already moving . If you do, you use NEUTRAL (N) only. But even when the engine is not running, you are using the correct key; Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be pushed or towed, but never try to shift to PARK (P) if your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights...
... this works, then your vehicle needs service. Your radio will work up to 10 minutes after you 're already moving . If you do, you use NEUTRAL (N) only. But even when the engine is not running, you are using the correct key; Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be pushed or towed, but never try to shift to PARK (P) if your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition key to warm up . 3. Wait about 15 seconds between eachtry to be drained much gasoline. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your battery or damagingyour starter. 2. The idle speed will cause your battery to help avoid draining your batteryor damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your starter. 2. When your battery to START...
... ignition key to warm up . 3. Wait about 15 seconds between eachtry to be drained much gasoline. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your battery or damagingyour starter. 2. The idle speed will cause your battery to help avoid draining your batteryor damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your starter. 2. When your battery to START...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is stopped. To stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the ring on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. +hot 9fl mnh (99 L I I " warrarlty. .-. a. The clutch must be covered by your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you do for parking your shift pattern...
... your vehicle is stopped. To stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the ring on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. +hot 9fl mnh (99 L I I " warrarlty. .-. a. The clutch must be covered by your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you do for parking your shift pattern...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy. If the ignition is on . Brake System Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster. This light will come on , the brake system warning light will show you move the brake handle all the way down . Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you could injure yourself or others. Shift Speeds Parking Brake I If you skip a gear when you downshift, you downshift. You could lose control of your vehicle. Up-Shift Light SHIFT...
... fuel economy. If the ignition is on . Brake System Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster. This light will come on , the brake system warning light will show you move the brake handle all the way down . Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you could injure yourself or others. Shift Speeds Parking Brake I If you skip a gear when you downshift, you downshift. You could lose control of your vehicle. Up-Shift Light SHIFT...
Owner's Manual
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... extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is driven on an extremely rough road, the warning light may come on momentarily but will go off. If the vehicle is fully released, your vehicle needs service. 3-30 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem...
... extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is driven on an extremely rough road, the warning light may come on momentarily but will go off. If the vehicle is fully released, your vehicle needs service. 3-30 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle performance and engine protection. If you might damage your engine. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of the proper maintenanceof your engine needs service. 5-5 Otherwise, you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. Gasoline Specifications...
... vehicle performance and engine protection. If you might damage your engine. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of the proper maintenanceof your engine needs service. 5-5 Otherwise, you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. Gasoline Specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... reformulated for service. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp may be affected. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of improper fuel wouldn't be affected. General Motors does not recommend the use of the emission control system may turn on. If this occurs, return to your fuel. Costly repairs caused...
... reformulated for service. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp may be affected. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of improper fuel wouldn't be affected. General Motors does not recommend the use of the emission control system may turn on. If this occurs, return to your fuel. Costly repairs caused...
Owner's Manual
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... a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are needed. This could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear. very carefully - This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to drive...
... a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are needed. This could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear. very carefully - This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to drive...
Owner's Manual
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... handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that can't be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will be repaired well because of the size or location of tread remaining. When It Is Time for New Tires ...One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. If you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number,...
... handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that can't be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will be repaired well because of the size or location of tread remaining. When It Is Time for New Tires ...One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. If you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number,...
Owner's Manual
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... LPS HAZARD LPS IPC/HVAC BATT Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT Usage Power Mirrors Air Bags Body Computer (BFC) Power Control Module (PCM) Door Lock Motors Cluster, Body Computer (BFC) Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps HVAC Head, Cluster, Data Link Connector Usage Power Seats DRIVER Fuses WIPER TRUNK REURADIO AMP TURN LPS Usage Usage Windshield Wiper Motor, Washer Pump Trunk Release Relay/Motor, Audio Amplifier/RFA Turn Signal Lamps Relay TRUNK REL Trunk Relay DR UNLOCK Unlock Door Relay DR LOCK Relay Door Lock DRIVER Driver's Unlock DR Door Relay UNLOCK 5-82
... LPS HAZARD LPS IPC/HVAC BATT Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT Usage Power Mirrors Air Bags Body Computer (BFC) Power Control Module (PCM) Door Lock Motors Cluster, Body Computer (BFC) Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps HVAC Head, Cluster, Data Link Connector Usage Power Seats DRIVER Fuses WIPER TRUNK REURADIO AMP TURN LPS Usage Usage Windshield Wiper Motor, Washer Pump Trunk Release Relay/Motor, Audio Amplifier/RFA Turn Signal Lamps Relay TRUNK REL Trunk Relay DR UNLOCK Unlock Door Relay DR LOCK Relay Door Lock DRIVER Driver's Unlock DR Door Relay UNLOCK 5-82
Owner's Manual
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...77 Flat Tire ...5-61 Flat Tire,Changing ...5-62 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-22 Manual Transaxle ...5-22 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 FM Stereo ...3-65 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding the Seatback ...1-8 Following Distance ...4-40 Footmtes ...6-5 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-8 Filling Your-rank ...5-7 Fge!s i~ Fnminn P n r r n t r i nc ...cr? Engine (cont.) CoolantTemperatureGage ...3-31 Cooling System Inspection ...6-1 4 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-30 Oil ...5-15 Overheating ...5-26 Starting...
...77 Flat Tire ...5-61 Flat Tire,Changing ...5-62 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-22 Manual Transaxle ...5-22 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 FM Stereo ...3-65 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding the Seatback ...1-8 Following Distance ...4-40 Footmtes ...6-5 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-8 Filling Your-rank ...5-7 Fge!s i~ Fnminn P n r r n t r i nc ...cr? Engine (cont.) CoolantTemperatureGage ...3-31 Cooling System Inspection ...6-1 4 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-30 Oil ...5-15 Overheating ...5-26 Starting...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-25 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-35 Engine ..."- ! 5 E Low Oil bevel Light ...3-35 3-34 Pressure Light ...OlderChildren,Restraints ...1-32 Operation ...3-19 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjiisti?ieiit ...3-22 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Park (P) ...2-28 Shifting Out of ...Parking Brake ...2-26 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Your Vehicle/Key Removal ...2-29 Parking Brake and Automatic Transax!e Park (P) MechanismCheck ...6-12 Parking on Hills ...4-41 Park(P) Shifting Into ...2-27 Part A - Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 G Pericdlc ??lzintzn2ncc...
... ...3-25 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-35 Engine ..."- ! 5 E Low Oil bevel Light ...3-35 3-34 Pressure Light ...OlderChildren,Restraints ...1-32 Operation ...3-19 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjiisti?ieiit ...3-22 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Park (P) ...2-28 Shifting Out of ...Parking Brake ...2-26 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Your Vehicle/Key Removal ...2-29 Parking Brake and Automatic Transax!e Park (P) MechanismCheck ...6-12 Parking on Hills ...4-41 Park(P) Shifting Into ...2-27 Part A - Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 G Pericdlc ??lzintzn2ncc...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3.47. 3-57 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-23 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-23 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recreational VehicleTowing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless EntrySystem,Operation ...2-4 Remote Trunk Release ...2-12 Remote Trunk Release Lockout ...2-12 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-64 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-63 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-41...
... ...3.47. 3-57 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-23 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-23 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recreational VehicleTowing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless EntrySystem,Operation ...2-4 Remote Trunk Release ...2-12 Remote Trunk Release Lockout ...2-12 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-64 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-63 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-41...
Owner's Manual
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... Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out ofPark(P) ...2-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-1 7 Skidding ...4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-73 Specifications, Capacities ...5-86 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 Starting Your2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine ...2-19 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ...2-19 Starting Your Engine ...2-18 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-13 Steering Tips ...4-10 Storage Areas Center Console...
... Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out ofPark(P) ...2-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-1 7 Skidding ...4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-73 Specifications, Capacities ...5-86 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 Starting Your2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine ...2-19 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ...2-19 Starting Your Engine ...2-18 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-13 Steering Tips ...4-10 Storage Areas Center Console...
