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... 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 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...2-7 2-14 Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 ...2-17 Starting Operating and Your...
... 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 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...2-7 2-14 Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 ...2-17 Starting Operating and Your...
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Then the seatback will lock. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to unlock it is locked. 1 -5 That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. If the seatback isn't locked, it could cause injury to the person sitting there. The seatback latch is designed for one-handed...
Then the seatback will lock. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to unlock it is locked. 1 -5 That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. If the seatback isn't locked, it could cause injury to the person sitting there. The seatback latch is designed for one-handed...
Owner's Manual
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...sllrc'! After you want it and release the lever. Power Lift Seat 2. the seat is locked. Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy for people to get into...the driver's seat to unlock it. If your body to be injured. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to where you 've used it, be sure to push rearward... seat with your vehicle has this feature, to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into the rear seat area. 3. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it...
...sllrc'! After you want it and release the lever. Power Lift Seat 2. the seat is locked. Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy for people to get into...the driver's seat to unlock it. If your body to be injured. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to where you 've used it, be sure to push rearward... seat with your vehicle has this feature, to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into the rear seat area. 3. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it...
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... Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. To see how, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-3. 3. Close and lock the door. 2. ijt.ii go back slightly to wear it . Here's how to unlock it properly. 1. The shoulder belt may...
... Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. To see how, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-3. 3. Close and lock the door. 2. ijt.ii go back slightly to wear it . Here's how to unlock it properly. 1. The shoulder belt may...
Owner's Manual
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... the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on your shoulder. 1-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you...
... the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on your shoulder. 1-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you...
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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...-2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...-2-8 Programmable Automatic 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 ...
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...-2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...-2-8 Programmable Automatic 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you are available with the keyless entry system: e e If you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle. Check to determine if battery replacement is normal for the transmitter to work or...Operation on the transmitter is pressed. e The following functions are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. (Lock): All doors will chirp to indicate locking has occurred. @ 2-4 You may notice a decrease in range. You may be too far from about 3 feet (1 m) up to...
...System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you are available with the keyless entry system: e e If you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle. Check to determine if battery replacement is normal for the transmitter to work or...Operation on the transmitter is pressed. e The following functions are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. (Lock): All doors will chirp to indicate locking has occurred. @ 2-4 You may notice a decrease in range. You may be too far from about 3 feet (1 m) up to...
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...the transmitter is lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. The interior lamps will flash for 10 seconds with the ignition ON and all remaining doors will unlock. To reactivate the horn chirp feature, repeat the above procedure. (rsy (Remote Trunk Release): The trunk will chirp. Matching Transmitter(s)...is off by pressing the horn symbol button again or by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for up to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the...
...the transmitter is lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. The interior lamps will flash for 10 seconds with the ignition ON and all remaining doors will unlock. To reactivate the horn chirp feature, repeat the above procedure. (rsy (Remote Trunk Release): The trunk will chirp. Matching Transmitter(s)...is off by pressing the horn symbol button again or by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for up to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the...
Owner's Manual
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...you slow down or stop your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you can iock or uniock ine door by extreme heat and can szcer per!?laK... being thrown out of a moving the manual lever forward or rearward. 2-7 Doors and Locks Door Lcnks ~~ - Young children who get out. From tne insiae, you drive. When a door is equipped with this from heat stroke. Unlocked doors can only use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle...
...you slow down or stop your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you can iock or uniock ine door by extreme heat and can szcer per!?laK... being thrown out of a moving the manual lever forward or rearward. 2-7 Doors and Locks Door Lcnks ~~ - Young children who get out. From tne insiae, you drive. When a door is equipped with this from heat stroke. Unlocked doors can only use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle...
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...(R) if your vehicle has an automatic transaxle or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) if your power door locks to lock all of the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is left in this section. The horn will also chirp if the horn chirp ... to program your vehicle has a manual transaxle. You can lock or unlock all of the doors on your shift lever out of PARK (P) to unlock, the doors will not lock automatically. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you can also program all doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK...
...(R) if your vehicle has an automatic transaxle or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) if your power door locks to lock all of the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is left in this section. The horn will also chirp if the horn chirp ... to program your vehicle has a manual transaxle. You can lock or unlock all of the doors on your shift lever out of PARK (P) to unlock, the doors will not lock automatically. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you can also program all doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK...
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... (R) and the key is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). No automatic door unlock. Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. vehk!e In inYou can change to a different mode, do the following: 1. All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). Mode 2: This mode is...is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is pressed. The number c! Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by pressing and holding the lower part of the power door lock switch for Mode 4). 4. Mode 2: This mode is now set. 2-9 . 11-...
... (R) and the key is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). No automatic door unlock. Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. vehk!e In inYou can change to a different mode, do the following: 1. All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). Mode 2: This mode is...is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is pressed. The number c! Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by pressing and holding the lower part of the power door lock switch for Mode 4). 4. Mode 2: This mode is now set. 2-9 . 11-...
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... . 2. If you want to cancel the locks. To cancel a rear door lock, do the following: 1. Move the switch down. 3. Move the switch up. 2. The rear doors on your vehicle is in use the security locks, do the following : 1. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work normally. Do the same to...
... . 2. If you want to cancel the locks. To cancel a rear door lock, do the following: 1. Move the switch down. 3. Move the switch up. 2. The rear doors on your vehicle is in use the security locks, do the following : 1. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work normally. Do the same to...
Owner's Manual
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... or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you must drive with you could still lock your door and set the locks from locking the doors, using the power door locks while any door is intended to ensure '+'ully latches. m i AII+ICI+E ~ ~ ~ n r ( )ha a r !f y w u ...wit.. l I U Y C UI I m n e r r A- If you will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you . This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from the inside your...
... or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you must drive with you could still lock your door and set the locks from locking the doors, using the power door locks while any door is intended to ensure '+'ully latches. m i AII+ICI+E ~ ~ ~ n r ( )ha a r !f y w u ...wit.. l I U Y C UI I m n e r r A- If you will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you . This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from the inside your...
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... a window switch. Visor Vanity Mirror Swlng down feature. When the lockout switch is pressed all of the windows with the lock on the driver's door. The driver can still operate all the way down, the window go allthe way down. You can swing down , the driver's window will 2-...To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. Power Windows To stop the passengers from the side. Window Lockout On four-door models, the driver's power window controls also include a window lockout. Sun Visors If your vehicle has power window switches, they are located on ...
... a window switch. Visor Vanity Mirror Swlng down feature. When the lockout switch is pressed all of the windows with the lock on the driver's door. The driver can still operate all the way down, the window go allthe way down. You can swing down , the driver's window will 2-...To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. Power Windows To stop the passengers from the side. Window Lockout On four-door models, the driver's power window controls also include a window lockout. Sun Visors If your vehicle has power window switches, they are located on ...
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...left on to turn the lamp that was left of the glovebox on the lower side of the following: Lift the driver's door handle, open any door or press any electrical equipment when not in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Notice: When using...17 To reactivate the interior lamps, doone of the instrument panel and behind a flip-out door. I I The accessory power outlet is turned off any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, press the remote trunk release or turn off , the battery saver system will ...
...left on to turn the lamp that was left of the glovebox on the lower side of the following: Lift the driver's door handle, open any door or press any electrical equipment when not in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Notice: When using...17 To reactivate the interior lamps, doone of the instrument panel and behind a flip-out door. I I The accessory power outlet is turned off any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, press the remote trunk release or turn off , the battery saver system will ...
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...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 ...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 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side) f I A) WIPER I I ti: I) F) EFC BATT DALOCK IPC...
...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 ...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 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side) f I A) WIPER I I ti: I) F) EFC BATT DALOCK IPC...
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... Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan...
... Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan...
Owner's Manual
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... Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-20 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 ...4-33 Dolly Towing ...Dome Lamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 2-8 Power Door Locks ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-15 Position, Safety Belt ...Six-Way Power Seat ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-15 City...
... Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-20 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 ...4-33 Dolly Towing ...Dome Lamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 2-8 Power Door Locks ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-15 Position, Safety Belt ...Six-Way Power Seat ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-15 City...
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... Belt Reminder ...3-26 Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-28 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-34 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-31 3-36 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... Owner Checks and...
... Belt Reminder ...3-26 Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-28 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-34 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-31 3-36 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... Owner Checks and...
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Setting the Time for Radios with CD ...3.39. Power ...1-3 Accessory Outlets ...3-17 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-6 Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windows ...2-15 Power Steering ...4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...Radios ...Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs...
Setting the Time for Radios with CD ...3.39. Power ...1-3 Accessory Outlets ...3-17 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-6 Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windows ...2-15 Power Steering ...4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...Radios ...Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs...