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Zapai;iiit=s at-tii ~ J ~ L I I I L ~ LI>I U I : - 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 (...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: .-
Zapai;iiit=s at-tii ~ J ~ L I I I L ~ LI>I U I : - 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 (...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: .-
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... Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Check periodically to review this information before you start your trip. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. start your engine, shift into a gear, and release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. ...
... Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Check periodically to review this information before you start your trip. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. start your engine, shift into a gear, and release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. ...
Owner's Manual
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See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on tightly. The air cleaner not only cleans the air,it stops flame if the engine backfires.If it . Notice; Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3. ... engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Lift off , a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.And, dirt can cause you 're driving. 5-2 1 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. See Engine CompartmentOverview on the driver's side of the vehicle.
See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on tightly. The air cleaner not only cleans the air,it stops flame if the engine backfires.If it . Notice; Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3. ... engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Lift off , a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.And, dirt can cause you 're driving. 5-2 1 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. See Engine CompartmentOverview on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 5-55 Also check for scheduled rotation intervals. When you can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.The wheel could come off . See "Changing a Flat Tire" ...tire rotation. but be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). The purpose of regular rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for damaged tires or wheels. Make certain that all the rust or dirt off and cause an accident. Tire Inspection and...
... the vehicle. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 5-55 Also check for scheduled rotation intervals. When you can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.The wheel could come off . See "Changing a Flat Tire" ...tire rotation. but be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). The purpose of regular rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for damaged tires or wheels. Make certain that all the rust or dirt off and cause an accident. Tire Inspection and...
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... ...6.14 Throttle System Inspection ...6.14 Brake System inspection ...6.14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.16 Maintenance Schedule ...6.2 Introduction ...6.2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Twice...
... ...6.14 Throttle System Inspection ...6.14 Brake System inspection ...6.14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.16 Maintenance Schedule ...6.2 Introduction ...6.2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Twice...
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... protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your new vehicle warranties. Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle... maintenance not only helpsto keep your vehicle in good working condition. The Plan supplements your vehicle properly. 1 Maintenance Requirements 4 r Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we...
... protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your new vehicle warranties. Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle... maintenance not only helpsto keep your vehicle in good working condition. The Plan supplements your vehicle properly. 1 Maintenance Requirements 4 r Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we...
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...the job. If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering information on can "Part E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services"explains what to have and done how often. These products, or their equivalents, should be seriously injured....jobs, you record and keep your vehicle for warranty maintenance work on a vehicle can be checked and when. It also explains what should be used whether you do the work . How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for you to be dangerous. They ...
...the job. If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering information on can "Part E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services"explains what to have and done how often. These products, or their equivalents, should be seriously injured....jobs, you record and keep your vehicle for warranty maintenance work on a vehicle can be checked and when. It also explains what should be used whether you do the work . How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for you to be dangerous. They ...
Owner's Manual
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...you may need more frequent checks and replacements. You will perform the work , to do errands or in making deliveries. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. Or you or anyone else drives the vehicle. are driven on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information ...when you go to your dealer for vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find these . Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which are to be replaced and all the time in good condition, see your dealer. 6-4 Make sure whoever ...
...you may need more frequent checks and replacements. You will perform the work , to do errands or in making deliveries. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. Or you or anyone else drives the vehicle. are driven on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information ...when you go to your dealer for vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find these . Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which are to be replaced and all the time in good condition, see your dealer. 6-4 Make sure whoever ...
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... For the oil life system to work properly, you know when to change is necessary for over a year. It is necessary. Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km... A good time to check your oil as soon as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM every 12 months, whichever (or occurs first). Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not...
... For the oil life system to work properly, you know when to change is necessary for over a year. It is necessary. Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km... A good time to check your oil as soon as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM every 12 months, whichever (or occurs first). Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not...
Owner's Manual
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...Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Rotate tires. After the services are driving in dusty conditions. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on the maintenance record pages in dusty conditions. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,... Rotate tires. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is ever reset accidentally, you are driving in part E of this schedule. See Engine Oil on resetting the system. An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire ...
...Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Rotate tires. After the services are driving in dusty conditions. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on the maintenance record pages in dusty conditions. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,... Rotate tires. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is ever reset accidentally, you are driving in part E of this schedule. See Engine Oil on resetting the system. An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire ...
Owner's Manual
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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks andServices" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Maintenance Record 6-16 Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks andServices" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Maintenance Record 6-16 Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Owner's Manual
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... publications are written specifically for owners and intended to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in -Portfolio...
... publications are written specifically for owners and intended to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in -Portfolio...
Owner's Manual
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... ...5-15 Overheating ...5-26 Starting ...2-1 8 EngineCompartmentFuseBlock ...5-84 EngineCoolant Level Check ...6-9 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...4-42 Engine Oil Additives ...5-19 Engine Oil Level Check ...6-9 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Enhanced Traction System(ETS) ...4-9 Ac'rive Light ...3-30 WarningLight ...3-29 Entry/Exit Lighting ...3-1 6 Express Down Window ...2-15 Extender,SafetyBelt ...1-31 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 F FabridCarpet ...5-73...
... ...5-15 Overheating ...5-26 Starting ...2-1 8 EngineCompartmentFuseBlock ...5-84 EngineCoolant Level Check ...6-9 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...4-42 Engine Oil Additives ...5-19 Engine Oil Level Check ...6-9 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Enhanced Traction System(ETS) ...4-9 Ac'rive Light ...3-30 WarningLight ...3-29 Entry/Exit Lighting ...3-1 6 Express Down Window ...2-15 Extender,SafetyBelt ...1-31 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 F FabridCarpet ...5-73...
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... Warning Light ...3-31 3-36 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Part C - Normal Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) 6-10 At Least Twice a Year ...BrakeSystem Inspection ...6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-14 6-13 ExhaustSystem Inspection ...6-14 Fuel...
... Warning Light ...3-31 3-36 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Part C - Normal Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) 6-10 At Least Twice a Year ...BrakeSystem Inspection ...6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-14 6-13 ExhaustSystem Inspection ...6-14 Fuel...
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Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Central America and Caribbean IslandslCountries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) ...7-4 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 OutsideConvexMirror ...2-33 Outside...!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 Inspcticns ...8-13 Part D - Maintenance Record ...6-16 Passing ...4-13, 4-40 Passlock@ ...2-16 Plan Ahead When Possible ...7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape ...3-61 Playing a Compact Disc ...3-41, 3-51, 3-63 Playing the...
Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Central America and Caribbean IslandslCountries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) ...7-4 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 OutsideConvexMirror ...2-33 Outside...!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 Inspcticns ...8-13 Part D - Maintenance Record ...6-16 Passing ...4-13, 4-40 Passlock@ ...2-16 Plan Ahead When Possible ...7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape ...3-61 Playing a Compact Disc ...3-41, 3-51, 3-63 Playing the...
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... ...1-29 RearSeatPassengers ...1-23 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-23 1-31 SafetyBeltExtender ...SafetyBeltUseDuringPregnancy ...1-22 Everyone ...1-9 Safety Belts Are for 4-39 Safety Chains ...Safety Warnings and Symbols ...III Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Seats 1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...Head Restraints ...1-5 Manual ...1-2 Power Lift Seat ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Six-Way Power Driver ...1-3 Securing a Child...
... ...1-29 RearSeatPassengers ...1-23 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-23 1-31 SafetyBeltExtender ...SafetyBeltUseDuringPregnancy ...1-22 Everyone ...1-9 Safety Belts Are for 4-39 Safety Chains ...Safety Warnings and Symbols ...III Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Seats 1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...Head Restraints ...1-5 Manual ...1-2 Power Lift Seat ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Six-Way Power Driver ...1-3 Securing a Child...