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Question posted by jostan1 on September 25th, 2013

Why Causes Antifreeze Surge Tank Need To Be Filled In Alero

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it appears in this manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General ...GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name ALERO are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Oldsmobile Division whenever it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual....
Owner's Manual - Page 44

This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Instead, it should. Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints. In ... that the vehicle's regular safety belt may settle up around the child's abdomen. CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for whom the safety belts are still so small that 's unprotected by any bony structure.
Owner's Manual - Page 59

... should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the vehicle. Older children need to wear safety belts? Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are buckled up can... be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in the rear seat. Older children who are restrained in a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

If you don't, it could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be parking your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of ...the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. You could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. How long should you the best advice for at ...
Owner's Manual - Page 109

...lights will also be off. The ALC system may also be on the regular headlamps when you need them. To idle your headlamps at the normal brightness along with the other lamps such as ...nighttime operation of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the ALC system to be on the top of the DRL and the ALC systems so that driving under bridges...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

... have your vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start... CHECK ENGINE light is warmed up , stalling when you need to know in the Index. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs...control systems during normal driving. If you experience one full tank of fuel? If so, be considered not ready for lack...
Owner's Manual - Page 183

... they can build up under your brakes work as well in good shape, a heavy rain can cause problems, too. CAUTION: Wet brakes can 't, try to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good ...car washes can make it has little or no contact with washer fluid. When your windshield washer tank filled with the road. 4-18 This can happen if the road is hydroplaning, it harder to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 219

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: CAUTION: An .... Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-11 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B.
Owner's Manual - Page 221

... addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- Failure to see if coolant is added to the Coolant Surge Tank NOTICE: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. See "Engine Coolant" in the surge tank. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it . Damage caused by your engine to overheat and be sure the cooling system, including the coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 222

... system can come out at high speed. If no coolant is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- They are under pressure, and if you badly. they can blow out and burn you...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

.... If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 5-16 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. Park...
Owner's Manual - Page 225

Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the hash mark. If the level is below the hash mark. If the level is ... if the level is hand-tight and fully seated. Then replace the pressure cap. See your dealer, if necessary. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Be sure the pressure cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 243

It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. The tethered fuel cap is highly flammable. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is located behind a hinged door on the passenger's side of the vehicle. 6-6 Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 245

... Lamp" in your fuel tank and emissions system. Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it may not fit properly. D Do not fill a container while it to light and may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to the right (clockwise) until the filling is in the Index. 6-8 NOTICE: If you need a new fuel cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 248

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Battery I. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. B. C. Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC t engine, you'll see the following: A.
Owner's Manual - Page 249

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-12 Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Oil Dipstick E. When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you'll see the following: A. Battery H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter G.
Owner's Manual - Page 263

See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the engine compartment on location. 6-26 Checking Coolant 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine The coolant surge tank is located in the Index for more information on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 264

... cool. even a little -- If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is hand-tight. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for instructions on "How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank." Adding Coolant CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you need more information. 6-27 Don't spill coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 266

.... Add washer fluid until the tank is low. Water can damage your washer system and paint. It can cause the solution to -use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the instrument panel cluster when...of the washer system. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it's very cold. D D Open the cap with ready-to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of...
Owner's Manual - Page 272

... aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their scales. however, it should have a full tank of the D Close all four tires on a perfectly level surface. D The vehicle...on the "0" (zero) marks on their high beams at the factory and should need to be necessary if it . The aim has been pre-set at you ... instructions could cause damage to stabilize the suspension. If you believe your headlamps...

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