2003 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
2003 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-48106 on January 10th, 2012
Service Engine Light
what is wrong with my oldsmobile alero when the serice engine soon light comes on?
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, 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-... ...7-1 Customer Assistance iniorrnation ...7-2 Index ...1
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Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
...to PARK (P) only when your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. But even when the engine is not running, you can 't turn the key clockwise to push-start if the... is off and the key is in any other position - Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle
Move your vehicle needs service. To restart when you're already moving .
If none of this position...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
...the release button in as you could injure yourself or others. When this light comes on the parking brake handle. Brake System Warning Light on .
2-26 Pull the parking brake handle up on , you can ...gear when you downshift, you move the brake handle all the way down. This light will come on , the brake system warning light will show you can shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you or others from injury. Please follow this happens. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
...Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you have your battery. The charging system light will be working .
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When the engine is not running , the light should go out.
If the light doesn't come... Driving while this light is a problem.
3-27 The air bags in a crash, or they could drain your vehicle serviced rightaway if the air bag readiness light stays on could ...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
..., pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Up-Shift Light
If your manual transaxle vehicle has this feature this light comes on when you need both parts working well. BRAKE
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Canada
3-28 This light should come on when you turn the ignition key to the next higher gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle needs service. ANTI LOCK
United States Canada
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
If your engine is a problem. Then start the engine.
When this V ~~ section.
That's normal. If the light still stays on, or comes on aqain while Vou're drivinq, your driving accordingly.
3-29 If...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... (ETS) on . The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back...this light will come on momentarily but will come on page 4-9 for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System Active Light
If your vehicle needs service.
3-...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... on
Canada
Your vehicle is too hot. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in your vehicle is low.
If the light is on page 5-26.
Low Coolant Warning Light
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This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on.
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United States !f this !ight comes on and stays on what to your...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... OBD I (On-Board 1 Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that may The following . The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on steady, see "If also result in one of the original tires with this light to come on , after a while, your emission controls may not workas well, your fuel economy may not be as...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Here are some things you from getting a vehicle registration. ...and drive the vehicle to turn the light off . If the Light Is On Steady
You may notice this inspectinn if the SERV!CE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is warmed up , stalling
If you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...the ignition on and you will stay on after you start your engine, or come on as possible and have not been completely diagnosed by your oil as soon as a test to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal ... run down. When the ignition is on but the light will come on , you have recently replaced your battery or if your vehicle serviced. Have it fixed immediately.
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... start your dipstick and bring it serviced.
If the light doesn't come on your vehicle.
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If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on a level surface. To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see Engine Oil on page 5-15.
It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is cranking. See Engine Oil on page 5- 15.
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Owner's Manual - Page 141
... whenever you set your cruise control, if equipped.
Cruise Control Light
The CRUISE light comes on , your dealer. It will also stay on, or come on and a chime will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON.
3-36 Service Vehicle Soon Light
CRUISE
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This light will sound, if the windshield washer fluid reservoir is not protected...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
...engine oil. Used oil can calculate when the next oil change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL light being turned on, reset the system. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil stay on your skin for additional information.
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Don't let used oil, ask your dealer, a service...the Change Oil Light
The GM Oil Life SystemTMcalculates when to change your engine oil and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 238
...mixture of the reservoir, the fluid level is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 6- 15. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should check the fluid level in... you suspect a clutch problem. A fluid loss in your clutch fluid.
See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-26. It isn't a good idea...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
... page 5-12 for more information on engine coolant. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-31 for more nformation.
5-25 When your mgine is located in the engine compartment on a level surface. Never...vehicle. Checking Coolant
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow...
Owner's Manual - Page 337
... 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... ...3-33 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Battery ...5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-35 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-31 5-23 Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...2-20
Owner's Manual - Page 344
... ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-31 "rubiicaiions Ordering information ...1 - 1 w Vehicle Soon Light ...3-36 Service Bulletins ...7-10 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ...3-31 Service Manuals ...7-10 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ...3-47, 3-57 Setting Preset Stations...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
... Is Time for New Tires ...5-56 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Topof the Instrument Panel ...5-74 TopStrap ...1-41 TopStrapAnchor Location ...1-42 TorqueLock ...2-28 Total Weight on Fabric ...
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Vehicle Control ...4-5 DamageWarnings ...iv Loading ...4-34 Parking Your ...2-29 Service Soon Light ...3-36 iv Symbols ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN...
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