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2004 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-54 Restraint... Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-89 ...
2004 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-54 Restraint... Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-89 ...
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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll ...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll ...
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... Lamp Button (If Equipped). M. O. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 4-9. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-9. S. Air Outlets. C. I. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Hood Release Handle. See Hood Release on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 5-10. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. Climate Control System...
... Lamp Button (If Equipped). M. O. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 4-9. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-9. S. Air Outlets. C. I. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Hood Release Handle. See Hood Release on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 5-10. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. Climate Control System...
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... off turning off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
... off turning off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
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... ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-4 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-22...
... ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-4 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-22...
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...into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is not running. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under... the hood can start a fire. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be maintained until...
...into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is not running. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under... the hood can start a fire. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be maintained until...
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up clockwise on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the secondary hood release. 5-10 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up clockwise on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the secondary hood release. 5-10 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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3. Then lift the hood to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop rod from the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD.
3. Then lift the hood to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop rod from the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ ™ engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ ™ engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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... no coolant, your engine is cool. Stop your warranty. 5-27 Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until it cools down. Notice...: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can...
... no coolant, your engine is cool. Stop your warranty. 5-27 Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until it cools down. Notice...: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can...
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... do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Tow a trailer. 5-28 Sometimes the engine can drive. If you can...
... do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Tow a trailer. 5-28 Sometimes the engine can drive. If you can...
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-29
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-29
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... systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on each other. Notice: If you don't want. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on both vehicles can be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. See...
... systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on each other. Notice: If you don't want. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on both vehicles can be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. See...
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... for damaged or missing parts. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect all your belts, buckles, latch plates...
... for damaged or missing parts. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect all your belts, buckles, latch plates...
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... Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Secondary Part No. Hinges Canada 10953474). Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent... (GM Part No. Manual DEXRON®-III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12346293, in (GM Part No. Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada Latch, Pivots, 992723) or lubricant meeting Spring Anchor requirements of clean, drinkable Engine ...
... Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Secondary Part No. Hinges Canada 10953474). Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent... (GM Part No. Manual DEXRON®-III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12346293, in (GM Part No. Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada Latch, Pivots, 992723) or lubricant meeting Spring Anchor requirements of clean, drinkable Engine ...
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..., Safety Belts ...1-27 Chains, Tires ...5-69 Charging System Light ...3-27 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Coolant ...5-25 Checking Engine Oil ...5-15 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-60 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-87 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...
..., Safety Belts ...1-27 Chains, Tires ...5-69 Charging System Light ...3-27 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Coolant ...5-25 Checking Engine Oil ...5-15 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-60 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-87 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...
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... Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-51 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...3-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-9 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank .. 5-31 How to Check ...5-62 How to Check and Add...
... Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-51 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...3-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-9 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank .. 5-31 How to Check ...5-62 How to Check and Add...