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Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual (340 pages)

Brand: Oldsmobile | Category: Cars | Size: 2.53 MB |

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Table of contents

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

3

Owner's Manual

3

Table of Contents

4

Problems on the Road

5

Your Driving and the Road

5

Maintenance Schedule

6

Service and Appearance Care

6

French Language Manual:

8

How to Use this Manual

9

Safety Warnings and Symbols

9

Vehicle Damage Warnings

10

Vehicle Symbols

11

Service Station Guide

12

Seats and Seat Controls

14

Power Lift Seat (If Equipped)

15

Reclining Front Seatbacks

16

Why Safety Belts Work

21

-- and the Answers

24

Driver Position

25

-Door Models)

27

Q: What’s wrong with this?

28

-shoulder belt, and

32

How the Air Bag System Works

35

-frontal impacts

37

-frontal collisions

37

Rear Seat Passengers

40

Children and Small Adults

43

Center Passenger Position

45

Lap Belt

46

Children

47

Top Strap

55

-facing child

55

Children (LATCH System)

56

-facing, attach the

59

Outside Seat Position

59

Rear Seat Position

62

Older Children

66

-shoulder belt

68

Safety Belt Extender

69

After a Crash

70

Door Locks

76

Power Door Locks

77

Delayed Locking

79

-Lockout

79

Remote Keyless Entry System

81

Operation

82

Battery Replacement

84

-volt, CR2032, or equivalent

85

Resynchronization

85

Remote Trunk Release

87

Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit

88

-resistant trunk kit from

88

Passlock

90

New Vehicle “Break-In”

90

Ignition Positions

91

Starting Your Engine

92

Manual Transaxle

93

-- that’s a safety feature

93

-20 F or -29 C), push

93

-quarter of the way

93

-18 C) or colder, the engine

94

-up. Usually

94

Automatic Transaxle Operation

96

Manual Transaxle Operation

99

CAUTION:

101

Parking Brake

101

Shifting Into PARK (P)

102

(Automatic Transaxle Only)

102

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

104

Parking Over Things That Burn

105

Engine Exhaust

105

Parked (Automatic Transaxle)

106

Tilt Wheel

107

Turn and Lane Change Signals

108

-out bulbs and then check

108

Headlamps

109

Lamps On Reminder

109

Exterior Lamps

115

Interior Lamps

117

Three-Position Dome Lamp

118

Trunk Lamp

118

Battery Saver

118

Manual Remote Control Mirror

119

Power Remote Control Mirrors

119

(If Equipped)

119

Storage Compartments

120

Sun Visors

121

Accessory Power Outlet

122

Sunroof (Option)

123

-- Your Information System

124

Instrument Panel Cluster

126

Speedometer and Odometer

127

Tachometer

127

-- and even

128

Safety Belt Reminder Light

128

Brake System Warning Light

130

-lock brake

133

Low Coolant Warning Light

134

- Tire Pressure” in

135

-Lock Brake

135

-- An emission control system

137

-up, stalling when you put

138

Low Oil Light (If Equipped)

140

Change Oil Light

140

Security Light

141

Cruise Light

141

Low Washer Light

141

-third full

141

Service Vehicle Soon Light

142

Fuel Gage

142

Comfort Controls

144

Air Conditioning

145

-18 C) or lower). An engine

146

Rear Window Defogger

147

Ventilation System

147

-through ventilation system

147

Audio Systems

149

-TAPE to switch between the

163

-way radio -- be sure you

165

Chime Level Adjustment

167

Defensive Driving

169

Drunken Driving

170

Control of a Vehicle

173

Enhanced Traction System

176

Steering

178

Steering in Emergencies

179

-- if you can stop

179

-- steering around

179

Off-Road Recovery

180

Loss of Control

182

Driving at Night

183

City Driving

188

Freeway Driving

189

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

190

Highway Hypnosis

191

Hill and Mountain Roads

191

Winter Driving

193

Driving on Snow or Ice

194

-- drive with caution

194

-lock braking system, you’ll

195

-Lock” in the Index

195

Recreational Vehicle Towing

197

Loading Your Vehicle

199

Towing a Trailer

201

Weight of the Trailer

203

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

203

Safety Chains

205

Trailer Brakes

205

-lock brakes

205

Driving with a Trailer

205

Following Distance

206

Backing Up

206

Making Turns

206

Driving On Grades

207

Hazard Warning Flashers

211

Other Warning Devices

211

Jump Starting

212

-) terminal

215

-) cable doesn’t

215

Towing Your Vehicle

217

Engine Overheating

217

-speed driving

219

-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or

219

Cooling System

220

If a Tire Goes Flat

227

Changing a Flat Tire

227

Spare Tire

230

Compact Spare Tire

237

Ice or Snow

238

Doing Your Own Service Work

240

-enhancing additive called

242

Fuels in Foreign Countries

243

Filling Your Tank

244

Hood Release

247

Engine Compartment Overview

249

Engine Oil

251

When to Add Engine Oil

253

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

257

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

258

Manual Transaxle Fluid

259

Hydraulic Clutch

259

Engine Coolant

260

Power Steering Fluid

263

Windshield Washer Fluid

264

-to-use washer

265

Brake Fluid

265

-3 brake fluid

265

Bulb Replacement

270

-aim your

271

Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp

273

-Up Lamp

274

Inflation -- Tire Pressure

276

-type gage to check tire

276

Tire Inspection and Rotation

278

Buying New Tires

280

-Loading Information label

280

-season tread

280

-- AA, A, B, C

282

-ahead braking

282

-- A, B, C

282

Appearance Care

285

-scratching glass

288

-strength windshield

288

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

290

Cleaning Tires

290

Sheet Metal Damage

290

Finish Damage

291

Underbody Maintenance

291

Chemical Paint Spotting

291

Engine Identification

293

Electrical System

294

-- Driver’s Side

295

-- Passenger’s Side

296

-Lock Brakes

297

- 32 Spare Fuse Holder

298

-Lock Brakes, Variable

298

Replacement Bulbs

299

Capacities and Specifications

300

Wheel Nut Torque

300

Normal Maintenance

301

Replacement Parts

301

Introduction

303

Part A: Scheduled

305

Maintenance Services

305

Scheduled Maintenance

306

7,500 Miles (12 500 km)

310

15,000 Miles (25 000 km)

310

22,500 Miles (37 500 km)

310

30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

311

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)

311

45,000 Miles (75 000 km)

311

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

312

52,500 Miles (87 500 km)

312

60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

313

67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

313

75,000 Miles (125 000 km)

313

82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

314

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

314

97,500 Miles (162 500 km)

314

100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

315

150,000 Miles (240 000 km)

315

At Each Fuel Fill

316

At Least Once a Month

316

At Least Twice a Year

317

Part C: Periodic

321

Maintenance Inspections

321

Throttle System Inspection

322

Brake System Inspection

322

-up, binding, leaks, cracks

322

Part D: Recommended Fluids

323

-Purpose Lubricant

324

Part E: Maintenance Record

325

Maintenance Record

325

Customer Assistance for Text

331

Telephone (TTY) Users

331

Customer Assistance Offices

331

Program Features and Benefits

333

Courtesy Transportation

334

Plan Ahead When Possible

335

Transportation Options

335

-vehicle as

335

Warranty Information

336

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

338

TO GENERAL MOTORS

338

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