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2001 Oldsmobile Alero
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Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
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Problems on the Road
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Your Driving and the Road
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Maintenance Schedule
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Service and Appearance Care
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French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Power Lift Seat (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Why Safety Belts Work
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-- and the Answers
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Driver Position
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-Door Models)
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
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-shoulder belt, and
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How the Air Bag System Works
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-frontal impacts
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-frontal collisions
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Top Strap
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-facing child
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Children (LATCH System)
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-facing, attach the
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Outside Seat Position
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Rear Seat Position
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Older Children
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-shoulder belt
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Safety Belt Extender
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After a Crash
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Delayed Locking
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-Lockout
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Remote Keyless Entry System
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Operation
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Battery Replacement
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-volt, CR2032, or equivalent
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Resynchronization
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Remote Trunk Release
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Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
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-resistant trunk kit from
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Passlock
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
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Ignition Positions
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Starting Your Engine
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Manual Transaxle
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-- that’s a safety feature
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-20 F or -29 C), push
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-quarter of the way
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-18 C) or colder, the engine
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-up. Usually
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Manual Transaxle Operation
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CAUTION:
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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(Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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-out bulbs and then check
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Headlamps
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Lamps On Reminder
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Exterior Lamps
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Interior Lamps
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Three-Position Dome Lamp
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Trunk Lamp
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Battery Saver
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Manual Remote Control Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirrors
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(If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Sun Visors
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Accessory Power Outlet
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Sunroof (Option)
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-- Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Tachometer
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-- and even
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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-lock brake
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Low Coolant Warning Light
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- Tire Pressure” in
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-Lock Brake
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-- An emission control system
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-up, stalling when you put
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Low Oil Light (If Equipped)
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Change Oil Light
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Security Light
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Cruise Light
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Low Washer Light
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-third full
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Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Fuel Gage
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Comfort Controls
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Air Conditioning
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-18 C) or lower). An engine
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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-through ventilation system
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Audio Systems
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-TAPE to switch between the
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-way radio -- be sure you
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Chime Level Adjustment
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Enhanced Traction System
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Steering
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Steering in Emergencies
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-- if you can stop
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-- steering around
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Off-Road Recovery
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Loss of Control
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Driving at Night
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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-- drive with caution
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-lock braking system, you’ll
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-Lock” in the Index
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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-lock brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Driving On Grades
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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-) terminal
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-) cable doesn’t
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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-speed driving
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-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or
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Cooling System
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Spare Tire
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Compact Spare Tire
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Ice or Snow
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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-enhancing additive called
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Manual Transaxle Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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Engine Coolant
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Power Steering Fluid
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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-to-use washer
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Brake Fluid
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-3 brake fluid
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Bulb Replacement
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-aim your
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Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
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-Up Lamp
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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-type gage to check tire
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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Buying New Tires
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-Loading Information label
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-season tread
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-- AA, A, B, C
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-ahead braking
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-- A, B, C
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Appearance Care
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-scratching glass
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-strength windshield
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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Engine Identification
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Electrical System
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-- Driver’s Side
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-- Passenger’s Side
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-Lock Brakes
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- 32 Spare Fuse Holder
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-Lock Brakes, Variable
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Wheel Nut Torque
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Normal Maintenance
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Replacement Parts
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Introduction
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Part A: Scheduled
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Maintenance Services
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Scheduled Maintenance
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7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
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22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
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37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
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At Each Fuel Fill
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At Least Once a Month
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At Least Twice a Year
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Part C: Periodic
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Maintenance Inspections
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Throttle System Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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-up, binding, leaks, cracks
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
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-Purpose Lubricant
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record
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Customer Assistance for Text
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Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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Program Features and Benefits
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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-vehicle as
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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TO GENERAL MOTORS
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