Olds alero owners manual pdf

You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up clockwise on the secondary hood release. Page 3. Lift the hood. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.

Page A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page See Jump Starting on page Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Page Engine Oil A. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.

Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Page Checking Coolant Checking Coolant 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for more information on location. Page Engine Overheating The vehicle must be on a level surface. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.

Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Page 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 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.

Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one-half turns. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the hash mark on the label.

If the level is below the hash mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the hash mark. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Page How To Check Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.

Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for the location of the reservoir. Page Brake Wear Brake Wear Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. Page Battery Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel.

This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Page Jump Starting Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.

Only use vehicles with volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle. Page 6. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. Page Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.

The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. Page Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment.

Page Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. Horizontal Aiming 1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. You or others could be injured.

Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section. Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. Taillamp B. Taillamp D. Turn Signal E. Back-Up Lamp 1. Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk. Pull back the trunk trim. Remove the three wing nut bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle.

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Page Tires Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.

If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Page E Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.

Page Tire Size Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Page Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.

Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page It should be at 60 psi kPa. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Page When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

For an example of this label and its location, see Loading Your Vehicle on page Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.

Page Used Replacement Wheels If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.

The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it.

Lift and remove the cover. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has a plastic wheel nut cap, then loosen the plastic nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed.

Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Page 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Page Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.

Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Page Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. Page Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee black , egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1.

Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Page Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.

Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.

Page Engine Compartment Fuse Block Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed. Page See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page Engine 2. Page Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.

See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. Page Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services on page tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.

Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote j. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Most of these changes were either in choice of engines or options. In , the Alero's daytime running lights were changed from high-beam to low-beam. The Alero was also sold in select countries in Europe and in Israel between and as the Chevrolet Alero, and was only available as a sedan.

However, the O4 concept was unveiled a few weeks after General Motors announced that they would be phasing out the Oldsmobile brand, meaning that production possibilities of the O4 would never be realized. Because of this, a second generation Alero was never built and the car was phased out with the Oldsmobile brand in I'd love to be emailed when a new, high quality document is available for my Oldsmobile Alero.

My email address is:. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- See Brake System Warning Light on page Page Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly.

Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. Page Jump Starting Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.

Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. Page An electric fan can start up even wt. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Page 8. Now connect the black negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative - terminal if the vehicle has one.

Page Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. Page Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment.

Page Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Tom Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. Horizontal Aiming 1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator lined up with zero. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others couiu be injured. Remove the headlamp assembly.

Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section. Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk. Pull back the trunk trim. Remove the three wing nut bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle. Carefully remove the taillamp lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it.

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Page Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.

Also check for damaged tires or wheels. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias-belted tires , the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.

Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. Page Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.

For example, a tire graded would wear one and a half 1. Page Wheel Replacement Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.

If the wheel leaks air, replace it except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.

Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.

Puii the carpeting from the iioor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover 3. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has a plastic wheel nut cap, then loosen the plastic nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them. Page 4. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Put the compact spare tire near you. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.

Page Asing your vehic-. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Page 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

Rt Art on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.

Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Page Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in 1 passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.

In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Page Compact Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.

Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi kPa. After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.

Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Page FabricKarpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.

Page Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Page Sheet Metal Damage Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water.

Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Page Underbody Maintenance Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.

Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects finish. Medium foaming shampoo. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.

See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the Page Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter.

Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Page Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to , miles 1 66 km should be repeated after , miles 1 66 km at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at , miles km should be repeated at the same interval after , miles km for the life of this vehicle. Page If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3, miles 5 km since your last oil change.

Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil on page for information on resetting the system. After the services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in part E of this schedule.

In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Page 90, Miles km 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Page Part B: Owner Checks And Services Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.

Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. Page Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all the door hinges and latches, including those for the hood and the trunk lid. Part D tells you what to use.

More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Stc" Ct'- When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in reverse. Page Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance, each spring and fall.

Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.

Wlndshleld Optlkleen Washer solvent or Washer Solvent equivalent. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. TTY users in Canada This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.

Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.

Page Service Publications Ordering Information Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. Page Backglass Antenna Backing Up Battery Battery Replacement Battery Run-Down Protection Brake Parking System Inspection System Warning Light Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid Brake Pedal Travel Page Customer Assistance Information cont.

Defogging and Defrosting Delayed Headlamps Delayed Locking Dolly Towing Dome Lamp Page Engine cont. Engine Compartment Overview Exhaust Oil Page Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Gasoline Octane Glass Surfaces Glove Box Head Restraints Headlamp Aiming Periodic Maintenance Steering. Page Light cont. Low Oil Level Loading Your Vehicle Lockout Protection Page Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Virgin Islands Page Power Accessory Outlets Lift Seat Page Restraint Systems cont. Replacing Parts Restraints, Head It Reminder Light Sheet Metal Damage Shift Speeds Shifting Into Park P Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada.

Engine Coolant Heater 2. Page 93 Manual Transaxle Operation This is your shift pattern. But if you ever have oqners, here are some things to know.

In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Comments to this Manuals Your Name. Page When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Jump Starting Vehicle Storage Ownerw you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative cable from the battery.

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