2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Alero
Rating:
Table of Contents
2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1: Seats and Restraints
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2: Features and Controls
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3: Comfort Controls and Audio
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4: Your Driving and the Road
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5: Problems on the Road
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6: Service and Appearance Care
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7: Maintenance Schedule
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8: Customer Assistance
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a 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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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Seats
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Way Manual Seat Controls
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Power Lift Seat-Forward/Rearward Controls (If Equipped) Power Lift Seat- Height Controls (If Equipped)
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Way Power Seat Controls (If Equipped)
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Seatback Latches (2-Door Models)
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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) Rear Seats
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Folding the Rear Seat
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for 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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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Delayed Locking
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Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
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Anti-Lockout Protection
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Lock Control (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Programmable Horn Chirp
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Lockout
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Switch
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transaxle
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Manual Transaxle
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Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine
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Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Manual Transaxle Operation
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Shift Speeds
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Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Auto- Down Switch
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Lock- Out Switch
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Out of Cruise Control
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Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Automatic Light Control (ALC) Delayed Headlamps
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Courtesy Lamp Control
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Illuminated Entry/Exit System
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Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
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Three-Position Dome Lamp
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Trunk Lamp
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Battery Saver
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Manual Remote Control Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Center Console Storage Area
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Rear Seat Cupholders
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Ashtray and Lighter (If Equipped)
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirror
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Auxiliary Power Accessory Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped)
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Instrument Panel
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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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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Indicator Light Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
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(If Equipped)
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
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Enhanced Traction System Active Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light
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Low Tire Pressure Light (If Equipped)
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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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 (If Equipped)
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Low Washer Light Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Fuel Gage
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Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Air Conditioning Compressor Button
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Air Conditioning
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Heating Defogging and Defrosting Windows
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Backglass Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Power Steering
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Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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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 Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Towing a Trailer (2.4L L4 Engine)
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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2.4L L4 (CODE T) Engine
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3400 V6 (CODE E) Engine
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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How to Reset the Change Oil Light
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What to Do with Used 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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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Aiming
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Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement
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Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
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Rear Turn Signal and Stop/Taillamp Bulb Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped)
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction AA, A, B, C
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Temperature A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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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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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Manual Transaxle Check
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Automatic Transaxle Inspection
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Hydraulic Clutch System Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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Security While You Travel
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero stands out as a stylish compact car that combines performance, comfort, and modern features. Designed to appeal to a younger audience, it offers a sporty aesthetic alongside practical everyday usability. With its graceful lines and a spacious interior, the Alero became known for accommodating both passengers and cargo with ease, making it a popular choice among compact car buyers of its time.
Powertrains
The Oldsmobile Alero was available with two engine options to cater to varying performance needs. The base model was equipped with a 2.2-liter inline-four engine, generating 140 horsepower. For those seeking an extra kick, the more powerful 3.4-liter V6 engine offered a robust 170 horsepower. Both engines were coupled with either a five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic, providing a smooth and responsive driving experience across different terrains.
Trims
The 2000 Alero came in three well-equipped trims: the base model, the mid-level GLS, and the sporty GLS V6. The base version introduced essential features like air conditioning and anti-lock brakes, while the GLS offered enhanced comfort with power windows, locks, and a premium audio system. The GLS V6 trim took performance up a notch, pairing additional features such as a sport-tuned suspension and alloy wheels, making it the choice for enthusiasts who desired a balance of sportiness and practicality.
Features
Oldsmobile packed the Alero with an array of features aimed at enhancing the driving experience. Standard amenities included a comfortable cabin with supportive seats, an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, and keyless entry. Optional features such as leather upholstery, a sunroof, and upgraded audio systems were available, providing a personalized touch to complement the vehicle’s inherent functionality.
Owners Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero serves as a comprehensive guide for new owners, providing essential information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. This vital resource enhances ownership experience, ensuring that drivers can make the most out of their Alero while maintaining peak performance over the years.
User manual download
The Oldsmobile Alero owner manual for the 2000 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2000 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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