Oldsmobile ALERO 2004 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of an Oldsmobile Alero. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Trunk Release Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks . .6

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

12-Volt Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Automatic Light Control/

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Removing Key from Parked Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .9

Fueling Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Oil Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing a Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting to Know Your 2004 Alero

Outlet

P. Enhanced Traction System Button

Q. Transaxle Shift Lever

R. Parking Brake

S. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power

T. Accessory Power Outlet

Instrument Panel

Thumbwheel

I. Instrument Panel Brightness

J. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

K. Hood Release Handle

L. Cruise Control Switches

M.Tilt Wheel Lever

A. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks

B. Air Outlets

C. Instrument Panel Cluster

D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button

E. Audio System

F. Climate Control System

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

N. Ignition Switch

O. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

G. Side Window Defogger Vent

H. Fog Lamp Button (if equipped)

IMPORTANT: The instrument panel

cluster is designed to let you know

about many important aspects of

your vehicle’s operation. It is impor-

tant to read your Owner Manual and

become familiar with the information

being relayed to you by the lights,

gauges and indicators, and what

action can be taken to ensure safety

and to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Gauge

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is

equipped with this cluster or one

very similar to it. The instrument

panel cluster includes these key

features:

A. Engine Coolant Temperature

B. Tachometer

C. Speedometer

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

D. Fuel Gauge

Getting to Know Your 2004 Alero

Delayed Locking

With Delayed Locking, when your keys are removed from the ignition and a door is opened, a chime will sound three times after you press the Power Door Lock switch. The chime indicates that the doors will not lock until after all the doors have been closed for seven seconds.

You may cancel this feature through the following ways:

• Press the door Unlock switch (to unlock).

• Override it by pressing the door Lock switch again or the Lock button on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to immediately lock the doors.

Delayed Locking allows you to get back into the vehicle to grab a package or a small child without having to activate the door Lock switch again.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle, open the trunk or activate the alarm.

When you press the Unlock or Trunk release button, the vehicle’s interior lamps will illuminate. In addition, both audible and visual feedback is provided when operating the transmitter buttons while performing the following functions:

1. Lock button: Park lamps flash twice and horn chirps (if all doors are closed).

2. Unlock button: Park lamps flash twice on first button press as driver’s door unlocks. Remaining doors unlock on second press of button.

3. Trunk button: No park lamps flash and no horn chirps as trunk is released.

4. Alarm button: This feature allows you to draw attention to your vehicle when personal safety is in question. Park lamps and headlamps will flash followed by horn activation. You can disable this feature by pressing the Alarm button a second time or by turning your ignition to ON. After one minute, this feature will automatically turn off.

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