Instrument Panel - Oldsmobile 2004 Alero Owner's Manual

Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-4
Other Warning Devices ...................................3-5
Horn .............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-6
Windshield Wiper Lever ...................................3-9
Cruise Control ..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14
Interior Lamps ..............................................3-16
Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-19
Climate Controls ............................................3-19
Climate Control System .................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-25
Tachometer .................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-26
Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-26
Charging System Light ..................................3-27
Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-28
Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light .........3-30
Enhanced Traction System Active Light ............3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-31
Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-32
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Instrument Panel

Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-32
Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-35
Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-36
Security Light ...............................................3-37
Cruise Control Light ......................................3-37
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-37
Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-38
Fuel Gage ...................................................3-38
Audio System(s) .............................................3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS) ..................................3-39
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS) .........................................3-40
Radio with CD (Base Level) ...........................3-40
Radio with CD (Up Level) ..............................3-45
Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-55
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios) ...........................................3-67
Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-67
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-67
Care of Your CDs .........................................3-68
Care of Your CD Player ................................3-68
Backglass Antenna .......................................3-69
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(48 Contiguous US States) .........................3-69
Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-69
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