1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Owners Manual

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(If Equipped)
This selector controls both
outside rearview mirrors.
Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the switch
to the right or the left. Press any of the four arrow buttons
to move the mirror in the direction desired. Adjust each
mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle when
you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open,
pull the glove box handle up.
Center Console Storage Area
The center console has two separate storage areas.
To open, pull up on the lid.
Rear Seat Cupholders
Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to
use the rear seat cupholders.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.
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Ashtray and Lighter (If Equipped)
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
You can also remove the cigarette lighter to plug in
additional accessories. Be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions that are included with any
electrical accessory you install.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to the side, to block out glare from the side.
All models are equipped with sun visors that can be
extended by sliding the support rod, thus giving twice
the coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose
the vanity mirror.
Auxiliary Power Accessory Outlet
The auxiliary power accessory outlet is located to the
left of the glovebox on the lower side of the instrument
panel and behind a flip
-out door.
The power outlet can be used to plug electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone, CD player, CB
radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions that
are inlcuded with any electrical equipment you install.
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
Open the sunshade by hand when using the
vent position.
To use the vent position of the sunroof, push the
switch back and release it. This is the express
-vent
mode of the sunroof.
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again
and release. This is the express
-open mode of the
sunroof and sunshade.
To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold
it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the
switch is released during operation. If desired, you may
close the sunshade by hand.The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly.
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Instrument Panel
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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast
you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically.
The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Fuse Panels
B. Vents
C. Instrument Cluster
D. Hazard Warning Button
E. Audio System
F. Climate Control
G. Auxiliary Power Accessory Outlet
H. Cigarette Lighter/Power Accessory Outlet
I. Parking BrakeJ. Transaxle Shift Lever
K. Enhanced Traction System Switch
L. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
M. Ignition Switch
N. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped)
O. Tilt Wheel Lever
P. Hood Release Handle
Q. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
R. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that
are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them.
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