2004 Oldsmobile Alero instrument cluster

Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
or kilometers (used in Canada).
Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The
digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to
turn it back.
Repair or replacement of your instrument panel cluster
should only be performed by a qualified GM service
center.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven
since you last reset it.
The reset button is located below the tachometer. To
reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold briefly the
ribbed side of the button while the trip odometer is
displayed. Also, by pressing this button for less than one
second you can toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Notice:If you operate the engine with the
tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle
could be damaged, and the damages would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not operate
the engine with the tachometer in the shaded
warning area.
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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. Then remove
the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will
be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for reservoir
location.
Adding Washer Fluid
Your vehicle has a low
washer fluid telltale that
will come on in the
instrument panel cluster
when the washer fluid
is low.
SeeLow Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3-37for
more information.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Driver’s Side)
Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and
features listed.
Fuses Usage
WIPERWindshield Wiper Motor, Washer
Pump
TRUNK
REL/RADIO
AMPTrunk Release Relay/Motor, Audio
Amplifier/RFA
TURN LPS Turn Signal Lamps
PWR MIRROR Power Mirrors
Fuses Usage
AIR BAG Air Bags
BFC BATT Body Computer (BFC)
PCM ACC Power Control Module (PCM)
DR LOCK Door Lock Motors
IPC/BFC ACC Cluster, Body Computer (BFC)
STOP LPS Stop Lamps
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps
IPC/HVAC
BATTHVAC Head, Cluster, Data Link
Connector
Circuit
BreakersUsage
PWR SEAT Power Seats
Relay Usage
TRUNK REL Trunk Relay
DR UNLOCK Door Unlock Relay
DR LOCK Door Lock Relay
DRIVER DR
UNLOCKDriver’s Door Unlock Relay
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Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-61
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-16
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side)....5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Driver’s Side).............................................5-91
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks...........................5-90
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Key Removal.................................................2-30
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-16
Lap Belt........................................................1-27Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-24
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-29
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 1-7
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Change Engine Oil......................................3-36
Charging System.........................................3-27
Cruise Control.............................................3-37
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light....3-31
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light......................................................3-30
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-32
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-32
Oil Pressure...............................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-37
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-38
Up-Shift.....................................................3-28
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-34
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
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