Getting to Know Your
2004 Alero
10
Setting the Clock
To set the time on the clock-mounted
radio, follow these instructions:
• Press and hold the HR or MIN button
for two seconds.
• Press the HR button until the correct
hour appears. AM will appear on the
display (on vehicles with RDS radios).
• Press and hold the MIN button until
the correct minute appears.
To set the clock to the time of an FM
station broadcasting Radio Data System
(RDS) information:
• Press and hold HR and MIN at the
same time for two seconds until
UPDATED and the clock symbol
appear on the display.
• If the time is not available from the
station, NO UPDATE will appear on
the display instead.
Note:
The clock may be set with the
ignition on or off.
Oil Life Monitor
Your Alero is equipped with an Oil Life
Monitor that evaluates how the car is
driven and calculates what percentage
Tire Pressure Monitor
(if equipped)
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you to
a potential tire pressure problem before
it may disable your driving (e.g., slow
leak due to a nail in the tire).
When a difference in pressure greater
than 12 psi is detected between the
tires, a “Low Tire Pressure” warning light
in the instrument panel along with a
chime will activate, alerting you to check
your tire pressure.
of oil life remains before it needs to be
changed. When the calculated oil life
remaining reaches a certain level, a
chime will activate as well as a
“CHANGE OIL” warning light in the
instrument panel, alerting you to sched-
ule an oil change.
Resetting the Change Oil Light
Whenever you have your oil changed,
the CHANGE OIL LIGHT needs to be
reset so it can calculate when the next
oil change is required. If you change the
oil prior to the illumination of the
CHANGE OIL light, reset the system.
To reset the CHANGE OIL LIGHT:
1. With the engine off, turn the ignition
key to ON.
2. Fully press and release the accelera-
tor pedal slowly three times within
five seconds.
The reset is complete when you hear
the chimes and the CHANGE OIL light
goes out. However, if the light stays on
and no chime is heard, repeat the reset
procedure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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