2004 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 136

Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-31 listed previously. Notice: If you operate the engine without coolant or fail to maintain the cooling system properly, you could damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for maintaining your cooling system. See Cooling System on page 5-29 for more information. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26 for information on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 3-32