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Towing your vehicle, Engine overheating – Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual

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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:

1. Disconnect the black negative (

-

) cable from the

heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle
that had the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (

-

) cable from

the negative (

-

) terminal on the vehicle with

good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

vehicle with the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

other vehicle.

Towing Your Vehicle

Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See “Roadside
Assistance” and “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in
the Index.

Engine Overheating

You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low
coolant warning light on your vehicle’s instrument
panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and
“Low Coolant Warning Light” in the Index.