OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: OLDSMOBILE, Model Year: 1998, Model line: INTRIGUE, Model: OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998Pages: 340, PDF Size: 17.93 MB
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GAWR ....................................... 4-30 
Gear  Positions.  Automatic  Transaxle 
................ 2-20 
GloveBox 
.................................... 2-46 
Gross  Axle  Weight  Rating 
........................ 4-30 
Gross  Vehicle  Weight  Rating 
...................... 4-30 
Guide  en  Francais 
11 .. ................................. 
GVWR ....................................... 4-30 
Halogen  Bulbs 
................................ 6-31 
Hazard  Warning  Flashers 
.......................... 5-2 
Head  Restraints 
................................. 1-5 
Headlamps  Aiming 
..................................... 6-33 
Wiring 
..................................... 6-56 
Hearing  Impaired.  Customer  Assistance 
.............. 8-4 
Bulb  Replacement 
............................ 6-3 1 
High/Low  Beam  Changer ...................... 2-32 
Heating 
........................................ 3-4 
High-Beam  Headlamps 
.......................... 2-32 
Highway  Hypnosis 
.............................. 4-23 
Hill  and  Mountain  Roads 
......................... 4-23 
Hitches.  Trailer 
................................. 4-34 
Hood 
if Steam Is Coming  From  Your Engine .............. 5- 15 
Ignition  Positions ............................... 2-16 
Ignition  Transaxle  Lock  Check 
.................... 7-16 
Illuminated  Entry 
............................... 2-40 
Illumination  on  Door  Handle  Activation 
............. 2-41 
Illumination  on  Remote  Activation ................. 2-11 
Inflation.  Tire 
.................................. 6-40 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview  Mirror 
................. 2-43 
Inspections 
.................................... 7-17 
Brake  System 
................................ 7-17 
Engine  Cooling  System 
........................ 7-17 
Exhaust  Systems 
............................. 7-17 
Front-Wheel-Drive  Axle  Boot 
.................. 7-17 
Front-Wheel-Drive  Axle  Seal 
................... 7-17 
Steering 
.................................... 7-17 
Suspension 
.................................. 7-17 
Throttle  System 
.............................. 7-17 
Instrument  Panel 
............................... 2-50 
Brightness  Control 
............................ 2-40 
Cleaning 
.................................... 6-49 
Cluster 
..................................... 2-52 
FuseBlock 
.................................. 6-57 
Interior  Lamps 
................................. 2-40 
Checking  Things Under 
......................... 6-8 
Release 
...................................... 6-9 .................................... J ack.  Tire  5-27 
How  to  Reset  the Change Oil  Light 
................. 6-15  Jump  Starting ................................... 5-3 
Hydroplaning 
.................................. 4-19  Key in the  Ignition ............................. 2-14 
Key  Lock  Cylinders  Service 
...................... 7-14 
If a Tire  Goes  Flat .............................. 5-24  Keyless  Entry  System ............................ 2-8 
If No Steam Is Coming  From  Your Engine ........... 5- 16  Keys .......................................... 2-2 
How 
to Reset  the Engine  Oil Life  Monitor 
........... 6-  15 
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' Labels 1 ................................. Certification  4-30 
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-55 
Tire-Loading  Information 
...................... 4-29 
................... 1 Vehicle  Identification  Number  6-55 
I Lamps  Exterior 
.................................... 2-38 
Interior 
..................................... 2-40 
Last Door  Closed  Locking 
.......................... 2-7 
Lights  Leaving  Your  Vehicle  with  the  Engine  Running ....... 2-26 
Air  Bag  Readiness 
....................... 1-21,  2-56 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System  Warning 
............ 2-57,  4-7 
Brake  System  Warning 
......................... 2-56 
Change Oil  Light 
............................. 2-64 
Charging  System  Indicator 
...................... 2-56 
Enhanced  Traction  System  Warning 
.......... 2-58,  4-9 
Low  Coolant  Warning 
.................... 2-60,  6-23 
Low  Traction 
............................ 2-59,  4-9 
Low  Washer  Fluid Warning 
..................... 2-64 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
...................... 1-6,  2-55 
Service  Vehicle  Soon 
.......................... 2-65 
Loading  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 4-29 
Lock  Out  Switch,  Window 
........................ 2-30 
Interior 
..................................... 2-40 
Low  Oil  Level  2-63 
............................... 
Oilwarning ................................. 2-62 
Security 
.................................... 2-64 
ServiceEngineSoon 
.......................... 2-60 
Lockout  Prevention  2-7 
.............................. 
Locks  Cylinders 
................................... 7-14 
Door 
........................................ 2-4 
PowerDoor 
.................................. 2-4 
RearDoorSecurity 
............................. 2-5 
Loss  of Control  4-14 
LowOilLevelLight 
............................ 2-63 
Key 
Lock  Cylinder  Service 
..................... 7-14 
Low  Coolant  Warning  Light 
................. 2-60,  6-23 
Low  Traction  Light 
......................... 2-59, 4-9 
Lubricants  and  Fluids 
............................ 7-18 
Lubrication  Service,  Body 
........................ 7-14 
................................ 
Magnetic  Speed Sensitive  Steering ................ 4-11 
Maintenance.  Normal  Replacement  Parts 
............ 6-64 
Maintenance  Record 
............................ 7-20 
Maintenance  Schedule 
............................ 7-1 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
..................... 7-13 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
................ 7-17 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
............. 7-18 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
.................. 7-4 
Maintenance,  Underbody 
......................... 6-53 
Maintenance  When  Trailer  Towing 
................. 4-37 
Making  Turns  with  a Trailer 
...................... 4-35 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp 
...................... 2-60 
Matching  Transmitters  To  Your  Vehicle 
............. 2-11 
Introduction 
.................................. 7-2 
ManualFrontSeat 
....................,.......... l-2 
Methanol ...................................... 6-4 
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Mirrors ....................................... 2-43 
Convex Outside 
.............................. 2-46 
Power Outside 
............................... 2-46 
MountainRoads 
................................ 4-23 
Multifunction Lever 
............................. 2-3  1 
Inside 
Daymight  Rearview 
..................... 2-43 
Net.  Convenience 
.............................. 2-48 
Neutral.  Automatic Transaxle 
..................... 2-2 1 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” ......................... 2-  15 
Nightvision 
................................... 4-16 
Normal  Maintenance Replacment Parts 
.............. 6-64 
Odometer 
.................................... 2-53 
Odometer.  Trip 
................................. 2-54 
Off-Road  Recovery 
............................. 4-  13 
Oil.  Engine 
.................................... 6-11 
Outside Mirrors 
................................ 2-46 
Overheating Engine 
............................. 5 - 15 
Owner Checks  and Services 
....................... 7-  13 
Owner  Publications. Ordering 
................. 8-9. 8-10 
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-53 
PARK  (P) 
Shifting Into 
................................. 2-25 
Shifting Out 
of ............................... 2-27 
PARK  (P). Automatic Transaxle 
................... 2-20 
Parking  AtNight 
.................................... 2-14 
Brake 
...................................... 2-24 
Brake  Mechanism Check 
....................... 7-16 
Lots 
....................................... 2-14  Over Things 
That  Burn 
........................ 2-27 
With  a Trailer 
................................ 4-36 
Passenger Compartment  Air Filter 
.................. 6-17 
Passing 
....................................... 4-13 
Passing  with  a Trailer 
............................ 4-35 
Passlock@ 
..................................... 2-14 
Power  Passenger 
Position 
.............................. 1 . 19 
Periodic  Maintenance Inspections 
.................. 7-17 
Accessory  Outlets 
............................ 2-48 
DoorLocks 
................................... 2-4 
Outside Mirrors .............................. 2-46 
Seats 
........................................ 1-3 
Steering 
.................................... 4-11 
Steering  Fluid 
................................ 6-25 
Sunroof 
..................................... 2-49 
Windows 
................................... 2-29 
Howtocheck 
............................... 6-25 
WhattoUse 
................................. 6-25 
When  to Check 
............................... 6-25 
PowerSunroof 
................................. 2-49 
Pregnancy,  Use  of Safety Belts 
.................... 1-18 
Problems on  the  Road ............................ 5-1 
Programmable  Automatic  Power  Door  Locks .......... 2-6 
Publications, Service  and Owner 
.................... 8-9 
Radiator ..................................... 5-21 
How  to  Add  Coolant to the 
..................... 5-21 
Radiator Pressure Cap 
......................... 6-24 
Radio Reception 
................................ 3-25 
Radios .................................. 3-10, 3-14 
Power 
Steering 
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I I 
Rain. DrivingIn ................................ 4-17 
Rear 
Rainy  Weather  Tips 
............................. 4-19 
DoorSecurityLocks 
........................... 2-5 
Outside Seat  Position 
.......................... 1-27 
Safety  Belt  Comfort  Guides 
..................... 1-30 
Seatpassengers 
.............................. l-27 
Window  Defogger ............................. 3-9 
Rearview  Mirror 
................................ 2-43 
MapLamps 
................................ 2-43 
Inside  Daymight 
............................. 2-43 
Reclining  Front  Seatbacks 
......................... 1-3 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
............... 7- 18 
Refrigerants,  Air  Conditioning 
.................... 6-64 
Remote  Trunk  Release 
........................... 2-13 
Bulb  Numbers 
............................... 6-62 
Parts, Normal  Maintenance 
..................... 6-64 
Wheel 
...................................... 6-45 
Replacing  Safety  Belts 
........................... 1-5  1 
Reporting  Safety  Defects 
.......................... 8-8 
Towing 
..................................... 5-13 
Electrochromic  Daymight with Compass  and 
Replacement 
Restraints  Checking 
................................... 1-51 
Head 
.........,.............................. l-5 
Systemcheck ................................ 7-14 
Child 
....................................... l-37 
Replacing  Parts  After 
a Crash ................... 1-51 
Entry  Transmitter .............................. 2-  12 
Resynchronizing 
Your Remote  Keyless  Reverse.  Automatic  Transaxle 
..................... 2-21 
Right  Front  Passenger  Position 
.................... 1-19 
Roadside  Assistance 
.............................. 8-5 
Rocking  Your  Vehicle  To  Get  Out 
.................. 5-36 
Rotation.  Tires 
................................. 6-41 
safety  Belt  Extender 
............................ 1-51 
Safety  Belt  Reminder  Light 
................... 1.6.  2.55 
Adults 
...................................... 1-11 
Center  Passenger  Position 
...................... 1-32 
Driver  Position 
............................... 1-11 
How  to  Wear  Properly ......................... 1-11 
Lap Belt 
.................................... 1-33 
Lap-Shoulder 
........................... 1-  11,  1-27 
Larger  Children 
.............................. 1-48 
Passenger  Position 
............................ 1-19 
Questions  and  Answers 
........................ 1-10 
Rear  Comfort  Guides 
.......................... 1-30 
Rear  Seat  Outside  Passenger  Positions 
............ 1-27 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
.......................... 1-27 
Reminder  Light 
.......................... 1-6,  2-55 
Replacing  After  a Crash 
........................ 1-51 
Right  Front  Passenger  Position 
.................. 1-19 
Shoulder 
Belt Height  Adjuster ................... 1-13 
Smaller  Children  and  Babies 
.................... 1-34 
Use  During  Pregnancy 
......................... 1-18 
SafetyBelts 
.................................... l-5 
Care ....................................... 6-49 
Children 
.................................... l-34 
Extender .................................... l-51 
Incorrect  Usage ..... 1-14,l-15,l-16,  1-17,l-49,  1-50 
WhyTheyWork 
............................... 1-7 
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SafetyChains .................................. 4-34 
Safety  Defects.  Reporting 
......................... 8-8 
Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols ....................... 111 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services .................... 7-4 
Seatback  Reclining  Front 
.......................... 1-3 
Seats  Controls 
..................................... 1-2 
ManualFront 
................................. 1-2 
Power 
....................................... 1-3 
Rear 
........................................ 1-5 
Securing 
a Child  Restraint ...................... 1-42 
Split  Folding  Rear 
............................. 1-5 
Second  Gear.  Automatic  Transaxle 
................. 2-23 
Security  Light 
.................................. 2-64 
Service 
........................................ 6-2 
Bulletins.  Ordering 
............................ 8- 10 
Manuals.  Ordering ............................ 8- 10 
Parts  Identification  Label ....................... 6-55 
Publications.  Ordering 
..................... 8.9. 8- 10 
Work.  Doing  Your  Own ......................... 6-2 
Service  and  Appearance  Care ...................... 6- 1 
Service  and Owner  Publications .................... 8-9 
Service  Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-60 
Service  Publications 
.............................. 8-9 
Servicing  Your Air  Bag-Equipped  Vehicle ........... 1-26 
Sheet  Metal  Damage 
............................ 6-52 
ShiftLever 
.................................... 2-25 
Shifting  Automatic  Transaxle  Operation 
.................. 2-20 
Shoulder  Belt  Height  Adjuster 
..................... 1 - 13 
... 
Restraint  Systems .............................. 1 . 1 
IntoPARK(P) ............................... 2-25  SignalingTurns 
................................ 2-31 
Skidding 
...................................... 4-15 
Sound  Equipment.  Adding 
................... 3.26.  6.56 
Spare  Tire.  Compact 
............................. 5-35 
Specifications  and  Capacities 
...................... 6-63 
Specifications.  Engine 
........................... 6-63 
Speech  Impaired.  Customer  Assistance 
............... 8-4 
Speedometer 
................................... 2-53 
SRS ......................................... 1-19 
Starter  Switch  Check ............................ 7-15 
Starting  Your Engine ............................ 2-17 
Steam ........................................ 5-15 
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12 
Magnetic  Speed  Sensitive 
...................... 4-11 
Tips ........................................ 4-11 
Wheel.  Tilt 
.................................. 2-30 
Storage  Compartments 
........................... 2-46 
Storage.  Vehicle 
................................ 6-30 
Stuck: 
In Sand. Mud. Ice  or Snow .................. 5-36 
Sunvisors 
.................................... 2-48 
Sunroof.  Power 
................................ 2-49 
Supplemental  Restraint  System 
.................... 1-19 
Symbols.  Vehicle .................................. v 
Steering ...................................... 4-11 
Power 
...................................... 4-11 
Tachometer 
.................................. 2-54 
Theft-Deterrent  Feature.  CD Player 
................ 3-23 
‘Theft 
......................................... 2-14 
THEFTLOCK 
rM ................................ 3-23 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-24 
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Third  Gear.  Automatic  Transaxle ................... 2-22 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................. 2-30 
Tips  About  Your Audio  System 
.................... 3-26 
Tirechains 
.................................... 6-46 
TireLoading 
................................... 4-29 
Tire-Loading  Information  Label 
................... 4-29 
Tires 
......................................... 6-39 
Alignment  and  Balance 
........................ 6-45 
BuyingNew 
................................. 6-42 
Chains 
..................................... 6-46 
ChangingaFlat 
.............................. 5-25 
Cleaning 
.................................... 6-52 
Compact Spare 
............................... 5-35 
Howtocheck 
............................... 6-40 
Inflation 
.................................... 6-40 
Inflation  Check 
............................... 7-13 
Inspection  and  Rotation 
........................ 6-41 
Loading 
.................................... 4-2 9 
Removing  the  Spare  and  Tools 
.................. 5-26 
Storing  the  Flat  and  Tools 
...................... 5-33 
Storing  the  Spare  and  Tools 
..................... 5-34 
Temperature 
................................. 6-44 
Traction 
.................................... 6-44 
Treadwear 
................................... 6-44 
Uniform  Quality  Grading 
....................... 6-43 
Used  Replacement  Wheel 
...................... 6-46 
Wear  Indicators 
.............................. 6-42 
Wheel  Replacement 
........................... 6-45 
When  It’s  Time for New 
....................... 6-42 
Whentocheck 
............................... 6-40 
TopStrap 
..................................... 1-42 
Pressure 
.................................... 6-40 
Removing  the  Flat  and  Installing  the  Spare 
......... 5-28 TorqueLock 
................................... 2-26 
Torque.  Wheel 
Nut .............................. 5-32 
Towing 
a Trailer ................................ 4-31 
Towing  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 5-9 
Backing  Up  with ............................. 4-35 
Driving  on Grades 
............................ 4-36 
Driving  with  a 
............................... 4-34 
Trailer 
Brakes 
..................................... 4-34 
Engine  Cooling  When  Towing 
................... 4-37 
Following  Distance  with 
....................... 4-35 
Hitches 
..................................... 4-34 
Maintenance  When  Towing 
..................... 4-37 
MakingTurns 
................................ 4-35 
Parking  on  Hills 
.............................. 4-36 
Passing 
with ................................. 4-35 
Safety  Chains 
................................ 4-34 
Tongueweight 
............................... 4-33 
Turnsignals 
................................. 4-36 
Total  Weight  on  Tires 
.......................... 4-33 
Towing 
..................................... 4-31 
Weight 
..................................... 4-32 
When 
You Are  Ready  to  Leave  After  Parking 
onAHill 
.................................. 4-37 
Automatic 
................................... 6-18 
HowtoAdd 
................................. 6-20 
Howtocheck 
............................... 6-18 
When  to  Check  and  Change 
..................... 6-18 
Transmitters.  Remote Keyless  Entry 
................. 2-8 
Transportation,  Courtesy 
.......................... 8-6 
Trip  Odometer 
................................. 2-54 
Transaxle  Fluid 
9-10 
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Trunk. Remote Release .......................... 2- 13 
TrunkLock .................................... 2-13 
Trunk  Mounted  CD Changer 
...................... 3-20 
TTYUsers 
..................................... 8-4 
Turn  Signal  and Lane Change Indicator 
............. 2-3 1 
Turn  Signal  On  Chime 
........................... 2-32 
Turn  SignalMultifunction  Lever 
................... 2-3 1 
Turn  Signals  When Towing  a Trailer 
................ 4-36 
Underbody  Flushing Service 
..................... 7- 16 
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-53 
Vehicle  Control 
...................................... 4-6 
Damage  Warnings 
.............................. iv 
Dimensions ................................. 6-63 
Identification  Number 
......................... 6-55 
Loading 
.................................... 4-29 
Storage 
..................................... 6-30 
Ventilation  System 
............................... 3-8 
Visor  Vanity  Mirrors 
............................ 2-48 
warning  Devices 
............................... 5-2 
Warning  Lights. Gages  and Indicators 
............... 2-55 
Warranty  Information 
............................. 8-8 
Washer Fluid 
Adding 
..................................... 6-26 
What  to  Use 
................................. 6-26 
Windshield 
.................................. 6-26 
Washing  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 6-51 
Weatherstrips 
.................................. 6-50 
What  to 
Do with Used  Oil ........................ 6-15 
Wheel  Alignment 
.................................. 6-45 
NutTorque 
.................................. 5-32 
Replacement 
................................. 6-45 
Used  Replacement 
............................ 6-46 
Wrench 
..................................... 5-27 
Windows 
..................................... 2-29 
Auto-Down 
................................. 2-29 
Lock  Out Switch 
............................. 2-30 
Power 
...................................... 2-29 
Windshield  Washer 
............................. 2-34 
Fluid 
.................................. 2-34.  6-26 
Fluid  Level Check 
............................ 7-13 
Windshield Wipers 
.............................. 2-33 
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 
.............. 6-38 
Windshield Wipers  Wiring 
........................ 6-56 
Winter  Driving 
................................. 4-25 
Wiper Blade Check 
............................. 7-14 
Wiring.  Headlarnp .............................. 6-56 
WreckerTowing 
................................. 5-9 
Wrench.  Wheel 
................................. 5-27 
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Service  Station  Checkpoints 
WINDSHIELD 
WASHER  FLUID 
P6-26 
TIRES 
P6-39 
SECONDARY 
HOOD RELEASE 
P6-9 
ENGINE OIL 
DIPSTICK 
P6-11 
FUEL 
ENGINE COOLANT HOOD DOOR 
RECOVERY TANK RELEASE  P6-6 
P6-23  P6-9 
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed,  or  see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. 
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