OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 Owners Manual

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
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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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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
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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
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