belt OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 Workshop Manual

When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, drive belts, cooling system and brake
adjustment. Each of these
is covered in this manual,
and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review this information
before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how
to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2 Service
6-3 Fuel
6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6-5 Filling Your Tank
6-
8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6-
8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6-1 1 Engine Oil
6-
16 Air Cleaner
6-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6-2
1 Engine Coolant
6-25 Power Steering Fluid
6-26 Windshield Washer Fluid
6- 27 Brakes
6-30 Battery
6-38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6-3
1 Bulb Replacement
6-39 Tires 6-47
6-47
6-49
6-50
6-50
6-52
6-52
6-53
6-53
6-53
6-54
6-55
6-55
6-56
6-62
6-63
6-64 Appearance
Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts
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When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
around
the tire.
tire’s rubber.
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on
all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
I A CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires
by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles
sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or
to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect
to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean
cloth and a vinyuleather cleaner. See your retailer
for this product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
retailer for this product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish
or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones
or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through
the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In
a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
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I Maintenance Schedule 1
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. (If Equipped)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
rotation pattern and
additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
DATE I
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At Least Twice a Year
At Least Once a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak
or miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper
Blades, Cleaning” in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
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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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