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The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how\
to operate your audio system.
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Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8.
9- 1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
on the back wall
of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.
You can also push the net down and
hook it under the plastic hooks.
Ashtrays and Lighter
When your vehicle is delivered, the ashtray and lighter
assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center
console storage area. If
the ashtray and lighter are
needed, insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary,
open cupholder in front of the shift lever.
The lighter outlet is located just below the heating and
air conditioning controls behind
a flip-out door.
Sun Visors
To block out the glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from front to side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity
mirrors, the
lamps will come on when you open the cover.
Accessory Power Outlets
The power outlets are located on the lower left passenger
side and behind the flip-out door of the lighter.
The power outlets can
be used to plug electrical
equipment such as cellular telephone,
CD radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment you install.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go
a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps.
Let the heater run for a while.
Then,
shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
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TIRE- LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS
FRT.
CTR. RR. TOTAL
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
is inside
the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle.
It also gives you important
information about the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight you can carry. This
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the total or gross
weight
of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any
cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be
riding in the vehicle. And if you tow
a trailer, you must
add the tongue load
to the GVW because your vehicle
will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your
vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
A B
If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer
tongue (A) should weigh
10 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight
(B). If you have a weight-distributing
hitch, the trailer tongue
(A) should weigh 12 percent
of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are
proper.
If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper
limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers
on the
Certification label inside of the trunk lid
or see “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure
you don’t go
over
the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the
weight
of the trailer tongue.
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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place. After you’ve
put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need
to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
When storing
a full-size tire you must use the extension
to help avoid wheel surface damage. Use extension and
protector/guide located
in foam holder.
To store a full size tire, place tire valve stem facing down,
with the protectodguide through a wheel bolt hole, then
remove protector and attach retainer securely. When
reinstalling compact spare put
the protector/guide back in
foam holder. Store the cover as far forward as possible.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located
inside the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month
or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 Pa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping
out dirt and moisture.
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Driving (Continued)
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2- 18.3.26. 6.56
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with
Compass and Map Lamps ....................... 2-43
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-1 8
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-13
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-59
Exhaust
...................... 2-13.2-28.4-28. 4-34
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-13
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked ......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Starting Your
................................ 2- 17
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-21
Electrical System
............................... 6-56
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................. 2-59
EngineOil
.................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
How to Reset the Change Oil Light
............... 6-15
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6- 13
Warning Light
............................... 2-62 WhentoAdd
................................ 6-12
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Engine Overheating
............................. 5-15
Enhanced Traction System
......................... 4-9
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exit Illumination
............................... 2-42
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-48
Filling a Portable Container
........................ 6-8
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Passenger Compartment Air
................. 6-17
Finish Damage ................................. 6-53
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass
.................................. 2-32
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-25
FogLamps
.................................... 2-39
Following Distance with a Trailer
.................. 4-35
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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FrontTowing .................................. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-65
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-56
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
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Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-59
Fuel ....................................... 2-65
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