turn signal Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000 s User Guide

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City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals.Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:

Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an
unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross
-country trip.

Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You'll save time and energy.
(See the next part, ªFreeway Driving.º)

Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light
is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
When a light turns green, and just before you start to
move, check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.

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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too
-fast or
too
-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.

4-38 Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.

4-39 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different
turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your
dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you have overdrive, you may have to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.

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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Press the switch located on
your instrument panel to
make your front and rear
turn signal lamps flash on
and off. Your hazard
warning flashers work no
matter what position your
key is in, and even if the
key isn't in.
To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When
the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals
won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

6-38 Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal
Cornering Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure listed under ªHeadlampsº earlier
in this section.
2. Remove the rubber bulb access cover.
3. Twist and pull each bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly.
4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb from
the socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Put the bulb socket back into the headlamp assembly
and turn it clockwise until it is secure.
7. Reinstall the rubber access cover.
Fog Lamps
1. Remove the deflector located below the front fascia
by removing the two bolts.
2. Reach up from underneath the front of the vehicle and
remove the electrical connector from the bulb assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Place the new bulb into the socket.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall.

6-40 Tail/Stop/Turn Signal lamp
1. Unscrew the wing nut inside of the trunk (1) behind
the taillamp to be changed (if equipped with a
convenience net, unhook the net).
2. Pull back the carpeting.
3. Remove the plastic wing nuts (2).
(Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts.)4. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body
of the vehicle (3).
5. Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the
socket counterclockwise.
6. Pull out the bulb socket.
7. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
(There are four bulbs on each taillamp.)
8. Push in a new bulb.
9. Reinstall the bulb socket into the housing and turn
it clockwise.
10. Reinstall the taillamp housing to the body
of the vehicle.
11. Reinstall the wing nuts.
12. Tighten the plastic nuts.

6-60
Fuse Description
NOT USED Not Used
CRANK
SIGNAL BCM,
CLUSTERCRANK
-- Instrument Panel
Cluster, Body Control Module,
Powertrain Control Module
HEATED
MIRRORHeated Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)Fuse Description
IGN 0:
CLUSTER
PCM, & BCMInstrument Panel Cluster, Powertrain
Control Module, Body Control
NOT USED Not Used
LOW
BLOWERHVAC Control Assembly,
Blower Motor
HVAC Air Temperature Valve Motor,
HVAC Control Assembly, Solenoid
Box, Compass Mirror
CRUISE Cruise Control Module
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
BTSI Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Control System
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
TURN
SIGNALS,
CORN LPSTurn Signals, Cornering Lamps
AIR BAG Air Bag System
CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster

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Maxi Fuses Description
1 Cooling Fans
2 Crank
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog,
Trunk Release
4 HVAC Controls, Hazard Flasher,
CHMSL, Body Control Module,
Stoplamp, Power Mirrors
5 HVAC Controls, Compass Mirror,
Cruise Control, PRNDL Lamp,
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)Maxi Fuses Description
6 Cooling Fans
7 Body Control Module, Cigar
Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet,
Trunk CD Changer, Audio
Systems, Keyless Entry System,
I/P Cluster, HVAC Controls
8 Turn Signals, Air Bag System,
I/P Cluster, Body Control Module,
Windshield Wipers
Mini Relays Description
9 Cooling Fans
10 Cooling Fans
11 Crank
12 Cooling Fans
13 Ignition Main
14 Blank
Micro Relays Description
15 Air Conditioning Compressor
16 Horn
17 Fog Lamps
18 Blank
19 Fuel Pump

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Replacement Bulbs
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1141. .
Fog Lamp 893. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking/Turn Signal 4157 NAK. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp
High Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License Plate Lamp 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sidemarker (Front/Rear) 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal (Rear) 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering 3156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . .
Pan Removal
and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
When draining/replacing the converter, more fluid
may be needed.Cooling System Including Reservoir
10.0 quarts (9.5 L)
A/C Refrigerant1.9 lbs. (0.85 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase (Oil and Filter Change)
6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
Fuel Tank17 gallons (64 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 212 cubic inches (3.5 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.3:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 180
F (82
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .