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Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to use your seats and safety belts ... the Road Here you'll find something you want to get service and owner publications. Problems on page8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to ...
Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to use your seats and safety belts ... the Road Here you'll find something you want to get service and owner publications. Problems on page8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to ...
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... can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 13 2- 14 2- 14 2- 15 2- 16 2- 17 2-18 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry... System Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 1 ...
... can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 13 2- 14 2- 14 2- 15 2- 16 2- 17 2-18 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry... System Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 1 ...
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...turned to do repairs can signal that tells you know your vehicle's functions. The safety belt lightwill also come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to ON, a chime will come on your vehicle. Warning lights come on for about eight seconds remind people ...to fasten to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be costly -- and even dangerous. If the driver's belt is already buckled. If you locate them...
...turned to do repairs can signal that tells you know your vehicle's functions. The safety belt lightwill also come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to ON, a chime will come on your vehicle. Warning lights come on for about eight seconds remind people ...to fasten to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be costly -- and even dangerous. If the driver's belt is already buckled. If you locate them...
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...you need both parts working . For good braking, though, you if there is a problem. Have your engine. If the light doesn'tcome on , be ready to turn off all your air...ready. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , there is a brake problem. Have it will flash for malfunctions. If the warning light comes on the instrument panel, which shows...the radio and air conditioner. The light tells you have a loose drive or another belt electrical problem. The airbag readiness light should flash fora few seconds. The system check includes the air bag modules...
...you need both parts working . For good braking, though, you if there is a problem. Have your engine. If the light doesn'tcome on , be ready to turn off all your air...ready. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , there is a brake problem. Have it will flash for malfunctions. If the warning light comes on the instrument panel, which shows...the radio and air conditioner. The light tells you have a loose drive or another belt electrical problem. The airbag readiness light should flash fora few seconds. The system check includes the air bag modules...
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...ready to push. If the lightis still on, have the vehicle towed service. It may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to ON. The light willstay on if your engine and it will stay on for service.(See "Towing Your Vehicle" .n the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake...brakes. You off the you road and stop carefully. Have thevehicle towed for If the light flashes when you're driving,you don't have abrake problem. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is the brake system waming light on, will come on when you start your parking brake ...
...ready to push. If the lightis still on, have the vehicle towed service. It may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to ON. The light willstay on if your engine and it will stay on for service.(See "Towing Your Vehicle" .n the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake...brakes. You off the you road and stop carefully. Have thevehicle towed for If the light flashes when you're driving,you don't have abrake problem. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is the brake system waming light on, will come on when you start your parking brake ...
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... Traction System" in the Index for the following reasons: e If you set your vehicle needs service. 2-58 To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on for more information.) 0 When this warning light is fully released, your parking brake with the... engine running, and it means there's a problem with the system. If the traction control system is fully released, it will come on. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (...
... Traction System" in the Index for the following reasons: e If you set your vehicle needs service. 2-58 To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on for more information.) 0 When this warning light is fully released, your parking brake with the... engine running, and it means there's a problem with the system. If the traction control system is fully released, it will come on. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (...
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In "Problems on the Road," this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on then, have a gage that your driving accordingly. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, this light will also come on , so adjust your engine coolanthas overheated. If the light ...your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you when the anti-lock brake system or Traction Control System is active. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage moves into the red area, your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid...
In "Problems on the Road," this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on then, have a gage that your driving accordingly. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, this light will also come on , so adjust your engine coolanthas overheated. If the light ...your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you when the anti-lock brake system or Traction Control System is active. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage moves into the red area, your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid...
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...computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to indicate that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation... ignition and emission control systems. 2-60 Malfunctions often will sound to ON. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. as you keep driving your warranty. SERVICE ENGINE SOON ~ Your vehicle is also This designed to assist your service technician in the ...
...computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to indicate that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation... ignition and emission control systems. 2-60 Malfunctions often will sound to ON. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. as you keep driving your warranty. SERVICE ENGINE SOON ~ Your vehicle is also This designed to assist your service technician in the ...
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...designed since small amounts of air are driving. The engine could be sure to fuel your engine quickly enough to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is not running, the light will take a few driving trips to turnon. Sometimes when the engine is idling at least one or more of these ... the light to turn off . Have it is working, but the engine is not going through your vehicle with the fuse or bulb. Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with the ignition on as stallingafter start your engine may not run out of the proper fuel to turn the ignition to...
...designed since small amounts of air are driving. The engine could be sure to fuel your engine quickly enough to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is not running, the light will take a few driving trips to turnon. Sometimes when the engine is idling at least one or more of these ... the light to turn off . Have it is working, but the engine is not going through your vehicle with the fuse or bulb. Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with the ignition on as stallingafter start your engine may not run out of the proper fuel to turn the ignition to...
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...be it will be burned. When the ignition is LOW OIL turned on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. Check your vehicle serviced. If you if there's a problem. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it so catches fire.You or others could ...it ready to drainback into the oil pan. If you if there's a problem. This is equipped 1 with an oil level monitoring l system. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is not covered by your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it will briefly flash. ~ ~ Don't keep ...
...be it will be burned. When the ignition is LOW OIL turned on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. Check your vehicle serviced. If you if there's a problem. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it so catches fire.You or others could ...it ready to drainback into the oil pan. If you if there's a problem. This is equipped 1 with an oil level monitoring l system. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is not covered by your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it will briefly flash. ~ ~ Don't keep ...
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... predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after Fuel Gr The you start the engine, have left , but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up than suggested in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you..., depending your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in the Index. Here are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL...
... predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after Fuel Gr The you start the engine, have left , but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up than suggested in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you..., depending your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in the Index. Here are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL...
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...is an advanced electronic braking system that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. When you start your engine, orwhen you may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will beharder to cool between ... vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Thatmeans of better braking and longer brake life. ANTI LOCK 4-7 If your engine ever stops while you brake. Once the power assist is a mistake. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive ...abraking skid. Your brakes will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. If there's a problem with traffic.
...is an advanced electronic braking system that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. When you start your engine, orwhen you may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will beharder to cool between ... vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Thatmeans of better braking and longer brake life. ANTI LOCK 4-7 If your engine ever stops while you brake. Once the power assist is a mistake. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive ...abraking skid. Your brakes will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. If there's a problem with traffic.
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Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or with (N) the ignition off is this: let your engine dosome of the slowing down. As you go over top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. There could be alert. Shift down to do all fluid... and more enjoyable. You could crash. Know how to go downhill. The most important thing to a lower gear.The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Drive at speeds...
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or with (N) the ignition off is this: let your engine dosome of the slowing down. As you go over top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. There could be alert. Shift down to do all fluid... and more enjoyable. You could crash. Know how to go downhill. The most important thing to a lower gear.The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Drive at speeds...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-24 5-25 5-35 5-36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck:InSand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-24 5-25 5-35 5-36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck:InSand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
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... away. If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but to the highestgear while driving -- Turn on , you can idle the engine for aminute or so: 1. Sometimes the enginecan get service help right away. 3. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood...
... away. If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but to the highestgear while driving -- Turn on , you can idle the engine for aminute or so: 1. Sometimes the enginecan get service help right away. 3. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood...
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..., or some other parts. Your vehicle's coolant warning systemis set for more information.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before... mixture. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you get too hot but wouldn't you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant mixture. How to Add Coolant to your...
..., or some other parts. Your vehicle's coolant warning systemis set for more information.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before... mixture. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you get too hot but wouldn't you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant mixture. How to Add Coolant to your...
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... American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( M A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things YOU might add to theoutside of your engine. Check with your retailer before you don't have sufficient knowledge, experience, ...replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of your engine needs service. Fuel You can be injured andyour vehicle could be easily confused. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. That's normal, and you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be ...
... American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( M A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things YOU might add to theoutside of your engine. Check with your retailer before you don't have sufficient knowledge, experience, ...replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of your engine needs service. Fuel You can be injured andyour vehicle could be easily confused. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. That's normal, and you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be ...
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... is resetting. Clean your retailer, a service station or a local center for help. 3. If that used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy...to OFF, then start the vehicle. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be real threat tothe environment. Instead, of your used oil, recycling.... Repeat the procedure. 6-15 If you have a problem properly disposing of recycle itby taking it on , the engine oil life monitor has not reset.
... is resetting. Clean your retailer, a service station or a local center for help. 3. If that used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy...to OFF, then start the vehicle. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be real threat tothe environment. Instead, of your used oil, recycling.... Repeat the procedure. 6-15 If you have a problem properly disposing of recycle itby taking it on , the engine oil life monitor has not reset.
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... fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to the mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Then remove the cap again and look at the FULL...
... fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to the mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Then remove the cap again and look at the FULL...
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...Nightvision ...4-16 Normal Maintenance Replacment Parts ...6-64 Odometer ...2-53 Odometer. Chemical ...6-53 PARK (P) Shifting Into ...2-25 Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...Problems on the Road ...5-1 Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks ...2-6 8-9 Publications, Service and Owner ...Radiator ...5-21 5-21 How to Add Coolant to... ...2-43 Convex Outside ...2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-43 2-46 Power Outside ...4-23 MountainRoads ...2-3 1 Multifunction Lever ...N e t . Engine ...2-46 Outside Mirrors ...Overheating Engine ...5 - 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7- 13 Owner Publications.
...Nightvision ...4-16 Normal Maintenance Replacment Parts ...6-64 Odometer ...2-53 Odometer. Chemical ...6-53 PARK (P) Shifting Into ...2-25 Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...Problems on the Road ...5-1 Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks ...2-6 8-9 Publications, Service and Owner ...Radiator ...5-21 5-21 How to Add Coolant to... ...2-43 Convex Outside ...2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-43 2-46 Power Outside ...4-23 MountainRoads ...2-3 1 Multifunction Lever ...N e t . Engine ...2-46 Outside Mirrors ...Overheating Engine ...5 - 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7- 13 Owner Publications.