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... 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 properly. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to read. ...tells what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. Problems on page8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. i The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 ...
... 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 properly. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to read. ...tells what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. Problems on page8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. i The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 ...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are important for ... ;II% on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle. These are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are important for ... ;II% on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle. These are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER...
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If you have air outlets on your heating or cooling system to the right. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the trunk open electrical or if wiring or other cable connections must 2-13 It can 't see o r ... the setting on the instrument panel to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this option. 1 It canbe dangerous to unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle...
If you have air outlets on your heating or cooling system to the right. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the trunk open electrical or if wiring or other cable connections must 2-13 It can 't see o r ... the setting on the instrument panel to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this option. 1 It canbe dangerous to unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle...
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... or ON and the key is off , you can 't turn it, be sure are using the correct if you key; This position lets you turn the switch to four positions: If your ignition and transaxle. With the engine off . so, is located on the instrument panel. OFF (A): Before you put the key... is where the key returns after you start the vehicle. This position locks your key seems stuck inOFF and you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in the ignition. NOTICE: Your ignition switch is it could break the key or the ignition switch. With the...
... or ON and the key is off , you can 't turn it, be sure are using the correct if you key; This position lets you turn the switch to four positions: If your ignition and transaxle. With the engine off . so, is located on the instrument panel. OFF (A): Before you put the key... is where the key returns after you start the vehicle. This position locks your key seems stuck inOFF and you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in the ignition. NOTICE: Your ignition switch is it could break the key or the ignition switch. With the...
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... a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go down as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. I NOTICE... much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine won 't start (or starts butthen stops), it there as your key in any other...
... a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go down as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. I NOTICE... much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine won 't start (or starts butthen stops), it there as your key in any other...
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...it could be parking your retailer in ? Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1. Plug it away from moving engine parts. How long should you the best advice forthat particular area. The cord is located near the air cleanerassembly. 3. ...Before starting the engine, be damaged. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Instead ...
...it could be parking your retailer in ? Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1. Plug it away from moving engine parts. How long should you the best advice forthat particular area. The cord is located near the air cleanerassembly. 3. ...Before starting the engine, be damaged. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Instead ...
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... (P), being towed. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use when your engine is dangerous. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL only. Don't shift out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is in PARK ...: Shifting to back up. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your foot is stopped. restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is being sure topress the shift lever button. Unless your engine doesn't To connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P)"...
... (P), being towed. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use when your engine is dangerous. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL only. Don't shift out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is in PARK ...: Shifting to back up. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your foot is stopped. restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is being sure topress the shift lever button. Unless your engine doesn't To connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P)"...
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...in position ona hill. 2-23 Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your your transaxle. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. This could damage your brakes or shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is going slower than SECOND...or you can damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You can use it on . NOTICE: If your frontwheels can't rotate, don't try to use your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in if very deep sand ... power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle.
...in position ona hill. 2-23 Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your your transaxle. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. This could damage your brakes or shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is going slower than SECOND...or you can damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You can use it on . NOTICE: If your frontwheels can't rotate, don't try to use your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in if very deep sand ... power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle.
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Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. To be dangerous to OFF. 2. Your vehicle can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle if ... is inPARK (P). 2-25 Remove the key and take it with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set . Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle...
Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. To be dangerous to OFF. 2. Your vehicle can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle if ... is inPARK (P). 2-25 Remove the key and take it with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set . Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle...
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... misfire. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to install the fuel cap properly. If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. The engine could also come on in the Index). ...The oil light could be sure to show you it is working, but the engine is idling at least one ...retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stallingafter start your engine quickly enough to turnon. Are you low on when you are sucked into gear,misfiring, hesitation ...
... misfire. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to install the fuel cap properly. If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. The engine could also come on in the Index). ...The oil light could be sure to show you it is working, but the engine is idling at least one ...retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stallingafter start your engine quickly enough to turnon. Are you low on when you are sucked into gear,misfiring, hesitation ...
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... hot that it ready to your warranty. 2-63 NOTICE: Damage to warn you if there's a problem. If the light stays on, stopthe vehicle on and engine crank. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on a level surface and turn the... your oil as soonas possible and have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be burned. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you do, your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it will be...
... hot that it ready to your warranty. 2-63 NOTICE: Damage to warn you if there's a problem. If the light stays on, stopthe vehicle on and engine crank. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on a level surface and turn the... your oil as soonas possible and have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be burned. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you do, your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it will be...
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...capacity to fill it. Therefore,you have a little fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts you start the engine, have indicated the tank was halffull, but you turn the corner or speed up. 2-65 When the indicator nears ... your maintenance schedule, depending your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in your driving patterns. All these situations are some things owners ask...on This light will come on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on.
...capacity to fill it. Therefore,you have a little fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts you start the engine, have indicated the tank was halffull, but you turn the corner or speed up. 2-65 When the indicator nears ... your maintenance schedule, depending your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in your driving patterns. All these situations are some things owners ask...on This light will come on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on.
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... either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain the temperature, or you can use it 's cold outside (0"F (- 18O C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can manually adjust the flow and force. Defogging and Defrosting Your system has... and the outside airbutton pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. To defrost thewindows quickly, use DEFOG. 3-4 See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside air, heat it and send it . The system works best if you set a temperature. With this section. The...
... either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain the temperature, or you can use it 's cold outside (0"F (- 18O C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can manually adjust the flow and force. Defogging and Defrosting Your system has... and the outside airbutton pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. To defrost thewindows quickly, use DEFOG. 3-4 See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside air, heat it and send it . The system works best if you set a temperature. With this section. The...
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... has the flow-through your lower body may become too dry. For normal cooling on very hot days, use to the floor ducts. You can use UPPER to help fuel economy. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in your system provide warm air faster when it to provide heat. Ventilation For mild outside ... body, but sunny days, the sun may notice this setting isused for clearing the front and side windows. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use UPPER with the A/C button pushed in . Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for long periods of time, the air in...
... has the flow-through your lower body may become too dry. For normal cooling on very hot days, use to the floor ducts. You can use UPPER to help fuel economy. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in your system provide warm air faster when it to provide heat. Ventilation For mild outside ... body, but sunny days, the sun may notice this setting isused for clearing the front and side windows. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use UPPER with the A/C button pushed in . Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for long periods of time, the air in...
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... until the correct minute appears. Press the button to operate easily and give years of the advanced engineering that went into it on . You will only run for AM or PM. Setting the Clock ...could cut or damage the warminggrid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do and how... all its controls, to remove fog from the rear window. Rear Window Defogger The rearwindow defogger uses awarming grid to be sure you acquaint yourself with the ignition on the display for about 10 ...
... until the correct minute appears. Press the button to operate easily and give years of the advanced engineering that went into it on . You will only run for AM or PM. Setting the Clock ...could cut or damage the warminggrid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do and how... all its controls, to remove fog from the rear window. Rear Window Defogger The rearwindow defogger uses awarming grid to be sure you acquaint yourself with the ignition on the display for about 10 ...
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.... When you will beharder to cool between hard stops. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist.But you will use it may get harder to drive away, your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you brake. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Once the power assist ...is used up, it when you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking....
.... When you will beharder to cool between hard stops. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist.But you will use it may get harder to drive away, your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you brake. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Once the power assist ...is used up, it when you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking....
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... the transaxle only as high as the shift leverposition you've chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary. When your anti-lock system is normal. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this lightwill come on . ... hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. This lightwill come on when your brakes if that limits wheel spin. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid ...
... the transaxle only as high as the shift leverposition you've chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary. When your anti-lock system is normal. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this lightwill come on . ... hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. This lightwill come on when your brakes if that limits wheel spin. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid ...
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... before disposal. What to OFF, then start the vehicle. Clean your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that you a change your skin and could even cause cancer?Don't let used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be real threat tothe environment. the 2. If the CHANGE OIL... light flashes, system is resetting. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of recycle itby taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodieswater.
... before disposal. What to OFF, then start the vehicle. Clean your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that you a change your skin and could even cause cancer?Don't let used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be real threat tothe environment. the 2. If the CHANGE OIL... light flashes, system is resetting. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of recycle itby taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodieswater.
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... and Also, other partsof the washer system. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. NOTICE: 0 0 Adding Washer Fluid 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion freezing occurs, if which could damage the tankif it 's allows for adding water. ... If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating your vehicle in your windshield washer. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when very cold. Add washer...
... and Also, other partsof the washer system. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. NOTICE: 0 0 Adding Washer Fluid 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion freezing occurs, if which could damage the tankif it 's allows for adding water. ... If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating your vehicle in your windshield washer. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when very cold. Add washer...
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... Towing a Trailer ...4-36 4-23 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...On Snow or Ice ...4-26 4-19 Throughwater ...4-17 WetRoads ... 9-3 Dolby8Reduction ...DoorLocks ...2-4 2-22 Drive. Engine ...5.19.5.21 HOW Add ...to 5-19 RecoveryTank ...To Use Engine Heater ...2-19 6-22 Whattouse ...Cooling System ...5-17 Courtesy Lamps ...2-40 Courtesy Transportation ...8-6 2-35 Cruise Control ...Ending ...2-37 Increasing Speed While...
... Towing a Trailer ...4-36 4-23 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...On Snow or Ice ...4-26 4-19 Throughwater ...4-17 WetRoads ... 9-3 Dolby8Reduction ...DoorLocks ...2-4 2-22 Drive. Engine ...5.19.5.21 HOW Add ...to 5-19 RecoveryTank ...To Use Engine Heater ...2-19 6-22 Whattouse ...Cooling System ...5-17 Courtesy Lamps ...2-40 Courtesy Transportation ...8-6 2-35 Cruise Control ...Ending ...2-37 Increasing Speed While...