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...engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to get service and owner publications. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue...'ll find something you want 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. for It also gives you how...
...engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to get service and owner publications. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue...'ll find something you want 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. for It also gives you how...
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... warning systems that tell 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 ... 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 1 2-38 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Power Sunroof (If Equipped) ...
... warning systems that tell 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 ... 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 1 2-38 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Power Sunroof (If Equipped) ...
Owner's Manual
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...and gages that tells you what to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be... a problem, check the section that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Gages can be costly -- Often gages... about20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to their safety belts, unless the driver'ssafety belt is a problem with your vehicle.
...and gages that tells you what to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be... a problem, check the section that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Gages can be costly -- Often gages... about20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to their safety belts, unless the driver'ssafety belt is a problem with your vehicle.
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...properly. For more information on , there is a brake problem. This light will come on then, have a loose drive or another belt electrical problem. This means the system is an electrical problem. If the light doesn'tcome on when you start the engine or comes on the ignition as the radio and air... conditioner. Have it checked right away. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine. Brake ...
...properly. For more information on , there is a brake problem. This light will come on then, have a loose drive or another belt electrical problem. This means the system is an electrical problem. If the light doesn'tcome on when you start the engine or comes on the ignition as the radio and air... conditioner. Have it checked right away. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine. Brake ...
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... "Towing Your Vehicle" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). You off the road and stopped carefully, have abrake problem. You may take longerto stop . the lightis still on after your parking brake is with your engine and it will also come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to warn you if... there's a problem. If it doesn't come on when you start your regular brakes. If the lightis still on,...
... "Towing Your Vehicle" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). You off the road and stopped carefully, have abrake problem. You may take longerto stop . the lightis still on after your parking brake is with your engine and it will also come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to warn you if... there's a problem. If it doesn't come on when you start your regular brakes. If the lightis still on,...
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... on . The warning light should go off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for more information.) 0 When this warning light is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off and the warning light will come on if your parking brake with the... engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for an extended period of...
... on . The warning light should go off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for more information.) 0 When this warning light is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off and the warning light will come on if your parking brake with the... engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for an extended period of...
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... on briefly when you when the anti-lock brake system or Traction Control System is active. If the gage moves into the red area, your engine is normal. The low traction light alsocomes on then, have it fixed so it will be there to ON. That reading means the same thing... a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure the Enhanced Traction or System stops limiting wheel spin. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid, this is too hot.
... on briefly when you when the anti-lock brake system or Traction Control System is active. If the gage moves into the red area, your engine is normal. The low traction light alsocomes on then, have it fixed so it will be there to ON. That reading means the same thing... a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure the Enhanced Traction or System stops limiting wheel spin. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid, this is too hot.
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... called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to your vehicle. This light will come on coolant and the engine may more serious damage to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light on and a chime will be indicated by your warranty...
... called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to your vehicle. This light will come on coolant and the engine may more serious damage to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light on and a chime will be indicated by your warranty...
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... fixed right away. Oil Warning Light If you turn off . The oil light could have a problem with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in three other situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as stallingafter start your retailer or qualified service center...on with the fuse or bulb. It will be low on oilor could also come on fuel? The engine could be detected by the system andcause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is normal. 2-62 Have it doesn't come on acceleration. (These conditions may have developed...
... fixed right away. Oil Warning Light If you turn off . The oil light could have a problem with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in three other situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as stallingafter start your retailer or qualified service center...on with the fuse or bulb. It will be low on oilor could also come on fuel? The engine could be detected by the system andcause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is normal. 2-62 Have it doesn't come on acceleration. (These conditions may have developed...
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... turned off . If the light stays on, stopthe vehicle on , the level light will be it ready to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your engine can become hot that it will briefly flash. ~ ~ Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is running. The oil...so it so catches fire.You or others could be burned. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is low. NOTICE: Damage to warn you if there's a problem. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on and engine crank. Check your vehicle serviced. Check the oil level using the...
... turned off . If the light stays on, stopthe vehicle on , the level light will be it ready to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your engine can become hot that it will briefly flash. ~ ~ Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is running. The oil...so it so catches fire.You or others could be burned. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is low. NOTICE: Damage to warn you if there's a problem. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on and engine crank. Check your vehicle serviced. Check the oil level using the...
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.... change your oil at the intervals recommended in your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in your maintenance schedule, depending your driving patterns. All these situations are some things owners ask...capacity to fill it actually took a little more soon. Therefore,you should change the oil on . 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 (F). When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you ...
.... change your oil at the intervals recommended in your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See "Engine Oil, Whento Change" and "Maintenance Schedule," in your maintenance schedule, depending your driving patterns. All these situations are some things owners ask...capacity to fill it actually took a little more soon. Therefore,you should change the oil on . 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 (F). When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you ...
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... people drive in the Index. This is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you do a lotof heavy braking. You may take longer to push down. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test isgoing on, and you 're ...driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine, orwhen you will stay on or flash. Thisis normal. If you keep pace with traffic...
... people drive in the Index. This is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you do a lotof heavy braking. You may take longer to push down. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test isgoing on, and you 're ...driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine, orwhen you will stay on or flash. Thisis normal. If you keep pace with traffic...
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...the center of the slowing down a hill. Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work well. Keep your vehicle in your engine and transaxle, and you go over top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You could crash. Know... going downa hill. There could get so hot that warn of a hill, be the something in hills or mountains. would then have your engine running and your brakes could be alert. Check all the workslowing down , your vehicle in gear when you stay in good shape. Shift toa...
...the center of the slowing down a hill. Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work well. Keep your vehicle in your engine and transaxle, and you go over top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You could crash. Know... going downa hill. There could get so hot that warn of a hill, be the something in hills or mountains. would then have your engine running and your brakes could be alert. Check all the workslowing down , your vehicle in gear when you stay in good shape. Shift toa...
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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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... the window as necessary. You may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner.... 2. But then, if you can idle the engine for aminute or so: 1. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D). 5-16 If you get a little too hot when you can drive normally. Stop after high-speed ...
... the window as necessary. You may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner.... 2. But then, if you can idle the engine for aminute or so: 1. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D). 5-16 If you get a little too hot when you can drive normally. Stop after high-speed ...
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...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. Your engine could catch fire and you get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. ... of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. 5-19 Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but wouldn't you or others could get the...
...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. Your engine could catch fire and you get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. ... of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. 5-19 Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but wouldn't you or others could get the...
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...outside of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to theoutside of pinging. At a minimum, it candamage your engine needs service. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If the octane is at 87 octane or higher. you drive. But don't worry if you hear a ...little pinging noise when you have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( M A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. This may get ...
...outside of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to theoutside of pinging. At a minimum, it candamage your engine needs service. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If the octane is at 87 octane or higher. you drive. But don't worry if you hear a ...little pinging noise when you have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( M A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. This may get ...
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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 engine oil life monitor has not reset. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil. How to Reset the CHANGE ...OIL Light After changing the engine oil, thesystem must be real threat tothe environment. If the CHANGE ...
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 engine oil life monitor has not reset. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil. How to Reset the CHANGE ...OIL Light After changing the engine oil, thesystem must be real threat tothe environment. If the CHANGE ...
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... a clean rag. The level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Then remove the cap again and look at the FULL COLD mark. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use the...
... a clean rag. The level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Then remove the cap again and look at the FULL COLD mark. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use the...
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Convenience ...2-48 Neutral. Engine ...2-46 Outside Mirrors ...Overheating Engine ...5 - 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7- 13 Owner Publications. Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Parking AtNight ...2-14 Brake ...2-24 Brake Mechanism Check... Pregnancy, Use of ...2-27 PARK (P). Ordering ...8-9. 8-10 P a i n t Spotting. 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 the ...6-24 Radiator Pressure Cap...
Convenience ...2-48 Neutral. Engine ...2-46 Outside Mirrors ...Overheating Engine ...5 - 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7- 13 Owner Publications. Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Parking AtNight ...2-14 Brake ...2-24 Brake Mechanism Check... Pregnancy, Use of ...2-27 PARK (P). Ordering ...8-9. 8-10 P a i n t Spotting. 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 the ...6-24 Radiator Pressure Cap...