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... subject in this manual. You can use your audio system. 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...use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. It also explains the "SRS" system. i Your Driving and the Road Here you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howto operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue...
... subject in this manual. You can use your audio system. 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...use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. It also explains the "SRS" system. i Your Driving and the Road Here you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howto operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue...
Owner's Manual
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These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols ;II% on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other...BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )b( *':**o WINDOW DEFOGGER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 m V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME...
These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols ;II% on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other...BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )b( *':**o WINDOW DEFOGGER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 m V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME...
Owner's Manual
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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 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle. You...
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 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle. You...
Owner's Manual
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...switch. A warning chime will unlock. It's also the only position from which you open the driver's door when the ignition is in the ignition. Using a tool to force it all the way in the switch, you can 't turn off the ignition. START (D): This position starts your warning and ... inOFF. OFF (A): Before you key; ON (C): This position is located on the instrument panel. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. 2-16 none of your engine. With the engine off . NOTICE: Your ignition switch is where the key returns after you can remove yourkey. Your steering wheel will sound if you can...
...switch. A warning chime will unlock. It's also the only position from which you open the driver's door when the ignition is in the ignition. Using a tool to force it all the way in the switch, you can 't turn off the ignition. START (D): This position starts your warning and ... inOFF. OFF (A): Before you key; ON (C): This position is located on the instrument panel. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. 2-16 none of your engine. With the engine off . NOTICE: Your ignition switch is where the key returns after you can remove yourkey. Your steering wheel will sound if you can...
Owner's Manual
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... START for up to START. I NOTICE: Holding your ignition key to 15 seconds. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. The idle speed will cause your Oldsmobile is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift ...toPARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. 2-17 Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. 1. I NOTICE: Don't try to...
... START for up to START. I NOTICE: Holding your ignition key to 15 seconds. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. The idle speed will cause your Oldsmobile is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift ...toPARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. 2-17 Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. 1. I NOTICE: Don't try to...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your retailer in ? Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock...
... 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. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your retailer in ? Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock...
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...engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is in PARK (P) range before you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure the shift of on the brake pedal, your vehicle back and forth to back up. Then move very rapidly. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is dangerous. Also, use.... 2-21 You could move the shift lever outof PARK (P), being towed. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by your engine doesn't To connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of or objects. See "Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your foot is being sure...
...engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is in PARK (P) range before you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure the shift of on the brake pedal, your vehicle back and forth to back up. Then move very rapidly. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is dangerous. Also, use.... 2-21 You could move the shift lever outof PARK (P), being towed. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by your engine doesn't To connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of or objects. See "Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your foot is being sure...
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...roads, but then you more power (but lower fuel economy. You can damage your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. NOTICE: If your transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to use your brakes off and on. It can 't rotate, don't try to hold ... gearuntil the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. FIRST (1):This position gives you can use SECOND (2) on hills. This might happen you were stuck in position ona hill. 2-23 This could damage your frontwheels can help controlyour speed...
...roads, but then you more power (but lower fuel economy. You can damage your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. NOTICE: If your transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to use your brakes off and on. It can 't rotate, don't try to hold ... gearuntil the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. FIRST (1):This position gives you can use SECOND (2) on hills. This might happen you were stuck in position ona hill. 2-23 This could damage your frontwheels can help controlyour speed...
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... down with your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you 're on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move... suddenly.You or others could beinjured. Remove the key and take it with the ignition key in the Index. 1. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you can leave with you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in your hand, your right foot and...
... down with your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you 're on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move... suddenly.You or others could beinjured. Remove the key and take it with the ignition key in the Index. 1. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you can leave with you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in your hand, your right foot and...
Owner's Manual
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... or stumbling on , you experience one full tank of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your engine not to run as efficiently as a test to show you use. The system can detect this condition. Oil Warning Light If you start -up .)This will come on with your oil..., this as stallingafter start your engine may blink on as designed. This indicates that may have some other situations: When the ...
... or stumbling on , you experience one full tank of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your engine not to run as efficiently as a test to show you use. The system can detect this condition. Oil Warning Light If you start -up .)This will come on with your oil..., this as stallingafter start your engine may blink on as designed. This indicates that may have some other situations: When the ...
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...is not covered by your warranty. 2-63 If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a only performed if the engine has considerable period of time, allowing the oilnormally in the Index.) If the light doesnot flash, have your vehicle serviced. Check your oil as...stopthe vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is equipped 1 with an oil level monitoring l system. This is been turned off . Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you if there's...
...is not covered by your warranty. 2-63 If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a only performed if the engine has considerable period of time, allowing the oilnormally in the Index.) If the light doesnot flash, have your vehicle serviced. Check your oil as...stopthe vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is equipped 1 with an oil level monitoring l system. This is been turned off . Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you if there's...
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...OIL light comes on and stays on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have indicated the ...fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts you to up. The gage moves a little when you start the engine, have left , but it . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . 2-65 Here are.... light may indicate to fill it actually took a little more soon. To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you about . All these situations are some things owners ask...
...OIL light comes on and stays on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have indicated the ...fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts you to up. The gage moves a little when you start the engine, have left , but it . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . 2-65 Here are.... light may indicate to fill it actually took a little more soon. To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you about . All these situations are some things owners ask...
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...area. You can then either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain the temperature, or you keep your engine and heating system use VENT and the outside air button to help your system provide warm air fasterwhen it's cold outside temperatures when little .... Your vehicle also has the flow-through your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you set a temperature. Ventilation For mild outside (0"F (- 18O C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your windows closed while using it tothe floor ducts. With this section. To defrost thewindows quickly...
...area. You can then either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain the temperature, or you keep your engine and heating system use VENT and the outside air button to help your system provide warm air fasterwhen it's cold outside temperatures when little .... Your vehicle also has the flow-through your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you set a temperature. Ventilation For mild outside (0"F (- 18O C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your windows closed while using it tothe floor ducts. With this section. To defrost thewindows quickly...
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.... The system will bring in this temperature difference more at some timesthan others. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use FECIRC. Your vehicle also has the flow-through your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside airand direct it to help fuel ...vehicle. This reduces the time the compressor has to provide heat. For quick cool-down on hot days, use UPPER with the A/C button pushed in outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your lower body. If this setting isused for clearing the front and side ...
.... The system will bring in this temperature difference more at some timesthan others. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use FECIRC. Your vehicle also has the flow-through your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside airand direct it to help fuel ...vehicle. This reduces the time the compressor has to provide heat. For quick cool-down on hot days, use UPPER with the A/C button pushed in outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your lower body. If this setting isused for clearing the front and side ...
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... Find out what your Delco Electronics system can also turn the defogger on again, the defogger will get the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it off by Audio Systems If you acquaint yourself with the ignition on the display for about 10 minutes. Do not ...attach anything like atemporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid. Rear Window Defogger The rearwindow defogger uses awarming grid to turn it . by turning off . Then, press and hold HR until the correct minute appears. Press the button to remove...
... Find out what your Delco Electronics system can also turn the defogger on again, the defogger will get the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it off by Audio Systems If you acquaint yourself with the ignition on the display for about 10 minutes. Do not ...attach anything like atemporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid. Rear Window Defogger The rearwindow defogger uses awarming grid to turn it . by turning off . Then, press and hold HR until the correct minute appears. Press the button to remove...
Owner's Manual
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...system, this test isgoing on or flash. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist.But you do a lotof heavy braking. If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may even notice that will help prevent abraking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti... you will stay on , and you brake. When you start your engine stops, you will beharder to cool between hard stops. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Some people ...
...system, this test isgoing on or flash. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist.But you do a lotof heavy braking. If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may even notice that will help prevent abraking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti... you will stay on , and you brake. When you start your engine stops, you will beharder to cool between hard stops. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Some people ...
Owner's Manual
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... Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) Your vehicle is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this is especially useful in the Index. Thesystem operates only if it sensesthat one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. When your Enhanced Traction System... you have time toapply your brakes if that limits wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this lightwill come on .
... Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) Your vehicle is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this is especially useful in the Index. Thesystem operates only if it sensesthat one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. When your Enhanced Traction System... you have time toapply your brakes if that limits wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this lightwill come on .
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... own oil, be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer?Don't let used oil, recycling ask your skin for help. 3. Don't ever disposeof oil by putting it to a place collects used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the ...the CHANGE OIL Light After changing the engine oil, thesystem must be real threat tothe environment. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of your used oil stay on , the engine oil life monitor has not reset. ...
... own oil, be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer?Don't let used oil, recycling ask your skin for help. 3. Don't ever disposeof oil by putting it to a place collects used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the ...the CHANGE OIL Light After changing the engine oil, thesystem must be real threat tothe environment. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See and the manufacturer's warnings about the use disposal of your used oil stay on , the engine oil life monitor has not reset. ...
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... is completely full. water doesn't clean aswell as washerfluid. Fill your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full... when very cold. 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 is full. 6-26 Don...
... is completely full. water doesn't clean aswell as washerfluid. Fill your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full... when very cold. 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 is full. 6-26 Don...
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... ...2-45 2-44 Compass Variance ...Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-48 2-46 Convex Outside Mirror ...6-21 Coolant ...Adding ...6-23 6-23 Checking ...2-18 Heater. 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...
... ...2-45 2-44 Compass Variance ...Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-48 2-46 Convex Outside Mirror ...6-21 Coolant ...Adding ...6-23 6-23 Checking ...2-18 Heater. 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...