1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Manual
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue manual content summary:
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about the road and howto drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells 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 keep your vehicle running properly - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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you learn about the featuresand controls foryour vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. manual, and the page number where you'll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 6
damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it couldbe costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 7
see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP 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 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-27 1-30 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 10
. Manual Front Sei- A A CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to while the vehicle is adjust a manual driver front of the seat up, using a twisting motion. This will unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Try to move the seat with your body - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 11
movements of your seat cushion. It is located the left on side of the driver's or the right side the of passenger's seat cushion. Reclining Front Seatbacks To move the seatforward or rearward, push the switch forward or rearward. To raise or lower the seat, the push switch up or down - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 12
. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscan't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 13
part of the manual tells System (SRS), or airbag system. Split Folding Rear Seat Pull the seat tab latch forward to fold down the rear seatback orpull the remote release strapsin the trunk. To return the seat toits original position check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-5 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 14
and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! - Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. t Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's justa seat on wheels. - 1-7 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 16
P Get it up to speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-8 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 17
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That'swhy safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 18
driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 19
part this of manual called "Children."Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'llwant to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system door. 2. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 20
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part the shoulder and across chest. These parts of the the body are best able to take belt - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 21
foryou. that To move it down, squeeze the release lever move and the height adjuster to the desired position. can move You the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move theadjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 22
your shoulder belt is a too loose. In crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulderbelt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured your belt is if buckled in the wrong place like In a crash, this. the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 24
@ What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured you wear the if shoulder belt under your arm. a crash, your In body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 25
What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. a belt is twisted, If make it straightso it can work properly, or ask fix your retailer to it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-17 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be surethe - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 27
effective is wearing them properly. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your vehicle has two airbags -- one air bag for the driver and another airbag for theright front passenger. The air bags in your vehicle may be "Next - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 28
know about the to air bag system: A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to inflating an air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. This is true even with reduced-force frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep in position before during you and - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 29
's safety belt. There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows an air bag symbol. I I The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells if there is an you electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index formore information - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 30
How the Air Bag System Works 1 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-22 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 31
a parked car, the system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release gas from the inflator, which of inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are allpart of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 32
quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 33
system won't work properly. See your retailer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 34
are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your retailer and the Intrigue ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 35
safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positionsnext to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plateand pull the belt across you. Don't let itget twisted. The shoulderbelt may lock if you pull the belt across - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the releasebutton on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 37
force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop ora crash, or if you pull the belt - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 38
There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 39
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 40
to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide ontothe clip. Rotate theguide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position u 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 41
safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt thelatch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 42
protection! That includes infants and all childrensmaller than adult size. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 43
in a child or infant restraint.The instructions forthe restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child restraint, so the crash forcescan be distributed across the strongest part of the infant's body, the back and shoulders. A baby should be secured - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 44
at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 45
not only the child'sweight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle which it in will beused. At An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain orposition a childon - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 46
restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 47
A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright toface forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 48
60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It's designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 49
, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions forthe restraint. You may find these instructions the restraintitself or in a on booklet, or both. These restraints usethe belt system in your vehicle, but the child alsohas to be secured - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 50
work will be done for you free of charge. Or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Seat Position the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure tofollow the instructions that came - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 51
restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 52
again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U 5. To tighten the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the seat. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if you ever vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. a forward-facing child restraint, you may find - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 54
came with the child restraint. Secure thechild in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: 1. Because your - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 55
restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front the child's face or of neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 56
, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 57
belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crashthe child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in rear seat outside position, see a "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides'' in the Index. If the childis so small that the shoulder belt is still very - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Never do this. Here a child is sitting ina seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part behind is way, the child. If the child wears the belt in this in a crash the child might slide under belt. The the belt's force - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 59
an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace airbag system parts. See thepart on the airbag system earlier in this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 60
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you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if 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 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 62
the ignition key is dangerous many reasons. for A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. I 2-2 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 63
vehicle hasa number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have of a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside. You may have to damage your for the ignition, as well as all door locks,trunk and storage compartments. The third key is provided as a spare key. - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 64
lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down stop your vehicle. or This - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 65
locks thathelp prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. The rear doors donot have power door lock switches. The manual lever each frontand rear door works on only on that door's lock. It won't lock or unlock all the doors. To use one of these locks: 1. Open - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 66
: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position to change this feature. 2. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the transaxle out Door Locks will be in operating mode 3 when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the battery for up to a year will not change - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 67
time the three possible actions shown previously are again available. To override this feature, when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, hold the power door lock switch for more than three seconds. This featurecannot guarantee thatyou will never be locked outof your vehicle. If you don - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Closed Locking feature will be enabled when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Last Door Closed Locking feature. Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 69
This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. Check the distance. You may be too far - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 70
changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doorsclosed and the ignition key is in ON: 1. Press and hold down the power door lock switch in the lock position. 2. While holding the door Remote Keyless Entry Remote Activation Verification work. to transmitter lock switch will - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 71
the battery for up to year will not a change the programmed mode of the Remote Activation Verification functions. Illumination on Remote Activation This feature is included vehicles with the Remote on Keyless Entry (RKE) system. The interior illumination will be activated when an RKE door unlock - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 72
. Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have changed the battery in your keyless entry transmitter, you will need to this procedure if your vehicle has lost battery power for an extended period of time. To replace your battery: 1. Insert a flatobject like a dime - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 73
shut. 0 l b r n the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 74
to lock the doors. 0 Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. 0 Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock isa passive theft-deterrent system. The system is armed - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 75
time you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for more information. -- -- If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running, aproblem has been detected and the system may need service. Seeyour retailer for service. In an emergency - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 76
of your warning and indicator lights. START (D): This position starts your engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, ACC or ON and the key is in the ignition. NOTICE: Your ignition switch is located on the instrument panel. With the ignition key - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 77
leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. And the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 78
NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you could change the the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located near the air cleanerassembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sureto unplug and store the cord as it was before tokeep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 80
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, several positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to usewhen you start your engine - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 81
while keeping the brake pushed down. Then move the shift lever outof PARK (P), being sure topress the shift lever button. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't To connect with the wheels. restart when - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 82
you're: 0 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Here are some withtransaxle system a sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle canbe damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced rightaway. - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 83
would also want to use your brakes off and on. FIRST (1):This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. NOTICE: If your frontwheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 84
pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 85
you're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 0 Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 2. Remove the key - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 86
. L If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 87
the key to ACC. Parking Over Things That Burn 2. Apply and hold the brake. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. r Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 88
: 0 Drive it only with allthe windows down to blow out any CO; and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust") Also, idling ina closed-in place can let - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 89
brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. Switches on the driver's door armrest control - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 90
. To raise the window, press and hold the switch. The driver's window controls alsoinclude a lock-out switch. Press LOCK to stop frontand rear passengers from using their window switches. Tilt Steering Wheel The driver can control all windows with the lock on. still Press the other side of the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 91
(for right)and two two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn lane change. or To signal a turn, move the leverall the your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Headlamps Taillamps 0 A panel will flash in the direction of the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 92
burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the lever forward. To change back to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 93
short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Push the lever up to INT ( speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in INT position, not in HI or LO. Be sure to clear , get new blades or blade inserts. You can control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Windshield Washer At the end of the right-hand lever on the steering wheel, there is a wiper symbol. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the button on the end of the lever. The wipers will run for - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 95
on m hor the accelerator. This can really help long trips. Cruise on control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Setting Cruise Control A CAU' [ON: Cruise control can dangerous where you be can't drive safely at a steady - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 96
desired speed. It will go off when you: step lightly on the brake pedal, 0 0 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 0 press CLEAR on the steering wheel or press the CRUISE button on the instrument panel. 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 97
There are three ways to cancel the cruise control: 0 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal, Press CLEAR on the steering wheel or Press the CRUISE button on the instrument panel. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increaseyour speed. When you take your - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 98
on the left of the steering wheel. They control these systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps 0 0 Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the chime will sound if you open the driver's door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF or ACC with the lamps on. 2-38 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to seethe front of your vehicle duringthe day. DRL can behelpful in many different driving conditions A light sensoron top of the instrumentpanel makes the DRL work, so be sure itisn't covered. The DRL system will make your front turn - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the interior lamps dial. Turn the dial up to increase thebrightness of the instrument panel lights you close it.If you press UNLOCK and don't open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds. Illuminated - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Activation feature can function in two ways. The ignition must be off and the doors locked for the Illumination on Door Handle Activation to work. any If the driver pulls and releases front door handle within one second, the interior lamps will illuminate until: If during theillumination period - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 102
may stay on forup to 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See "Delayed Illumination" earlier in this section. Note that if your vehicle has lessthan 15 miles (25 k ) m on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 103
may have an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror with a compass and map lamps. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glarefrom headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. 2-43 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 104
, the compass automatically calibrates asthe vehicle is driven. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the I/O button located on the lower part of the mirror. Press and hold the I/O button for up to three seconds to turn this feature on or off. on the following zone map - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 105
3. Press the right lamp button to increase the zone numbers or pressthe left lamp button to decrease the zone numbers. After you have selected your zone number, the display will show a compass direction (Compass calibration may be after five seconds. necessary. See "Compass Calibration" following.) - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 106
are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hita vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Storage Compartments Glove Box Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger's side mirror is convex. convex A mirror's surface is curved so you - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Rear Console Cupholders Center Console The cupholders are located the rear of the front in console. Pulldown to use the cupholders. To open the storage area, press back on the front edge and lift the cover. The console has two cupholders, cassette tape and compact disc storage and a coinholder - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 108
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps will come on when you open the cover. Accessory Power Outlets You can unhook the in front of the shift lever. The lighter outlet is located just below the heating and air conditioning controls behind a flip-out door. The - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Your vehicle may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. It includesa sliding and tilting glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. The control switch works only when the ignition is inACC or ON. The control switch is locatedoverhead on the headliner. To open the power sunroof, press the rear of the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Instrument Panel-- Your Information System J B \ M P 2-50 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 111
are: A. Side Window Defogger Vent B. Instrument Panel Outlets C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Cruise Control ON/OFF Switch I. Fuel Door Release J. Hazard Switch K. Accessory Power Outlet L. Trip Odometer E. Glove Box E Comfort Controls G. Audio System H. Trunk Lid Release M. Storage Bin N. Fog - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 2-52 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 113
your vehicle hasbeen driven in either miles (used in the United States) orin kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has at zero and a labelmust be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was panel, next to the TRIP RESET button for the trip odometer. 2-53 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 114
you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel. The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 115
, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 116
or another belt electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive ashort distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 117
for service.(See "Towing Your Vehicle" .n the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That's normal. ANTI LOCK A CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 118
stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there's a problem with the system. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 119
shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 120
. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run smoothly. as This could lead to costly repairs that may - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 121
fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 122
since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 123
and turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) If the light doesnot flash, have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 124
" system is not working properly. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your retailer. Cruise Light The CRUISElight comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See "Cruise Control" in the Index. CHANGE OIL The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 125
If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after Fuel Gr The you start the engine, have the oil changed. light may indicate to change the oil sooner than suggested in your maintenance schedule, depending your driving patterns. on This light will come on when the system predicts thatthe oil's - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Low Fuel Light If your fuel is low, a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on. Service Vehicle Soon Light 4 0 E , SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON to show that the bulb is working. It will also come on for - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 127
systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-9 3-9 3- 10 3- 14 Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls ) Theft-Detement Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 128
your vehicle. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. instrument panel outlets. -bo '+ +e Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor. If the airflow - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 129
, you can control the temperature.) Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the load on the compressor, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use RECIRCULATE with the temperature knob all the way - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 130
the outside airbutton pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it tothe floor ducts. Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliarv Temnerature Control If your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can use it to help - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 131
The right (PASS) knob adjusts the air temperature on the passenger's sideso it is warmer or coolerthan the temperature set by the driver. Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the temperature and fan speed you want - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 132
button below the display is used to manually 3 select the force of air you want. The display will show the fan speed. Fan control is no longer automatic, but the system remains in auto temperature control. If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to thehighest setting regardless of - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use FECIRC. If this setting isused for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 134
off airflow to the outlet move the thumbwheel down. To open the outlet for airflow move the thumbwheel up. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. 3-8 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the warminggrid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. by Audio Systems If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for about your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 136
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends.Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 137
theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this control, the radio's tone setting will switch to manual. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 138
position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to the front orrear speakers. The middle position controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TP with a box is working properly. - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 139
to search forthe next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least threeseconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. Thetape will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into itsstored position when you're not using it - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 141
two seconds, the radio will change to P SCAN mode. P knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this control, theradio's tone setting will switch to manual. (The radio's tone setting will not switch to manual on the Bose radio.) TREB: Press this knob lightly - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 142
out. Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 143
must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. while scanning. FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press thebutton again to return to playing speed. - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 144
CD player will play either normal-size discs orthe smaller 8 cm discs with . When the disc is playing, a box will appear around CD on the display. scratched, wet or upside down. E20: The air is very humid. If so, wait about to your retailer when reporting the problem. REV (1): Press and hold this - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Press it again within five seconds to see how long ithas been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press button loaded, the TAPE-CD button will activate the changer and a box will be lighted around CDC in the display. EJECT Press this button to remove the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 146
compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discsmay be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discsin the magazine. This will continue forup to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 147
If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the changer, the following conditions may have caused the air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The CD changer door is open. Completely close the door problem. E34: CD Changer Door Open E35: CD Changer Cartridge Empty 0 3-21 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Playing a Compact Disc REV Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to helpyou find the correct passage. Press RCL a third time and the time of day will be displayed. FWD: Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 149
condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 150
between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 1. Turn the ignitionto ACCESSORY or ON. 2. Turn the radiooff. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons display. The radiowill remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 151
(If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using thebuttons on your steering wheel. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longerrange, however, can cause stations to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 152
them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. -- -- Adjust the volume control to the lowest - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 153
cleaning cassetteis available through your retail facility (GM Part No. 12344789). When using a scrubbing action, cassette, itis normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-27 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 154
. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges , there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals. If you choose to add a damage the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna. There is enough space between the lines to attach a - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 155
of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4- 6 4-6 4-11 4-13 4- 13 4- 14 4- 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4-17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 156
following distance. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 157
0 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcoholand then drive. Coordination Vision Attentiveness. The drinker's body weight The amount of food that driving. In recentyears, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 158
will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in some other countries, it's even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 159
The body takes aboutan hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. amount about drinking driving that and many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol ina person's system can make crashinjuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. Thismeans that when - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 160
another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 161
, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this test isgoing on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. Thisis normal. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on or - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 162
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 163
this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limitwheel spin. This lightwill come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 164
the button on the console. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light'' inthe Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 165
control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work road surface makes it possible forthe vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 166
For example, you come over ahill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or achild darts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 167
You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the for a better time. Watch for traffk signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 168
see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and to the right. 0 0 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your check the blind spot. Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 169
conditions,and by not "overdriving" those conditions. skids are But always possible. your vehicle's The three typesof skids correspond to three control systems. In the braking skid, wheels doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. If your vehicle starts to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 170
you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. 0 0 0 0 In remote areas, watch for drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. No one can see as well at night as in - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 171
headlamps should be as checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examinedregularly. Some driverssuffer from night blindness -- the inabilityto see in dim light and -aren't even aware of it. Driving in Rain andon Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 172
your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 173
lose control the vehicle. of a After driving through large puddleof water or a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightl lower - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 174
You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") 0 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 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 175
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. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 176
clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 177
such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, thedrone of the engine, and the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 178
vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. in your lane, like a stalled car or accident. an You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 179
some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 180
drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Keep your Enhanced TractionSystem on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has this system, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 181
improve your vehicle's stability when you make ahard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in theIndex. Allow greater following distance on any slippery - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 182
If you have no blankets or extraclothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor . CO This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.CO could overcomeyou and kill you especially any of that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check be sure around again from time to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 183
fuel. When you run the engine,make it goa little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel forthe heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery label tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 184
front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle way can break, or it can change the your vehicle handles. These could cause to lose you control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The otherlabel is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 185
changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. In That's the reason for this part , you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 186
control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (I 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts Oldsmobile Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI. 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 187
your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 188
, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 189
without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom or me steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 190
shift down, you might have to useyour 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 M h ) to reducethe possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 191
fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drivebelts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see thatall - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 192
fi NOTES 4-38 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 193
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 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Hazard Warning Flashers 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 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 195
burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you. rn 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: If the other - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 196
systems. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put your automatic transaxle in PARK (P). An electric fan can startup even when the engine is not running - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 197
To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap toward you. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been doing this, hurt and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 198
know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or ametal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-), or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts,too. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 199
8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to thegood battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 200
, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery 12. Try to start - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 201
your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model and year of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 0 v I 0 0 0 When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailedtowing instructions and - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 202
turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. For front towing, the transaxle should be in PARK (P) and the parking brake released. For rear - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 203
around the outboard end of each lower arm. These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment. h NOTICE: Take care not to to damage the brake and pipes hoses or the ABS sensor wiring. NOTICE: When attaching T-hooks to the shipping slots in the framerail, attach them insideof the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 204
sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 205
-lift equipment. Do not attachwinch cables or J-hooks to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots. I NOTICE: If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, it cannot be towed more than a total miles of 500 (800 km) for the lifetime - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 206
to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. NOTICE: Please take care not to damage speed sensor wires or brake hoses when attaching chains and T-hooks. Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the floor pan support rails, just ahead of the rear wheels, on both sides. 5-14 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 207
will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine your instrument panel. See on "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant .Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. You also have a low coolant lighton your instrument panel. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Engine If you get the overheat warning but see orhear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the enginecan get a little too hot your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 209
not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Coolant Recovery Reservoir B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C . Radiator Pressure Cap 5-17 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 210
, the heater hoses,radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the COO& r I NOTICE: Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant isn't coveredby your warranty. system. If there seems to beno leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 211
the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 212
turn the cap when the cooling system,including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Waitfor the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. -- -- A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 213
to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine hasa specific radiatorfill procedure. your Failure tofollow this procedure could cause engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system,including the radiator pressure cap and upper - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 214
the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 2. Then keep turning the pressure C&5, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. You can be burned if spill coolant onhot you engine parts. Coolant contains - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 215
recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 216
. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 1 1. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLDmark when the engine is cold. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,acts much like a skid - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 217
they could bebadly injured. Find a level placeto change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2 Put the shift lever in PARK (P). . 3. Turn off the engine. To be evenmore certain thevehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and rear the of tire - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeted up mat from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. Remove the spare tire. 5-26 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 219
A C Turn the nut holding the jack to left and remove it. the Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), extension and protectodguide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-27 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 220
J REAR EDBE OF FRONT # WHEEL OPENING 1. Using the wheel wrench, remove plastic nut, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle to the left to raise the jack lift head a few inches. For jacking at the vehicle's front location, put the jack lift head about 8 inches ( - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 221
location,put the jack lift head about 6 inches (15 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off-set as shown. Put the compact spare tirenear you. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even fall. make the vehicle To help - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 222
i 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the right. Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tireto fit under the vehicle. 4. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5-30 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 223
accident. A CAUTION: Rust or dirt the wheel, or on the parts to on which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from theplaces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 224
shown. 9. Replace plastic nut caps snug tight with hand. Using wheel wrench. tighten caps an ,additional 114 tarn. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the lee. Lower the jack completely. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 225
strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. When storing a full-size tire you must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage. Use extension and protector/guide located in foam holder. To store a full size tire, place tire valve stem facing down, with the protectodguide through - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 226
strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. ~ 3. Retainer (Position only for full-size spare) 4. Tire 5. Nut 6. Jack 7 . Wrench 8. Lock Nut spare tire with a full-size tireas soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 227
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure -size tire repaired or replacedwhere you want. Of course, it's best to replaceyour spare with a full-size car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn the system off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 229
, and a part devoted to itsappearance care. Fuel in Foreign Countries Your Tank Filling a Portable Container Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 230
To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 231
improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it's bad enough, it candamage your engine. If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 232
panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 233
in the previoustext on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact amajor oil company that does business the in country where you'll be driving. Filling Your Tank You can also write - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 234
The switch for the fuel door is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. I The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the pin on the filler door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left ( - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 235
the Index. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Yourretailer can get onefor you. If you get the wrong type,it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lampto light and your fuel tank andemissions system may be damaged. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Fuel Container I I Checking ThingsUnder the Hood 1 I i I ~ I Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity underhood electric fan. Things that burncan get onhot engine parts and start a fire. Theseinclude liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant,brake fluid, - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Hood Release I To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is locatedbelow the instrument panelon the left-hand side. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. 6-9 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 238
A. B. C. D. Windshield Washer Fluid Battery Radiator Fill Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. F. G. H. Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir I. Engine Coolant Reservoir J. Air Cleaner 6-10 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 239
light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see"LOW OIL Light" inthe Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 240
damaged. be When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil use. For to crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. Be sure to - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 241
front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your I I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 242
can result in engine damage not The system won't detect dust in theoil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure tochange your oil every covered by your warranty. 3,000 miles ( 5 000 k ) sooner. Remember to reset m or the "CHANGE OIL Light", when the oil has been GM Goodwrench' oil meets all the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 243
to a place collects used oil. If that you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, recycling ask your retailer, a service station or a local center for help. 3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the vehicle. If the CHANGE OIL light comes back on, the engine oil life monitor has not reset - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 244
, you could be burned.Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off. NOTICE: 3. Disconnect duct and reposition while removing the side cover. Pull out the filter. Be sure toinstall the air filter install the cover tightly when you and are finished. If the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) To change the passengercompartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Raise the hood. 3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender railand air inlet - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 246
park position. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 247
: Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keepthe engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds ineach range. Then,position the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 248
fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don 't overfill. I NOTICE: ~~ 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 249
the Index. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important thatyou use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other thanDEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 miles - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 250
cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your retailer check your cooling system. Addlrlg onlyplain water to your cooling system - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 251
this low coolant warning light comes on, it means you're low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixtureat the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant tothe radiator - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 252
your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap is recommended. -- -- Thermostat You can be burned you spill coolant on hot if engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. a Engine coolant temperature is controlled - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 253
check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 254
windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. can damage It your washer system and paint. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 255
ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. If'you have too much brake fluid, it can on the spa engine. The fluidwill burn if' the engine is hot your enough. You or others could be - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 256
area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, justfew a drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 257
serviced. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section of this manual 7 under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake Pedal Travel See your retailer if the brakepedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 258
get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expectcan - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 259
in position by applying a littlepressure against the headlamp lens. This prevents the lamp from falling out. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. sure to read and Be follow the instructions on the bulb package - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 260
3. Slide the lamp forward. 4. Remove the rubber access cover (from behind the bulb you are replacing). 5 . Quarter twist and turn the bulb socket and remove it from the lamp. 6-32 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Headlamp Aiming 6. Replace the bulb, making sure not to touch the new bulb with bare hands. 7. Reverse all steps and reassemble the headlamp assembly, then check the lamps. Your vehicle has a modular headlamp system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 262
should be fullyassembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done. There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle, except it should have afull tank of gas and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver's seat. Close all doors. Tires should be properly inflated. Rock - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 263
If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment, follow these steps: NOTICE: Horizontal aimof the headlampmust be done first. Adjusting verticalaim first will result in incorrect headlamp aim. A. Horizontal aim adjustment screw B. Vertical aim adjustment screw 1. Start by opening the hood - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 264
earlier in this section. 2. Remove the rubber bulb accesscover. L r 3. Twist and pull each bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. 4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulbfrom the socket. 5. Push the new bulb intothe socket. 6. Put the bulb socket back into theheadlamp assembly and turn it - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 265
TaiVStopDbrn Signal lamp A A B 4. Place the new bulb into the socket. 5. Turn the bulb one-quarterof a turn to the right to replace. 6. Close the trunk. 1. Remove the plasticwing nuts (A). (Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts.) 6-37 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 266
the body ol: the vehicle (B). 3. Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the socket right to left. 4. Pull out the bulb socket. 5 . Pull the bulb out of the socket. (There are four bulbs on For wiper blade replacement length and type, also see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. 6-38 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 267
your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details result of too muchfriction. You could have an air-out anda serious accident. See"Loading Your Vehicle Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 268
too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once 0 Badwear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 269
nuts are al properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. A CAUTION: Rust or dirt a wheel, or on the parts to which on it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 270
check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size to give proper endurance,handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 271
may not applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades aremolded on the sidewalls of most passenger handle properly, andyou could have a crash. car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does Using tires of different sizes may also cause not apply to deep tread, winter - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 272
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 273
. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). Seeyour retailer if any of these conditions exist. r += - bolts 4 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. of It could affect the braking and - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 274
I NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also causeproblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. Tire Chains NOTICE - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 275
a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything froma container toclean your vehicle, be sure to follow manufacturer's warnings the and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 276
any loose dirt. 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 277
panel. Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions for thisproduct. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based . If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, itcan harm the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them Ami@Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 105001I. The windshield is clean if beads - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 279
detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. You can abrasives. cleaning All agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry gloss to the colored b Always use , ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." 6-51 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 281
service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer's body new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Cleans and lightly waxes - Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas T M , plastic, Armor All TM Protectant 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052918** rubber and vinyl Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052925 Cleaner and floor mats Wheel Cleaner water - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 283
. It appears on your a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel, the on driver'sside. You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration. 6-55 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 284
keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block These fuses arelocated in a fuse block on the off passenger's side of the instrument panel. Pull the right-hand cover to expose the fuses. Fuse ABS CRANK SIGNAL BCM, CLUSTER HEATED MIRROR Description ABS Motor Asm CRANK -- Instrument Panel Cluster, Body Control Module, - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Control Module, Body Control HVAC Control Assembly, Blower Motor Air Temperature Valve Motor, HVAC Control Assembly, Solenoid Box Cruise Control Module Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) ABS Relay, TCS Disable Switch Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 1 ~ CRUISE ABS1 -- Electronic Brake Control - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Power Drop DOOR LOCKSDoorLockRelays(Internal to Body Control Module) and External Driver Door Lock Relay POWER MIRRORS RED STRG WHL ILLUM FRT PRK LPS, FOG LAMPS TAIL LAMPS, LIC LAMPS Left-hand and Right-hand Power Mirrors Steering Wheel Radio Switch Illumination PARK LPS -- Front Parking Lamps - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 288
fuses are the underhood electrical centers on in the passenger's side of the engine compartment. Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Cooling Fan Starter Solenoid Power Seats, Rear Defog, Heated Seats High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps, ABS - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 289
, Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control Module, AUX Power, Power Windows, Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL, Rear Defog Relay Relay Description 8 Fuel Pump Description Air Pump Generator ECM A/C Compressor Clutch 9 10 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Starter Solenoid Cooling Fan 1 Ignition Main - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 290
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Description Engine Emissions Not Used Headlamp (Right) Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamp Fuel Pump Headlamp (Left) Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller Replacement Bulb Numbers Exterior Lamps Number Back-up ...3057 Center High-Mounted Stop In - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 291
may be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3800 (Code K) ...10.2 quarts (9.63 L) Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning* ...1.9 lbs. (0.85 kg) Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change (3800) ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Fuel Tank ...17.75 gallons (67.2 L) *See "Air Conditioning Refrigerants "later in - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter 3800 (Code K) ...A1208C Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...10406026 Battery 3800 (Code K) ...690 CCA Engine Oil Filter 3800 (Code K) ...AC Type PF47 PCV Valve 3800 (Code K) ...CV892C Radiator Cap 3800 (Code K) ...RC27 Spark Plugs 3800 (Code K) ...AC Type - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 293
control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How this Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7- 13 7- 17 7-18 7-20 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED ~~ 1 . El 1 protection Plan Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 295
let your retailer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to helpyou keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it.You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive longdistances - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 297
change. The system won't detect dust in the oil. So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or soonerif the CHANGE OIL light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil LifeMonitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see "Engine Oil - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 298
, reset monitor. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) r7 Inspect a r cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace i filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnotet.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. (If Equipped - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 299
cap and lines for damage or leaks.Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) reset monitor. 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, See "Engine Oil" in the Index. An Emission Control - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 300
000 km) 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. If engine oiland filter arechanged, reset monitor. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote*.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote7 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 301
footnote 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 302
125 000 km) 0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed,reset monitor. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. (If Equipped) 0 Replace air cleanerfilter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 304
your vehicle underany of these conditions, the and f fluid filter donot require changing. ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 305
, as shown in Part D. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixtureif necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the windshield washer tank and add the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 306
(The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate allhinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 307
(N), If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake,try to movethe - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 308
holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then l release a l brakes. Underbody Flushing Service When you are doing this check, your vehicle could beginto move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 309
radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interferenceor binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 310
your retailer. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). @ USAGE Engine Oil FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Spring Anchor and Release Pawl I FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. I I USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning I FLUID/LUBRICANT Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube (GM - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-21 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Maintenance Record 7-22 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 315
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8-8 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 316
ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the retail facility or the general manager. 1 A 8-2 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 317
, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 318
, address your inquiry to: Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 319
-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call for assistancein the United States. Trained Customer Assistance Representatives, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 320
loaner car or reimburse you up to $30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation -- a cab, abus or even a rental car if necessary. Having your car serviced is The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada. Canadian RoadsideAssist. Vehicles purchased in - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 321
for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 322
you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact at 1-800-442-6537. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you mayeither callthe - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 323
, in addition tonotifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioK1G 352 Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals,owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 324
it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 325
. q, PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Manual Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio VEHICLE MODEL NAME PRICE I $40.00 I YEAR I 1998 I I ' QTY. PRICE TOTAL EACH* I $90.00 I 1998 1998 1998 $15.00 $10.00 NOTE - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 326
$@% NOTES - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 327
...6-16 Air Conditioning ...3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-64 6-16 AirFilter ...Air Filter Passenger Compartment ...6-17 6-45 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...6-52 Antenna. Backglass ...3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.57.4.7 Brakes ...4-7 3-23 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Oil Light ...2-64 5-25 Changing a Flat Tire ...2-56 Charging System Light ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-51 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-53 ChildRestraints ...1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-42 n Securing i the Center Rear Seat Position ...1-44 Securing i the Right Front - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 329
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 Using ...2-36 2-64 Light ...Passing Another Vehicle While Using ...2-37 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 330
...6-21 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-59 EngineOil ...6-11 Additives ...6-14 6-12 Checking ...How to Reset the Change Oil Light ...6-15 Used ...6-15 2-62 WarningLight ...6- 13 What Kind to Use ... WhentoAdd ...6-12 Whentochange ...6-14 Engine Overheating ...5-15 Enhanced Traction System - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 331
...How to Reset the Change Oil Light ...6-15 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor ...6- 15 Hydroplaning ...4-19 if Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5- 15 Ignition Positions ...2-16 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...7-16 Illuminated Entry ...2-40 Illumination on Door Handle Activation ...2-41 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 332
...2-7 Last Door Closed Locking ...Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-26 Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-21, 2-56 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-57, 4-7 2-56 Brake System Warning ...Change Oil Light ...2-64 2-56 Charging System Indicator ...Enhanced Traction System Warning ...2-58 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 333
...6-25 When to Check ...6-25 2-49 PowerSunroof ...1-18 Pregnancy, Use 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 ...Radio Reception - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Safety Defects ...8-8 Restraints Checking ...1-51 Child ...l-37 Head ...,...l-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-51 Systemcheck ...7-14 Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2- 12 Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Roadside Assistance ...Rocking - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Front ...Seats Controls ...1-2 1-2 ManualFront ...1-3 Power ...Rear ...1-5 Restraint Systems ...1. 1 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-42 1-5 SplitFoldingRear ...Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Security Light ...2-64 Service ...6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8- 10 Manuals. Ordering ...8- 10 Parts - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Tips About Your Audio System ...3-26 Tirechains ...6-46 Wheel Nut ...5-32 4-31 Towing a Trailer ...Towing Your Vehicle ...5-9 Trailer Backing Upwith ...4-35 Brakes ...4-34 4-36 Driving on Grades ...Driving with a ...4-34 Engine Cooling ...6-18 When to Check and Change ...6-18 Transmitters. Remote - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 337
36 Underbody Flushing Service ...Underbody Maintenance ...7- 16 6-53 Vehicle 4-6 Control ...iv DamageWarnings ...Dimensions ...6-63 6-55 Identification Number ...Loading ...4-29 Storage ...6-30 Ventilation System ...3-8 VisorVanity Mirrors ...2-48 5-2 w a r n i n g Devices ...Warning Lights. Gages - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Service Station Checkpoints WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-26 TIRES P6-39 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-11 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6-23 HOOD RELEASE P6-9 FUEL DOOR P6-6 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or seethe Index in the back of the owner's - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | Owner's Manual - Page 339
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