1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE headlamp

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go
a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps.
Let the heater run for a while.
Then,
shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
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TIRE- LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS
FRT.
CTR. RR. TOTAL
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
is inside
the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle.
It also gives you important
information about the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight you can carry. This
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine
compartment behind the headlamp on
the driver’s side.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be up to
HOT mark. To check
the coolant level, remove the cap on the coolant
recovery tank and verify that the coolant level is up to
the COLD fill level on the hose attached to
the cap, or a
little higher.
&I If 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 mixture
at the coolant recovery tank, but be
careful not to spill it.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to
the radiator. (See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.)
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulb, see
"Replacement Bulb Numbers" in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
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CAUTION:
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace your headlamps follow these steps:
1. Open the hood.
2. Pull straight up on the two headlamp retainers to
release the assembly locator tabs. At
the same time
hold the. headlamp assembly
in position by applying
a little pressure against
the headlamp lens. This
prevents the
lamp from falling out.
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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.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a modular headlamp system. These
headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators.
The aim has been optically preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your retailer.
Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require
recalibration of the vertical and horizontal aim by
your retailer.
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To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows: For the vertical adjustment, state inspection stations
will generdy dhw areading of plus 0.76 degrees or
minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble. 0
0 Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mu(
attached to it.
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The vehicle should be fully assembled 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 a
full 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 the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts.
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It is recommended that the
upper limit not exceed
plus
0.4 degrees from the
center of the bubble.
Other drivers may flash
their high beams at you
if
your adjustment is much
above plus
0.4 degrees.
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If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment,
follow these steps:
A. Horizontal aim adjustment screw
B. Vertical aim adjustment screw
1. Start by opening the hood and locating the vertical
and horizontal aim indicators. The aiming screw for
the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side
of the headlamp cover
(A) and the aiming screw for
the vertical aim indicator
is on the inboard side (B).
NOTICE:
Horizontal aim of the headlamp must be done
first. Adjusting vertical aim first will result in
incorrect headlamp aim.
B. Vertical aim adjustment screw
C. Horizontal block index plate
D. Vertical aiming level
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2. Using an E8 torx socket, turn the horizontal aiming
adjustment screw
(A) until the “0” (zero) on the
pointer
is lined up with the center marking on the
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horizontal block index plate (C).
To adjust the vertical aim, use an E8 torx socket
and turn the vertical aiming adjustment screw
(B)
until the bubble inside the level (D) is centered at
“0” (zero).
Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal
Cornering Lamp
Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
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6.
Remove the rubber bulb access cover.
Twist and pull each bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly.
Holding the base
of the bulb, pull the bulb from
the socket.
Push the new bulb into the socket.
Put the bulb socket back into the headlamp assembly
and
turn it to the right until it is secure.
Redace the rubber bulb access cover.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Open the trunk.
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2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter of a turn
to the left.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire
clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how
it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
Use another type of traction device only
if its
manufacturer recommends it
for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust
or remove the
device
if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires.
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