1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE seats

Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle
has
a shift lever on the
console between the seats.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic
transaxle vehicles, when you’re in PARK
(P) or
NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from
improper operations.
There are several positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily. It
is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Ventilation Tips Ventilation System
Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered
vents.
To completely shut 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.
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work
far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the
mode to
FLOOR or LOWER and the fan to the
highest speed for a few moments before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside
of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for either the front
or rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don’t carry
more than
147 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or
rear GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or it can change the
way your
vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose
control. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or
in
a crash.
0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER I SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE I
994954
Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax
Treated
23 in. x 25 in.
1050172 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt
Tar and Road Oil Remover
16
oz. (0.473 L)
1050173
Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Vinyl Cleaner
32
oz. (0.946 L) 1050214 Removes soil and black marks
from whitewalls
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16
oz. (0.473 L)
1050427
Cleans and lightly waxes
Wash Wax Concentrate
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Removes
dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680 L)
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1052918**
Armor All TM Protectant
8 oz. (0.237 L) Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas TM, plastic,
rubber and vinyl
1052925
I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
I Cleaner and floor mats I
1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L)
1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L)
12377964
16 oz. (0.473 L)
Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water
Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
Armor
All TM Cleaner Cleans and shines a variety of surface types
Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching
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Silicone Tire Shine Spray on tire shine
Finish Enhancer Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
12377966 16
oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
12377984 16
02. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner Removes
contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
See your General Motors Parts Department
for these products. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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Fuse
STOP LAMPS
Description
Stoplamps Switch
DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays (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, Sidemarker Lamps,
Fog lamps
Taillamps, License Lamps, Rear
Sidemarker Lamps, Rear
Sidemarker Lamps
Fuse
PANEL
DIMMING
WIPER
POWER DROP
RADIO, CRUISE
Circuit Breaker
PWR mows,
PWR SUNROOF
REAR DEFOG
POWER SEATS
Description
Dimmable Instrument
Panel Lamps
Wiper Switch
Power Drop
Radio, Steering Wheel Radio
Controls, Cruise Control Switches
Description
Power Windows, Power Sunroof
Rear Defog
Power Seats, Fuel Door Relay
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger’s Side
Some fuses are in the underhood electrical centers on
the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.
12)
13)
14)
I5 1
(71
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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,
Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, DRL Module
Cooling Fan
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Mirrors ....................................... 2-43
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-46
Power Outside
............................... 2-46
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-3 1
Inside
Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-48
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-2 1
New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2- 15
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Normal Maintenance Replacment Parts
.............. 6-64
Odometer
.................................... 2-53
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-54
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Outside Mirrors
................................ 2-46
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 15
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7- 13
Owner Publications. Ordering
................. 8-9. 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-53
PARK (P)
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-27
PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-20
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-16
Lots
....................................... 2-14 Over Things
That Burn
........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
.................. 6-17
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-35
Passlock@
..................................... 2-14
Power Passenger
Position
.............................. 1 . 19
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-17
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-48
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Outside Mirrors .............................. 2-46
Seats
........................................ 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Sunroof
..................................... 2-49
Windows
................................... 2-29
Howtocheck
............................... 6-25
WhattoUse
................................. 6-25
When to Check
............................... 6-25
PowerSunroof
................................. 2-49
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-18
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks .......... 2-6
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Radiator ..................................... 5-21
How to Add Coolant to the
..................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-25
Radios .................................. 3-10, 3-14
Power
Steering
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SafetyChains .................................. 4-34
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Reclining Front
.......................... 1-3
Seats Controls
..................................... 1-2
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-5
Securing
a Child Restraint ...................... 1-42
Split Folding Rear
............................. 1-5
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-23
Security Light
.................................. 2-64
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 10
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 10
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering
..................... 8.9. 8- 10
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-9
Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-60
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle Operation
.................. 2-20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 - 13
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Restraint Systems .............................. 1 . 1
IntoPARK(P) ............................... 2-25 SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
................... 3.26. 6.56
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-35
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-63
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-53
SRS ......................................... 1-19
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-15
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-17
Steam ........................................ 5-15
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnetic Speed Sensitive
...................... 4-11
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-46
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-48
Sunroof. Power
................................ 2-49
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-19
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Steering ...................................... 4-11
Power
...................................... 4-11
Tachometer
.................................. 2-54
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-23
‘Theft
......................................... 2-14
THEFTLOCK
rM ................................ 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
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