1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE spare tire

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate
your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later
in this section for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on
all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
I A CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires
by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles
sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or
to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect
to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
SAMPLE4UXWM072675 (GMI
ENGINEA98 f ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement
parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very
helpful if you ever need
to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
This is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,
on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
paint information and
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration. a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-14
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass Calibration
............................ 2-45
Compass Variance
.............................. 2-44
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-48
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-46
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-18
HOW to Add
............................ 5.19. 5.21
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-19
To Use Engine Heater ......................... 2-19
Whattouse
................................. 6-22
Cooling System
................................ 5-17
Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-40
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-35
Ending
...................................... 2-37
Increasing Speed While Using
................... 2-36
Light
....................................... 2-64
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............. 2-37
ResumingaSetSpeed
......................... 2-36
Setting
..................................... 2-35
Cupholder, Center Console
....................... 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
UsingonHills
............................... 2-37
Cupholder, Rear Console
......................... 2-47 Damage,
Finish
............................... 6-53
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-53
Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-39
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-9
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-41
Dimen ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dolby
B Noise Reduction 3-13. 3-17
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Drive. Automatic Transaxle
....................... 2-22
DriverPosition
................................. 1-11
Driving Caught
In a Blizzard .......................... 4-27
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
8 ..................
City ........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-16
On Curves .................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On
Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23
On Snow or Ice
.............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
In
Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
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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
...
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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Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Tips About Your Audio System
.................... 3-26
Tirechains
.................................... 6-46
TireLoading
................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-39
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-45
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-46
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Howtocheck
............................... 6-40
Inflation
.................................... 6-40
Inflation Check
............................... 7-13
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-41
Loading
.................................... 4-2 9
Removing the Spare and Tools
.................. 5-26
Storing the Flat and Tools
...................... 5-33
Storing the Spare and Tools
..................... 5-34
Temperature
................................. 6-44
Traction
.................................... 6-44
Treadwear
................................... 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-45
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-42
Whentocheck
............................... 6-40
TopStrap
..................................... 1-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-40
Removing the Flat and Installing the Spare
......... 5-28 TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-32
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-9
Backing Up with ............................. 4-35
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with a
............................... 4-34
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Engine Cooling When Towing
................... 4-37
Following Distance with
....................... 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
MakingTurns
................................ 4-35
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Passing
with ................................. 4-35
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Weight
..................................... 4-32
When
You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
onAHill
.................................. 4-37
Automatic
................................... 6-18
HowtoAdd
................................. 6-20
Howtocheck
............................... 6-18
When to Check and Change
..................... 6-18
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-8
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-54
Transaxle Fluid
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