1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE window

Trunk Trunk Lock
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical
wiring or other cable connections must pass through
the seal between the body and the trunk:
Make sure all windows are shut.
0 lbrn the fan on your heating or cooling
1 your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can
system to
its highest speed with the setting on
VENT. That will force outside air into your
vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn it to the right.
You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if
your vehicle has
this option.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the button on the
instrument panel to unlock
the trunk
from inside your
vehicle. Your vehicle must
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Theft Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
0 If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Vehicle theft
is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on
it can make it
impossible to
steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding
you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your ignition and transaxle will be locked. And
remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with
you.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or
glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area.
Close all windows.
0 Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
Passlock@
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key. If a correct key
is not used, fuel
is disabled.
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Engine Exhaust
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(CO), which you can’t see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
0 Your exhaust system sounds strange
0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high points on the road or over road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
0 Drive it only with all the windows down to
0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
or
different.
modified improperly.
blow out any
CO; and
Running Your En,gine While
You’re Parked
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever : ire to, here are some things t ~ aow.
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine
Exhaust”)
.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust
-- with
CO
-- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
(See “Blizzard” in the Index.)
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It can be 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’ve 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).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into PARK (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.
Windows
Power Windows
Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the
windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each
passenger door has a switch for its own window.
The driver’s window switch has an auto-down fe.ature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the switch back, and
the driver’s window will open a small amount.
Tf the
switch is moved all the way back, the window will go all
the way down.
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To stop the window while it is lowering, press the
switch.
To raise the window, press and hold the switch.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The driver’s window
controls also include
a
lock-out switch. Press
LOCK to stop front and
rear passengers from using
their window switches.
The driver can still control all windows with the lock on.
Press the other side of the
LOCK switch for normal
window operation. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
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2. Press and hold both map lamp buttons on the bottom
of the mirror, between five and eight seconds, until
the zone number appears in the display.
3. Press the right lamp button to increase the zone
numbers or press the left lamp button to decrease the
zone numbers. After you have selected your zone
number, the display will show a compass direction
after five seconds. (Compass calibration may
be
necessary. See “Compass Calibration” following.)
Compass Calibration
To place the compass into calibration mode, press both
map lamp buttons and hold for
over eight seconds
until
the letter “C” is displayed in the mirror
compass window.
The mirror can be calibrated
in one of two ways:
Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 kdh) or less
until the display indicates a direction, or
Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
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Power Outside Mirrors
The power mirror control is
near the driver’s window,
on the armrest. Switch the
upper control to the left
to
adjust the left mirror or to
the right
to adjust the right
mirror. Then press the lower
control in the direction
you
want to move the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A CAUTION: I
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit
a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box.
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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Side Window Defogger Vent
B. Instrument Panel Outlets
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Cruise Control
ON/OFF Switch
E. Glove Box
E Comfort Controls
G. Audio System
H. Trunk Lid Release
I. Fuel Door Release
J. Hazard Switch
K. Accessory Power Outlet
L. Trip Odometer
M. Storage Bin
N. Fog Lamp
0. Panel Dimmer
P. Ignition Switch
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