1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE Owners Manual

Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your retailer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your retailer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)
of purchase, whichever occurs first.
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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)
--
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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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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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered
by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can 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.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by separate left and
right headlamp fuses in the underhood electrical center.
An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go off and
remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp system
checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with
a new one of the identical size
and rating.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
These fuses are located in a fuse block on the
passenger's side
of the instrument panel. Pull off the
right-hand cover
to expose the fuses. Fuse
ABS
Description
ABS Motor Asm
CRANK CRANK
-- Instrument Panel
SIGNAL BCM, Cluster, Body Control Module,
CLUSTER Powertrain Control Module
HEATED
MIRROR Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors
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I Fuse Description
Fuse
IGN 0: I/P Cluster, Powertrain Control
1 CLUSTER PCM, Module, Body Control
I &BCM I
1 LOW BLOWER HVAC
Control Assembly,
Blower Motor
~ HVAC
CRUISE
ABS
BTSI 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
TURN SIGNALS, Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps CORN LPS
AIR BAG
CLUSTER
DRL Air
Bag System
Instrument Panel Cluster
Daytime Running Lamps PCM, BCM,
U/H RELAY
RADIO, WAC,
RFA CLUSTER
DATA LINK
ABS, BCM
CIGAR LTR,
AUX POWER,
POWER DROP INADV
POWER BUS
Description
Powertrain Control Module, Body
Control Module, Underhood
IgnitiodRelay
Radio, HVAC Control Assembly,
Instrument Panel Cluster, Remote
Keyless Entry Module, Data
Link
Connector, Bose Amplifier
ABS1 -- Electronic Brake
Control Module (EBCM), Body
Control Module
Auxiliary Power, Cigarette
Lighter, Power Drop
Vanity Mirrors,
I/P Courtesy
Lamps,
I/P Compartment Lamps,
Trunk Courtesy Lamp, Header Courtesy and Reading Lamps,
US
Lighted Rearview Mirror
CD CHANGER Cartridge Disk Changer
HIGH BLOWER High Blower Relay
HAZARD Hazard Switch
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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
U
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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