Oldsmobile 1998 Intrigue - Why Safety Belts Work

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Why

Safety

Belts

Work

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Contents3
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Vehicle Symbols7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Front Seat10
6-Way Power Seat11
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Head Restraints13
Split Folding Rear Seat13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone13
Why Safety Belts Work15
Questions about Safety Belts18
About Safety Belts and the Answers18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy26
Right Front Passenger Position27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)27
How the Air Bag System Works30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34
Rear Seat Passenger35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults38
Center Passenger Position40
Protection of Children42
Smaller Children and Babies42
Child Restraints45
Where to Put the Restraint49
Top Strap50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Positions50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Larger Children56
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems59
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash59
Section 2 Features and Controls61
Keys62
Door Locks64
Power Door Locks64
Rear Security Locks65
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks (ADL)66
Lockout Prevention67
Last Door Closed Locking67
Keyless Entry System68
Operation69
Remote Alarm70
Remote Activation Verification (RAV)70
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)71
Illumination on Remote Activation71
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle71
Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter72
Trunk Lock73
Remote Trunk Release73
Theft74
Key in the Ignition74
Parking at Night/Parking Lots74
Passlock74
New Vehicle "Break-In"75
Ignition Positions76
Starting Your Engine77
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)78
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater79
Automatic Transaxle Operation80
Reverse (R)81
Neutral (N)81
Drive (D)82
Third (3)82
Second (2)83
First (1)83
Parking Brake84
Shifting into Park (P)85
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running86
Torque Lock86
Shifting out of Park (P)87
Parking over Things that Burn87
Engine Exhaust88
Running Your En,Gine While You're Parked88
Power Windows89
Tilt Steering Wheel90
Turn Singal/Multifunction Lever91
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator91
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer92
Flash-To-Pass92
Windshield Wipers93
Windshield Washer94
Cruise Control95
Resuming a Set Speed96
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control96
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control97
Using Cruise Control on Hills97
Ending Cruise Control97
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory97
Exterior Lamps98
Fog Lamps99
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control99
Interior Lamps100
Courtesy Lamps100
Instrument Panel Brightness Control100
Illuminated Entry100
Illumination on Door Handle Activation101
Delayed Illumination101
Exit Illumination102
Battery Saver102
Mirrors103
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror103
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamp103
Compass Variance104
Compass Calibration105
Storage Compartments106
Power Outside Mirrors106
Convex Outside Mirror106
Glove Box106
Rear Console Cupholders107
Center Console107
Accessory Power Outlets108
Convenience Net108
Ashtray and Lighter108
Sun Visors/Visor Vanity Mirrors108
Power Sunroof - if Equipped109
Instrument Panel - Your Information System View110
Instrument Panel Components List111
Instrument Panel Cluster View112
Speedometer/Odometer113
Season/Trip Mode113
Trip Odometer114
Tachometer114
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators115
Safety Belt Reminder Light115
Air Bag Readiness Light116
Charging System Light116
Brake System Warning Light116
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light117
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light118
Low Traction Light119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage119
Low Coolant Warning Light120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)120
Oil Warning Light122
Low Oil Level Light123
Security Light124
Cruise Light124
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light124
Charge Oil Light124
Fuel Gage125
Low Fuel Light126
Service Vehicle Soon Light126
Section 3 Comfort Controls127
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls128
Fan Knob128
Temperature Knob128
Mode Push Buttons128
Air Conditioning129
Air Conditioning Compressor Button129
Recirculation Button129
Outside Air Button129
Heating130
Ventilation130
Defogging and Defrosting130
Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control130
Driver Temperature Knob131
Passenger Temperature Knob131
Auto Button131
Manual Control (Heating, Cooling, Ventilation)131
Fan Button132
A/C Button132
Mode Button132
Ventilation System134
Ventilation Tips134
Audio Systems135
Rear Window Defogger135
Setting the Clock135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control136
Playing the Radio136
Finding a Station136
Setting the Tone137
Adjusting the Speakers138
Playing a Cassette Tape138
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape/CD Player with Automatic Tone Control140
Playing a Compact Disc144
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (if Equipped)146
Compact Disc Errors147
Theft-Deterrent Feature149
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss150
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature150
Understanding Radio Reception151
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)151
Tips about Your Audio System152
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player153
Care of Your Compact Disc Player154
Backglass Antenna (if Equipped)154
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road155
Defensive Driving156
Drunken Driving157
Control of a Vehicle160
Braking160
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)161
Enhanced Traction System163
Braking in Emergencies164
Power Steering165
Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering165
Steering Tips165
Driving on Curves165
Steering in Emergencies166
Off-Road Recovery167
Passing167
Loss of Control168
Skidding169
Driving at Night170
Night Vision170
Driving on Rain and on Wet Roads171
Hyrdoplaning173
Driving through Deep Standing Water173
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips173
City Driving174
Freeway Driving175
Before Leaving on a Long Trip176
Highway Hypnosis177
Hill and Mountain Roads177
Winter Driving179
Driving on Snow or Ice180
If You're Caught in a Blizzard181
Loading Your Vehicle183
Towing a Trailer185
Weight of the Trailer186
Weight of the Trailer Tongue187
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires187
Hitches188
Safety Chains188
Trailer Brakes188
Driving with a Trailer188
Following Distance189
Backing up189
Making Turns189
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer190
Driving on Grades190
Parking on Hills190
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill191
Maintenance When Trailer Towing191
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing191
Section 5 Problems on the Road193
Hazard Warning Flashers194
Other Warning Devices194
Jump Starting195
Towing Your Vehicle201
Front Towing203
Rear Towing205
Engine Overheating207
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine207
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine208
Cooling System209
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank211
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator213
If a Tire Goes Flat216
Changing a Flat Tire217
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools218
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire220
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools225
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools226
Compact Spare Tire227
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow228
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out228
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care229
Doing Your Own Service Work230
Fuel231
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle231
Filling Your Tank233
Fuels in Foreign Countries233
Filling a Portable Fuel Container236
Checking Things under the Hood236
Hood Release237
Engine Oil239
Checking Engine Oil240
When to Add Engine Oil240
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use241
Engine Oil Additives242
When to Change Engine Oil242
How to Reset the Change Oil Light243
What to Do with Used Oil243
Air Cleaner244
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if Equipped)245
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check246
When to Check and Change246
How to Check246
How to Add Transaxle Fluid248
Engine Coolant249
What to Use250
Checking Coolant251
Adding Coolant251
Radiator Pressure Cap252
Thermostat252
When to Check Power Steering Fluid253
How to Check Power Steering Fluid253
Windshield Washer Fluid254
Adding Washer Fluid254
Brake Fluid255
Brake Wear257
Brake Pedal Travel257
Brake Adjustment257
Battery258
Replacing Brake System Parts258
Vehicle Storage258
Bulb Replacement259
Halogen Bulbs259
Headlamp Aiming261
Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal Cornering Lamp264
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp264
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp265
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement266
Tires267
Inflation - Tire Pressure268
Tire Inspection and Rotation269
Buying New Tires270
When It's Time for New Tires270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading271
Treadwear272
Traction - A, B, C272
Temperature - A, B, C272
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance273
Wheel Replacement273
Used Replacement Wheels274
Tire Chains274
Appearance Care275
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle275
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric276
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems276
Cleaning Vinyl/Leather277
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel277
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components277
Care of Safety Belts277
Cleaning Glass Surfaces278
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades278
Weatherstrips278
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle278
Washing Your Vehicle279
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses279
Finish Care279
Cleaning Aluminium Wheels280
Cleaning Tires280
Sheet Metal Damage280
Finish Damage281
Underbody Maintenance281
Chemical Paint Spotting281
Appearance Care Materials Chart282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)283
Engine Identification283
Service Parts Identification Label283
Electrical System284
Add-On Electrical Equipment284
Power Windows and Other Power Options284
Fuses and Circuit Breakers284
Instrument Panel Fuse Block285
Underhood Electrical Center - Passenger's Side288
Replacement Bulb Numbers290
Capacities and Specifications291
Vehicle Dimensions291
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts292
Air Conditioning Refrigerants292
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule293
Your Vehicle and the Environment294
How this Section Is Organized295
Scheduled Maintenance Services296
Using Your Maintenance Schedule296
7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)298
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)298
22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)298
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)299
37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)299
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)300
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)300
52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)301
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)301
67,500 Miles (112 500 Km)302
75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)302
82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)302
90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)303
97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)303
100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)304
150,000 Miles (240 000 Km)304
Owner Checks and Services305
At each Fuel Fill305
At Least Once a Month305
At Least Twice a Year306
At Least Once a Year306
Restraint System Check306
Automatic Transaxle Check306
Starter Switch Check307
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check307
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check308
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check308
Underbody Flushing Service308
Periodic Maintenance Inspections309
Engine Cooling System Inspection309
Throttle System Inspection309
Brake System Inspection309
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants310
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure316
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users318
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits319
Who Is Covered320
Courtesy Transportation320
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program321
Warranty Information322
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government322
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government323
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors323
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada323
Section 9 Index327
Service Station Checkpoints338

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