air condition OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1999 Owners Manual

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2-45 Rear Console Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the rear of the front
console. Pull down to use the cupholders.
Center Console
To open the storage area located between the driver's
and passenger's seat, press back on the front edge and
lift the cover. The console has a cassette tape and
compact disc storage and a coinholder. The cupholder is
right below the center console. Push down on the door
and the cupholder will come out.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it. You can also push the net down and
hook it under the plastic hooks.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
When your vehicle is delivered, the ashtray and cigarette
lighter assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the
center console storage area. If the ashtray and lighter are
needed, insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary,
open cupholder in front of the shift lever.
The lighter outlet is located behind a flip
-out door just
below the heating and air conditioning controls.
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This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to
ON as a check to show you
it's working. Then it should
go out.If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON.
If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there's a problem.
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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE:
Modifications made to the engine, transaxle,
exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the
replacement of the original tires with other than
those of the same Tire Performance Criteria
(TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls
and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light to come on. Modifications to these systems
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass
a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:

Light Flashing
-- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.

Light On Steady
-- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed.

Avoiding hard accelerations.

Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
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If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see ªIf
the Light Is On Steadyº following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see ªIf the Light
Is On Steadyº following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. See ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A
few driving trips with the cap properly installed should
turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. See
ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. It will take a few
driving trips to turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
ªFuelº in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may
notice this as stalling after start
-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
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Section 3 Comfort Controls
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-3 Air Conditioning
3
-4 Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control (If Equipped)
3
-8 Rear Window Defogger
3
-8 Ventilation System
3
-9 Audio Systems
3
-9 Setting the Clock
3
-10 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control
3
-14 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control (If Equipped)3
-20 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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-23 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-26 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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-26 Understanding Radio Reception
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-27 Tips About Your Audio System
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-28 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-29 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-29 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-29 Backglass Antenna
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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn
the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to
run the air conditioning compressor.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is
turned to the highest setting, regardless of the mode
setting, your passenger compartment air filter (if
equipped) may need to be replaced. See ªMaintenance
Scheduleº and ªPassenger Compartment Air Filter º in
the Index.Temperature Knob
The right knob changes the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn this knob clockwise
(toward red) for warmer air. Turn it counterclockwise
(toward blue) for cooler air.
Mode Push Buttons
The upper row of push buttons control the direction of
airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a
comfortable setting. Each button has an indicator which
will glow when the button is pressed.
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air two ways. Half
of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets.
Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor
ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents.
FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of
the defroster and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go
to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side
window vents. The air conditioning compressor will run
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automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40F (4.5C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air
through the defrost and side window vents. Some of the air
goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will
run automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40F (4.5C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning
compressor. The indicator light on the button will flash
briefly and stay on solid to let you know your air conditioning
will come on. If the light on the A/C button turns off after
flashing has stopped your air conditioning will not come on.
Your air conditioning will not come on for two reasons:

the outside temperature is below 40F (4.5C),

or the refrigerant is too low or too high.
If the outside temperature is above 40F (4.5C) see
ªAir Conditioning Refrigerantsº in the Index.
Recirc Button
This button is used to recirculate much of the air
inside your vehicle. This setting is not available in defog.Outside Air Button
This button is used to bring in outside air.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool
-down on very hot days, use
RECIRCULATE with the temperature knob all the way
in the blue area. If this and the A/C button pushed
setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
temperature knob in the blue area. With the A/C button
pushed in and outside air button pushed in, the system
will bring in outside air and cool it.
On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI
-LEVEL with the temperature knob in
the middle with the A/C button pushed in and the
outside air button pushed in. The system will bring in
outside air and direct it to your upper body, while
sending slightly warmed air to your lower body. You
may notice this temperature difference more at some
times than others.
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On cold days use FLOOR and the outside air button
pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and
send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it
to help your system provide warm air faster when it's cold
outside (0
F (
-18
C) or lower). An engine coolant heater
warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to
provide heat. See ªEngine Coolant Heaterº in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling
is needed, use UPPER and outside air to direct air through
your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow
-through
ventilation system described later in this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clean, use DEFOG.
Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control
(If Equipped)
With this system, you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain
the temperature, or you can manually adjust the flow
and force. The system works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
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Driver Temperature Knob
The left (DRIVER) knob sets the temperature for the
entire system when the right (PASS) knob is in the center
or neutral position. Turn DRIVER knob clockwise (toward
red) to raise the temperature. Turn it counterclockwise
(toward blue) to lower the temperature. The display will
show your selection for a few seconds, then the outside
temperature will show. If you push the knob the set
temperature will again be displayed for a few seconds,
then the outside temperature will show.
Passenger Temperature Knob
The right (PASS) knob
adjusts the air temperature
on the passenger's side so it
is warmer or cooler than the
temperature set by
the driver.
Turn the PASS knob clockwise (toward red) to raise the
temperature. Turn it counterclockwise (toward blue) to
lower the temperature. The passenger temperature will
not be shown in the display.Auto Button
For the most efficient operation you should press the
AUTO button and set the system temperature. The
system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings
to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning
compressor will run if the outside temperature is above
40
F (4.5
C). You may notice a delay of three to
four minutes before the fan comes on.
Off Button
Push the OFF button to turn the system off. The display
will show OFF and outside temperature. The system will
continue to automatically control air temperature to the
last set temperature.
Manual Control
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the
temperature and fan speed you want. Next, push the
desired airflow direction pushbutton. The system will
try to maintain the temperature you set using the mode
you select. The following suggestions will help the
system run more efficiently in manual mode.
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Fan Button
The button below the display is used to manually
select the force of air you want. The display will show
the fan speed. Fan control is no longer automatic, but
the system remains in auto temperature control.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is
turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode
setting, your passenger compartment air filter (if
equipped) may need to be replaced. See ªMaintenance
Scheduleº in the Index.
A/C Button
Press the A/C button to turn compressor on/off. AUTO
will be extinguished, but system will maintain auto air
delivery and auto blower.
Mode Button
The MODE button is used to control the direction of
airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The first press
will display the current airflow direction. Repeated
pressing will cycle through the following air flow
directions shown in the display.
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This directs air two ways. Half of the air
is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of
the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and
a little to the defrost and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go
to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side
window vents. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40
F (4.5
C).
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of
the defrost and side window vents.
FRONT DEFROST BUTTON: This setting
directs most of the air through the defrost and side
window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
in this setting unless the outside temperature is below
40
F (4.5
C).
RECIRC BUTTON: This setting recirculates the
air inside of your vehicle. This setting is not available in
defog or defrost mode.
OUTSIDE AIR BUTTON:This setting brings in
outside air.
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