Oldsmobile Intrigue 2001 Owner's Manuals

2-44 Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a
set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).
If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it's open
then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you
close it. If you press UNLOCK and don't open a door,
the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.
Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater
dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don't just
turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they
slowly dim after the delay time until they go out.
The delay time is cancelled if you turn the ignition
key to ON so that the lamps will dim out right away.
When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive,
which means the courtesy lamps won't come on unless
a door is opened.
Illumination on Door Handle Activation
Illumination on door handle activation is a standard
feature intended to provide enhanced security and
convenience by allowing the driver to activate the
vehicle interior illumination without unlocking or
opening any vehicle door.The ignition must be off and the doors locked for
the illumination on door handle activation to work.
The illumination on door handle activation feature
can function in two ways.
If the driver pulls and releases any front door handle
within one second, the interior lamps will illuminate
until one of the following occurs:

The ignition is turned to ON,

the power door locks are activated or

an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.
Or, if the driver pulls and holds any front door handle
for more than one second, the interior lamps will
illuminate until one of the following occurs:

The ignition is turned to ON,

the door handle is released or

an illumination period of 50 seconds has elapsed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened,
the timed illumination period will be cancelled, though
the interior lamps will remain on because a vehicle door
is open.

2-45 Delayed Illumination
The delayed illumination feature will continue to
illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have
been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle
your seat belt at night. Delayed illumination will not
occur while the ignition is in ON. After 25 seconds
have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out.
The lamps will fade out before 25 seconds have elapsed
if you do one of the following:

Turn the ignition to ON.

Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
If during the delayed illumination period a door is
opened, the timed illumination period will be cancelled,
though the interior lamps will remain on because a door
is open.
Exit Illumination
To see better when exiting your vehicle at night, your
vehicle is equipped with an exit illumination feature.
The interior lamps will illuminate for up to 25 seconds
when you remove your key from the ignition. After
25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly
fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds
have elapsed if you do one of the following:

Turn the ignition to ON.

Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, exit illumination is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on when any door is open.
The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds
after all the doors have been closed if they have not
been locked. See ªDelayed Illuminationº in the Index.

2-46 Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case you accidentally leave an
interior or trunk lamp on. If you leave any of these
lamps on while the ignition is in ACC or OFF, they
will automatically turn off after 20 minutes. The lamps
won't come back on until you do one of the following:

Turn the ignition to ON,

turn the interior lamp thumbwheel all the way up or

open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
If the vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the
odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes.
Mirrors
Adjust all mirrors so you can see clearly when you are
sitting in a comfortable position.
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lamps behind you, push the lever
located on the bottom center of the mirror away from
you to the night position. To return the mirror back to
the day position, pull the lever toward you.
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass and Map Lamps (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic
day/night rearview mirror with a compass and
map lamps.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents
rapid changing from the day to night positions while
driving under lights and through traffic.

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The mirror includes two map lamps, an automatic
dimming function and an eight
-point compass display in
the upper corner of the mirror face. When the compass
display is turned on, the compass automatically calibrates
as the vehicle is driven.
The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off
by pressing the IO button located on the lower part
of the mirror. Press and hold the IO button for up
to three seconds to turn this feature on or off.The compass display feature is turned on or off by
pressing the IO button for three seconds or more.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing.
The compass may need to be calibrated. See ªCompass
Calibrationº in the Index.
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass Display and OnStar

(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic
day/night rearview mirror with a compass display and
the OnStar system.
When turned on, this mirror functions exactly like
the electrochromic mirror described previously. See
ªMirrors, Electrochromic Rearview with Compassº
in the Index for more information.

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The mirror has an eight-point compass display in the
upper right corner of the mirror face and a three
-button
OnStar system. There are also two map lamps located on
the bottom of the mirror. Each lamp is turned on or off
with a switch located next to the lamp.
The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by
pressing the far left button, located on the lower part of
the mirror face, for up to three seconds. If the button is
pressed and held for five to seven seconds, the compass
display will go blank.
There are three buttons for the OnStar system. See your
dealer for more information on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. See ªOnStar

Systemº in the Index
for more information on the services OnStar provides.Compass Calibration
Press the on/off button for eight seconds to activate
the compass calibration mode. The letter ªCº will be
displayed in the compass window of the mirror.
The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:

Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less
until the display indicates a direction, or

drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, such as during a long
distance cross
-country trip, it will be necessary to
adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is
the difference between earth's magnetic north and
true geographic north. If not adjusted to account
for compass variance, your compass could give
false readings.

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To adjust for compass variance do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.2. Make sure the compass is in calibration mode.
See ªCompass Calibrationº in the Index.
Press the on/off button to display the zone number.
3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in
the compass window of the mirror. Once you find
your zone number in the window, release the on/off
button. After about four seconds, the mirror will
return to the compass display, and the new zone
number will be set. (Compass calibration may be
necessary. See ªCompass Calibrationº in the Index).

2-50 Power Outside Mirrors
The power mirror controls
are located near the driver's
window, on the armrest.
Slide the top switch to the left to adjust the driver's side
mirror, or slide it to the right to adjust the passenger's side
mirror. Then press the arrows on the lower control in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Once the mirror is
adjusted, move the top switch to the middle position.
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.
CAUTION:
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.
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 area and a coinholder.
The cupholder is located below the storage area.
Push down on the door and the cupholder will
come out.

2-51 Rear Console Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the rear of the front
console. Pull down to use the cupholders.
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.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
When your vehicle is delivered, the cigarette lighter
assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center
console storage area. The ashtray is available upon
request from your dealer. 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 below
the heating and air conditioning controls.
Sun Visors
To block out the glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from front to side. The visors
have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the
lamps will come on when you open the cover.
Accessory Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets are located on the
passenger's lower left side and below the comfort
controls on the instrument panel.
The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc
player, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions
included with any electrical equipment you install.

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Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to
the accessory power outlet and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer for additional information on the
accessory power plugs.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.
OnStar
System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications system that
offers a variety of services and provides a hands
-free
communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
A service subscription agreement and fee are required in
order to receive OnStar service. Services are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information,
call 1
-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277).
OnStar Services Button: Press this button once
to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with
these services. If you are not quickly connected, the
system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures
connection to the center; there is no additional action
required. Press the Call Answer/End button to cancel
the automatic redial.