clock Oldsmobile Intrigue 2002 s User Guide

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If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a
curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front
wheels are straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed so you can ªdriveº through the
curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then
accelerate gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can
avoid these problems by braking
-- if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room.
That's the time for evasive action
-- steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes. See ªBraking in
Emergenciesº earlier in this section. It is better to
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left
or right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.

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1. Park the vehicle
on a level surface.
You can remove
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the coolant surge
tank pressure
cap and upper
radiator hose, is
no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left)
about one
-quarter turn and then stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper
mixture, to the FULL COLD mark.

5-21 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you need is in the trunk.
1. Turn the center
nut on the compact
spare tire cover
counterclockwise
to remove it.
Then lift and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the compact spare tire. See ªCompact Spare
Tireº in the Index for more information about the
compact spare.

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3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), extension
and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C).

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2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift
head a few inches.
For jacking at the vehicle's front location, put the
jack lift head (C) about 8 inches (20 cm) from the
rear edge of the front wheel opening (B) or just
behind the two bolts (A) as shown.
Put the compact spare near you.
For jacking at the vehicle's rear location, put the jack
lift head (B) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the front
edge of the rear wheel opening (C) or just behind the
off
-set (A) as shown.
Put the compact spare tire near you.

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3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the compact spare tire to fit underneath
the wheel well.4. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten the wheel
nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb
-ft (140 N´m).

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Filling Your Tank
CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on
the driver's side of your vehicle.
While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether
below the fuel fill opening.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back
to the right.

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CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for
any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you
get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This
may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and
emissions system. See ªMalfunction Indicator
Lampº in the Index.

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4. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the
bulb you are replacing.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp.6. Replace the bulb, making sure you don't touch the
bulb with your bare hands.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly.
8. Close the hood. Then check the lamps.