window Oldsmobile Intrigue 2002 s User Guide

2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With Retained Accessory Power (RAP), the power
windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will
continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned to OFF and none of the doors are open.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, hold your key
in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.

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Parking Over Things That Burn
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
Engine Exhaust
CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.

Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high points on the road or over road debris.

Repairs weren't done correctly.

Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and

Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Compass Calibration
Press the on/off button for eight seconds to activate
the compass calibration mode. The letter C will be
displayed in the compass window on 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 until C is no
longer displayed in the compass window.

Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
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. 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.
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.

2-52 Power Outside Rearview Mirrors
The power mirror controls
are located near the driver's
window, on the armrest.
Move the selector switch to the left to adjust the driver's
side mirror or to the right to adjust the passenger's side
mirror. Use one of the arrows located on the control pad
to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to
go. Once the mirror is adjusted, move the selector
switch to the middle position.
You can fold the mirrors in before entering a car wash.
Pull the mirrors inward toward the vehicle. Push them
back out when finished.
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.

2-54 Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can
also swing each visor from the front window to the side
window. The sun visors also have extenders located on
the inboard side that can be pulled out for added
anti
-glare protection.
Visor Vanity Mirror
When the sunvisors are in the down position, the visor
vanity mirror can be used by opening the cover. If the
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the
lamps will come on when the cover is opened.
Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc
player, a CB radio, etc.
The accessory power outlets are located below the
comfort controls on the instrument panel. Each outlet is
concealed by a pivoting cap. Push the cap to reveal the
outlets. When not using the outlets, be sure the
protective cap is covering them.
The accessory power outlets will only operate while the
ignition is on, and for a few minutes after turning the
ignition off. To use the accessory power outlets for
extended periods of time, see your dealer for
more information.

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The main components of your instrument panel are listed below:
A. Side Window Defogger Vents
B. Instrument Panel Vents
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Windshield Wipers/Washer Fluid Lever
F. Cruise Control (CRUISE) Button
G. Hazard Warning Button
H. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel
J. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped)
K. Trunk Lid Release Button
L. Storage BinM. Trip Odometer
N. Tilt Wheel Lever (located on the steering
wheel column)
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
P. Horn
Q. Cruise Control Buttons
R. Ignition Switch
S. Heated Seat Switches, (If Equipped)
T. Accessory Power Outlets
U. Comfort Controls
V. Audio System
W. Glove Box

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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
-2 Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
3
-3 Air Conditioning
3
-5 Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control (If Equipped)
3
-10 Rear Window Defogger
3
-11 Ventilation System
3
-12 Audio Systems
3
-12 Setting the Clock
3
-13 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Programmable Equalization and Radio Data
System (RDS)3
-21 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Programmable
Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS),
(If Equipped)
3
-31 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-31 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-32 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-32 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-33 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-34 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-34 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-34 Backglass Antenna
3
-35 Chime Level Adjustment

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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 regulates the amount of air coming into
the vehicle. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF.
The fan must be on for the air conditioning compressor
to operate.
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 Filterº
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.

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Mode Buttons
Each button has an indicator which will glow when the
button is pressed.
(Vent): 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 vent 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. When using
this setting in the recirculation mode, the windows
may fog up. See ªRecirculationº in the Index for
more information.
(Defogger): 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 38F (3.3C). Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.
(Defroster): 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 38F (3.3C). Even
when the compressor is running, you can control
the temperature.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to
operate the air conditioning compressor. An indicator
light in the button will flash briefly and then stay on to
let you know that the air conditioning is on. If the light
in the A/C button turns off after the flashing has
stopped, the air conditioning is not on. The air
conditioning will not come on for two reasons:

The outside temperature is below 38F (3.3)C).

The refrigerant pressure is too low or too high. See
ªAir Conditioning Refrigerantsº in the Index.

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(Recirculation): This button is used to recirculate
much of the air inside your vehicle. This setting is not
available in defogger or defroster. Operating the system
in recirculation may cause the windows to fog up when
the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, use the
defog or defrost modes and increase the fan speed. To
avoid refogging of the windows, use the outside air
mode.
(Outside Air): This button is used to bring
outside air into the vehicle.
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 with
fuel economy.
For quick cool
-down on very hot days, use the
vent outlets, recirculation with the temperature knob
turned all the way to the blue area, the air conditioner
on, and the fan on a high setting. If this setting is used
for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may
become too dry.For normal cooling on hot days, use the vent outlets
with the temperature knob turned to the blue area. With
the A/C button and the outside air button pressed 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. To
remedy this, you can use bi
-level with the temperature
knob in the middle with the A/C button and the outside
air button pressed. 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 the
temperature difference more at some times than others.
Heating
On cold days turn the fan on and use floor and the
outside air button pressed in with the temperature knob
turned all the way to 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.