air conditioning Oldsmobile Intrigue 2002 Owner's Manuals

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located on the left
side of the instrument panel.
Turn the thumbwheel upward to increase the brightness
of the instrument panel lights or downward to decrease
the brightness.Parade Mode
The instrument panel brightness control has an added
feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing
certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps
are on in the daylight.
Without turning the courtesy lamps on, turn the
instrument panel brightness thumbwheel all the way to
the top. The radio, season/trip odometer, gearshift
selection indicator on the instrument panel cluster and
the heating and air conditioning controls will come on at
their maximum brightness. This will occur only when
the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these
lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness
thumbwheel all the way up or by turning on each
individual lamp.

2-53 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.
Rear Console Cupholders
Two 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
secure it under the plastic hooks.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
When your vehicle is delivered, the ashtray and cigarette
lighter 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 cigarette lighter outlet is located behind a flip
-out
door below the heating and air conditioning controls.

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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.

3-5 Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use a fan setting, vent outlets and the
outside air button 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,
turn the fan to a high setting and use defrost with the
temperature knob turned all the way to the red area.
To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear,
use defog.
Air Conditioning with Automatic
and Auxiliary Temperature Control
(If Equipped)
With this system, you can control the temperature inside
your vehicle. The air delivery modes, the temperature and
the fan speed can be adjusted manually or you can let the
system make the adjustments for you. The system works
best if you keep your windows closed while using it.

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MODE: 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 of the MODE button will
cycle through the following airflow directions shown in
the display.
(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 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
defrost and side window vents. When using this mode
and recirculation, the windows may fog up when the
weather is cold and damp. 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 38
F (3.3
C). Even when the air
conditioning compressor is running, you can control the
temperature.
(Front 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 38
F (3.3
C). Even
when the air conditioning compressor is running, you
can control the temperature.
(Recirculation): This setting recirculates the
air inside the vehicle. This setting is not available in the
defogger or defroster settings. When operating the
system in the recirculation mode, the windows may fog
up when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog,
select either the defogger or defroster setting and
increase the fan speed. To avoid re
-fogging of the
windows, use the outside air mode.
(Outside Air): This setting brings outside air into
the vehicle.

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Auto Button
For the most efficient operation of the system, press the
AUTO button and set the 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 38
F (3.3
C). You
may notice a delay of three to four minutes before the
fan comes on. For the automatic system to function,
the temperature must be set between 61
F (16
C)
and 89
F (31
C).
If the temperature setting of 61
F (16
C) is chosen, the
system will remain at the maximum cooling setting and
fan speed. If the temperature is set at 89
F (31
C), the
system will remain at the maximum heat setting and fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.ECON (Economy Air Conditioning): Press the ECON
button to turn the compressor on and off. The indicator
light is illuminated when the compress is off. AUTO
will not be illuminated, but the system will maintain
automatic air delivery and fan speed control. The system
will attempt to control the temperature without the help
of the compressor.
Off: Press the OFF button to turn the system off. The
display will show OFF and the outside temperature.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the air
conditioning compressor has to run, which should help
fuel economy.
For quick cool
-down on very hot days, use the vent
outlets and recirculation, along with the air conditioning.
If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in
your vehicle may become too dry.

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For normal cooling on hot days, use the vent outlets and
outside air with the air conditioning. 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 air
conditioning on. 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.
Heating
On cold days use the floor mode and the temperature
turned toward red, with a high fan setting. 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 the vent outlets, a fan setting,
ECON and outside air to direct outside 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 the defrost button. To warm passengers while
keeping the windows clean, select defog by pressing
the MODE button.