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Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Refer to "Traction Control System" in the Index. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control System, the LOW TRAC light may come on to indicate the system is engaged. See "Low Traction Active (LOW TRAC) Light" in the Index. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. 4-12

Section	Page
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seat	8
Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)	9
Four-Way Power Lumbar Driver's Seat (Option)	9
Heated Front Seat (If Equipped)	10
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)	12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Adults	18
Driver Position	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	27
How the Air Bag System Works	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	31
How does an air bag restrain?	32
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Center Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	41
Children	42
Infants and Young Children	42
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Older Children	61
Safety Belt Extender	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Section 2 Features and Controls	65
Windows	66
Power Windows	67
Express-Down Window	67
Lock-Out Switch	67
Keys	68
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks	71
Last Door Closed Locking	71
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	73
Rear-Door Security Locks	74
Lockout Prevention	74
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	75
Operation	76
Remote Panic Alarm	77
Remote Activation Verification (RAV)	77
Illumination on Remote Activation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	80
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock	81
Remote Trunk Release	81
Trunk Release Handle	82
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	82
Theft	82
Key in the Ignition	83
Parking at Night	83
Parking Lots	83
Passlock	84
New Vehicle "Break-In"	84
Ignition Positions	85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	86
Starting Your Engine	86
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	87
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	88
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P)	94
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	95
Torque Lock	95
Shifting Out of Park (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	98
Horn	98
Tilt Wheel	99
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	99
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	100
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	100
Flash-to-Pass Feature	101
Windshield Wipers	101
Windshield Washer	102
Cruise Control	103
Setting Cruise Control	104
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	105
Using Cruise Control on Hills	106
Ending Cruise Control	106
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	106
Exterior Lamps	106
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	107
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	108
Interior Lamps	109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	109
Parade Mode	109
Courtesy Lamps	109
Illuminated Entry	110
Illumination on Door Handle Activation	110
Delayed Illumination	111
Exit Illumination	111
Battery Saver	112
Mirrors	112
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	112
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamps (If Equipped)	113
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Display and OnStar (If Equipped)	114
Compass Calibration	115
Compass Variance	115
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	116
Convex Outside Mirror	116
Storage Compartments	116
Glove Box	116
Center Console	117
Rear Console Cupholders	117
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	117
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	117
Sun Visors	118
Visor Vanity Mirror	118
Accessory Power Outlets	118
OnStar System (If Equipped)	120
OnStar Services	121
OnStar System Limitations	122
Power Sunroof (Option)	123
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	124
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	124
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	126
Canadian Programming	127
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	127
Erasing Channels	127
Resetting Defaults	127
Accessories	127
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	128
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Speedometer/Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	131
Tachometer	132
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	132
Safety Belt Reminder Light	133
Air Bag Readiness Light	134
Charging System Indicator Light	135
Brake System Warning Light	135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	136
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	137
Precision Control System (PCS) Warning Light (Option)	138
Low Traction Active (LOW TRAC) Light	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	139
Low Coolant Warning Light	139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	140
If the Light Is Flashing	142
If the Light Is On Steady	142
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	143
Oil Warning Light	144
Service Vehicle Soon Light	145
Low Oil Level Light	145
Change Oil Light	146
Security Light	146
Cruise Light	146
Low Washer Fluid Light	147
Fuel Gage	147
Low Fuel Warning Light	148
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	149
Comfort Controls	150
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	150
Fan Knob	150
Temperature Knob	150
Mode Buttons	151
Air Conditioning	152
Heating	152
Ventilation	153
Defogging and Defrosting	153
Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control (If Equipped)	153
Off Button	154
Manual Control of the Automatic System	154
Auto Button	156
Air Conditioning	156
Heating	157
Ventilation	157
Defogging and Defrosting	157
Rear Window Defogger	158
Ventilation System	159
Ventilation Tips	159
Audio Systems	160
Setting the Clock	160
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	161
Playing the Radio	161
Finding a Station	162
Setting Preset Stations	162
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	163
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/ Fade)	163
Using RDS	164
Finding a PTY Preset Station	164
Setting PTY Preset Stations	165
RDS Messages	166
Playing a Compact Disc	167
Compact Disc Errors	168
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	169
Playing the Radio	169
Finding a Station	170
Setting Preset Stations	170
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	171
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	171
Using RDS	172
Finding a PTY Preset Station	172
Setting PTY Preset Stations	173
RDS Messages	174
Playing a Cassette Tape	174
Cassette Tape Messages	176
Playing a Compact Disc	177
Compact Disc Messages	178
Theft-Deterrent Feature	179
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	179
Understanding Radio Reception	180
AM	180
FM Stereo	180
Tips About Your Audio System	180
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	181
Care of Your Compact Discs	182
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	182
Backglass Antenna	182
Chime Level Adjustment	183
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	184
Defensive Driving	185
Drunken Driving	186
Control of a Vehicle	189
Braking	189
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	190
Using Anti-Lock	192
Braking in Emergencies	192
Traction Control System (Option)	192
Precision Control System (PCS) (Option)	194
Steering	195
Power Steering	195
Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering	195
Steering Tips	195
Driving on Curves	195
Steering in Emergencies	196
Off-Road Recovery	197
Passing	197
Loss of Control	199
Skidding	199
Driving at Night	200
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	202
Hydroplaning	203
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	204
Driving Through Flowing Water	204
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	204
City Driving	205
Freeway Driving	206
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	207
Highway Hypnosis	208
Hill and Mountain Roads	209
Winter Driving	210
Driving on Snow or Ice	211
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	213
Recreational Vehicle Towing	215
Dinghy Towing	216
Dolly Towing	216
Loading Your Vehicle	217
Towing a Trailer	219
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	220
Weight of the Trailer	220
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	221
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	222
Hitches	222
Safety Chains	222
Trailer Brakes	222
Driving with a Trailer	223
Following Distance	223
Passing	223
Backing Up	223
Making Turns	224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	224
Driving On Grades	225
Parking on Hills	225
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	226
Section 5 Problems on the Road	227
Hazard Warning Flashers	228
Other Warning Devices	228
Jump Starting	229
Towing Your Vehicle	236
Engine Overheating	236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	236
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	238
Cooling System	239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	242
If a Tire Goes Flat	245
Changing a Flat Tire	246
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	247
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	249
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	254
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	255
Compact Spare Tire	256
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	257
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	257
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	258
Service	259
Doing Your Own Service Work	259
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	260
Fuel	260
Gasoline Octane	260
Gasoline Specifications	261
California Fuel	261
Additives	262
Fuels in Foreign Countries	262
Filling Your Tank	263
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	265
Checking Things Under the Hood	265
Hood Release	266
Engine Compartment Overview	267
Engine Oil	268
Checking Engine Oil	268
When to Add Engine Oil	269
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	270
Engine Oil Additives	271
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	272
How to Reset the CHANGE OIL Light	272
What to Do with Used Oil	273
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	273
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	276
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	277
When to Check and Change	277
How to Check	277
Checking the Fluid Level	278
How to Add Fluid	280
Engine Coolant	281
What to Use	282
Checking Coolant	283
Adding Coolant	284
Cooling System Pressure Cap	284
Power Steering Fluid	285
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	285
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	285
What to Use	286
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
What to Use	286
Adding Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Brake Fluid	287
What to Add	288
Brake Wear	289
Brake Pedal Travel	290
Brake Adjustment	290
Replacing Brake System Parts	290
Battery	290
Vehicle Storage	291
Bulb Replacement	291
Halogen Bulbs	291
Headlamps	292
Headlamp Aiming	294
Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal Cornering Lamps	296
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Window Mounted)	296
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Spoiler Mounted)	297
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps	297
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	299
Tires	300
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	301
When to Check	301
How to Check	301
Tire Inspection and Rotation	302
When It's Time for New Tires	303
Buying New Tires	303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	304
Treadwear	305
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	305
Temperature -- A, B, C	305
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	306
Wheel Replacement	306
Used Replacement Wheels	307
Tire Chains	307
Appearance Care	308
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	308
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	308
Using Cleaner on Fabric	309
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	309
Cleaning Vinyl	310
Cleaning Leather	310
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	310
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	310
Care of Safety Belts	310
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	311
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	311
Weatherstrips	311
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	312
Washing Your Vehicle	312
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	312
Finish Care	312
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	313
Cleaning Tires	313
Sheet Metal Damage	314
Finish Damage	314
Underbody Maintenance	314
Chemical Paint Spotting	314
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	315
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	316
Engine Identification	316
Service Parts Identification Label	316
Electrical System	317
Add-On Electrical Equipment	317
Headlamp Wiring	317
Windshield Wipers	317
Power Windows and Other Power Options	317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	318
Underhood Fuse Blocks	321
Replacement Bulbs	324
Capacities and Specifications	324
Engine Specifications	325
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	325
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	325
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	326
Introduction	327
Your Vehicle and the Environment	327
Maintenance Requirements	327
How This Section is Organized	328
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	329
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	329
Scheduled Maintenance	330
Footnotes	330
Scheduled Maintenance	331
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	331
Scheduled Maintenance	334
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	340
At Each Fuel Fill	340
Engine Oil Level Check	340
Engine Coolant Level Check	340
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	340
At Least Once a Month	340
Tire Inflation Check	340
Cassette Deck Service	340
At Least Twice a Year	341
Restraint System Check	341
Wiper Blade Check	341
Weatherstrip Lubrication	341
Automatic Transaxle Check	341
At Least Once a Year	341
Key Lock Cylinders Service	341
Body Lubrication Service	341
Starter Switch Check	342
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	342
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	343
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	343
Underbody Flushing Service	343
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	344
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	344
Exhaust System Inspection	344
Fuel System Inspection	345
Engine Cooling System Inspection	345
Throttle System Inspection	345
Brake System Inspection	345
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	346
Part E: Maintenance Record	348
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	352
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	353
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	355
Customer Assistance Offices	355
United States	355
Canada	356
All Overseas Locations	356
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	356
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	356
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	357
Security While You Travel	357
Canadian Roadside Assistance	358
Courtesy Transportation	359
Plan Ahead When Possible	359
Transportation Options	359
Shuttle Service	359
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	360
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	360
Additional Program Information	360
Warranty Information	361
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	361

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Steering

Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the engine

stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but

it will take much more effort.

Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering

This steering system provides lighter steering effort for

parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph

(32 km/h). Steering effort will increase at higher speeds

for improved road feel.

Steering Tips

Driving on Curves

It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on

the news happen on curves. Here’s why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to

the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The

traction of the tires against the road surface makes it

possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn

the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep

the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever

tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.

The traction you can get in a curve depends on the

condition of your tires and the road surface, the

angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed.

While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you

can control.

Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.

Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control

systems

steering and acceleration

have to do their

work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden

acceleration can demand too much of those places. You

can lose control. Refer to “Traction Control System” in

the Index.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the

accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it

to go, and slow down.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control

System, the LOW TRAC light may come on to indicate

the system is engaged. See “Low Traction Active

(LOW TRAC) Light” in the Index.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should

adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are

based on good weather and road conditions. Under less

favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.