2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Intrigue
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1: Seats and Restraints
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2: Features and Controls
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3: Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4: Your Driving and the Road
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5: Problems on the Road
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6: Service and Appearance Care
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7: Maintenance Schedule
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8: Customer Assistance
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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Way Power Seat (If Equipped) Heated Front Seat (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Last Door Closed Locking
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Rear Security Locks Lockout Prevention
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Remote Alarm
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Remote Activation Verification (RAV)
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Illumination on Remote Activation
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk Lid
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Trunk Lock
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Remote Trunk Release
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Full Floating Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control
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Fog Lamps
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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Parade Mode
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Courtesy Lamps
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Illuminated Entry
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Illumination on Door Handle Activation
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Delayed Illumination
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Exit Illumination
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Battery Saver
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Electrochromic Day/ Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamps (If Equipped)
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Compass Calibration
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Compass Variance
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Power Outside Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror
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Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Center Console
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Rear Console Cupholders
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Accessory Power Outlets
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OnStar
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System (If Equipped)
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Power Sunroof (If Equipped)
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The Instrument Panel
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Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer/Odometer
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Season/Trip Mode
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)
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Precision Control System (PCS) Warning Light (Option) Low Traction Active
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(LOW TRAC) Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant
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Warning Light
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Warning Light
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Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Low Oil Level Light Change Oil Light
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Security Light Cruise Light
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Low Washer Fluid Light
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Fuel Gage
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Low Fuel Light
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Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Push Buttons
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Air Conditioning Compressor Button
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Recirc Button
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Outside Air Button
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Air Conditioning Heating
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Ventilation
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control (If Equipped)
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Driver Temperature Knob
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Passenger Temperature Knob
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Auto Button
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Off Button
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Manual Control of the Automatic System
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Fan Button
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A/C Button
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Econ Button
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Mode Button
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Air Conditioning Heating
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Ventilation
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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Compact Disc Errors
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Backglass Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System (Optional)
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Precision Control System (Option)
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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How to Reset the CHANGE OIL Light
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Cooling System Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Aiming
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Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal Cornering Lamp Fog Lamps
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
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Tail/Stop/Turn Signal lamp
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License Plate Lamp
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Treadwear
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Traction AA, A, B, C
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Temperature A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Headlamp Wiring
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Underhood Electrical Center
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Passenger s Side
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California Emissions Underhood Fuse Block (If Equipped)
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Automatic Transaxle Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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Security While You Travel
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is a midsize sedan that perfectly embodies a blend of modern styling and classic American engineering. Designed to cater to drivers seeking comfort, performance, and a touch of luxury without breaking the bank, this model showcases Oldsmobile's commitment to innovation and quality. With its sleek lines and spacious interior, the Intrigue is not only a practical choice but also a stylish one.
Powertrains
The Intrigue offers a couple of robust powertrain options to satisfy various driving preferences. Standard is a potent 3.5-liter V6 engine, delivering a healthy 215 horsepower and paired with a smooth four-speed automatic transmission. This combination strikes an ideal balance between performance and fuel efficiency, allowing for a spirited driving experience, whether you're commuting through city traffic or hitting the open road. Additionally, the alloy wheels and available traction control enhance maneuverability and handling.
Trims
Features
The interiors of the 2000 Intrigue are designed with driver comfort and convenience in mind. Standard features include power windows and locks, an AM/FM radio with a cassette player, and a CD player in higher trims. For those who desire additionals, options like a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and premium sound systems make the ride even more enjoyable. Safety features such as dual airbags and anti-lock brakes highlight Oldsmobile's focus on protective technology.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue provides essential information for both new and seasoned drivers, covering everything from basic operating instructions to in-depth maintenance guidelines. It is an invaluable resource for troubleshooting, ensuring optimal vehicle performance, and understanding the vehicle’s various features. With well-organized sections and clear illustrations, it serves as a handy guide to enhancing the ownership experience of this dependable sedan.
User manual download
The Oldsmobile Intrigue owner manual for the 2000 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2000 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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