2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual
Year:
2002
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Intrigue
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual
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Copyright General Motors Corp 2001
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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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Safety Warnings and Symbols
4
Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
5
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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Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)
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Four-Way Power Lumbar Driver's Seat (Option)
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Heated Front Seat (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
10
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 -- and the Answers
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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
42
Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
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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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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
64
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express-Down Window
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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
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Remote Panic Alarm
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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
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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 (Option)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
93
Shifting Into PARK (P)
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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
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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
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
105
Using Cruise Control on Hills
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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
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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
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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)
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Using RDS
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Finding a PTY Preset Station
164
Setting PTY Preset Stations
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RDS Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Errors
168
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Using RDS
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Finding a PTY Preset Station
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Setting PTY Preset Stations
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RDS Messages
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
177
Compact Disc Messages
178
Theft-Deterrent Feature
179
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
179
Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
180
FM Stereo
180
Tips About Your Audio System
180
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
182
Chime Level Adjustment
183
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
186
Control of a Vehicle
189
Braking
189
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
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Using Anti-Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System (Option)
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Precision Control System (PCS) (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
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
200
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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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
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
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Following Distance
223
Passing
223
Backing Up
223
Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
224
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
226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
226
Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
228
Other Warning Devices
228
Jump Starting
229
Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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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
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Compact Spare Tire
256
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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Gasoline Octane
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Gasoline Specifications
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California Fuel
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Additives
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
265
Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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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 (GM Oil Life System)
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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
273
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
276
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
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
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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
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
362
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
362
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
363
Service Manuals
363
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
363
Service Bulletins
363
Owner's Information
363
Current and Past Model Order Forms
363
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Overview
Introduction
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is a midsize sedan that embodies a blend of comfort, style, and practicality. Designed with the average family in mind, this vehicle offers a spacious interior, robust performance, and a host of features that prioritize both driver and passenger convenience. As one of the last models to emerge from the Oldsmobile brand before its discontinuation, the Intrigue showcases some of the best engineering and design principles known to the marque.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is powered by two engine options. The base model comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers a respectable 215 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque, offering strong acceleration and smooth handling on various terrains. For those seeking a sportier driving experience, an optional 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine can be selected, enhancing power and performance while maintaining efficiency. Both engines are paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a reliable and seamless driving experience.
Trims
The 2002 Intrigue is available in three distinct trims: base, GL, and GLS. The base trim offers essential features such as air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM radio with a CD player, making it a great choice for budget-conscious buyers. The GL trim enhances overall comfort with added features like leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a premium sound system. The GLS trim rounds out the lineup, presenting top-of-the-line amenities including alloy wheels, advanced safety features, and a sunroof.
Features
This midsize sedan boasts a range of features designed for both comfort and convenience. The spacious cabin provides ample legroom for both front and rear passengers, complemented by a user-friendly dashboard layout. Safety features include front airbags, anti-lock brakes, and optional side-impact airbags, showcasing Oldsmobile's commitment to passenger protection. Additionally, the Intrigue comes equipped with a variety of storage compartments and cup holders, making it an ideal choice for family outings.
Owners Manual
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue owners manual is a comprehensive guide that covers essential information regarding vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation. It serves as a vital tool for ensuring that owners can maximize the longevity and performance of their Intrigue. The manual includes valuable insights about scheduled maintenance procedures, warranty details, and tips for optimal fuel efficiency, making it an indispensable resource for any Intrigue owner.
User manual download
The Oldsmobile Intrigue owner manual for the 2002 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2002 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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