2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue air condition

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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.

3-11 Ventilation System
Change the direction of airflow by adjusting the vents.
To completely shut off airflow to the outlet move the
lever down. To open the outlet for airflow move the
lever up.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running.Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the
mode to floor and the fan to the highest speed for a
few moments before driving off. This helps clear the
intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.

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You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non
-scrubbing action cleaner may
not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non
-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the eject
button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYR
indicator. The radio will display CLEANED to show the
indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Backglass Antenna
Your AM-FM antenna is integrated with your rear
window defogger, located in the rear window. Be sure
that the inside surface of the rear window is not
scratched and that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could
interfere with radio reception.
NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the rear defogger grid and affect your radio's
ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

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Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
ªRoadside Assistanceº in the Index. If you want to tow
your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational
purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see
ªRecreational Vehicle Towingº in the Index.
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning
light about a hot engine on your instrument panel
cluster. See ªEngine Coolant Temperature Gageº in the
Index. You also have a low coolant light on your
instrument panel cluster. See ªLow Coolant Lightº in
the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups of
cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode,
you will notice a significant loss in power and engine
performance. The low coolant light may come on
and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat
condition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/or
towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should
be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow
the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset
the oil life system. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.