1996 Chevrolet Astro Owners Manual

to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on.

Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

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Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there's a paaale marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.

A CAUTION:

In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Windshield Winers

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes,-hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LOW, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the band to the OFF position. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Rear Window Washermiper (Option)

from a switch on your instrument panel, next to the audio system.

To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with the word DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer. If the fluid level is low in

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the washer bottle, you may not be able to wash your rear window. If you can wash your windshield, but not your rear window, check the fluid level. Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmh) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply y

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A CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dal-,-- JUS wher - JOU can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

Setting Cruise Control

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it.

If you leave your cruise control switcn on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.

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Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A for about 1 1/2 seconds.

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1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.

3. Press in the SET button

at the end of the lever and release it.

You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than 1 1/2 seconds, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA for less than 3/4 of a second. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 k d h ) faster.)

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Contrel There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Press the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, press the

button for less than 1/2 second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase .your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal. Move the cruise switch to 0,FE

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition. your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Lamps

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I Your lamp switch is on the driver's side of the

instrument panel. Turn the knob to the first position to turn on: 0 'parking Lamps 0 Taillamps * License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights

Turn the knob to the master lamp symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off your lamps. Rotate the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your instrument panel lights. Rotate the dial up to brighten you instrument panel lights. If you rotate the dial all the way until it clicks, your interior lamps will come on. Headlamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling the multifunction lever toward you. A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens.

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When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Headlamps On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are turned on and your ignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY position. To turn the tone off, turn the switch to the OFF position. Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when:

the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.

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Interior Lamps Dome Lamps

Dome Lam- --I Off Button

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The dome lamps may come on when you open any of the doors. You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up until it clicks.

If the DOME LAMP OFF button is in the out position, your interior lamps will work as usual.

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If the button is pressed in, the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle’s doors are open, unless your vehicle has the optional Keyless Entry system. The button is located next to the lamp switch knob. If you have the optional reading lamps, they will still operate if the button is pressed-in. Reading Lamps.(Option) You may have the optional reading lamps next to the dome lamps. Turn the lamps on and off by pressing the switch next to the lamp. You can adjust the lamps to any desired position by rotating the ,lamp and they will work when the ignition is on or off. Be sure to turn the lamps off before you leave the vehicle.

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Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror

You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward ‘(away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving.

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Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle. Some mirrors are manually adjustable. The optional electric mirrors come with a remote control adjustment switch. Find the switch on the driver’s door.

you do not accidentally move a mirror, turn the knob to the middle (off‘) position. Mirrors can also be folded in or out. Push the mirror toward the vehicle to move it in. After pushing the mirror out, adjustment will be maintained. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

To move a mirror, turn the knob in the middle of the control to L for the driver’s side mirror or to R for the passenger’s side mirror. Then press the four-way pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. To make sure

A convex mirror can make things (likl- Aher vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Storage Compartments

Your front storage compartment/glove box is at the center of the engine cover. You will have a single-sided key to lock and unlock it. To open the compartment, press the two tabs together and pull.

If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger seat. To open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward.

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If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover,

There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console.

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Overhead Console (Option)

Reading Lamps

Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off.

The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want.

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Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward.

Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch.

Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place.

The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener.

Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as possible.

Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.

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Temperature and Compass Display

Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly.

With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.

The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console. The control switches are located to the left of the display.

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Turn the display on or off 'by pressing the ON/OFF switch. Display the temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the USMET switch. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display. This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken. The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, when your vehicle is new, the compass may function erratically. If it does, CAL (Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the problem, drive slowly in a complete 360" circle three times, and the compass will function- normally. Variance is the difference bet-ween magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cadse false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your

zone number.

2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USMET

switches. The display will go off.

3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the

display. When it does, release both buttons.

4. Press USMET until your zone number appears on

the display.

5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your

variance is now set.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment

Convenience Net (Option)

The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.

You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you're not using it.

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Luggage Carrier (Option) If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo. The moveable tie downs, attached to the side rails, should be used to secure loads to the luggage carrier. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines:

Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Tie the load to the moveable tie down, (two per each side of the side rails). Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. If you need to carry long items, tie the load to the moveable tie downs provided in the side rails. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.

NOTICE:

Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main weight as far forward as you can.

of your

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

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Ashtl- - ys and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console. To use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side front cupholder.

To remove the front ashtray, open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop. To remove the ashtray on the sliding door, open it, press down on the inside tab and pull out. You may have another ashtray on the driver’s sidewall. Press the right side to turn the ashtray around for use. To remove the ashtray, open it and gently pull it off the hinge.

I NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

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Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from side to side. Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items, such as maps. Visor Vanity Mirror I-

Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lamps. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on, if you have them. Lighted mirrors also have a density switch to make the mirror lamps brighter or dimmer.

Accessory Power Outlets (Option) If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. There are two accessory power outlets located on the passenger’s side of the engine cover console. Another accessory power outlet is located on the driver’s side behind the third row seating position, near the floor. These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels.

I NOTICE:

When using the accessory power outlets, maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery.

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Instrument Panel

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Lamp Switches A. Instrument Panel Dimmer B. Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Lamp Switch D. E. Transmission Shift Lever Ignition Switch Rear Hatch Release G. H. Rear Defogger I. Comfort Controls J. Rear A/C Control

K. Rear Heater Control L. Rear WasherNiper M. Front Ashtray N. Accessory Power Outlets 0. Cupholders/Storage Tray P. Front Storage Compartment Q. Audio System R. Cigarette Lighter S. Hood Release T. Dome Lamps OFF Button

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

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Speedometer and Odom. er Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your odometer is tamper resistant. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The trip odometer will appear in place of your regular odometer when you press the TRIP button. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the TRIP button. To change back to the regular odometer, press the TRIP button again.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light will come on.

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

AIR BAG

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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Charging System Indicator Light

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The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is working.

Voltmeter

I When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), the gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts.

Then it should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose accessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and heatedair conditioner.

When the ignition is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the, normal operating range.

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Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. You can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

BRAKE

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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

A CAUTION:

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

ANTI - LOCK

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

NOTICE:

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required.

0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid h - -- -1 accelerations. 0 Avoid steep uphill grades. 0 If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being

hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Oil Pressure Gage

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running.

Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure.

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I A CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

1 NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Check Oil Light

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OIL

This light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.

If the light comes on while starting and stays on, your engine oil level should be checked. Prior to checking your oil level, be sure your vehicle is on a level surface and has been shut off for several minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Check your oil level and bring it up to the proper level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period between turning the key on and when the engine starts. It does not check the oil level while the vehicle is running. Parking on steep grades may cause the light to come on even when the oil level is correct. If this happens, park the vehicle on a level surface and check the oil level.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

If the gage pointer moves to the red area, your engine is too hot!

Daytime Running. Lamps, Indicator Light

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If your vehicle’was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel.

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It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows you what to do. See “Engine’Overheating” in the Index.

It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are on. When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps.

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Check Gages Light

Fuel Gage

This light will come on

CHECK GAGES

The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on.

If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.

When the gage fust indicates EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the

gage reads FULL (F).

0 The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little

less fuel to fill up than the gage shows.

0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or

speed up.

0 The gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E) when you

turn off the ignition.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

Heating/Air Conditioning System

If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this.

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I,. +fl BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air through the heater floor vent and the instrument panel vents. If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to

cool the air. +. warmer or cooler air. +’

/J VENT The a x comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. The air conditioning compressor will not run in this position. Adjust the temperature knob for

HEATER: Most of the air comes out near the

floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under

the windshield and at the front side windows. +’ BLEND: With this setting, the heated outside air

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comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and front side windows.

Fan Knob This control has four positions. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. It selects the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the knob clockwise for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.

Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. OFF: This setting turns the system off. MAX A/C: This cools the air the fastest, by recirculating the inside air. Move the temperature knob all the way clockwise. A/C: This setting brings in outside air and cools it.

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Heating System

If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will look like this.

Fan Knob This control has four positions, To increase airflow, turn the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. It selects the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the knob clockwise for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.

Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The function knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. OFF: This setting turns the system off. +. -a # VENT The air comes out at the vents on y instrument panel. +# BI-LEVEL: With this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air.

+ ’ , HEATER: Most of the air comes out near the

floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. + ’ , BLEND: With this setting, the heated outside

air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and front side windows.

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Rear Heating System (Option)

Rear Air Conditioning System (Option)

You may have the optional rear heater. The three-speed fan switch is to the right of the radio. Turn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area. Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off.

You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls. Turn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area. Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off.

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Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best. You can use MAX A/C with the temperature knob in the blue area, when it’s really hot outside and you need to cool the inside air quickly. MAX A/C lets in only a little air from the outside. If you first use MAX A/C, you can then use A/C with the temperature knob in the blue area, as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be going through your vehicle. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LO may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate.

The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is on. It can still be used to circulate air, even if the front system is off. When the air conditioning, DEFROST or BLEND is on, you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine speed, due to compressor operation. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature. Heating On cold days, use HEATER with the temperature knob in the red area. Outside air will be brought in through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

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Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions. The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air. The BLEND setting is useful for cold weather with a large number of passengers or very humid conditions to help keep the windshield clear. Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel vents. Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of the windshield, through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

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Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Push the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers. The vents rotate to direct the airflow from side to side. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open.

If you have rear heating or rear air conditioning, you will have adjustable vents in the rear of the vehicle to help direct the airflow. The rear air conditioning vents are located in the headliner at the rear of the vehicle. The rear heating vents are located next to the second and third seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the floor. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open.

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.

0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the

blower fan to HIGH 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

Press windows. the button

Rear Window Defogger (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger.

, . I To turn on the rear window

:.

defogger, find the button I to the left of the heater controls with the defog symbol on it.

until the light

comes on, then

release

it.

The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition switch is in the RUN position.

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Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo and AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display. To display the clock with the ignition off, press RECALL and the time will be displayed for a few

seconds. There is before the clock goes into the time-set mode.

two-second delay

an initial

You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button again. The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes so that the elass does not eet too hot. If the window still isn’t clear, turn the defogger on again.

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NOTICE:

Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty would not cover this damage. And don’t put decals there, you might have to scrape them off.

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.

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AM-FM Stereo

Playing the Radio VOLUME-BAL: Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn it off. To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. Display the time with the ignition off by pressing the VOLUME-BAL knob. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing the recall knob. When the radio is playing,. press this knob to recall the station frequency.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or F M . TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to. tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the display. Press the right m o w to tune in the next higher station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower station. Press VOLUME-BAL or both SEE-K buttons to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, 3. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

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In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. 3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time,

within five seconds. Whenever you press the same two buttons, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.

Setting the Tone BASS: Slide this lever up to increase the bass. TREB: Slide this lever up to increase the treble. Slide the lever down to reduce noise with a weak or noisy station.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: The control behind the VOLUME-BAL knob balances the sound between the right and left speakers. FADE: The control behind the TUNE knob fades the sound between the front and rear speakers.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)

Playing the Radio VOLUME-BAL: Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn it off. To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing the RECALL knob. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press this button and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. 3. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET.

3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time,

within five seconds. Whenever you press the same two buttons, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. P.SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each of the preset stations. The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations.

Setting the Tone BASS: Slide this lever up to increase the bass. TREB: Slide this lever up to increase the treble. Slide the lever down to reduce noise with a weak or noisy station.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: The control behind the VOLUME-BAL knob balances the sound between the right and left speakers. FADE: The control behind the TUNE knob fades the sound between the front and rear speakers.

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Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, FADE and BAL just as you do for the radio. FWD: Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape. REV: Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape. Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the tape. RECALL: Press this button to switch tape sides. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control (Option)

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The faster the PWR-VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the volume is increased or decreased. RECALL: Press this button to switch between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on. Also, press this button to display the time when the ignition is off.

SCV: This is the Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV) knob. Move the control ring behind the PWR-VOL knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Set the volume at the desired level. As you dnve, the SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed. The volume should always sound the same. Each clockwise position on the control ring allows for more compensation at a faster rate.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMl and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and counterclockwise to decrease frequency. When finished tuning, press the knob again to return it to its stored position. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.

AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the five preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until MAN appears on the display. This will return the tone adjustment to the TREB and BASS controls. If a TREB or BASS control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Tune in the desired station by pressing TUNE or the

SEEK left or right arrows.

3. Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer. 4. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button.

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P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FMl or FM2 mode and then press €?SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Press P.SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific preset station. PSCAN will light up on the display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (Pl-P6) for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button to remove the control from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. Press the button again to return BAL to its stored position. FADE: Press this button to remove the control from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front and counterclockwise for rear speakers. Press the button again to return FADE to its stored position.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterc.lockwise to decrease the bass. When the BASS control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN. Push the knob back in to its stored position when done. TREB: Press lightly on the TREB knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the treble and counterclockwise to decrease the treble. When the TREB control is rotated,-the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN. Push the knob back in to its stored position when done.

Playing a Cassette Tape Your 'tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL. Then, insert the cassette tape. If the ignition is on but the radio is 'off, the tape will begin playing. 'The player automatically senses if the cassette tape is metal or CrO2 and adjusts for best playback sound. For metal tapes, the double-D symbol will appear on the display.

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Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first. PREV (1); Press the PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. PROG (2): Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other. NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to the beginning of the cassette reel or until you press REV again. The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during REV operation.

00 (5): Press this button to reduce cassette tape noise. The double-D symbol will appear on the display while the player is in this mode. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again. The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during FWD operation. AM-FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio. TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play. EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off, To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off, press EJECT before loading the cassette.

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CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player’’ in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. CD Adapter Kits Although this is not a recommended practice, it is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player. The adapter kit cassette should begin playing like a regular audio cassette tape once inserted. If the cassette immediately ejects, turn the radio off, turn the ignition on and press and hold the TAPE AUX button until the tape icon flashes on the display. Insert the adapter cassette again. It will power up the radio and begin playing. This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The faster the PWR-VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the volume is increased or decreased. RECALL: Press this button to switch between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on. Also, press this button to display the time when the ignition is off.

SCV: This is the Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV) knob. Move the control ring behind the PWR-VOL knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Set the volume at the desired level. As you drive, the SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed. The volume should always sound the same. Each clockwise position on the control ring allows for more compensation at a faster rate.

Finding a AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and counterclockwise to decrease frequency. When finished tuning, press the knob again to return it to its stored position. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. There will be no sound when using the SEEK feature.

SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. There will be no sound when using the SCAN feature. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). 1. 2.

Press AM-FM to select the band. Tune in the desired station by pressing TUNE or the SEEK left or right arrows. Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button.

3. 4. 5.

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P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FMl or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Press P.SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific stored station. PSCAN will light up on the display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (Pl-P6) for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station.

Setting the Tone AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the five preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP or JAZZ. The display will show which mode the receiver is in. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until MAN appears on the display. This will return the tone adjustment to the TREB and BASS controls. When a TREB or BASS control is rotated, tone is automatically set to MAN.

BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterclockwise to decrease the bass. When the BASS control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN. Push the knob back in to its stored position when done. TREB: Press lightly on the TREB knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the treble and counterclockwise to decrease the treble. When the TREB control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN. Push the knob back in to its stored position when done.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button to remove the control from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. Press the button again to return BAL to its stored position. FADE: Press this button to remove the control from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front and counterclockwise for rear speakers. Press the button again to return FADE to its stored position.

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Playing a Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Please note that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc into the player with the ignition on.) Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc should play. CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display. Anytime you are playing a CD, the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol. If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display, it could be that: 0 You are driving on a very rough road. (The disc

should play when the road gets smoother.)

0 The disc is upside down.

It is dirty, scratched or wet.

0 It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and

try again.) The disc player is very hot.

Press RECALL to make ERR go off the display.

RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track. Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and tenths of a second. The track number will also appear when a new track begins to play. Press RECALL again to return to the time display. PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. Sound is muted in this mode. RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random (instead of 1, 2, 3. . .) order. While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display. Press RDM again to return to normal play. NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. The next track number will appear on the display. Sound is muted in this mode. REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection. Release REV to resume playing.

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FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance rapidly within a track. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the FWD button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection. Release FWD to resume playing. AM-FM: While in the CD mode, press this button to stop playing the CD and play the radio. The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM, FMl or FM2. (If the radio is turned off, the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.) CD AUX: To switch between the player and the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM-FM button. To return to the player, press CD AUX. When a disc is playing, the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display. (If the radio is turned off, the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.) EJECT: Press this button to eject the disc from the player and play the radio. When the same or a new disc is inserted, the disc will start playing on track one. If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds, the player will pull the CD back in. The radio will continue playing. When the ignition is off, press this button to load a CD.

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Playing a Cassette in the Remote Cassette Tape Player (Option)

If you have an AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic Tone Control System that includes a remote cassette player, the cassette player is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, first press EJECT on the remote player. Then, insert the cassette tape. The tape will play if the ignition is on but the radio is off.

Once the tape is playing, use the control knobs for VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, TREB and BASS just as you do for the radio. A lighted tape symbol shows when a cassette tape is in the player. A lighted arrow will also appear and show the direction of play when a tape is active. The player automatically senses if the cassette tape is metal or 0 0 2 and adjusts for best playback sound. For metal tapes, the double-D symbol will appear on the display. Anytime a cassette tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first. PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow (in the opposite direction that the lighted tape direction arrow points) to search for the previous selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound is muted in this mode. PROG: Press this button on the remote player to go from one side of the tape to the other. NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow (in the direction that the lighted tape direction arrow points) to search for the next selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during SEEK operation and the sound is muted in this mode.

REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape. The tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the cassette reel or until you press REV again. The radio plays the last selected station during REV. (5): Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby on and off. Dolby is active when a tape inserted in the remote cassette. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly advance the tape. The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again. The radio plays the last selected station during FWD. TAPE: Press the AM-FM button to switch from the player and the radio when a tape is playing. To return to the tape player, press CD AUX. The lighted arrow will appear next to the symbol and show the direction of play when a tape is active. EJECT Press this button on the remote player to remove the tape. EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off. Also, you must press EJECT before loading a cassette with the radio off to allow loading.

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Rear Seat Audio (Option)

This feature allows rear seat pas - - -- - :rs to listen to a different music source than the iron1 seat passengers including AM-FM automatic tone control and cassette tapes. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to the cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each headphone. Be aware that the front seat audio controls always override the rear seat audio controls. Note that this feature is intended for rear seat passengers. Please do not use headphones while driving.

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SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to’the next higher station (with enough strength) and stay there. Press the down arrow to tune to the next lower station (with enough strength) and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. The SEEK button is inactive if the AM-FM mode on the front radio is in use. While listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection. PWR: Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on. You may operate the rear seat audio functions even when the primary radio power is off. AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to AM-FM, the rear seat audio controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. TAPE CD: With a cassette tape in the player, press this button to activate the feature. Once the feature is activated and you have a cassette tape loaded, press TAPE CD to switch between the cassette tape and radio functions.

P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these three functions to work: 0 Press this button to seek through your preset radio

stations set on your primary radio pushbuttons.

0 When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to

go to the other side of the tape.

VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Push the knob back in when you're not using it. The upper VOL knob controls the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone.

Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate.

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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. Turn the radio off. PI-- -s the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down untu --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down.

3. 4.

2.

5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree

with your code.

7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree

with your code.

8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the

code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code.

9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off.

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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree

with your code.

4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree

with your code.

1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or

RUN position.

2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down

until SEC shows on the display.

4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree

with your code.

6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree

with your code.

5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the

code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is now operable and secure.

7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the

code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show ---, indicating that the radio is no longer secured.

If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps:

If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is disconnected from a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display. To unlock a secured radio, see 44Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in this section.

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Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.

AM The range for most AM stations 1s greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

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To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.

Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

Before you add any sound equipment to your

NOTICE: vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want, If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even damage them, Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.

Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your GM dealer. 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. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.

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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.

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender.

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts’’ in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways,“it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.

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Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:

Judgment

0 Muscular Coordination

Vision

0 Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 2 1, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

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The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: