1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its edges.

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5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the

weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel weatherstrip with the receiving cup in the body weatherstrip (B). Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the body opening (C). 6. Rotate the front handles toward the side doors to

the closed position.

7. Hook the rear latch by pushing the lever up to the

locked position.

8. Grasp and tug the roof panel up and down and

side-to-side to make sure the roof panel is securely installed.

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lnstrurnent Panel

G H

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A. Turn SignalNultifunction Lever B. Driver Information Center (DIC) C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Windshield WiperNVasher Lever E. DIC Buttons F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button G. Center Air Vent H. Audio System I. Comfort Controls J. Fog Lamp Button (Option) K. Remote Hatch Release Button

L. Ignition Switch M. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) N. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch 0. Selective Real Time Damping (Option) P. Instrument Panel Cupholder Q. Ashtray & Cigarette Lighter R. Remote Fuel Door Release Button S. Parking Brake T. Glove Box U. Instrument Panel Fuse Block V. Power Accessory Outlet

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your instrument cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are 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 you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). You may note that there are not two separate scales for mph and km/h. When you press the E M (EnglisMetric) button on the DIC, the cluster will calculate the proper speed and move the needle to the correct position. Either the MPH or the km/h telltale will illuminate, depending on which measurement you choose. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm. If you continue to drive your Corvette at the fuel shut off rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure to operate your Corvette below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off. Warning Lights, Gages.and Messages 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. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

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I Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime 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 until the driver’s belt is buckled.

the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. 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,

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. 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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Voltmeter

When the key is in the ON position with the engine not running, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system.

The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel and other systems may shut down. The DIC will read LOW VOLTAGE when your Corvette is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle.

Brake System Warning Light Your Corvette’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.

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

BRAKE

If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, the parking brake may be set or there may be a brake problem. Refer to “Parking Brake” in the Index to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have your brake system inspected right away.

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If the light comes on while you are driving, and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, 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 C WTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake 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.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

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

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Corvette 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 section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Traction Control System (TCS) Light

This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot!

If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you’re driving, there’s a problem with your TCS system and your vehicle needs service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the driver turns off the Traction Control System by pressing the button on the console, the TCS system light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will show on the DIC.

This 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. (The larger tic marks are in increments of 30 O below 220°F (104°C) and in increments of 10 O above 220 O F (104”C).) In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

NOTICE:

Your Corvette 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.

CHECK

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 CHECK ENGINE 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. This 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. 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 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades. 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. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. 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 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. 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 one or more of these conditions, 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.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gage

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

The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

/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.

Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 Wa). (In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.) It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range. Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

I NOTICE:

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

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Security Light

Check Gages Light

This light comes on to remind you to arm your theft-deterrent system. If it comes on and stays on when your ignition is on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system.

This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas.

CHECK GAGES

SECURITY

See “Universal Theft-Deterrent” and “PASS-Key System” in the Index.

This light can come on for the following reasons: 0 Low Oil Pressure 0 High Coolant Temperature 0 High or Low Battery Voltage 0 Low Fuel Level

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Fuel Gage

Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank.

When the needle approaches the red zone, RESERVE FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. When the needle approaches the “E”, LOW FUEL will appear on the display. Press RESET to let the vehicle know that you have acknowledged a DIC message(s). Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message but the LOW FUEL message will come on again in 10 minutes if you have not added fuel to the vehicle. Here are three concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

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At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up.

You can use the DIC to display more detailed fuel information. Each time you press FUEL, one of the following will appear in the DIC.

AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for the current tank of fuel, or since you last reset the display. INST The fuel economy calculated for your current driving conditions. RANGE: The distance you can drive before refueling. BLANK: The fuel gage is displayed alone.

You should reset the fuel information display every time you refuel. To reset the display, press FUEL until AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET on the DIC.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC display area is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the right of the cluster:

1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and fronurear tire pressures. 3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and the oil life. 4 OPTIONS: This button allows you to choose personal options available with your vehicle such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. 5 EM: Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. RESET: This button, used along with the other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. At the top of the DIC control buttons is a light sensor. Be sure not to block the sensor or your lighting functions may be disrupted.

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DIC Controls and Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Each DIC button allows you to scroll through a menu. A blank page ends each menu. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear on the display. Press RESET to acknowledge any current warning or service messages. The following pages will show the messages you can see on the DIC display by pressing the DIC buttons. 1 FUEL The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions and range.

220 MI 1 -

I AVERAGE 27.0 MPG t 1 RANGE

20.4 MPG

I I INST.

Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy, such as: 0 AVERAGE 20.1 MPG or 0 AVERAGE 5.3 LAO0 km The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press RESET in this mode while you're driving, the system will begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time.

Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as:

INST. 20.1 MPG or INST. 5.3 WlOO km

Press FUEL again to display the range, such as:

RANGE 20 MI or RANGE 32 km

The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It's based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. If the range is lower than 30 miles (48 km) miles, the display will read RANGE LOW. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Resetting the fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately. Press RESET to reset the fuel range. 2 GAGES The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

IOIL PRESSURE

40 PSI I I OILTEMP. I COOLANT TEMP 123 O F ]

2340 F

123"FI M N S FLUID 13.5 I I BATTERY VOLTS I FRONT L 34 R 33 PSI I REAR

L 34 R 33 PSI

Press the GAGE button to display the oil pressure, such as: 0 OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or 0 OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: 0 OIL TEMP 234 O F or

OIL TEMP 112 O C

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3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

ODOMETER 12345 MI

89% I -

ti t I AVG. SPEED 000.0 MPH I t I OIL LIFE REMAIN

123.4 MI 123.4 MI1

IELAP. TIME

TRIP B

TRIP A

0O:OO.O

Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: 0 COOLANT TEMP 123 O F or COOLANT TEMP 51 O C or

Press the GAGE button again to display the transmission fluid temperature (automatics only), such as: 0 TRANS FLUID 123 O F or 0 TRANS FLUID 51 O C Press the GAGE button again to display the battery voltage, such as:

BATTERY 13.5 VOLTS

Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires (left and right), such as: 0 FRONT L34 R33 PSI 0 FRONT L 234 R228 kPa Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires (left and right), such as:

REAR L34 R33 PSI

0 REAR L234 R228 kPa

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Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as: 0 ODOMETER 12345 MI or 0 ODOMETER 20008 km Without the keys being in the ignition, you can also display the odometer by turning on the parking lamps. Trip Odometers There are two trip odometers. Press the TRIP button and TRIP A will be displayed. Press it again and TRIP B will be displayed. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. 0 TRIP A 130.5 MI or 0 TRIP A 209.9 km 0 TRIP B 300.5 MI or 0 TRIP B 483.5 km The trip odometers can be reset by pushing the RESET button on the DIC. Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously.

Miles Since Last Ignition Feature You can also display number of miles driven since you last started the car if you press and hold the RESET button for two seconds, then release. The miles (or kilometers) since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer.

Elapsed Time When the ignition is in the ON position, the DIC can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. (Hundredths are shown up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds and 99 hundredths). The display appears as ELAP. TIME 00: 00 : 00 in the elapsed time function. You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing RESET. To reset the elapsed time to zero, stop the timer by pressing RESET. Then press and hold RESET for two seconds and release.

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Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as:

AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h

Press reset in this mode to start calculating the average speed. Press and hold RESET to clear.

Engine Oil Life Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAIN 89%. This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 99% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with a message CHANGE OIL SOON. When the oil life is down to zero, you will receive the message CHANGE OIL NOW.

To reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change: 1. With the ignition on, press the TRIP button so the

OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.

2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. The word

RESET will appear, then OIL LIFE 99%.

Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil change. The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your oil after every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months, whichever occurs first, unless the DIC instructs you to do so sooner. Also, the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your engine, so be sure to check your oil level often. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

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4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options available with your vehicle, such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. Some of these functions work along with the key fob transmitter. When returning to the options menu, the first item of the options list will always be displayed, not the one you were last in when you changed buttons.

1 PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER

APPROACH LIGHTS

ON

AUTO LOCK

ON

The following are the options listed under the OPTIONS button:

Lock and Arm Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK & ARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: 0 LOCK & ARM OFF 0 LOCK & ARM HORN ONLY 0 LOCK & ARM LIGHTS ONLY 0 LOCK & ARM HORN & LTS If you choose LOCK & ARM OFF, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM HORN ONLY, only the horn will chirp to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM LIGHTS, only your exterior lights will flash to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM HORN & LTS, the horn will chirp and the exterior lights will flash briefly to let you know the system has armed when locking your vehicle.

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I AUTO UNLOCK-DRIVER I SEAT EASY ENTRY ON t LANGUAGE ENGLISH LI

I FOB TRAINING

Alarm Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections:

ALARM HORN

0 ALARM HORN & LIGHTS If you choose ALARM HORN, the horn will sound during an alarm. If you choose ALARM HORN & LIGHTS, the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash during an alarm.

Passive Unlock Press the OPTIONS button until PASSIVE UNLOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections:

PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH

If you choose the PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER, only the driver’s door lock will be programmed to passively unlock. The driver’s door will passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON.

If you choose PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH, the driver and passenger’s door locks will be programmed to passively unlock. The driver and passenger doors will passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON. See “Remote Function Actuation (WA)” in the Index for more information.

Approach Lights Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:

APPROACH LIGHTS ON 0 APPROACH LIGHTS OFF If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON, the fog lamps, front turn signal, rear back-up and courtesy lamps will come on for 30 seconds as you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter. This will occur only when it is dark outside. APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns off this option. See “Remote Function Actuation System” in the Index for more information.

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Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:

AUTO LOCK ON AUTO LOCK OFF

If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 krn/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you move the shifter out of PARK (P). Choose AUTO LOCK OFF to turn this option off.

Auto Unlock The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO LOCK is set to ON. Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:

AUTO UNLOCK - DRIVER AUTO UNLOCK - BOTH AUTO UNLOCK OFF

If you choose AUTO UNLOCK- DRIVER, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. Choose AUTO UNLOCK - BOTH, and both doors will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. AUTO UNLOCK OFF turns off this option.

Easy Entry The easy entry feature will only be available if the vehicle is equipped with the memory option. Press the OPTIONS button until SEAT EASY ENTRY appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:

SEAT EASY ENTRY ON 0 SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON, when you turn the ignition off and remove the key, the seat will automatically move back for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF turns off this option.

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Languages You can select which language the DIC will display its messages in. Press the OPTIONS button until the word LANGUAGES appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:

LANGUAGE ENGLISH 0 LANGUAGE FRENCH 0 LANGUAGE GERMAN 0 LANGUAGE SPANISH Blank Page At the end of the OPTIONS menu there is a blank page. When the blank page is displayed, you can access the following items: FOB TRAINING: This option allows you to match the RFA transmitter(s) to your vehicle. You can access this option by pressing and holding RESET for two seconds while you are on the blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. The message FOB TRAINING will be displayed. See “Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle” in the Index.

TIRE TRAINING: The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) operates with battery powered sensors that are located inside the valve stems on each tire. Each sensor has a unique ID code so the vehicle knows the tire location of the sensor. When the vehicle reaches a speed of greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the sensors begin to send the tire pressure readings to a receiver inside the vehicle. These readings are displayed when using the GAGES button on the DIC. If you are unable to display your tire pressures while the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). You may need to have your sensor ID codes learned by the vehicle. See your dealer. DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in theDIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. You may receive more than one message at a time. Messages will appear one behind the other. To acknowledge a message and remove it from the display, press RESET. You may scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status.

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ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active): When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. SERVICE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System): If the SERVICE ABS message is displayed when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the message stays on, or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. SERVICE COLUMN LOCK: The system that controls the locking and unlocking of the steering column may not work properly. Have the vehicle towed to a dealer for service.

LOW OIL PRESSURE: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until the vehicle is serviced. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the vehicle is serviced. Low oil pressure may be the result of a combination of low oil level and abrupt changes in the vehicle’s direction. When this warning is displayed, you should not operate the engine at high RPM or make fast abrupt moves. When convenient, you should check the oil level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message appears after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 15 seconds until this condition changes. If the Driver Information Center displays the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Also, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” (Check Engine Light) in the Index. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your Corvette. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if this message keeps appearing. CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose or broken 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 message on, be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. TRACTION SYS ACTIVE: When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

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TRACTION SYSTEM-ON: This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the TCS by pressing the switch on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own. TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message comes on and stays on when the TCS button on the console is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press RESET. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. When this message is displayed , the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) system has detected a malfunction and that the system must be serviced. The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will always come on when a failure is detected by the Selective Real Time Damping system. If a fault is present in the SRTD which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM

80 MPH (129 km/h) will display together. You will never get a SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) message without a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Real Time Damping system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the vehicle speed will be limited to 80 mph (129 km/h) when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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LOW COOLANT You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear a chime every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the coolant in the system is low. You may need to add coolant. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes. If the engine coolant exceeds 255 “F (124”C), this message is displayed. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off from the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes. If the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160” C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC. HIGH TRANS TEMP: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, the message will be displayed every 10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.

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If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 263 OF (1 28 O C) or rises rapidly, this message is displayed. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F (1 10OC). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with the GAGES button on the DIC. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. If the HIGH TRANS TEMP message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle may need service. See your Chevrolet dealer for an inspection. LOW TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear a chime every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is less than 25 psi (172 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear)

to indicate to you which tire is low on pressure. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” in the Index.

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When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

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FLAT TIRE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear a chime every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is lower than 5 psi (34 Wa). Next to the FLAT TIRE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is flat. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Inflation” in the Index.

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling

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capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your tire pressures as soon as you can. HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear a chime every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is higher than 42 psi (290 Wa). Next to the HIGH TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is flat. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Inflation’’ in the Index.

SERVICE TIRE MON SYS: If this message comes on, a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning will come on in approximately 10 minutes. If all four sensors are missing, the warning will come on in approximately 15 - 20 minutes. (All the sensors would be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See your dealer. Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center. To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button.

BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT (Automatic Transmissions Only)

0 CHANGE OIL NOW CHANGE OIL SOON

0 CRUISE DISENGAGED 0 CRUISE SET - MPH (- kmh) 0 DOOR AJAR 0 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM 0 HATCH AJAR 0 HIGH VOLTAGE

LOW BRAKE FLUID (See “Brake Fluid” in the Index)

0 LOW COOLANT (See “Engine Overheating” in

the Index)

0 LOW FUEL (fuel range is less than 50 miles (80 km)) 0 LOW VOLTAGE 0 LOW WASHER FLUID 0 PULL KEY - WAIT 10 SEC 0 RESERVE FUEL

UPSHIFT NOW

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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 Corvette. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.

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Comfort Controls Manual Comfort Controls Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option) Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Audio Systems Setting the Clock for All Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Automatic Tone Control

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CD Adapter Kits AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option) Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option) Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas

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Manual Comfort Controls

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 Corvette. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

Fan Knob The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air you want. Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed and to the left to decrease fan speed. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.

Temperature Knob The center knob controls the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn it to the left (toward the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it to the right (toward the red area) for warmer air.

Mode Knob The right knob selects the direction of where the air will enter the vehicle. +* /J UPPER: This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets with a very small amount of air directed to the lower outlets. +’ +e vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while warmer air is directed through the lower outlets.

BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your

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LOWER: This .setting directs most of the air

through the lower ducts to the floor area of the vehicle with some of the air also directed toward the windshield we and side window vents. +fl DEFOG: This setting divides the air between the windshield and lower outlets with a small amount directed toward the side window vents. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to rain or snowy conditions.

DEFROST: Use this setting to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield with a small mount directed toward the lower and side window outlets.

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Mode Buttons These buttons control the air intake, the air conditioning and the rear window defogger operation.

FRESH AIR: Press this button and it will bring

outside air into your vehicle. The light on the button will come on when operating. Use this setting while trying to defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture.

RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the

amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by recirculating most of the air inside your vehicle. The light on the button will come on when operating. This setting is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or to limit odors entering your vehicle. RECIRCULATE cannot be used while in the DEFROST or DEFOG modes.

a NC: This button turns the air conditioning

compressor off or on under most conditions. The light on the A/C button comes on when the compressor is operating. The air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35 OF to 40°F (2" C to 4" C). The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle. The air conditioning cannot be turned off in DEFROST as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear.

The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures,

Rear Window Defogger @ This button turns the rear defogger and heated outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come on when operating. The system automatically shuts off after approximately 10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the button again. The rear window defogger operates only when the engine is running. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.

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Don't use a razor blade or something sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

Digital Display The digital display shows readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius by pressing the E M button (EnglishlMetric) on the Driver Information Center (DIC). When you start the vehicle, the display will show the current fan speed, air delivery mode and the driver-set temperature for approximately five seconds and then show the outside temperature. When the system is fully in the automatic mode, the word AUTO will also appear on the display. If you have selected a manual fan speed, then the fan symbol will appear on the display. If a manual air delivery mode has been selected, the delivery mode symbol will appear on the display.

Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option)

Your Corvette may be equipped with a Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature output, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and air intake. You can. use the AUTO (automatic) setting or override the automatic operation with manual control settings. The control settings will be remembered each time you turn the ignition off and restart in the same settings. You can use the Memory option to store and recall your settings. (See “Memory” in the Index.)

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Driver Set Temperature Knob The DRIVER knob changes the temperature on the driver's side of the vehicle. Turn the knob to the right to increase the temperature and to the left to decrease the temperature. Whenever you turn this knob, the temperature will be displayed for approximately five seconds along with the current fan speed and air delivery mode. When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set temperature of 73 "F (23 "C) until you determine your comfort zone. If you choose 60°F (16"C), the system will remain at maximum cooling and will not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you choose 90°F (32"C), the system will remain at maximum heating and will not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Turning the knob past either maximum setting has no effect on the operation of the system.

Passenger Temperature Offset The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the 12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the same as the driver's. Turn the knob to the right for warmer air on the passenger's side, to the left for cooler air. If the driver set temperature is set at 60°F (16" C) or 90°F (32°C)' turning the passenger knob has no effect because the system is locked at a maximum setting.

Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. After a five second display of the current settings, only the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be shown on the digital display. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the driver temperature at 60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C), the system will not operate automatically until a different temperature is selected. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed.

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A Typical Cold Weather Example: Your vehicle has been parked outside ~ v e r ~ ~ i g h t in cold weather (below 32 OF/ 0" C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73 OF (23 "C) and have selected the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum heating. The fan will start at a low speed. This is to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of time since the engine was last started, the outside temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase. Air will flow to the floor with some air to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. As the interior of the vehicle warms up to your comfort set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become cooler. If the interior temperature continues to warm up due to heating from the sun or outside temperature increases, the system may switch to other air delivery modes (typically DEFOG or BI-LEVEL).

A vpical Hot Weather Example: Your vehicle has Seen parked outside all day in hot weather (above 70 O F / 2 1 O C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73 "F (23 O C ) and have selected the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum cooling. The blower will start at a low speed momentarily to push the hot air to the floor of the vehicle and then go to a higher blower speed with cold airflow out of the instrument panel outlets. A small amount of airflow will continue through the lower ducts to cool the floor area. The air intake may start in the recirculated mode for maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the vehicle cools down to your comfort set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become warmer. The air intake may shift from recirculation to fresh air mode. If the interior continues to cool due to a decrease in the amount of heat the vehicle is absorbing from the sun or a decrease in the outside temperature, the system could switch to other air delivery modes (typically BI-LEVEL or DEFOG).

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Manual Settings With the Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control, there are several manual settings you can use to control the system and override the AUTO operation. You can program the fan speed, air delivery mode, air intake mode and control the air conditioning operation using these settings. The system will still determine the temperature output level based on the driver-set temperature and the passenger temperature offset.

8? FAN SPEED: Press the button with the fan switch

symbol on it to manually lock in the current fan speed and to stop the automatic fan speed control. Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air flows into the vehicle, press the UP arrow on the fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and airflow, press the DOWN arrow. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control.

MODE: Press the MODE button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE button again. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode selection. /J UPPER: This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a very small amount to the lower outlets. !# BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while

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warmer air is directed through the lower outlets. +’ LOWER: This setting directs most of the air to

the floor area and some of it toward the windshield and side window vents. w e +@ DEFOG: This setting divides the air between the windshield and lower outlets and a small amount toward the side window vents. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to rain or snowy conditions.

Mode Buttons These buttons control climate control ON/OFF, air intake, front defrost, rear defrost and the air conditioning operation.

FRONT Press the FRONT defrost button to

quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield and a small amount toward the lower and side window outlets. The light on the button will come on and the digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used. Pressing FRONT defrost again will return the system to the last operating mode. If the system is in FRONT defrost when you shut the engine off, it will restart in FRONT defrost unless the engine is off for longer than 40 minutes. If the engine is off longer than 40 minutes, the system will restart in the operating mode you had set prior to FRONT defrost. OFF: Press the OFF button to turn off the climate control system. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver-set temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the air intake mode while in OFF.

a N C : This button turns the air conditioning

compressor on or off, except in the FRONT defrost mode. The light on the A/C button will come on when the compressor is operating in either the automatic or manual mode. The air conditioning may also be forced off at high engine speeds. The light on the A/C button will flash if pressed when air conditioning operation is not allowed. The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies air coming into the vehicle. It also operates in defrost to help remove moisture from the vehicle. The air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). If the system is operating in the AUTO mode, turning the air conditioning off will delete AUTO from the digital display and show current mode and fan settings. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode operation.

FRESH AIR: Press this button to provide fkesh air

from the outside. The light on this air intake button will come on to show when it is operating. When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically selects FRESH AIR instead of RECIRCULATE, as required, to control the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing FRESH A I R , the system will lock into the fresh air mode . Any adjustment to the air intake must then be made manually. FRESH AIR should be used when trying to defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture inside the vehicle.

a RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the

amount of fresh air entering the vehicle. The light on this air intake button will come on to show when it is operating. RECIRCULATE is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or trying to limit odors and dust from entering the vehicle. When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically selects RECIRCULATE to cool the vehicle’s temperature. By pressing this button, the system will lock into the recirculated air mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be made manually. The recirculated air mode is not allowed in the front defrost or defog modes as fresh air helps reduce moisture inside the vehicle. Lfttr REAR WINDOW DEFOG: This button turns the rear defogger and heated outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come on when operating. The system automatically shuts off after approximately 10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the button again. The rear window defogger operates only when the engine is running. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.

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NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Sensors The Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System uses several sensors to control operation and display information. Solar Load Sensor This sensor is located on the top right side of the defroster grille. The defroster grille is on the top of the instrument panel. The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and uses this information as part of the automatic climate control system when operating in the AUTO mode. Be careful not to put anything over the sensor. It cannot compensate for changes in the amount of heat the vehicle is absorbing from the sun when it is covered.

Outside Air Temperature Sensor This sensor is located in the air intake under the front bumper of the vehicle. Information from this sensor is used for the outside air temperature readings shown on the digital display for the automatic climate control system. If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until: 0 The vehicle’s speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h)

for one and a half minutes. The vehicle’s speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h) for one minute.

These delays help prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the outside temperature display is updated immediately. If your vehicle has been turned off for more than three hours, the current outside temperature will be shown when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned off for less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled from the previous vehicle operation.

Inside Temperature Sensor This sensor is located just left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor to receive information so if you block or cover it, the system will not function properly.

Air Conditioning On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. Then keep your windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning to work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the RECIRCULATE setting is operating, airflow direction is in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to the blue area. These settings will be selected by the Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required. When the air conditioning is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine performance and power. This is normal. The system is designed to help fuel economy while maintaining the desired cooling level. The air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you may notice water dripping from under your vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off. This is normal.

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Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield, the FRONT defrost mode (electronic dual climate control system) or defrost mode (manual control system) should be used and the fan speed should be adjusted to the highest speed. With the manual control system, turn the temperature control knob all the way to the red area. To keep the windshield clear and provide heated air to the floor area of the vehicle, use the DEFOG setting. Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents located near the side rearview mirrors.

Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed. Maximum heating will occur when airflow direction is in the lower mode and the temperature control knob (on a manual climate control system) is all the way in the red area. These settings will be selected by the Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if operating in AUTO when maximum heating is required. The BI-LEVEL setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The BI-LEVEL setting will direct cooler airflow to your upper body and warmer air to the floor area. If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather 0°F (- 18OC) or lower, your heating system will provide heat more quickly because the coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

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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. Setting the Clock for All Systems Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

Ventilation System 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 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 the windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. Keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects. This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control

Included with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control, are six Base@ amplified speakers. See your dealer for details.

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall station frequency. 3-14

SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound will mute while seeking.

SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to each station for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning. 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). Just: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the radio on. Press AM-FM to select the band. Tune in the desired station. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

6. P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations

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stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (PI-P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FM 1 and FM2 preset stations and FM 1 or FM2 will appear on the display.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to decrease bass. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to increase treble and to the left to decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.

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AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display will go blank.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right for the right speakers and to the left for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.

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. If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. The player is able to detect a tight or broken tape, and will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected. The player automatically senses the cassette for metal or Cr02 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first.

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PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation. Press this button or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play. PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press this button or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play. REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.

If you hold the

00 (5): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that 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 doub1e-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play. E JECE Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.

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CLN: If this message appears on the display, the 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 the 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 It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press TAPE AUX and hold for five seconds. 4. After five seconds, the tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active. Turn the radio on and insert the adapter.

This override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

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

Included with the AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control, are six Base@ amplified speakers. See your dealer for details.

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.

RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it.

SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that

best suits the type of station selected.

5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P.SCAN mode. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FMl and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to decrease bass. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to increase treble and to the left to decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. 3-20

AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display will go blank.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right for the right speakers and to the left for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.

Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show CD and the CD symbol. If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off, first press RECALL or EJECT. If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot, the disc may not play and ERR (error) may appear on the display. Press RECALL to take ERR off the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that:

The disc is upside down.

0 It is dirty, scratched or wet. 0 It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and

try again.)

PREV (1): Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking.

RDM (2): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will show on the display. Press RDM again to turn off random play. RDM is reset to off when the disc is ejected. NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc, The sound will mute while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play the passage. You can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage more easily. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. You can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage easily. RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time). The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play.

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AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. The letters CD will go off the display. CD AUX: Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on. A CD icon will appear on the display when the disc is in the player, whether it is active or not. EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will play. The disc will start at the first track when you reinsert it . If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it was stopped. If you press EJECT but don’t remove the disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect it after about one minute. If you leave a compact disc in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.

Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.

I NOTICE:

Heavy objects in the center storage area which may shift or slide while driving could damage your CD changer. Protect your CD changer by not placing heavy, moveable objects in the center storage area.

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You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down. If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.

Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control, the following buttons are used for the trunk mounted CD

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changer except the EJECT button for ejecting the CD magazine. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. If you hold or press this button more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. PROG (2): Press this button to select a disc. The disc number and track number will be displayed. NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. SEEK: Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection on the CD. Press the left m o w to search for the previous selection on the CD. The sound will mute while seeking. 3-24

SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD, you. will hear the first few seconds of each disc. Press SCAN again to stop on a CD. The CD will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display. P.SCAN: Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will appear on the display. Press P.SCAN again to turn off random play. TAPE AUX: Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is turned on, to play a compact disc. Press AM-FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE AUX to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. To eject the disc holder in the trunk mounted CD changer, slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc holder will automatically eject. If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with CD Player and Automatic Tone Control, the following buttons are used for the trunk mounted CD changer