1994 Chevrolet Blazer Owners Manual

Your light switches are on the left side of your instrument panel.

Push the top switch to turn on:

0 Parking Lights 0 Sidemarker Lights 0 Taillights

License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel

Push the bottom switch to turn on the headlights, together with:

Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights

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License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel

Push the switch marked OFF to turn off your lights. Turn the switch above the headlight switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter. Turn the switch all the way to the right until it clicks to turn on the interior lights.

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Turn the switch to the left to dim your instrument panel and transfer case indicator lights. You can switch your headlights from high to low beam by pulling on the multifunction lever. A circuit breaker protects your headlights. If you have an electrical overload, your headlights will flicker on and off. Have your headlight wiring checked right away if this happens. Fog Lamps (Option)

The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the headlight switch. Press the right side of the switch to turn the fog lamps on, and the left side of the switch to turn them off. A light will glow in the right side of the switch when they are on.

Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights. Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlights come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only)

If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada. The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on, The headlight switch is off, and

0 The parking brake is released.

When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again. The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out.

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If the DRL indicator light is on at dawn or dusk, it is a reminder to turn on your headlights. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Headlights-On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lights are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the dimmer switch all the way to the left. Dome Lights

The dome lights will come on when you open the side doors. You can also turn the dome light on by turning the dimmer switch to the right until it clicks.

The rear dome light has a switch that lets you turn it on from the rear of the vehicle. Be sure you turn it off when you are finished.

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Overhead Console Reading Lights

If you have the overhead console, you can turn your reading lights on and off by pressing in on the button by each light. The lights can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want.

Press the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you.

Mirrors Inside Mirror

If your vehicle has the optional lighted mirror, the lights will automatically come on for approximately 15 seconds when either front door is opened, or until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC.

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You can also turn the mirror lights on and off by pressing the switch near each light. However, the ignition must be turned to RUN or ACC for the lights to come on.

Outside Mirrors

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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle.

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Some mirrors are manually adjustable, and some mirrors come with an optional remote control adjustment switch. Find the switch on the lower righthand side of the instrument panel.

Move the switch to the right or left to choose the mirror, then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed.

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If you have the manually adjustable mirror, you can fold it before entering a carwash. To fold, pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors

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

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Some visors have a "dual visor" feature where you can swing portions of the visor in different directions at the same time to block out glare.

Some visors have mirrors built in, with and without lights. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lights on if you have them.

Accessory Power Outlet (Option)

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accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Just unsnap the top of the cap and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install.

These circuits are protected by fuses and have maximum current levels.

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NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load should not exceed 8 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery.

Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays

To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

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 overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of it and push down at the same time.

To remove the smaller ashtrays on both sides of the back seat, press down on the tabs inside and pull. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage.

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Storage Compartments

Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, just lift the top of the console while pressing the button on the driver’s side.

If you have an automatic transmission, your console includes a handy place to hold beverage cups. If you have a manual transmission, your console will have a tray.

You may also have storage pockets on the back of your power bucket seats or 60140 split-bench seats.

To open your glove box, squeeze the buttons on either side of the keyhole together and pull the door open.

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The inside of the door also includes cup holders. Use your door key to lock your glove box.

A narrow shelf under your instrument panel may be used for items such as gloves or small books.

You will find a storage pocket on each of the front doors. The driver's door pocket contains a coin holder for your loose change.

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Some two-door vehicles have zippered storage bags on either side of the back seat.

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It has storage compartments inside it which can be used to conveniently store small items, like your sunglasses.

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Garage Door Opener Compartment 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

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Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as Dossible.

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

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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.

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

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

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With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to push 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.

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Convenience Net

A convenience net may be provided for the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.

The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items. Install the convenience net at the rear of the vehicle, just inside the endgate. Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgate opening (the label should be in the upper passenger side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle). Attach the lower loops to the retainers near the load floor of the endgate opening. Security Shade

If you have the optional cargo security shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and pull the shade to unroll it. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel to secure it.

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instrument Panel

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I. Side Window Defogger Vent 2. Rear Wiperwasher Switch 3. Instrument Cluster 4. Air ConditionerRIeater 5. Vents and A/C Outlet 6. Glove Box 7. Audio System 8. Rear Window Release Switch 9. Cigarette Lighter 10. Lap Cooler Vent 11. Hood Release Handle 12. Brake Release Handle

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13. Light Switches 14. Rear Window Defogger Switch* 15. Fog Light Switch** or Rear Window Defogger Switch with Electronic

Transfer Case

16. Remote Outside Mirror Switch *Without Electronic Transfer Case “*Without Four-wheel Drive Instrument Cluster Your instrument 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 you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. If you have the digital cluster it looks different but will tell you everything the standard cluster does. The digital cluster also includes a tachometer and will give readings in either English or Metric. To switch from English to Metric, just press down on the E/M button. Speedometer and Odometer

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Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kdh).

Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada).

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Tamper Resistant Odometer

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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Your odometer is tamper resistant. It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back. The digital odometer will read ERROR 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

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure the button is completely depressed to reset the trip odometer. To set the trip odometer on the standard cluster to zero, fully depress the button near the readout. The trip odometer on the digital cluster will appear in place of your regular odometer when you press down on the Trip button. To reset the trip odometer on the digital cluster, press down on the Reset button. To change back to the regular odometer, press down on the Trip button again. Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). It is available only with the digital speedometer.

NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section 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 go 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 turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

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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 the 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. Brake System Warning Light

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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 as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. 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.)

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The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it 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. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

ANTI - LOCK

With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a 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.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

If you have a standard cluster, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! 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. If you have a digital cluster, a box around the temperature symbol will also flash and a chime will sound when your engine is too hot. Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly! In Problems On The Road, this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating ” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON)

Standard Cluster

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

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

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Oil Pressure Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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. On the digital cluster, a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin to flash when the oil pressure is low.

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.

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

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Indicator Lights Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low beam headlights to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers. The next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and help you locate them. Charging System Light

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

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 charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator 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 air conditioner.

If you have the standard cluster, this Check Gages 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 various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada OnIy)

SHIFT Indicator Light

This green DRL indicator light is on the instrument cluster. The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is on and the headlight switch and parking brake. are off. For more details about DRL, see “Lights” in this section.

This amber SHIFT indicator light is on the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions. The SHIFT indicator light will help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Indicator Light” in this section.

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Headlight High Beam lndicator Light

This blue high beam indicator light is on the instrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” in this section.

Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

This light with the green arrows is on the instrument cluster. The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” in this section.

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Gages Fuel Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel soon. A box around the gage symbol on the digital cluster will begin to flash when your tank is 1/8 full or less. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.

For your fuel tank capacity, see the Index under “Fluid Capacities.”

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Voltmeter

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts, When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. On the digital cluster, a box around the voltmeter symbol will begin to flash when the charging system needs service. You can only drive for a short time with the reading 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.

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Luggage Carrier (Option)

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Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer.

Remove the center rubber strips in the cross rails and attach the GM accessory rack to the tap plates provided through the center slots (four per cross rail).

The tap plates can be moved to accommodate various positioning by sliding them inside the cross rail to the desired locations before mounting the rack. You can adjust the cross rails to handle different size loads. Just loosen the slider screws at each end of the cross rail and move them where you want them. Make sure both sides of the cross rail are even, then tighten the slider screws.

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Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.

Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Tie the load to the moveable tie down, (two per each side of the siderails). Use the cross rails only to keep the load from sliding, If you need to carry long items, move the cross rails as far apart as possible. 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 cross rails or side rails are damaged.

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NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 pounds (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 of your 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.

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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Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have either a 5-wire or 7-wire harness. The light duty trailer wiring is a 5-wire harness assembly taped and bundled at the left corner of the vehicle interior, next to the endgate. The harness has no connector, and you should have a qualified service person wire your harness for you. It must be routed out of your vehicle and attached so that the trailer or the body won’t pull it.

The heavy duty trailer wiring is a 7-wire harness assembly consisting of a 5-wire harness and a 2-wire harness taped together and stored under the vehicle, along the rear frame crossmember. It has a 30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the junction block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. Both the 5-wire harness and the 2-wire harness have no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person. Attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won’t be damaged.

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Comrort Controls & Audio Systems

Section

In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Introduction . For explanation of vehicle symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the

Comfort Controls

Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) .................... 3-5 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 FMStereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 AMStereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio ....................... 3-8 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System . . . . . 3-10 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

With Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-18

How to Operate Your ETR’ AM-FM Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... How to Operate Your ETR’ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc

Stereo Audio Cassette System

(CD)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Care of Your Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * ! % * B B 3-24 Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

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Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System

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, through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

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Air Vents

You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. 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. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents in each kick panel below the instrument panel. Each vent has a handle to open and close it. Heater Controls

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

Fan Lever: The lever at the top of the system has four positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever toward HI. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.

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Temperature Lever: The lever on the left of the system lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air. Mode Function Lever: The lever on the right of the system can be moved to three different heating functions. DEFROST: This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. HTR (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. This is best for cold weather. VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows.

Heating/Air Conditioning Controls

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

Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear me vehicle of hot air. Fan Lever: The lever at the top has four positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever toward HI. To decrease the air flow, move it toward LO. Temperature Lever: The lever on the left of the system display lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air. Mode Function Lever: The lever on the right of the system can be moved to seven different heating and air conditioning functions.

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DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at your front side windows. This is best for cold weather. VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows. BI-LEV A/C: With this, outside air comes in through the heater floor vent and the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight. NORM A/C: This setting cools the outside air. If you first use MAX, use NORM as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be going through your vehicle. MAX A/C: This cools the air the fastest. Move the other lever all the way to Cold. MAX lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX at first when it’s really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly.

NOTICE: If vehicle is parked with function lever in MAX A/C position and on an incline with the right side lower than the left, then water may leak into the passenger compartment in an unusually heavy rain.

OFF: The blower is off, but air still will come from outlets at the front of your vehicle. The system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) 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. Rear Window Defogger 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 first.

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To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel. Press “ON” until the light in the switch comes on, then release it. The rear window defogger will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN.

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

NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals there, either. You might have to scrape them off.

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give if years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it, 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 o of the advanced engineering that went into it. Be aware that 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. To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

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Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

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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 is 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. AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM’ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it.

NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your 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. And, 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.

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How to Operate Your ETW AM Radio

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM radio works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things:

It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RECALL knob to display the time.)

BAL (Balance) The BAL control behind the upper knob moves the sound between the left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Tone Levers Two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS --Slide TREBLE -Slide this lever up to increase the treble response. Adjust this lever to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise.

this lever up to increase the bass response.

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PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons, just:

0 Tune in the station.

Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you

push that button, the preset station will return.

NOTE: Up to three additional stations may be preset by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

Within 5 seconds, push any two adjoining buttons at the same time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again.)

Clock To set the clock, just:

Push SET.

0 Within 5 seconds, push and hold HRS (time will be displayed) until the

correct hour appears.

0 Push and hold MINS until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds.

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How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Siereo Audio Sysiem

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio system works: The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things:

It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RECALL knob to display the time.)

The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Tone Levers These two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS -Slide TREBLE --Slide Adjust this lever to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise. PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off.

this lever LIP to increase the treble response.

this lever up to increase the bass response.

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Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM). Just:

Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you push that button, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pushbutton. NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time. Just:

Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each other at the same time.

Whenever you push that pair of buttons, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. Scan Button When you push this, the radio will go to the next station and stay there a few seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. Seek Button This chooses station also, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK the radio goes to the next station and stays there. Clock To set the clock, just:

Push SET. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds.

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How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System

This part tells you how your ETR’ AM-FM stereo audio cassette sound system work: The Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things:

It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. It lets you know what station you’re listening to. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.)

0 It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knob to display

the time.) It allows you to near the other side of the tape. (Press knob while the cassette is playing.)

The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Tone Levers These two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS -Slide this lever up

to increase the bass response.

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this lever up to increase the treble response.

TREBLE -Slide Adjust these levers to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise. PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. DNR This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio or tape player. You may want to leave it pushed in all the time. DNR@ is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM). Just:

Tune in the station. Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you push that button, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pushbutton. NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time. Just:

Tune in the station. Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each other at the same time. Whenever you push that pair of buttons, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. Scan Button When you push this, the radio will go to the next station and stay there a few seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. Seek Button This chooses station also, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK the radio goes to the next station and stays there.

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Clock To set the clock, just:

Push SET. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds. To Way A Cassette 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 play a cassette tape: Have the radio on. Insert the tape squarely through the tape door.

The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you hear nothing or hear just garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Push STOP-EJECT to remove the tape and start over. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume and balance, just as you do for radio. The arrows show which side of the tape is playing.

0 To go forward to another part of the tape, push the button with an arrow pointing toward the lighted arrow. To stop the tape, push the STOP-E JECT button lightly. To go backward, push the button with an arrow pointing away from the lighted arrow. To stop the tape, push the STOP-EJECT button lightly. To go from one side of the tape to the other, push in the upper knob on your radio. To remove or stop the tape, push STOP-EJECT.

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How to Operate Your ET@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio cassette system with equalizer works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things:

0 It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated

to the right.

0 It lets you know what station you’re listening to. (When the radio is on,

push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the other side of the tape. (Press the knob while the cassette is playing.)

The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Tone Levers (Equalizer) The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone of your radio. Use the levers to set the bass, midrange, and treble until you get the sound you prefer. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; 1K is midrange; 3.5K and 1OK adjust the treble.

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PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. AM-ST Button Push this button if you want AM stereo. (“STEREO” will be displayed when you are receiving an AM stereo station.) Cr02 Button The Cr02 button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal tapes, push the Cr02 button in. If you are using standard iron tapes, make sure the button is out. DNR@ Your audio system has automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio or tape player. DNR@ is a registered trademark of the National Semiconductor Corporation. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM). Just:

Tune in the station. Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you push that button, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pushbutton. NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time. Just:

Tune in the station. Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each other at the same time. Whenever you push that pair of buttons, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. SCAN Button When you push this, the radio will go to the next station and stay there a few seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. SEEK Button This chooses stations also, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK, the radio goes to the next station and stays there.

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Clock To set the clock, just:

Press SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds. To Play A Cassette 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 play a cassette tape: Have the radio on. Insert the tape squarely through the tape door.

The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you hear nothing or hear just garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Push STOP-EJECT to remove the tape and start over. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume and balance, just as you do for radio. The arrows show which side of the tape is playing. 0 To go forward to another part of the tape, push b. 0 To go backward, push 4. To stop the tape, push the other button

lightly.

0 To go from one side of the tape to the other, push in the upper knob on

your radio. To remove or stop the tape, push STOP-EJECT.

APS (Automatic Program Search) Press this button to activate the automatic program search. When the b button is pressed, the tape will rapidly advance to the beginning of the next selection. When the 4 button is pressed, the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the current selection. Press STOP-E JECT to remove the cassette and start the radio.

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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 cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. 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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How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo system works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL) The upper knob has three functions:

It switches the radio on and off when the ignition is on. It controls the volume. Volume will increase when the RCL knob is turned to the right and decrease when turned to the left. Volume will be displayed briefly unless L eft/R ight speaker control, R ear/F ront speaker control, BASS or TREB are adjusted.

0 It controls the mute feature. By pressing the MUTE knob, all sound from the radio or CD player stops. By pressing the knob again, or by turning the VOL knob to the right, sound will begin again.

Left/Right Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers. Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control. Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions:

0 It enables you to tune in different radio stations by turning the knob to

the right or to the left. It enables you to alternate between AM and FM stations by pressing the BAND knob. Your selection will be briefly displayed.

RearLFront Speaker Control The control ring behind the lower knob fades the sound between your rear and front speakers. Fade levels will be briefly displayed.

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button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher

SEEK Pressing the SEEK station and stop. Pressing the 4 SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower station and stop. SCAN When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause, and will keep scanning until you press SCAN again. SC will be displayed when using this control. Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. They are also used when you play a disc. (See “To Play A Compact Disc”.) To set the pushbuttons for up to ten favorite stations (5 AM and 5 FM):

Tune in the desired station. Push the SET button. (SET is displayed briefly.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

Clock To set the clock, just:

Press the SET button. The radio may be on or off. Within 5 seconds, press and hold either SEEK minutes or 4 SEEK to decrease the minutes until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.

to increase the

RCL Press the RCL button to alternate between time and radio station on the display. RCL may be pressed when the ignition is off to see the time. BASS Press the BASS A to increase the bass tones and BASS to decrease bass tones. Press the center of the control for a preset BASS position. The bass level will be displayed briefly when using this control. TREBLE Press the TREB A to increase the treble tones and TREB to decrease the treble tones. Press the center of the control for a preset TREB position. The treble level will be displayed briefly when using this control.

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To PIay A Compact Disc (CD)

NOTICE: Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. USE FULL-SIZE COMPACT DISCS. If the disc player is very hot, or if you’re driving on a very rough road, a disc may come out or just not play. If you see the word HOT on the display, the disc player is too hot to play the disc. Press RCL to make the word HOT go off the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play again. Press PWR to turn the system 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. If the disc comes back out, check whether:

The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet.

0 Too much moisture is in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try

again.)

RCL Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. COMP Press the COMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume. COMP appears in the display while using this command. RDM The RDM button means random and when it is pressed, it causes the CD mechanism to play the tracks in a random order rather than in the sequential 1,2,3 order. REV Press and hold the REV button to quickly return to a favorite passage. The counter reading will be displayed when using this control. FWD Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. Watch the display to stop at a specific passage.

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SCAN Press SCAN to sample each track for approximately 10 seconds. Scanning will continue until the RDM, SCAN or any other motion button is pressed again. PREV If you hold the PREV (4 .SEEK ) button, or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tracks. NEXT Press NEXT (SEEK the present track is finished. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. ST-PL Press ST-PL (Stop-Play) to make the disc stop and the radio play. Press ST-PL again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped. Press PWR or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped. Press EJCT to eject the disc and make the radio play. The disc will start at track 1 when you reinsert it.

) to hear the next track now instead of waiting until

Anti-Theft Feature Delco LOC II@ is an Anti-Theft feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be usable if it is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system. If your car loses battery power for any reason, you must unlock the system with the secret code before the radio will turn on.

To Lock The System: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Write down any 6 digit number and keep it in a safe place. Turn the ignition to the ACC (Accessory) or RUN position. Press the PWR button to turn the radio off. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until “- - -” shows on the display. You are now ready to enter your secret code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds between steps. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display. Press the SEEK or 4 button to make the first number appear. Press SCAN to make the last two numbers agree with your code.

5. 6. 7.

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8. Press BAND and 000 will appear again. Now you are ready to enter the

last three digits of your code.

9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code. 10. Press BAND and rEP will appear for 5 seconds and then 000 will

appear.

11. Repeat steps 6 through 10. This time SEC will appear-indicating that

the radio is secure.

To Unlock The System After A Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display. Enter your secret code as follows: pause no more than 15 seconds between steps . 1. Turn the ignition on. (Radio off.) 2. Depress the SET button. The display will show 000. 3. Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6-9 above. The display

will show the numbers as entered.

4. Depress the BAND knob and the time appears - indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If the display indicates SEC, the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured.

Disabling The Theft System 1. Depress presets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition on and radio power

off. The display will show SEC, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.

2. Depress the SET button. The display will show 000. 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following steps 6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs. The display will show the numbers as entered.

4. Depress the BAND knob. The radio will display 000. 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display will show the

numbers as entered.

6. Depress the BAND knob. If the display shows “- - - ”, the disabling

sequence was successful. The numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code, and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode.

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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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Your Driving and the Road

Section

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 . Defensive Driving ..................... DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of a Vehicle

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Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Steering Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Loss of Control ......................................... 4-11 Driving Guidelines ......................................... 4-12 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 DrivingatNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Driving in the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 CityDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Freeway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 TowingaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

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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. 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 takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:

Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision

Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured. Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if one does, then what’s “too much”? It can be 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 Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:

How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker’s body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol.

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According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three &ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level.

NUMBER OF DRINKS (as in picture)

1 HOUR

The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.

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But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled his or her chance of having an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking - driver or passenger - is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers.

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Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of your brakes.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the ABS system testing itself.

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

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As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.

To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking.

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Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips

Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control, What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

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Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action - steering around the problem.

The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

1. Edge of Road

Surface

2. Slow Down 3. Left Approx. Quarter Turn

4. Recover

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents - the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing:

“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time.

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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors , glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.

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Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” - and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States Department of Transportation. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.

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Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-lock Brakes” in the Index. If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. “Off-roading” means you’ve left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short, you’ve gone right back to nature. Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable.

Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving? If you don’t know, you should check with law enforcement people in the area. Will you be on someone’s private land? If so, be sure to get the necessary permission. Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle.

The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.

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You’ll find other important information in this manual. See “ Vehicle Loading,” “ Luggage Carrier” and “Tires” in the Index. Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. It’s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle. If something happens to one of them, the other can help quickly. Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy you’ll want to know how to use it properly. Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here’s what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and body you’ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce.

if you get stuck. But

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Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds:

you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react.

0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. 0 you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on an

unpaved surface.

Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering, acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in different ways. Depending upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances. Surface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you’re not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider:

Is the path ahead clear?

0 Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? 0 Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s more discussion

of these subjects later.)

0 Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly?

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared.

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When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns, or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn’t. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious - or even fatal - accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. (See “Drunken Driving” in the Index.)

Driving On Ofl-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.

Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs.

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Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill.

Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won’t have to make turning maneuvers? Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to find out. Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion.

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take Some special steps.

Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don’t use more power than you need, because you don’t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding. Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to find another route.

Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you’re there. Use your headlights even during the day. They make you more visible to oncoming traffic.

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Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I

can’t make it up the hill?

A: If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are

some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. If your engine is still running, shift the transmission into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in reverse. If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to “P” (Park) (or, shift to “N” (Neutral) if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in reverse.

e As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering

wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It’s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover. Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into “N” (Neutral) (or depressing the clutch, if you have a manual transmission) to “rev-up” the engine and regain forward momentum. This won’t work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control .

Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down.

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0 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can’t make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill.

Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just

can’t do it. What should I do?

A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in ‘ 4 P ’ (Park) (or the

manual transmission in first gear) , and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer case to “N” (Neutral) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear.

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of