1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owners Manual

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully appZy your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

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5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual lkansaxle) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.

Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

CAUTION: -

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) if you It’s better not to park with the engine running. But ever have to, here are some things to know.

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off Idling the engine with the air system control could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place

this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a

garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

1 A CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave, your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps ‘to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

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Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (Option)

With power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, in fourdoor models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window.

The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. The driver’s window can be opened to the desired amount by pushing the rear of the switch to the first detent. For the auto-down feature, push the rear of the switch all the way down. The window will continue going down until fully opened. To stop the window while it is lowering, briefly press the switch forward, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. In a sedan model, you may also have a lockout switch. Press it to disable the rear passenger power window switches. This will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing the windows. The driver can still control all windows with the switch in rress the lockout button again to enable the passenger window switches. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel near the horn symbols.

the lock position.

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Tilt Steering Wheel (Option) I Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer 0 Cruise Control (Option)

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

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

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.

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Headlamp HighlLow Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

Windshield Wipers

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

Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off.

You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the windshield wiper symbol on it up or down.

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For a single wiper cycle, press the stalk down until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. For more cycles, hold the wiper stalk down longer. For fixed delay wiper cycles, move the wiper switch to DELAY for wiper cycles with a fixed time delay between them. For steady wiper cycles, move the wiper stalk up to either 1 or 2, depending on the wiper speed you want. To turn wipers off, move the stalk down to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Controlled Cycle Wipers (Option)

If your vehicle has variable controlled-cycle windshield wipers, you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Move the stalk to DELAY, then rotate the band to choose the delay you want. Rotate the band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Rotate the band down for longer delay times between wiper cycles.

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Windshield Washer

Driving without washer fluid is dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could collide with another vehicle. Check your washer fluid often.

I I A CAUTION:

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

To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. If you had no speed selected, the wipers will stop.

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Cruise Control (Option)

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual

transaxle, the c ‘se contrc

jhu off.

I A CAUTION:

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

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I A CAUTION: - -

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

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

3. Push the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming a Set Speed

Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A for about a half second.

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

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

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

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you

reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the

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

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

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

0 Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Lamps

The band on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls your vehicle’s lamps.

PARKING LAMPS pf This position will turn on the following: 0 Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights HEADLAMPS

This position will turn on the following:

0 Headlamps

Parking Lamps

0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps

Instrument Panel Lights

Turn the band clockwise all the way to turn the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.

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Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps ( D m ) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

in the

the ignition is on with the engine running, the headlamp switch is OFF, the parking brake is released and

0 the transaxle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)

on models with an automatic transaxle.

This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on

When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When you turn on the headlamp switch, your high-beam headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will go off, and your high-beam headlamps will come on at reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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Fog Lamps (224 Model)

Fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control

Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The switch for your fog lamps is next to the instrument panel intensity control. Push the top of the switch to turn the fog lamps on. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lamps off. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on.

You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the dial up or down. Turn the dial up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps.

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Front Reading Lamps (Models with Sunroof or Convertible Top)

Illuminated Entry When you open either front door, or open a rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade off after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all the doors have been closed. If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15 seconds to provide an illuminated exit when you remove the key from the ignition. After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed, the lamps will stay on for an additional four seconds before fading off. These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional Keyless Entry Transmitter.

These lamps are located on the rearview mirror. Turn each one on and off by pressing its switch.

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Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, glove box, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned OFF, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. This system does not protect against leaving on the headlamps. To reactivate the interior lamps, either:

The ignition must be turned on, The activated lamp switch must be turned off, then on, OR A front door must be opened.

The battery rundown protection feature will also be activated when any door is left open. If your vehicle is left with the ignition off for over 24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system will turn off to reduce the battery drain. When the ignition is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied. Under these conditions it will be necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings.

Mirrors Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror

To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.

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Manual Remote Control Mirror

Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)

The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

The mirror control is located on the driver’s door. Rotate the control clockwise or counterclockwise to choose the mirror you want to adjust.

Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror,for you. The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design.

Then move the control in the direction you want the mirror to move. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design.

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Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area

/I\ CAUTION:

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

To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and the lid back. To close the center console, push the lid down until it clicks.

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Center Console Cupholders Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the front and rear cupholders. There is also a cupholder at the front of the console. Convenience Net (Option)

Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net, then reclip it to secure them in place. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it. Floor Mat Retainer Your vehicle may be equipped with a floor mat retainer for the driver. This retainer is located at the rear, right side of the floor mat. To remove, twist the tab one-quarter of a turn to the right or left. Lift the mat straight up over the tab. Reverse this procedure to replace and secure the floor mat.

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter

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

I NOTICE:

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

To clean the front ashtray, push down on the snuffer plate and lift the ashtray out.

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To clean the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the snuffer, and pull it out.

Sunroof (Option)

Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position. Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position.

I NOTICE:

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

Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side.

Press and release the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position. Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Chevrolet has an electrical failure.

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Lowering Your Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic

transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).

2. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. Lower the

side door windows.

3. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the

handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes over the windshield.

Convertible Top (Option) The following steps explain the proper operation of your convertible top.

NOTICE:

Remove any items from the convertible top storage area before you lower the top. Even small items in the storage area can damage the top or other parts of the system. Don’t raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 20°F (-7°C). The cold can cause cracks and other damage to the top as it is being lowered or raised. Don’t raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is moving. The wind could damage the top. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before attempting to raise or lower the top. Always make sure that the top is securely latched before driving the vehicle.

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4. Pull the latch handle rearward away from the

windshield and hold it to fully lower the convertible top.

5. Turn the latch handle up to the locked position.

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6. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat

to fold down the seat. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index.

7. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers.

Leave the trunk open.

8. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening, aligning the eyelet (C) over the boot snap ball stud (D).

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9. Attach the two snaps on the inside flap to the top of the quarter trim panel. Attach the front snap (E) first and then the rear snap (F). The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation.

10. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear

seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and the lowered top.

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Raising Your Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic

transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).

2. Open the trunk and leave it open.

11. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap to snap ball stud and Dush forward. Repeat for other snap.

12. Close the trunk lid. 13. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the

seat back to make sure it is latched.

3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.

See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index.

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5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from

the top of the quarter trim panel.

4. Go to the rear of the vehicle. mlll the snap knobs

rearward to disengage the rear center cover. Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback. Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatback latch. Tuck end of center boot rearward to keep it away from the rear seatback hinge.

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6. Lift side cover eyelet (C) at rear of side boot cover from snap ball stud (D). Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab (A) from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the same on the other side.

7. Store both boot side covers in the trunk. 8. Close the trunk, 9. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the

seat back to make sure it is latched.

10. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. 11. Lower both door windows to avoid wear to

the weatherstrips.

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12. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the

handle down. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully raised, and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield.

13. Turn the latch handle up to lock the top.

1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic

transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). Turn the engine off.

2. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the

handle down.

3. Open the trunk.

Lowering the Top Manually

NOTICE:

Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails to raise or lower completely, see “Raising the Top Manually” following.

Raising the Top Manually If your vehicle loses power, or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you may need to raise the top manually. This will allow you to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top repaired. Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in an emergency and requires two people. Before you do these steps, check to make sure that the bypass switch in the trunk is switched up to the NORMAL OPERATION position. If it is not, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the power top works.

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5.

6. 7.

Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the shelf panel on the driver’s side in the trunk. Remove the top boot as described in Steps 4 through 7 in “Raising Your Convertible Top” earlier in this section. Lower the door windows completely. Position one person on each side of the vehicle. Carefully lift the top by grasping the front corners of the top, not the linkage.

I NOTICE:

Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not move freely. The top or its linkage can be damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you still can’t move the top easily.

8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the

top so the pins are even with the holes.

9. Pull down on the top and turn the latch handle up to

lock the convertible top.

10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL

OPERATION position.

11. Close the trunk. 12, Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the

seat back to make sure it is latched.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are:

1. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. Ignition Switch 5. Windshield Wiperwasher Controls 6. Audio System

7. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 8. Ashtray . 9. Parking Brake Lever 10. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 11. Hood Release Lever 12. Fuse Panel

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Instrument Panel Clusters

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.

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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).

Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true.

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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 (Option)

RPM 4

APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK

Tachometer (Option)

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The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) .

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NOTICE:

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

The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To set the trip odometer to zero, press the knob to the right of it.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicatl This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please fallow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

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

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

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

AIR BAG

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

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Charging System Light

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The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out.

If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose 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 y o q accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’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.

(@) (a) warn you if there’s a

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

BRAKE

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.)

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

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

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

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

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

ETS OFF

With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to

a position other than THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (a)? the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (a) position again. The warning light should go off. (See “Enhanced Traction System” in the Index for more information.) The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If the transaxle shift lever is in the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (@) position and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there’s a problem with the system.

If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the transaxle shift lever is in the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (0) position and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle needs service.

Enhanced Traction System Active Light When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.

LOW TRAC

The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on’briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Low Coolant Warning Light

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If this light comes on and stays on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat.

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TEMP

See the Index under “Engine Coolant” and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.

Your vehicle is equipped with one of these gages. With the ignition in the RUN position, 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. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

NOTICE:

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

CHECK

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

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

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

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

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

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

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

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

Oil Pressure Warning Light

If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil.

The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. The oil light could also come on in two other situations: 0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,

the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

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If you’re idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

Check Oil Light

CHECK

OIL

This light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. ‘If the light comes on while starting and stays on, your engine oil level should be checked.

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.

I NOTICE:

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

,el, be sure yo bur vehicle has

Prior to checking your oil le! been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface. Check your oil level and bring it to the proper level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. Note: A false CHECK OIL light may. be generated when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period between turning the key on and engine start. It does not monitor the engine oil level while the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan.

Passlock Warning Light

Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)

This light will come on when you turn the key towards the START position.

THEFT SYSTEM

If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock, and you should see your dealer.

This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. See “Manual Transaxle” in the Index.

SHIFT

Check Gages Light

CHECK GAGES

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

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Fuel Gage

When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left.

When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.

Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). 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 (E) when you turn off’ the ignition.

For your fuel tank capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Standard Climate Control System

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

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2 VENT This setting brings in outside air and

directs it through the middle instrument panel outlets. 12 BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. I d FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents.

9 DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go

to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents.

DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts.

Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the mode knob all the way counterclockwise. In any other setting, the fan will run continuously. Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air.

Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable setting.

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Climate Control System with Air Con

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Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the mode knob all the way counterclockwise. In any other setting, the fan will run continuously. The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor.

Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air.

Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable setting.

0 MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air

inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting when it is needed to help cool the air in the vehicle. r;/ VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel. ' ! ! BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents.

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Air Conditioning (Option) On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the temperature knob in the blue area and the A/C button pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and cool it. On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle and the A/C button pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to your lower body. You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others.

' ! ! FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents.

to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side

9 DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go window vents. 9 DEFROST This setting directs most of the air

through the defroster and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle.

Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioner compressor. The indicator light above the button will glow when the button is pressed. You don't have to press the button to run the compressor in MAX or DEFROST.

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Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach the rear seat passengers. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant Heater’’ in the Index.

Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running.

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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, adjust the mode knob to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a fcw 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 circulate throughout your vehicle.

Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use DEFOG. To defog the side windows, set the right control to BI-LEVEL and the fan control to the highest setting. To defog the side windows while using the air conditioner, set the right control to BI-LEVEL, the fan control to the highest setting, and press the A/C button. For both systems, aim the side vents toward the side windows. For increased airflow to the side vents, close the center vents.

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Rear Window Defogger (Option)

The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to turn the defogger on. It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes.

If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off. You can also turn it off by pressing the button again. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window. Control NOTICE:

Tone

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock for Systc Automatic Tone Control Press SET. SET will appear on the display for five seconds. Within five seconds, press and hold the forward arrow on the SEEK button until the correct minute appears. Press and hold the backward arrow on the SEEK button until the correct hour appears. Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

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

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AM-FM Stereo (Option)

Playing the Radio VOLUME-BAL-RECALL: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows, then press the other SEEK arrow; SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for arfew seconds, then go on to the next station. The radio will arrow scan up or down the radio band, depending on the you pressed first. Press both SEEK arrows or the upper knob to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. 3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display.

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4. Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons

(within five seconds).

5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

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

time (within five seconds).

4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the buttons. Whenever you press the same buttons, the station you set will return.

Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers.

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)

... . . . . .

Playing the Radio VOLUME-BAL-RECALL: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press and release the lower knob to get AM, FMl or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 21 stations (seven AM, seven FMl and seven FM2 ). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. 3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display. 4. Press and release one of the four numbered buttons,

within five seconds.

5. Whenever you press that numbered button, the

station you set will return.

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

time (within five seconds).

4. Whenever you press the same buttons, the station

you set will return.

PSCAN: Press both SEEK arrows and P.SCAN will appear on the display. Use P.SCAN to listen to each or your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station (FM1 and FM2). (If a preset station has weak reception, it will not stop.) Press either SEEK arrow, the upper knob or a preset to stop scanning. Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible goes hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player. The adapter cassette will be ejected.

in first. If you

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FWD: Press and release the SEEK forward arrow and the tape will rapidly advance until you press this button again lightly. REV: Press and release the SEEK reverse arrow and the tape will reverse rapidly until you press and release this button again. RECALL: Press this knob to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.

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

Playing the Radio PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. The faster the VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio goes to maximum. Tu4 it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.

SCV Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV,’ your audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. The volume should always sound the same level to you as you drive. The control behind the upper knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle two positions. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. ,Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it. SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while seeking.

SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (Pl-P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display.

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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 1. 2. 3.

18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Press AM-FM to select the band. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. Press AUTO TONE to select the graph that best suits the type of station selected. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button.

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If you manually tune or use SEEK or SCAN to find a frequency stored in a preset, the AUTO TONE equalization stored for that frequency will be recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band.

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Setting the Tone AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. CLASSIC will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and MAN will appear. Tone control will return to the TREB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use the TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them and MAN will appear. BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting.wil1 switch to manual. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise for right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

Playing a Cassette Tape Press EJECT or RECALL to load a tape with the ignition off. Then insert the cartridge. If the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.

The player automatically senses the cartridge for metal or CrO2 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each tape direction selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. The sound is muted during PREV or SEEK operation. PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound is muted during NEXT or SEEK operation. REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. 00 (5): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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CD Adapter Kit It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape on your tape player. player after activating the bypass feature To activate the bypass feature, the ignition must be on. Turn your radio off. Press TAPE/AUX and hold for three seconds. After three seconds, the tape symbol display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active. Turn the radio on and insert the adapter. This override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)

in the

FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.

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Playing the Radio PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. The faster the VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio goes to maximum. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. SCV Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. The volume should always sound the same level to you as you drive. The control behind the upper knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle two positions. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM, FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection. RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it.

SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (Pl-P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FM 1 and FM2 preset stations and FM 1 or FM2 will appear on the display.

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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. 3. Press AUTO TONE to select the graph that best suits

the type of station selected.

4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button.

If 7 0 fnmually tune or use SEEK or SCAN to find a frequency stored in a preset, the AUTO TONE equalization stored for that frequency will be recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band.

Setting the Tone AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. CLASSIC will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and MAN will appear. Tone control will return to the TFEB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use the TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them and MAN will appear. BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. When you use this control, the radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

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Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise for right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them. Playing a Compact Disc With the radio on or off, insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show CD and the CD symbol. ,If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot, the disc may not play and ERR (error) may appear on the display. Press RECALL to take ERR off the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that: 0 The disc is upside down.

It is dirty, scratched or wet.

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

try again.)

RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time). The track number also appears when a new track starts to play. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK arrow pointing to the left to go to the start of a current track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. RDM (2): Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential (1 , 2,3. . .) order. RANDOM will show on the display. Press RDM again to return to sequential order. RANDOM is set to OFF when the disc is ejected. NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK arrow pointing to the right to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to return to a passage quickly. Release it to play the passage. You can

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use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage more easily. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. You can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage easily. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. The CD disc symbol will remain on the display. CD AUX: Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on. The CD disc symbol will appear on the display when the disc is in the player, whether it is active or not. If equipped with a remote cassette, press this button a second time to activate it. EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will play. The disc will start at the first track when you reinsert it. If the ignition is off, you may still press this button to eject the disc.

to protect it

If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it was stopped. If you press EJECT but don't remove the disc, the player will pull the disc back in after about one minute. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate.

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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle.

2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or

RUN position.

3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down.

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

with your code.

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

with your code.

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

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

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

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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.