1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual

crank to open and close each window.

Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, the passenger door has a switch for its own window.

The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Press the switch again for normal operation. When the orange band on the switch is showing, the passengers can operate their windows. ’Torn Press either horn symbol on your steering wheel to sound the horn.

Tilt Steering Wheel

Turn SignaVMultifunction 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., Movg 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 yoyr:,

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HigWLow Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option)

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 retum 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 arrow flashes fdster than normal, 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 for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). Headlamp HighLow Beam

To change your headlamps from low beam to high beam, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel also will be on.

Windshield WiDers

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then . let go. The wipers will stop

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. Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the word,PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your meset speed.

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.

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. 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.

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Cruise Control (Option)

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmdh) 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 kmh). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

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 spiming, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Setting Cruise Control

Resuming a Set Speed

11 you leave your cruise control switch 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.

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

Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 krdh) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push in the SET button, then release the button

and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

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Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:

Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.

0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of tfie 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 takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF.

Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Lamps

The lamp controls are on the instrument panel. They control these systems:

Headlamps Taillamps

0 Parking Lamps License Lamps

0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lamps 0 Courtesy Lamps 2-30

-g- Turn the knob to this symbol (C) to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps. pf Turn the knob to this symbol (B) to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lamps on.

"time Ru: ling Lamps (Canada Only) mytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: 0 The ignition is on, 0 The headlamp switch is off, and 0 The parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go out, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start your vehicle. 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.

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lamps by moving the dial (A). If you turn the dial all the way up, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these lamps on by moving the dial near the headlamp knob all the way up. Some of the lamps have switches so you can turn them on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are reading lamps. To avoid draining your battery, be sure to turn off all reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.

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Sustained Interior Illumination Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you:

Open a door. Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control transmitter (if equipped).

0 Press DOOR on the Remote Lock Control

transmitter (if equipped).

If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 18 seconds after you close it. If you don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 18 seconds, unless you pressed UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control transmitter. If you pressed UNLOCK and don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 55 seconds. Sustained interior illumination includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim during the delay time until they go out. The delay time is cancelled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or START, so the lamps will go out right away. When the ignition is on, sustained interior illumination is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps won’t come on.

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Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps

These lamps go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, turn the lamps on and off with the switches. Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you fiom draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on. If you leave the dial turned all the way up, or if you leave a door open, the lamps will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if the ignition is off. This feature will not turn off the reading lamps, only the lamps controlled by the dial. Be sure to turn off any reading lamps using the switch before you leave the vehicle.

Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Inside DayNight Rearview Mirror

Power Outside Mirrors

The electric mirror control is on the driver's door. Turn the control to the left to adjust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right mirror. Then move the control in the direction you want to'move the mirror.

To reduce glare from lamps behind you, push the lever forward (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, pull the lever toward you.

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Convex Outside Mirror Your p;lW%ger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Storage Ar---lrest

To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up. To use the cupholder, flip it forward.

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.

Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch.

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Instrument Panel Cupholder

To use this cupholder, slide it out of the instrument panel.

Door Storage Compartments Each of the doors has a storage compartment. Center Console

Convenience Net (Option)

To open the storage area, press the button and lift the cover. The console has a cassette and CD storage bin and a cupholder. To use the cupholder for large cups, remove the insert.

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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. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store theln 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.

Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console. To iemove the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on the locking tab and pull out the ashtray. For the console ashtray, open the lid and lift out the ashtray’using the snuffer. Your vehicle may have a rear ashtray. To remove the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out.

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

NOTICE:

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

NOTICE:

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

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Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also move them from side to side. Visor .Vanity Mirrors

Sunroof (Option) Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The sunroof switch is located between the sun visors just ahead of the sunroof and works only when the ignition is on. To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any position. Press 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 vehicle has an electrical failure.

Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. For the driver’s mirror, slide the cover to the side. For the passenger’s mirror, lift the cover. The lamps will come on when you open the cover on the passenger’s visor.

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Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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A. Vents B. Instrument Cluster C. Climate ControldRear Defogger D. Glove Box

E. Audio System E Ashtray and Lighter G. Remote Trunk Release H. Lamp Controls

Instrument Panel 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 is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.

Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar

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Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilonleters per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Your Chevrolet has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be correct. 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 that is what will be done. If it can’t, then it will be 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 Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the reset button.

Tachometer I

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

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I NOTICE:

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

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

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. 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 until the driver’s belt is buckled.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, 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.

Charging System Light

The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’s working. Then it should go out.

VOLTS

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 a loose 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.

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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.

anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

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

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 or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

BRAKE

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, or if the

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.

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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.

ANTI - LOCK

If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your regular brakes. 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. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident. After you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays 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 light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. 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.

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light

Engine Coolant Temperature Light

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on.

LOW TRAC

HOT

This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working.

Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. The anti-lock brake 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.

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.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Low Coolant Warning Light

You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot!

LOW

If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.

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That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. 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.

If you

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Service Engine Soon Light) I

NOTICE:

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

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

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

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

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

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

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

Reduce vehicle speed.

0 Avoid hard accelerations. 0 Avoid steep uphill grades.

If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

“If If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it 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.

is safe to do so,

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. m-e 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 brandsl’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 proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light 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.

tank of the

turn off,

Oil Warning Light

If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. .

OIL

This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away. 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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0 If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a

moment. This is normal.

Low Oil Level Light

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.

LOW OIL

Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

I NOTICE:

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

If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See “Engine Oil” in the Index.) If the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when 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.

Security Light

Fuel Gage

SECURITY

This light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay on until the vehicle starts. It will also come on and stay on if your key is too dirty or wet for the PASS-Key I1 system to read the resistor pellet.

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Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.

If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the light will flash. If you're driving and the light comes on and remains on, your PASS-Key I1 system is not working properly. Your vehicle is not protected by PASS-Key 11, and you should see your dealer.

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Here are some things owners ask about. All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage:

At the service station, the 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 it. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up.

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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls

With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. The systems work best if you keep your windows closed while using them.

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Fan Knob The knob with the fan symbol selects the force of air you want. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. Ten1perat.w-e Control If your system does not have the auxiliary temperature control option, the right 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. If your system does have the auxiliary temperature control option, the center levers change the temperature of the air coming through the system. The DRIV lever sets the temperature for the driver and rear seat passengers, and the PASS lever sets the temperature for the front seat passenger. For maximum defroster performance, set the DRIV and PASS levers at full warm.

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

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MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. A/C: This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. + f l BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in the outside air and directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. +e /J VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets.

'fl FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air

through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost and side window vents. w. +fl DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents. 9 DEFROST This setting directs most of the air

through the defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts.

Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature control 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 A/C with the temperature control in the blue area. 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 control in the middle. The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body. You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others. Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature control all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s

cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. Ventilation System

Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents. 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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Rear Window Defogger

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 ten 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 turning off the ignition or pressing the button again. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid.

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For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the mode to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use DEFROST with the temperature knob(s) all the way in the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use DEFOG.

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I NOTICE:

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.

Audio Systems Your DelcoB 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 Systems Without 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 Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

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M-FM Stereo

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.

nding St;

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 a few seconds, then go on to the next station. The radio will scan up or down the radio band, depending on the arrow 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. 2. 3. 4.

Press AM-FM to select the band. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display. Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons (within five seconds). The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. W-henever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

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In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. 3. Press 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 S.peakers 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, FM 1 or FM2. The display shows your selection.

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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 A M , seven FM 1, and seven FM2 ). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEER. 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.

up to three

In addition to the four stations set as above, 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.

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P.SCAN: Press both SEEK arrows and PSCAN will appear on the display. Use PSCAN 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 (FMl 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.

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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 i n first. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. 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.

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.

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. 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 3-10

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, FM 1 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 (P1 -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 FMl or FM2. will appear on the display. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2). 1. 2. 3 .

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 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.

or SCAN to find

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 treble 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.

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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 selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction 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.

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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. 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.

AM-F" Stereo with Compact Disc 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. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.

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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, FM 1 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 (PI-P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FMl and FM2 preset stations and FMl or FM2 will appear on the display. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). 1. 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 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.

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 treble 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.

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.

0 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 use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage more easily. (5): Press this button to reduce background noise, if the vehicle is equipped with a remote cassette. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby does not affect compact disc operations. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FWD (6): Press 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 011. 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. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it was stopped. If you press EJECT but don't remove the disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect it after about one minute.

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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.

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.

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2. Turn the ignition to the ACC 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.

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

with your code.

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

with your code.

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

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

If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more man 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down

until SEC shows on the display.

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

with your code.

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

with your code.

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

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

If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is given to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn 011 and LOC will appear on the display.

Steering Wheel Controls (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOLUME: Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the down arrow to decrease volume, PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again to turn on the sound. SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with the down arrow. PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons. AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or FM2. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, it will stop and the radio will play.

derstanding Radio Reception 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. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

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To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably

and clearly.

NOTICE: vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can

Before you add any sound equipment to your

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

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealer.

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You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. C---e of Your Compact Discs nandle 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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0 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: 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.

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.

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

Judgment

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Vision Attentiveness.

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

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The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: 0 The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker’s body weight 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and

during drinking

0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to

consume the alcohol.

According to the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (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 4-ounce (1 20 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.

Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it‘s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. 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. But 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 a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

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It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 m l of liquor each) within a n 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 somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.

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 even a moderate 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, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even judgment can be’affected by even a small amount fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you’re with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

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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.

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.

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.

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 Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on or flash. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programned to make the most of available tire and road conditions.

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.

You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 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 or always decrease stopping distance. 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.

Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light” in the Index.

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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. Steering 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 an 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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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. Your Chevrolet can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

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.

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. 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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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 one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steeling wheel to go straight down the roadway.

The driver OT 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. 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