1993 Chevrolet Suburban Owners Manual

So please get to

just to let

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Brake System Warning Light

BRAKE

K2325

If one part still work and stop you. For good braking,

If the warning light goes

on, there away. the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on to warn you

if there’s a problem.

it fixed so it will be ready

on when you set your parking brake, and

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. isn’t working, the other part can though, you need both parts working well. could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right This light should come on as you start then, have This light will also come on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. brake is fully released, it means you may have If the light comes on while driving, pull may notice that the floor. It may take longer towed for service. (See “Towing I CAUTION I A Your brake system may not be working properly

to stop. If the light

Your Vehicle”

off the road and stop carefully. You the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to

light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and accident. If the stopped carefully,

towed have the vehicle for

service.

is still on, have the vehicle in the Index.)

If it stays on after your parking

a brake problem.

if the brake warning

it will stay

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Featums & Contmls

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

so. That’s normal.

With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds or If the light doesn’t come on, have there is a problem. If the light stays on, service. Unless the regular brake system warning light have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. light is also on, see “Brake System Warning

or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs

If the regular brake system warning Light” earlier in this section.

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you

is also on, you will still

PB005

if

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Charging System Light

K2328

of

as a check

at the upper right hand corner

It should come on briefly when you to show you If it stays on, or comes on

The red charging system light is located your instrument cluster. ignition, before starting the engine, After the engine starts, the light should go out. while you are driving, you may have a problem with your electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose alternator drive belt, you have some other electrical problem. Have while this light If you must drive a short distance with the light your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

is on could drain your battery.

it checked right away. Driving

turn on the it is working.

on, be certain to turn off all

or that

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

RVI l l r l l

K2329

A computer monitors operation systems. This light should come on when the ignition not running, as a check all, have it fixed right away. the computer is indicating that you have a problem. vehicle in for service soon.

to show you

of your fuel, ignition and emission control

it is working. If it does not come

is on, but the engine is on at

If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, You should take your

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good, and your engine may not covered by your warranty.

run as smoothly. This could lead

on, after awhile the emission

to costly repairs not

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CHECK GAGES Light This light will come on briefly when you are statling the engine. If the light comes on and stays your vehicle. Check your various gages zones.

to see if they are in the warning

on while you are driving,

it could indicate a problem with

C “ 5 X K GAGES

K2330 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator tight (Canada Only)

K2318

If your vehicle was first light on the instrument whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details about see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting’’ in this section.

sold, when new, panel. It will light,

in Canada, you will have this green just above the speedometer,

DRL,

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SHIFT Indicator Light

K2317

left side of the instrument

SHlFTlarrow symbol, is at the

This light, with the cluster on some vehicles with manual transmissions. Depending on your particular model, your vehicle may not have light will help you get the best fuel economy. See Speeds-Vehicles Without Shift Headlight High Beam Indicator Light

this light. The SHIFT indicator

“Shift Light” or “Shift

Light” in this section for more information.

This light with instrument cluster. The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high

is on the left side of the

the blue high beam symbol

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beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” earlier in this section, Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

These lights, with the green arrows, are on each side indicator will come on whenever cluster. The signal change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” earlier

of the instrument

you signal a turn or lane in this section.

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Features & Controls

Gages Fuel Gage Standard Cluster

I"

Tachometer Cluster

-I

I' -

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

K2114

1. .4

K2115

The fuel gage, when the ignition have left of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.

in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are

is on, tells you about how much fuel you

out

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Listed are four situations you may experience with your

fuel gage:

off before the gage reads full. to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. was half full, but

it to fill the

little more or less than half the tank’s capacity

little more or less fuel

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts It takes a For example, the gage may have indicated the tank actually took a tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. to empty when you turn The gage doesn’t go back None of these indicate a ,problem with the fuel gage. For information on how the Index. For your Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

fuel tank capacity, see

“Fuel-Tank Capacity”

off the ignition.

in the Index.

to fill your fuel tank see “Fuel-Filling Your Tank”

in

260

(145°C) or more, your engine

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. into the red area, about 260°F means that your engine coolant has overheated. your vehicle under normal operating conditions, you should pull stop your vehicle and turn Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly! In “Problems on Overheating” in the Index.

the Road”, this manual shows what

off the engine as soon

If the gage pointer moves It If you have been operating off the road,

is too hot!

as possible.

to do. See “Engine

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Featurns & Controls

Oil Pressure Gage Standard Ciusier

30

Tachometer Cluster

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.

is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure

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K2116

K2117

A reading in the low pressure zone may level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. CAUTION

be caused by a dangerouslv

low oil

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

e NOTICE

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can not covered by your Voltmeter

‘Avanty.

Standard Cluster

Tachometer Cluster

rnstly at,,

14

19

G L

K2336 Run position), When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system.

of the charging system. Readings

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Features & Controls

If

a short time with the reading in either warning zone. off all unnecessary accessories, and have the vehicle

You can only drive for you must drive, turn serviced as soon as possible. Convenience Net CAUTION A An improperly stored convenience net could be thrown about the

vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. When you are done using the convenience net, always and securely reattach the pouch store it in its original storage pouch, on the rear side of the spare tire cover.

If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and cross rails which can be moved fore and aft in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie the load mostly for fore and aft stops.

to the side rails or side rail supports. Use the cross rails

PO22 load things on top of your

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NOTICE

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading in the Index. To prevent damage or make sure Be sure the cargo

the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to

is properly loaded.

Your Vehicle”

in the area

If

it to the side

3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the cross rails

If plywood is used, tie

If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on wagon models). you need to, cut a piece of and side rails to spread the load. rail supports. Tie the load to the cross rails rails only to keep the load from sliding. If you need to carry long items, move the cross rails as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the cross rails and the side rails or side rail load to the bumpers. Do not tie the supports. Also tie the that the cross rails After moving the cross rails, be sure

or side rails are damaged.

or the side rail supports. Use the cross

to tighten all the slider screws.

load so tightly

To reduce wind noise, the cross rails must be installed with the narrow edge toward the front of the vehicle. Also, the front cross rail should be about anchor on Utility models.

8 inches (200 mm) behind the front

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Features & Controls

mailer. Wiring Harness

K2373

30 amp in-line fused battery feed wire and

The 7-wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember. The harness has a no connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical service person. Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it bind or break when turning with the trailer, but not the ground. Store the harness in its original position. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won’t be damaged.

so loose that

loose enough so the wiring won’t

to your

it drags on

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Comforf Controls & Audio Systems

Section .

to “Vehicle

. Be sure to read about the particular system

find out how to operate the comfort control and audio

In this section you’ll systems offered with your vehicle supplied with your vehicle . For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section. refer Symbols” in Section 0 . Comfort Controls ...................................................................................................

3-2 Flow-Through Ventilation System ..................................................................... 3-2 Heating System .................................................................................................. 3-4 Electronic HeatinglAir Conditioning System ..................................................... 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models) ............................................................................................. 3-8 Rear Window Defogger ................................................................................... 3-11 Audio Systems ..................................................................................................... 3-12 FM Stereo ........................................................................................................ 3-12 3-12 AM ..................................................................................................................... AM Stereo ........................................................................................................ 3-13 How to Operate Your AM ETR@Radio ......................................................... 3-13 How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player ............................................................................................ 3.14 How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player with Graphic Equalizer ..................................................... 3-17 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............................................................... 3-21 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................................................................ 3-21

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Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems

Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System

K2 1 90

Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. Ventilation Tips

the vehicle and out the rear

air exhaust

of ice, snow, or any other

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

off. This helps clear the intake ducts of

of fogging

of objects. This helps air

the inside of

to HI for

Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air of your vehicle when into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle and out the valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater conditioning fan is running.

it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow

rear air exhaust or the air

to the inside

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Air Vents

K2315

You will find sir vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, instrument panel. Each vent has a handle with a vent symbol handle to open and close the vent.

there are air vents below the

it will increase the flow

on it. Use the

of air coming out

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Heating System (Without Air Conditioning)

K2441

it

is what your heating

four positions. To increase the air flow, turn

If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this system will look like. Fan Knob The knob on the right has toward (t). To decrease the air flow, turn it toward Temperature Lever The bottom lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing vehicle. Move the lever right toward toward (-) Function Lever The top lever can

for cooler air.

(-).

be moved to three different heating functions.

(+) for warmer air. Move the

into your lever left

Defrost (Right): This setting operates the defroster. Heated air comes out near the windshield. Use this when you get fog Heater (Center): Heated air comes out near the weather. Vent (Left): The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows.

or ice on the windshield. floor. This is best

for cold

Placing the lever between positions sends air

out both vents.

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-8OC, or lower) to help heat the

is equipped with an optional engine block heater, you can use

Heater Output Optional Engine Block Heater If your engine it during initial start-up in cold weather (20"F, passenger compartment faster. Because an engine block heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle's heating system can provide some heat as you start the engine. The use of an engine block heater also reduces the time engine to reach normal operating temperature, and shortens the heater to reach full output. For more information, See "Engine Block Heater" in the Index. Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System Function Display

as soon

it takes for the

the time it takes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........I

If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. When you first turn on your vehicle's air conditioning, open clear the vehicle of hot air.

the windows to

K2:

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K2313 it is operating.

air will come out of your

on and

off, the system will

OFF button

LOW.

will automatically be set on

the current settings will light.

lighted display showing each system when

in the mode that you last selected unless the

Your system has a During normal operation, all the lights won’t come on at the same time. Only the ones displaying System Controls NC Button: Press the button marked NC to turn your air conditioner off. The AIC symbol will light on your display and dashboard vents. The fan When you press the NC button to turn the air conditioner operate in the vent mode. When you turn the air conditioner back on, the system will operate was pressed. OFF Button: Press this button Pressing OFF will erase the present mode memory. Outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward. If the OFF button was pressed, you must press BLEND buttons for the system to come back on. Air Controls (BLEND) The two buttons to the right of the system display control the air can blend the air flow to suit your needs, The amount of blending on the display by an arrow moving between the figure’s feet (floor and head (vent air flow).

NC, MAX, or one of the

flow. You is shown air flow)

to turn the air conditioning/ heating system off.

of operation from the system’s

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SAME side of

in cold weather.

To blend between

to operate the defroster. Heated air comes out

it to help clear fog or ice on your

of the button showing the area where you would like

the top of this button and all of the airflow will come

Right Button Defrost (Top): Press here near the windshield. You can use windshield. Heater (Bottom): Press here, and heated air comes out near the floor. This setting is best for passenger comfort The air flow can be blended between the two positions. positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin to blend toward the position chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Left Button Vent (Top): Press through the instrument panel vents. Heater (Bottom): Press the bottom of this button and all of the airflow will come through the floor outlet. The air flow can be blended between the two positions. of the switch showing positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Temperature Selector Bar The bar under your system display lets you select the temperature COLD for cooler air and press coming into your vehicle. Press warmer air. Release the bar when the system reaches the temperature you want. The temperature is shown on the display by an arrow moving between C and H. Fan Control Button in the upper right corner This button is has four settings-low, medium low, medium the button (t) to increase the air flow. Press the bottom decrease the air flow. The setting you select LOW, MED LOW, MED HI Air Recirculation Button If you press the MAX button (RECIR on some models), the air vehicle will be recirculated. With the air conditioner on, maximum cooling. It can also be used in all modes to help keep dust your vehicle. When MAX is selected, REC will light on your display.

of your system control panel. The fan

in your MAX will give you

To blend between the area where you would like

high and high. Press the top

is shown on your display as

of the button (-)

HOT for

or HI.

to blend toward the position SAME side of

of to

out of

of the air

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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models) If- your vehicle has either or both of these systems, you can increase and decrease the air and the setting selected, the vehicle. Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater)

flow at the rear vents. Depending on the system you have you can send cooled or heated air to the rear

of

Control

Rear

Control

Front

K 2478

If your vehicle has rear air conditioning (without rear heater), the controls are located above the front and second seats. The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the air flow at the rear vents. To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system air conditioning system off, the rear system must be on. With the front controls can be used To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the knob blower position you want. To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob Then, the rear control

can be used to increase and decrease the air flow.

to circulate air in the

rear of the vehicle.

to REAR CNTL.

to

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Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning)

If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel. To increase and decrease the flow air to the rear floor vents, move the switch with the fan symbol on blower speed you want. Move the switch all the way and each position Move the switch all the way providing maximum flow of heated air.

to the right increases the flow

to the right position

to the left position to turn the rear blower

of heated air. to turn the blower on high,

off,

K2172

of heated it to the

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater

Front Control

Rear Control

If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate the temperature, location and speed of the air flow. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side the control panel. For warmer air turn the knob to the right (red) side, and for cooler air, turn the knob to the left (blue) side. To regulate the air flow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel, Turn the knob toward the left for floor vent air flow or toward the right for headliner vent air flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating: however, the control knob set to allow any desired blend To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob on the left side control panel to the desired blower setting. To activate the rear control, move the fan knob CNTL. This will allow second seat passengers desi re.

of air flow.

on the front control to to adjust the controls as they

REAR

K2479

of

may be

of the

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Rear Window Defogger

this option by looking at the rear window.

if your vehicle has

You can tell you see lines running across the glass, you have which heat your window. NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty would not cover decals there, you might have

to scrape them off.

this damage. And don't put

it. These are the wires

K2112 If

or ice as possible first. REAR DEFOG

of as much snow For best results, clear the window To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press the right side of the switch, with the defog symbol on, then release switch is turned to RUN. You can turn the defogger the switch. The defogger will shut itself glass does not get too hot. isn't clear, turn the defogger on again.

it. The rear window defogger

will only work

off at any time by pressing the left, lighted side

If the defogger shuts off, and the window

on it, until the light in the switch comes

off after several minutes, so that the

if the ignition

still

of

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

you will get the most enjoyment out of

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you acquaint yourself with and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out the advanced engineering that went into it. CAUTION * Hearing damage from loud noise Your hearing can adapt - ,,,e.

is almost undetectable until

it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do

to higher volumes of sound. Sound

loud and harmful to your hearing. Take

seems normal can be precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio sound level before hearing adapts To help avoid hearing

loss or damage:

to it.

it is too that

to a safe

it, if

of

Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly

until you hear comfortably and clearly.

NOTICE

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AM Stereo This means the Deleo@ system can receive Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ If your Deleo@ system can get when you’re receiving it. How to Operate Your AM ETPRadio

is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). on

C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come

C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.

TUNE

RCL SET

To Play the Radio Press the PWR=VOL-TONE knob to switch the radio on and does two other things:

K2186

off. This knob

VOL knob increases the volume when

It controls the volume. The rotated clockwise. The knob behind the knob counterclockwise for more bass and clockwise for more treble.

PWR-VOL knob is the TONE knob. Rotate this

RCL Button When the ignition is off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the ignition in RUN or ACC, press it to recall the station frequency when the time is showing.

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

you return to favorite stations. Just: you want.

Pushbutions The five pushbuttons let Tune in the station Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds). Within 5 seconds, press one of the five pushbuttons Whenever you press that button, the preset station

to store the station. will return.

How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System

and Cassette Deck

P 6

PO200

off.

(+) increases volume; (-)

To Play the Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and VOL Controls the volume. Pressing RCL When the ignition is ignition on, press RCL to recall the station frequency and volume setting when the time BAUFADE To balance and fade the sound between the rightlleft or fronthear speakers, use the four buttons with the speaker symbols on them. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top

is showing.

off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the

decreases volume.

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or fade. The

(-)

on the VF display.

to decrease frequency.

and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume, relative balance and fade adjustments are shown TUNE Press the (t) to increase frequency and AMFM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek, and stop at, the next higher available station. SCAN Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan, and momentarily pause in the VF display while the at, all available stations. SCAN will appear SCAN again to cancel the scan mode receiver is in the scan mode. Press and hold the current station, Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. pushbuttons for up to twelve favorite stations pushbuttons, just:

You can set the

Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

of the six pushbuttons to store the station.

Clock To set the clock,

just:

(6 AM and 6 FM). To set the

VF display. SEEK button until the correct hour

Press the SET button. The word SET will light up in the Within 5 seconds, press and hold the appears on the display. Then, press and hold the on the display. After you set the time, the word few seconds.

SET will remain

SCAN button until the correct minute appears

in the VF display for a

TREBLE Push (t) to hear more treble. to hear less treble. Push (-)

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BASS Push (t) to hear more bass. to hear less bass. Push (-) Adjust these buttons just reduce TREB to lessen interference. Cassette Deck

to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy,

nra 10 30 to

so thin that they

Tapes longer than that are

do for the radio. The arrows on the player indicate

If you have a cassette deck, it is built to work best with tapes that are 45 minutes long on each side. may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the radio control knobs for volume, balance and fade, just as you which side of the tape is being played. REV To rapidly reverse the tape, press press the FWD button lightly. FWD To rapidly advance the tape, press you press the REV button lightly. PROG To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the Observe the lighted arrows played.

REV. The tape will rapidly reverse

PROG button. to determine which side of the tape is being

FWD. The tape will rapidly advance

until you

until

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tape when the first side ends.

“1” (or “A”) up, then the up arrow means that

If a tape is inserted with side that side is being played. Likewise, a down arrow would indicate that side (or “B”) had been selected. The player will automatically switch to the other side of the EJECT To remove the tape button. How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck with Equalizer

or stop the tape and switch

to radio, press the EJCT

“2”

rui99

decreases volume.

(-)

off.

(t) increases volume;

To Play the Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and VOL Controls the volume. Pressing RCL off, press the RCL button to display the time. With When the ignition is ignition on, press RCL to recall the station frequency and volume setting when the BAUFADE To balance and fade the sound between the righvleft on them. Press the left and use the four buttons with the speaker symbols right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top and bottom buttons adjusts relative balance and fade adjustments are shown on the

the front and rear speaker volume,

time is showing.

VF display.

or fronthear speakers,

or fade. The

the

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

to

(-)

(t) to increase frequency and

TUNE TO tune in radio stations, push the decrease frequency. AM/FM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek, and stop at, the next higher available station. SCAN Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan, and momentarily pause at, all available stations. SCAN will appear receiver is in the scan mode. Press and hold the current station. Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons pushbuttons for up pushbuttons, just:

to favorite stations. You can set the (6 AM and 6 FM). To set

let you return to twelve favorite stations

in the VF display while the

SCAN again to cancel the scan mode

the

Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the six pushbuttons After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

VF display for a few

to store the station.

Clock To set the clock, just:

in the VF display. SEEK button until the correct hour

Press the SET button. The word SET will light up Within 5 seconds, press and hold the appears on the display. Then, press and hold the on the display. After you set the time, the word few seconds.

SCAN button until the correct minute appears

SET will remain in the

VF display for a

Tone To adjust the tone of this radio combination, see the instructions for the graphic equalizer tape deck.

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AmSt The AmSt button is just below the PWR button. Push this when you tune an AM station that broadcasts in stereo. Your STEREO light will come on when you’re receiving AM stereo. If you push AmSt and there noise, it means the station is weak. You’ll hear use AmSt. Just push NOTE: Your Delco system may be able C-QUAM@ to produce broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use stereo, though some do not. C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc. If your Delco system can get C-QUAM@ signals, your STEREO light will come on when you are receiving stereo. Cassette Deck with Graphic Equalizer

the AmSt button again to cancel stereo.

the station better if you don’t

to receive C-QUAM@ stereo

is no more

goes in

Press the PWR button on the radio to turn the unit on. The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the tape side to work best with tapes that are first.) The cassette deck is built minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the radio. The arrows indicate which side Equalizer Boost the bass, emphasize a voice equalizer enables you individual taste.

to adjust five separate sound frequencies

in a song, brighten the treble-your

of the tape is being played.

VOL, BAL and FADE controls on the

30 to 45 so thin that they may

to your

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that “2”

to the other

to de-emphasize it. It’s best

or metal tapes,

(-)

is being

PROG button.

is inserted with side

to the other, press the

VF display for relative emphasis.

to determine which side of the tape

“1” (or “A”) up, then the up arrow means

in the middle position, then adjust each control

had been selected. The player will automatically switch

Press (+) to emphasize a frequency, press to begin with all the controls as you like. Observe the Cr02 This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias chrome press Cr02 (the light in the button will come on). When playing standard tapes, press the button again (the light will go out). PROG To go from one side of the tape Observe the lighted arrows played. If a tape that side is being played. Likewise, a down arrow would indicate that side (or “ B y ) side of the tape when the first side ends. EJECT Press EJECT to eject the cassette tape from the player (the radio will then play.) FWD To rapidly advance the tape, press and the tape will rapidly advance until you press the REV button lightly. SEEK To search for the next selection on the tape, forward or back, press (the light in the SEEK button will be lit) and either seek mode to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap between selections on the tape. REV To rapidly reverse the tape, press the tape will rapidly reverse until you press the REPT Press REPT to repeat the currently playing selection on the tape. For the repeat to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap between selections.

REV. The light in the button will be FWD button lightly.

FWD or REV. For the

in the button will be

FWD. The light

lit

SEEK

lit and

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is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality,

Care of Your Cassette Tape PIayer A tape player that ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism, Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, see if the tape or the player is at fault. improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.

to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.

If this other cassette has no

try a known good cassette to

If of the tape player.

15 hours of

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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 replace it. Check every once fender.

in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened

is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should

to the

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in

Here you’ll find information about driving different kinds of roads and varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving . Road Signs ............................................................................................................ 4-2 Defensive Driving .................................................................................................. 4-9 4-10 Drunken Driving ................................................................................................... Control of a Vehicle .................. ; ......................................................................... 4-13 Braking .............................................................................................................. 4-13 Steering ............................................................................................................ 4-18 Steering in Emergencies ................................................................................. 4-19 Passing ............................................................................................................. 4-21 Loss of Control ................................................................................................ 4-23 Driving Guidelines (Utility Models) ..................................................................... 4-24 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle .................................... 4-24 Driving at Night ................................................................................................... 4-35 Driving in the Rain .............................................................................................. 4-37 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze .......................................................................... 4-40 City Driving .......................................................................................................... 4-42 Freeway Driving ................................................................................................... 4-43 Driving a Long Distance ..................................................................................... 4-44 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................................................................... 4-47 Parking on Hills ................................................................................................... 4-49 Winter Driving ...................................................................................................... 4-53 Towing a Trailer ................................................................................................... 4-56 Power Winches .................................................................................................... 4-64

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Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbol. It’s a good idea to know these codes meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance Color of Road Signs

so that you can quickly grasp the basic to read it.

rD0 NOT1 rn WRONG

RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.

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is not allowed.

RAIL1 4D ADVANCE CROSSING

NO PASSING

ZONE

NARROW BRIDGE

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YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign. zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.”

It may signal a railroad crossing ahead, a no passing

solid

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SHOULDER

WORKERS AHEAD

FLAGGER AHEAD

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ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want down when you see an orange sign, as part or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too.

of the road may be closed

to slow

off

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SMALLTOWN

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GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach place.

a particular

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HOSPITAL

INFORMATION

BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services.

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CANOEING

SWIMMING

BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points interest. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell

you something, too.

of historic or cultural

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ISTOP]

An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters.

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A DIAMOND-shaped sign end of a divided highway, a curve, steep hill, bridge.

is a warning of something ahead-for example,

soft shoulder, or a narrow

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A TRIANGLE pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection.

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A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane PASSING ZONE. This sign

will be on

roads to indicate a NO

the left side of the roadway.

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KEEP RIGHT

LEFT OR THROUGH

RIGHT TURN

ONLY

RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Symbols on Road Signs

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There are many international road signs The basic message of many of these signs A picture within a circle with

in use today.

is in pictures or graphic symbols.

a diagonal line across it shows

what NOT to do.

NO U TURN

NO

PARKING

NO BICYCLES

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We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows being used in the lights for improved traffic control. green arrows light up, indicating that traffic make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter to proceed with caution, yielding the right sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic turning on red.

lights also use red arrows

to signify that you must

On some multilane roads,

in one or more lanes can move or

what,” You’ll still need

of way to pedestrians and

stop before

are

REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI-LANE ROADWAY

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Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane. in that lane at that time. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are

A green arrow means you may drive

in effect.

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NO PASSING ZONE

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to let other the law requires driver

to traffic signs and signals. They give information

It’s not only more polite, it’s safer,

Always signal when you plan to turn or

the road or lane means “don’t cross.”

Pavement markings add drivers without taking attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line on your side of Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. drivers know what you are doing. And in some places signals. Turn and lane change signals: change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals for a left turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for a right turn. Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flasher” Traffic Officer The traffic police officer signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next part discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter.

in the Index.

is also a source of important information. The officer’s

out the window: Left arm straight out

in advance

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You may not

unexpected,”

to open a door.

to be careless and make

in your vehicle: Buckle up.

it means “always expect the

very important safety device

do. Be ready for their mistakes.

cars to open doors into traffic. Watch

to run stop signs when you are on a through street. Be

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a (See ‘Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going mistakes. Anticipate what they might Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other for children. Expect occupants in parked movement in parked cars-someone may be about Expect other drivers ready to brake if necessary as you go through intersections. have to use the brake, but if you do, you will be ready. If you’re driving through a shopping center parking lot where well-marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated parking areas, expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot. Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you must give way if you know you have the right to pedestrians even Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here’s a time for driving Research studies show that the most and driving, every week, dangerous time 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Driving the same distance on a Sunday at just a little more dangerous than dangerous. That leads to the next part.

is Sunday. The most is Sunday 3 a,m. to 4 a.m. The safest time is Sunday from 3 a.m. isn’t it is at 10 a.m. It’s about 134 times more

final bit of information about defensive driving. The most dangerous In fact, GM

of way. of accidents. Yet they are

in the US. is very early on Sunday morning.

fall on the same day. That day

the least dangerous times for

the vehicle

there are

in

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Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle. Judgment Muscular Coordination

to the highway death toll, claiming thousands

of

4 Vision

are the result of someone who

25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur

or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had

Police records show that half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger been drinking. In most cases, these deaths was drinking and driving. Over each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured. Just how much alcohol one should drink alcohol and then drive. But much”? It can be a lot less than many might think. Although each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) four things:

of someone who

is too much

if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no

if one does, then what’s “too

is drinking depends upon

it depends on

How much alcohol is in the drink.

4 The drinker’s body weight.

The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker

to consume the alcohol.

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According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up who drinks three 12-ounce of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC with a BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks each had 1-1/2 ounces It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, three double martinis person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level.

(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.

(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within

if the same person drank an hour, the

food

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of 0.10 percent. In

to drive is affected well of many

0.05 percent, and that the effects

0.05 percent.

0.10 percent after three

All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above

of being in an accident increases sharply for 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level

0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than to six drinks (in one it depends on how much alcohol is in the

The law in most US. states sets the legal limit at a BAC Canada the limit is that. The BAC will be over hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills people are impaired at a BAC approaching are worse at night. Statistics show that the chance drivers who have a BAC of of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) of having an accident. At a BAC level has doubled his or her chance percent, the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour of coffee or number of “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart if anyone who has been drinking-driver or injuries. That means that passenger-is is higher than that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers. I CAUTION

in a crash, the chance if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen

to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink.

cold showers will speed that up.

if there’s an emergency, a need

of being killed or permanently disabled

of 0.10

No amount

A person with a to avoid the collision.

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

reflexes,

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

your vehicle go where you want it to go. All three systems have

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or ice, it’s easy to ask more of

to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s

Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have time. Then you have to Average reaction time It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 314 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 kmlh) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others And, of course, road (whether it’s pavement icy); tire tread; and the condition of your brakes.

bring up your foot and is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. or

actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface

or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry,

do it. That’s reaction time.

is important.

perception

of the

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Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overwork the braking system with poor driving habits.

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 between hard stops. Your brakes will wear lot of heavy braking. Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving.

out much faster

to cool

if you do a

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“Riding” your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that h they won’t work well. You might not be able time to avoid an accident. hot they will require “riding” the brakes.

If you “ride” your brakes, they will get

a lot of pedal force to slow you down. Avoid

to stop your vehicle in

so

NOTICE ‘Riding” the brakes wears them out much faster. You would need costly wake replacement much sooner than normal, and mnomy.

it also reduces fuel

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.

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If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally pump your brakes. your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. will use it when take longer

you brake. Once the power assist is used up,

If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down.

to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

but don’t

If But you it may

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help keep under control. When you start your vehicle and begin momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the