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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlight "ON" Warning Buzzer/Chime
The optional headlight reminder buzzer/chime provides an audible warning that the main light switch is in one 01 the "on" positions , either parking lights
or headlights.
The reminder buzzer/chime is activated only when the ignition switch is turned to "OFF," "LOCK" or "ACCESSORY" position and the lights are on.
When the parking lights
or headlights are to be operated with the key in the
OFF position, the reminder buzzer/chime can be shut off by turning the light
switch knob until the instrument cluster lights are not on,
CIgarette Ughter (Optional)
The cigarette lighter is located on the instrument pane! face. To operate, push
~ in. When ~ becomes heated, ~ automatically pops out ready for use. Avoid
holding the lighter in by hand while ~ is heating as damage to the heating
element may result.
Ashtray
The ashtray may be simply pulled out for cleaning:
• Open ashtray.
• Pull ashtray up and remove for cleaning .
•
Push ashtray back into bracket.
VENTILATION SYSTEM
Your vehicle has a flow through ventilation system that provides a supply of outside "ram" air into the vehicle ' when it is moving . When the vehicle is not in
motion you can get a steady flow of outside air into the car when the heater or
air conditioning blower is running.
With the side
windOws closed, the flow lIYough ventilation system provides
outside air flow into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle and out the
rear air exhaust valves. (See illustration .)
FRONT INLET
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REAR BODY LOCK PILLAR EXHAUST
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • HEATER --In this position, most of the air is delivered to the floor air outlet
with a small amount delivered to the windshield (defroster outlets). The air
temperature
Is controlled by the TEMPERATURE LEVER while the air
quantity
is controlled by the FAN LEVER. This position is used for most winter driving.
• BLEND -- The AIR SELECTOR LEVER may be adjusted between HEATER
and DEFROST positions to obtain a variable distribution of air between the
floor air outlet and the windsh ield defroster air outlets.
• Side window defogger air outlets direct air to the side windows whenever
the fan is operating.
•
DEFROST - -In this poSition, most of the air is delivered to the windshield
(defroster outlets) with a small amount
to the floor air outlet.
The windshield defrosting and defogging system assists in providing
good visibility through designated areas of the windshield under most inclement
weather conditions . For immediate operation of the vehicle, the windshield
should be scraped clear.
Operate system for 30 seconds before switching to DEFROST . This will
remove humid air from the system
and minimize rapid fogging of the glass
which can occur if humid air Is blown onto a cOol windshield .
AIR CONOmONING SYSTEM
This system combines heating and cOOling capabilities for comfort in all weather conditions.
During some air conditioning operating conditions, slight increases and
decreases of engine speed/power may be noticed . This
should be considered
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the compressor
ON and OFF to
maintain desired cooling. The reduced compressor operation should
benef~ fuel economy.
Fan Lever
The fan lever (LO-HI) provides speed control of the blower fan in all Air
Selector Lever positions except
OFF.
Temperature Control Lever
The femperature control lever regulates the temperature of the air entering the passenger compartment in All Air Selector Lever positions .
Air Selector Lever
The air selector lever regulates air flow from the heater, defroster and air
conditioning outlets.
It also controls operation of the refrigeration compressor.
•
OFF --In this position the blower does not operate . However, when the
vehicle is moving, air will enter the· passenger compartment through the
heater outlet.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • MAX (AIR COND) --Air from the passengel' cOlTlpaftment is mixed with a small amount of outside air. conditioned and discharged from !he upper
outlets . This position. with the temperature
lever in full COLD. is used for
maximum cooling under conditions of high temperature and humidity .
• NORM (AIR COND) --Outside air is conditioned as ~ passes through the
system and is discharged from the upper outlets. This position is used for most air conditioning situations.
• BI-LEVEL (AIR COND) --Outside air is conditioned and directed out the
upper outlets PLUS the heater outlet. This position provides comfort and
keeps the windshield clear under low fogging conditions .
• VENT (ECONOMY) --Outside air is discharged from the upper outlet s. This position is provided for cool to moderate weather operation when
refrigeration is not required. The refrigeration compressor is turned off.
Operating Information -The engine cooling fan is automatically engaged in all air conditioning modes and defrost mode (with high air conditioning pressure).
• HEATER (ECONOMY) --Outside air is delivered from the heater outlet with
a small amount from the defroster outlets and the side window . defogger outlets. This position is used for most winter driving. The air conditioning compressor is turned off.
• DEFROST c_ Outs ide air is cond~ioned and delivered from the defroster
outlets w i1h a small amount from the heater outlet. This position is
recommended for conditions of severe fogging and icing
only.
Operating Tip
For satisfactory operation of the air conditioning system. windows should always be closed, except for the first two or three minutes to remove hot air if
the car has been closed. This provides a fast cool-down in normal air
conditioning mode.
ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
The optional defogger consists of a heating element bonded to the inside
surface
of the rear glass . The unit is operated by a switch on the instrument panel and functions only in the ON position. When activated an indicator light
will illuminate.
After the defogger has operated for a short time. the system will
automatically shut off. If further defrosting or defogging is desired . simply actuate the switch again.
The defogger
will not function if the ignition is turned off.
Refrain from removing decals or other materjal' from the inside of rear window
with a razor or other sharp instrument since this may damage . the heating
element.
Clear snow and ice from the rear window to improve tihe efficiency of the rear
window defogger.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine stereo Sound -All Delco Sound Systems with an FM stereo radio will switch
to stereo operation whenever
anFM stereo broadcast is being received , and
an indicator in the dial will light "Stereo" · operation means the radio is separating a stereo broadcast bact< into the original two channels , called "left "
and "right. " Stereo sound is noticeably more real istic to the ear.
AM or AM-FM Monaural Radio
The following controls are common to both AM and AM-FM monaura l sound
systems .
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• Left Knob -This knob turns tne set on or off, and controls the volume . Behind the volume knob is a. tone control. When turned to the right, it
increases treble and voice clarity; when turned to 'the left, it increases bass.
• Right . Knob -This knob is a manual tuning conuol for choosing radio
stations. For radios with rear speakers, a fader control is behind it. This
control adjusts the sound between the front and rear speakers .
• Push Buttons -Each radio has five push buttons you can use to easily
select your favorite stations. On AM-FM radios, you may select five AM and
five FM stations for a
total of ten selections. Make sure the bandswitch is
on the band you want when setting the stations. After using a push button,
you may have
to "fine·tune" the radio by hand for the best reception .
To "set up" the push buttons:
1. Choose the button you wish to use and pull it straight out.
2 . Tune in
the station using the tuning knob.
3, Press the button
until it stops. The radio is designed to tune to the selected station whenever you press the button.
Tape and Tape Player Care
On Delco Sound Systems with cassette tape units, take out the cassette when
not in use to prevent
possible damage to the tape player and cassette.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Store cassettes away from extreme heat or direct sunlight. Protect the open ends from dirt or damage; store them in their original cases or other protective
cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need to replace them if
they become noisy. Clean the pickup head, tape guide and capstan (revolving
metal
post) after every 100 hours of operation . Use a colton-tipped swab
dippec in rubbing
alcohol. Access is through the tape door. (See illustration.)
ETR AM-FM Stereo (No Seek /Scan)
To operate \he ETA AM-FM Stereo radio:
• Upper Knob -rotate knob to turn radio on or off and to control volume. H your radio has a clock, and the radio frequency is being displayed, press
knob to
recall station frequency when listening to the radio.
• Balance Control (located behind upper knob) -turn to adjust left!right
speaker balance .
•
Lo_ Knob -rotate knob to manually tune radio stations , Frequency will
be displayed during tuning. Press knob to aHernately select />M or FM
band.
• Front! Rear Speaker Control (located behind lower knob) -rotate control
to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.
• Bass and Treble Controls -slide treble control up to increase treble, or
down to decrease treble. Slide bass control up to increase bass, or down
to decrease bass.
• Pushbutton.
The radio has four pushbuttons you can use to easily select your favorite
stations , You may select four />M and four FM stations for a total of eight
selections. .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To set pushbuttons:
1 .
Make sure the bandswitch is on the band you want. Then, tune in the
desired station.
2. Gently pull one of the four station pushbuttons and release.
The radio will then tune to the selected station whenever you press the
station button.
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• Time Set (if so equipped):
To set the hour, gently pull and hold the "HR SET" button until the correct
hour appears .
To set the minutes, gently pull and ho.1d the "MIN SET" button until the correct
minute appears .
The FM stereo indicator will light up whenever an FM station is broadcasting in
stereo. "Stereo" operation means the radio is separating a stereo broadcast
'back into the original two channels , called "left" and "right". Stereo sound is
noticeably realistic to the ear. .
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To operate tape player (If so equipped):
Insert the cassette squarely t!vough the door. This automatically switches the
unit from radio to tape operation. If the sound is garbled (or there is no sound),
eject the
tape and reinsert it squarely.
After the cassette has snapped into position : adjust the volume and fader
controls
to your preference .
To quickly advance to the next selection, slide the EJECT button to the left ("FWD") until it locks. When the tape reaches the end, the EJECT button will
automatically return
to the center position and the tape will be ejected .
To stop fast-forward at arry time, return the EJECT button to its center position .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Pushbuttons
The radio has four pushbuttons
you can use to easily select your favorite
stations. You may select four AM and four FM stations for a total of eight
selections.
To set push buttons:
1. Make sure the bandswitch is on the band you want. Then, tune in the desired station.
2. Gently pull one of the four station pushbuttons and release.
The radio will then tune to the selected station whenever you press the station button.
• SEEK and SCAN
Use the SEEK and SCAN buttons for automatic station tuning.
Press
SCAN button to automatically sample each station being received. To
stop SCAN, press SCAN button again.
The SCAN indicator light on the frequency dial will be lit during SCAN operation.
Press the SEEK button to automatically locate and retain the next listenable
station on the band.
• Time Set:
To set the hour, gently pull and hold the
SCAN button untif the correct hour
appears.
To set the minutes, gently pull and hold the
SEEK button untif the correct
minute appears.
The
FM stereo indicator will light up whenever an FM station is broadcasting in
stereo. "Stereo" operation means the radio is separating a stereo broadcast
back into the original two channels, called "left" and "right". Stereo sound is
noticeably realistic to the ear.
To operate tape player:
Insert the cassette squarely through the door. This automatically
sw~ches the
unit from radio to tape operation. Ii the sound is garbled (or there is no sound),
eject the tape and reinsert it squarely.
After the cassette has snapped into position, adjust the volume and fader
controls to your preference.
To quickly advance to the next selection, press the button next to the lighted
indicator. To listen to
an earlier selection, press the button next to the
unlighted indicator. To stop the forward or reverse. movement, press the
EJECT button to eject the tape.
When the left indicator light is lit. the top side of the tape is playing. When the
right indicator light is lit. the bottom side of the tape is playing.
NOTE:
When end-of-tape is reached in one direction, the unit will automatically
play
in the opposite direction, and will play the other side of the tape.
When ignition is turned off, the pinch roller automatically releases the tape.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insertion of the cassette tape cartridge overrides the radio and the time-of-day will be displayed continuously .
Press the Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNRTM) button to rerrove high
frequency background
hiss on AM. FM. FM stereo. and tape.
Select the setting
fO( proper tape equalization(CrO .)as follows:
1. Select 70 usec (push button in).
2. Select 120 usec (button is out).
The
equalization setting which is desired will vary according to the type of tape
being used. Chrome and metal tapes have 70 usec equalization. while Iron tapes have 120 usec equalization .
The tape bias is often indicated on the cassette label or case .
For best
resu~s. use only tapes which are 30 to 60 minutes in length.
MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMS
Mobile two-way radiO units and mobile telephone equipment are subject to federal rules and must be installed by trained personnel. Certain such
equipment or the manner of its installation may
possibly adversely affect
vehicle operation. Expenses incurred to protect the vehicle systems from the interaclion of these added mobile communication systems are not the
responsibiWty of Chevrolet Motor Division.
Citizen Band (CB)
racios and garage door openers normally will not affect
vehicle
operation.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna is designed to withstand most car washes without
damage .
It cannot be adjusted up or down. If the mast becomes slightly bent.
you can straighten it by hand . The mast antenna can be replaced
if severely
bent (by vandalism . etc .) . Mast antennas must be kept clean for good
performance .
OTHER CONTROLS AND FEATURES
HATCHBACK LID
To open the hatchback lid. use the oval-head key in the lock at the rear of the
car .
Close the lid firmly to be sure it locks.
LlFTGATE OPERATION (STATION WAGONS)
To open the liftgate. use the oval-head key in the outside . lock. (Two gas
support struts. one at
each side of the glass . are designed to help hold the
gate open.)
CAUTION: TIle Ilftg" or hatchback lid should be claed while driving to help avoid
drawing dangerous exhaust S .... Into the eIIr. (8M "Engine Extulust GuCautlon (Carbon Monoxide)" at the 'beginning of "Starting and Operating," Section 2 of thl, manual.)
If you have to drive with the liftgate or hatchback lid open. these precautions
should be observed :
• Close all other windows .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Adjust the heating or cooWng system to force outside air into the cal as
follows :
1. On cars not equipped with air conditioning , set the fan to high speed
and the upper control lever to any position except "Off."
2 . On cars equipped with air condition ing, set the fan to high speed and
the
upper control lever to any position except "Off" or "Max."
• On cars that have outside air vents in or under the instrument panel, open
vents
fully .
"Gate Ajar" Ught
Station wagons have a "GATE AJAR" warning light located in the instrument
cluster . It is designed to come on ~ the liftgate is not lully closed and the
ignition is on , thus warning against driving with the liftgate even partially open.
See "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)" at the beginning 01
"Starting and Operating ," Section 2 of this manual . To test that the ight circuit
is working correctly , start the car and check that the light comes on when the liftgate is open or only partially latched.
Electric Trunk, Hatchback , Or Tailgate Release
An electric release permits opening the trunk, hatchback or station wagon tailgate from inside the car by pressing a release bunon in the instrument panel
glove box. The release lor the hatchback and the station wagon tailgate will
function only II the automatic transaxle is in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) or, on
manual transaxle cars, ~ the parking brake is applied .
SUNSHADE (OPTIONAL)
n your hatchback model is equipped with the optional louvered rear window
sunshade, the
sunshade·is hinged at the top and heid down at the boUom by a
one-quarter tum fastener on each end of the sunshade. This method of
attachment
allows you to raise the sunshade lor cleaning the exterior of the
hatchback glass :
To clean the hatchback lid exterior glass:
1. Using a coin or screwdriver , rotate each lastener one-quarter turn until they pop up; the sunshade is now unlocked .
2. Grasp the lower edge 01 the sunshade approximately in the middle and lift
the sunshade away Irom the hatchback lid.
3. Clean the hatchback glass as desired while holding the sunshade in the
open position.
4 . Lower the sunshade to
its original position and locate the one-quarter turn
fasteners over the holes in the lower bracket assemblies; using a coin or
screwdriver, push the one-quarter turn stud downward
until it engages the
wire bail on the bracket and rotate one-quarter turn to lock. (Make sure the
lastener is
locked to the bracket by. lifting each corner 01 the sunshade.)
NOnCE: DO NOT DRIVE when sunshade is not lOcked in position.
To remove the sunshade from the car, ~ desired , release the sunshade as you would lor cleaning. Then, remove the four nuts which secure the sunshade
hinges to the hinge base
plate on the hatchback lid. Wft the sunshade assembly from the car.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To store the sunshield when rennoved from the car, always select a place
where the sunshade can lay flat without anything stored on top of it or leaned against it. Hanging the sunshade flat on a wall by its hinges is an excellent way
to store it.
As with any decorative surface. washing with a mild soap and water solution is
recommended . Abrasive materials or chemical solvents may adversely affect
the finish of the sunshade.
FOLDING SEATBACK OPERATION
Station wagon and hatchback models are equipped with either a one-piece or split folding rear seatback which is not designed to lie flat, but does provide
additional load floor area when lowered .
To lower the one-piece second seatback, pull the lever at the right side of the
second seatback and fold down. Styles equipped with split folding rear
seatbacks have a
lever on both the right and left sides which allows either side
to be folded down separately . Stops on the load floor hold the seatback folding
panels. locking
the seatbacks down. To lock a seatback in place, push down on the front of the seatback and slip the filler panel over its stop on the load
floor .
To raise a seat back. push down on seatback to release it from its stop. lift the folding panel slightly to clear the stop, then raise the seatback.
Keep the seat
belt webbing and hardware clear of seat hinging and latching
mechanisms when you @ the folding seat. This helps prevent damage to the
belt system.
Check now and then
to see if the latch or latches, if so equipped, on the folding rear seat or seats work properly. To do this, push forward and pull
rearward on the top of the seatback or each seatback, if so equipped.
seatback(s) that
do not latch properly in the upright position. must be repaired
because
in a sudden stop rt could cause injury.
VISTA·VENT
The Vista-Vent is a hinged glass panel. The panel can be opened by moving
the
latch release handle forward and up to lock the glass in place. The glass
will
stay open only in the fully up position -when the rear of the glass is raised
about 38 mimmeters (1-1/ 2 inches) . As an added feature, an air deflector will
pop up when the glass panel is opened to help assure a smooth flow of air
over the roof.
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