CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1996 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sectic I 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Heater Controls
control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with
your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle also
has a flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your
heater controls will
look like this.
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The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the
fan off, move the knob to OFF.
Temperature
Knob
The middle knob lets you select the relative temperature
of the air flowing into the passenger area of your
vehicle. This knob will allow
you to adjust the relative
air temperature independently
of the function knob
setting. Move the knob clockwise
to the red area for
warmer air. Move the knob counter clockwise to
the
blue area for cooler air. The
right knob changes the heater setting.
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/J VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
’# VENTMEAT Use this setting to divide airflow
between the heater
floor vents and instrument panel vents.
+” HEAT This setting directs air through the heater
floor vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
’’ HEAT/DEFROST Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
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DEFROST This setting with the defrost symbol
directs air through the windshield defroster vents.
This setting
is useful when you have fog or ice on
the windshield.
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If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heaterhir
conditioning controls will look like this.
Before using
your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the
windows to clear the vehicle
of hot air.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions.
To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area
of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust
the relative air temperature independently
of the
function knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward
the red area for warmer air. Move the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area
for cooler air.
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The right knob on the control panel changes the
heatedair conditioning setting.
MAX A/C: With A/C on, move the right knob to
MAX A/C for maximum cooling. This setting puts the
system in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize
your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s
fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest.
After the vehicle’s interior reaches
a comfortable
temperature, move
the knob clockwise to place the air
conditioning system
in the A/C mode.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs it through the instrument
panel outlets.
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@ VENT: This setting, with the arrow pointing at
the figure’s head, directs air through the instrument
panel
vents.
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‘N VENTMEAT Use this setting, with the arrows
pointing at
the figure’s feet and head, to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument
panel vents.
+# HEAT This setting, with the arrow pointing at the
figure’s feet, directs air through the heater floor vents.
This setting is useful for cold weather.
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?# HEATDEFROST Use this setting, with the
arrow pointing at the figure’s feet and the defroster
symbol near the figure’s head,
to divide airflow between
the heater
floor vents and windshield.
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DEFROST This setting with the defrost symbol
directs
air through the windshield defroster vents.
This setting is
useful when you have fog or ice on
the windshield.
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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 of heated air to the
rear floor vents, move the switch marked
REAR HEAT
to the blower speed you want.
The knob has three speed positions.
To increase the flow
of heated air, move the switch toward HIGH. To turn the
fan
off, move the switch to OFF.
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
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.
Front Passenger Control
To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob
on the right side of the control panel.
For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the red
area, and for cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise
toward the blue area.
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on the control panel. Turn the knob counterclockwise
for floor vent air flow or clockwise for headliner
vent air
flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air
conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control
knob can be set to any blend setting.
To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob
on
the left side of the control panel to the desired
blower setting.
To activate the rear control, move the fan knob on the
front control
to REAR CNTL.
The rear control works just like the front control. It will
allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls as
they desire.
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Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the
windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the
time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep
your windows closed for the air conditioner
to work at
its best.
You can use MAX A/C with the temperature knob in the
blue area, when it’s really hot outside and you need to
cool the inside air quickly. MAX A/C lets in only a little
air from the outside.
If you first use
MAX A/C, you can then use A/C with
the temperature knob
in the blue area, as soon as the
vehicle has cooled down,
so outside air will be going
through your vehicle.
If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LO
may enhance front A/C performance by allowing
trapped refrigerant
in rear lines to circulate.
When the air conditioning, DEFROST or
BLEND is on,
you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine
speed, due
to compressor operation. This is normal
because the system is designed
to cycle the compressor
on and off to keep the desired temperature.
Heating
On cold days, use HEATER with the temperature knob
in the red area. Outside air will be brought in through
the floor outlets. The heater works best if
you keep your
windows closed while using
it.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air ftdster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside
of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance
of fogging the
inside
of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Your vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides
of your instrument panel.
You can move the vents from side
to side or up and
down to direct the flow
of air, or close the vents
altogether. When
you close a vent, it will increase the
flow of air coming out of any vents that are open.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at
the rear window. There will be lines across the glass.
These are the wire-like elements which heat your window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty
would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals
there; you might have to scrape them off.
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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.
AM-FM Stereo
Setting the
Clock for AM-FM Stereo and
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the
SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on
the display. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the
correct hour appears
on the display.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the
display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute
appears on the display.
To display the clock with the
ignition
off, press RECALL and the time will be displayed
for a few seconds. There is
an initial two-second delay
before the clock goes into the time-set mode.
Playing the Radio
VOLUME: Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio
on and counterclockwise to turn
it off. To increase
volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
pressing this knob. When the radio
is playing, press this
knob
to recall the station frequency.
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AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM.
TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
station and the left
arrow to tune to the next lower
station and stay there.
SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few
seconds of each radio station.
SCAN will light up on
the display. Press the right arrow to
tune in the next
higher station and press the
left arrow to tune to the
next lower station. Press
VOLUME or both SEEK
buttons
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. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons, within
five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered
button,
the station you set will return.
4. Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
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 two adjoining buttons at the same time, within
five seconds. Whenever
you press the same two
buttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase the bass.
TREB: Slide this lever up to increase the treble. Slide the
lever down to reduce noise with
a weak or noisy station.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
The control behind the upper knob balances the
sound between the right and left speakers.
FADE: The control behind the lower knob fsldes the
sound between
the front and rear speakers.
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