clock CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1996 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps
Your parking/headlamp switch is on the driver’s
side
of your instrument panel.
Your instrument panel dimmer wheel has two
detent positions. When
the wheel is turned
to full brightness, and then
into
the first detent position, the radio display and
PRNDL display
will go to the day mode (full intensity).
This is known as “parade” mode. The rest
of the I/P
illumination will stay
in the maximum dimming state
(full brightness dimming). Turning the wheel up one
more detent will activate the interior dome light circuit
(with slightly higher effort).
Rotate the switch knob clockwise
to the parking lamp
symbol to
turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
0 Ashtray Lamp
0 Glove Box Lamp
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rotate the switch knob clockwise again to the master
lighting symbol
to turn on all the lamps listed as well as
the headlamps.
Rotate the switch counterclockwise to
OFF to turn off
your lamps.
Rotate the thumb wheel next
to the switch knob up to
adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up
to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift
indicator display
to full intensity when the headlamps or
parking lamps are
on.
Rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch to
activate the interior dome lamps.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam
by pulling
on the turn signalhigh beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY.
If
you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is in
OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the buzzer
can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the
parking lampheadlamp switch all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)
Daytime 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.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come
on at
a reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off and
0 The parking brake is released.
If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada,
your headlamps will come
on at reduced brightness.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Select the mirror you want
to move by rotating the
switch counterclockwise to
adjust the passenger side
mirror and clockwise to
adjust the driver side
mirror. The center position
is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted
where
you want it.
Your electric outside
rearview mirrors can be
defrosted by pressing the
switch next to the heater
controls. (See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.)
Convex Outside .Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Heater (Without 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 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob
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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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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Playing the
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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
button to recall the station frequency.
4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations.
SEEK: Press this button and the radio will tune to the
next higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your fmorite stations. You can set up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just:
I. 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.
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