heater CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Your Doors and How They Work
Theft
Passlock@
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
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Your Engine While You’re Parked
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
Windows Horn
Tilt Wheel (Option)
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Cigarette LightedAshtray
Sun Visors
Instrument Panel
Instrument Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Cool-nt Heater (If Equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine. I
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The cord for the engine coolant heater is located
on
the driver’s side of the engine compartment and is
attached
to the hose for the power steering reservoir.
In very cold weather,
0°F (- I 8OC) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
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3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.
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CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical
shock. Also, the wrong
kind
of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into
a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
the cord as it was before
to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil
you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, and it features an electronic shift position
indicator within the instrument cluster. This display
must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of
being moved out of the
PARK (P) position. This means
that
if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked,
there will be a small current drain
on your battery which
could discharge your battery over a period
of time. If
you have a need to leave your key in the ignition in the
OFF position for an extended period for any reason, it is
recommended that
you disconnect the battery cable from
the battery
to prevent discharging your battery.
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PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to
use when you start your engine because your
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your electric outside
rearview
mirrors can be
defiosted’by pressing the switch next
to the heater
contsols. (See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index).
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Heater Controls
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation Tips
Audio Systems
Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
Setting the Clock for Systems with
Automatic Tone Control
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Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(If Equipped)
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player
Power Antenna Mast Care

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls Fan Knob
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. 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 mode knob on the
far right to OFF.
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
Heater Controls
relative air temperature independently of the function knob
setting. Move
the knob toward the red area for warmer air.
Move the knob toward the blue area for cooler
air.
Mode Knob
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your
heater controls will look like this. The
right knob changes the heater setting.
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/J VENT This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
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+fl BI-LEVEL: 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.
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+’ HEAT/DEFROST Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
DEFROST This setting directs air through the
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful when
you have fog or ice
on the windshield.
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatedair
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. To turn the
fan off, move the mode knob
on the far right to OFF.
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 toward the red
area for warmer air. Move the knob toward the blue area
for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel changes the
heatedair conditioning setting.
MAX A/C: 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
to the right to place the air conditioning
system in the
A/C mode.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs it through the instrument
panel outlets.
+', BI-LEVEL A/C: Use this setting to divide aifflow
between the heater floor vents and instrument panel
vents. The air conditioning compressor may operate
in
this setting to cool the air.
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VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
+H HEAT This setting directs air through the heater
floor vents. This setting
is useful for cold weather.
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HEAT/DEFROST: Use this setting to divide
aifflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
DEFROST: This setting directs air through the
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful when
you have fog or ice on the windshield.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 airflow.
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 toward the red area, and
for cooler air, turn the knob toward the blue area.
To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob
on the control panel. Turn the knob to the left for floor vent airflow
or to the right 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
airflow 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.
Rear Passenger Control
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. 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 faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
Ventilation Tips
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.
0 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.
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