heating CHEVROLET METRO 1999 2.G Owners Manual

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2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Hatchback/Trunk Lid
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the hatchback
or trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
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If you must drive with the hatchback or trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the hatchback or trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on CIRCULATE. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See ªComfort
Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.

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CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
horizontally between the front seatbacks and rear
seat cushion. When you put it back, always be
sure that it is securely reattached.
To install the cargo cover:
1. Raise the rear seatback.
2. Place the cover into its retainers and slide it gently
away from you until it is secure.
3. Attach the lifter lines to the hatchback lid.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on fire, causing damage.
To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them to the side. If the visors swing
too easily, tighten the screw on the roof rail.
Your sun visors may have pockets. You can put light
items, such as a map, in the pockets.

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2-41 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
(Option)
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
the anti
-lock brake system
active light will come on.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes
on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will
stay on for a few seconds after the system stops
adjusting brake pressure.
The anti
-lock brake system active light also comes on
briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light
doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to
tell you when the system is active.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Standard Cluster Optional Cluster
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves to the HOT (H) side of the band,
your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant
has overheated and you should stop your vehicle and
turn off the engine as soon as possible.
In ªProblems on the Road,º this manual shows what to
do. See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.

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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.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Climate Control System
3
-3 Air Conditioner Controls (If Equipped)
3
-3 Heating
3
-4 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-4 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
3
-4 Ventilation System
3
-6 Audio Systems
3
-6 Setting the Clock
3
-6AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped)3
-8AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-11 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-15 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-15 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-16 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-17 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-17 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-17 Antenna (If Equipped)

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Comfort Controls
With this system, you can control the heating and
ventilation in your vehicle. If you have the air
conditioning option, you can also control cooling.
Your vehicle also has the flow
-through ventilation
system described later in this section.
Climate Control System
Airflow Lever
VENT: This position directs the airflow through
the instrument panel vents.
BI-LEVEL: This position directs air through the
instrument panel vents and toward the floor.
FLOOR: This position directs air toward the floor.
DEFOG: This position directs air toward the
floor, the windshield and side windows.
DEFROST: This position directs air to the
windshield and side windows.
Fan Control Lever
Slide the lever away from OFF to turn the system on.
Move the lever toward the fan symbol to increase the
fan's speed.
Temperature Control Lever
Slide the lever to change the temperature of the air
flowing from the system. Move it to the right for
warmer air and to the left for cooler air. Without
optional air conditioning, the air temperature can't be
less than the outside air temperature.
Air Intake Lever
CIRCULATE: Choose this position to circulate
outside air through the comfort control system.
RECIRCULATE: Choose this position to
recirculate the inside air through the comfort
control system.

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3-3 Air Conditioner Controls (If Equipped)
The air conditioning system
uses the same controls as
described previously. The
function of each lever is
explained under ªClimate
Control Systemº in this
part. The incoming air is
cooled and dehumidified
instead of being heated.
Push the A/C button to change your comfort control
system from heating to air conditioning. A light will
come on when the air conditioning is on. The A/C
button can also control the humidity in your vehicle.
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.For normal cooling, push the A/C button and move the
air intake lever to CIRCULATE. For faster cooling,
move the lever to RECIRCULATE. Then move the
airflow lever to VENT, the temperature control lever
toward the left and the fan control lever toward the
fan symbol.
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows
that are cloudy with moisture. Push the A/C button.
Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE. Move the
airflow lever to DEFROST and the fan control lever
toward the fan symbol. Adjust the temperature control
lever to a comfortable setting.
Heating
For the quickest results, move the air intake lever to
RECIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to FLOOR, the
temperature control lever toward the right for warmer
air and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol. You
should switch to CIRCULATE once in a while to avoid
stale air and cloudy windows.

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3-4 Defogging and Defrosting
Slide the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the
airflow lever to DEFROST to direct air to the
windshield vents. Then slide the temperature control
lever toward the right and the fan control lever toward
the fan symbol. When the windshield is clear, turn down
the fan speed.
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the
rear window.Press the switch to turn on the defogger. Press the switch
again to turn the defogger off. The rear window
defogger will also turn off if you turn the ignition switch
to ACC or LOCK, but will turn back on when the
ignition is turned back to ON.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the
airflow lever to BI
-LEVEL. Adjust the temperature
lever to a comfortable setting and move the fan control
lever toward the fan symbol.

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Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
5
-2 Hazard Warning Flashers
5
-3 Other Warning Devices
5
-3 Jump Starting
5
-8 Towing Your Vehicle
5
-8 Engine Overheating5
-11 Cooling System
5
-18 If a Tire Goes Flat
5
-19 Changing a Flat Tire
5
-30 Compact Spare Tire
5
-31 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

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Towing Your Vehicle
CAUTION:
To help avoid serious personal injury to you
or others:

Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
being towed.

Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.

Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured.

Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.

Always secure the vehicle on each side with
separate safety chains when towing it.

Use only the correct hooks.
NOTICE:
Use the proper towing equipment to avoid
damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas
of the vehicle.
With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is
essential that the correct towing equipment is used to
tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel
-lift
or car carrier equipment.
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index.
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle's instrument panel. See ªEngine Coolant
Temperature Gageº in the Index.

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The coolant level should be at the FULL mark. If it
isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the
cooling system.
CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you
do, you can be burned.
Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn't covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine cooling fan is running. If the
engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it
isn't, your vehicle needs service.