CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave the lamps
on, you’ll hear a tone when you open the driver’s door.
Daytime Running Lamps
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 low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the parking brake
is released with the engine started, even with the lamp
switch in the
OFF position. They will not go off until
the engine is turned off.
When you
turn on the headlamp switch, your DRL will go
out and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps
that come on with your headlamps will also come on.
When you turn
off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off and your low-beam headlamps come
on at the reduced brightness of DRL. DRL also comes
on if you are only using the parking lamps.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
Automatic Light Control
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor
on top of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not
covered which will cause the nighttime lights to be
on continuously.
When
it is dark enough outside, your ALC will turn
on your low-beam headlamps at the normal brightness
along with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker, park lamps and instrument panel lights.
There is
a 20-second delay in the transition between
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the
ALC systems. If the light sensor senses a reduction
in lighting that lasts longer than
20 seconds, it will
activate the nighttime lamps. If you are driving through
a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or
fueling your vehicle in a low light area, the ALC will
turn on your low-beam headlamps at a normal
brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker, park
lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will be dimmer.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This knob controls the
brightness
of your
instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob to the
right to brighten the lights
or to the left to dim them.
Dome Lamp
ON: The lamp comes on and stays on whether or not a
door
is open.
OFF: The lamp stays off even when a door is open.
DOOR: The lamp comes on when a door is open. After
all of the doors are closed, the lamp will remain on
for
about 15 seconds and will then go out.
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If you have a sunroof, you have a reading lamp near the
sunroof switch. Press the switch to
turn the lamp on and
press it again to
turn it off.
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached to your roof. The
mirror has a pivot
so that you can adjust it up and down
or side to side.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull
the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab
for daytime driving.
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
Adjust these mirrors by rotating the lever to the left of
your steering wheel so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
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(If Equipped)
The remote power mirror
control is to the left of
your steering wheel.
To adjust either mirror,
move the switch to
L (left)
or R (right). Then use
the touch pad to adjust
the mirror.
Once you have adjusted both mirrors, move
the switch
back to the center. This prevents moving
the mirrors
accidentally once
you have adjusted them.
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.
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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Glove Box
To open the glove box door, lift the latch. Always keep
the glove
box door closed while driving.
Door Storage Compartments
The driver’s door has a maphtorage compartment.
You will also have a storage compartment on the front
passenger’s door.
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
There is also a storage compartment located on the
instrument panel below the instrument panel brightness
control. Pull the top
of the door toward you to open it.
Cupholders
To open the cupholder, push and release the bar which
is located below the audio system, then pull the
cupholder out. With the cups removed, push
it back in.
The cupholder cannot be used while using the ashtray.
The rear cupholder is located at the rear
of the console
storage area.
To open the cupholder, pull on the top of
the door.
Console Storage Area
A small storage area is in the console between the
seats. Sunglasses can be stored
in the tray under the
console lid.
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Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down
on the lock spring plate 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.
When you are done using the ashtray, push it back to
close
it.
To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and
let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. If the
engine
is not running, the key must be in ACC to use
the lighter.
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.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing down the sun visor. On the driver’s side sun
visor, slide the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
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If you have a sunroof, you can tilt or open it. To tilt the
sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the
switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch
to
lower the sunroof. Your ignition must be on for this
switch
to work.
To open the sunroof, push the SLIDE arrow that
points to the rear
of the vehicle. To close it, push the
other arrow that points to the front of the vehicle. The
sunroof will close partially and stop. Push the arrow
again to close it completely.
You can open the sunroof
to any position.
The sunshade will open when the sunroof is opened.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Air Outlets
B. Brightness Control
C.
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
D. Instrument Cluster
E. Windshield Wiper Control
E Windshield Washer Button
G. Hazard Warning Flashers
H. Rear Window Defogger (Option)
I. Comfort Control System
J. Electric Mirror Control
K. Storage Compartment and Fuse Panel Cover L.
Hood Release
M. Tilt Column Lever
N. Horn
0. Cruise Control
P. Ignition Switch
Q. Cupholder
R. Shift Lever
S. Cigarette Lighter
T. Audio System
U. Glove Box
V. Vent (shut-off) Thumbwheel
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Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, about how much fuel you have left in your fuel tank, and many other things you’ll need
to know to
drive safely
and economically.
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