window GMC ENVOY 1999 User Guide

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Ignition Positions
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or
others could be injured or even killed. They could
operate power windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in
the vehicle with children.
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to
five different positions.ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
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NOTICE:
Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position for long periods of time. Prolonged
operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.
LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It's a theft
-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for
example, if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
on your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead
console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to
OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
20 minutes or until a door is opened.
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Engine Exhaust
CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.

Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over
road debris.

Repairs weren't done correctly.

Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and

Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
Running Your Engine While
You're Parked
It's better not to park with the engine running. But if
ever you have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
ªEngine Exhaustº).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust
-- with
CO
-- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See
ªBlizzardº in the Index.)
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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº in
the Index.
Locking Rear Axle
Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction
on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a
standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear
wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature
will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Windows
Power Windows
The controls for the power windows are on each of the
side doors. The switches control the windows when the
ignition is on, in ACCESSORY or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is present. (See ªRetained
Accessory Powerº in the Index.) The driver's door has a
switch to control the passenger windows as well.
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Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to
lower the window.
Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise
the window.Express
-Down Window
The driver's window switch has an express
-down
feature that allows you to lower it without holding the
window switch. Hold the driver's window switch down
for more than half a second to activate the express
-down
feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window
slightly. The express
-down feature can be interrupted at
any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch.
Lockout Switch
Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers
from operating power windows. It is located on the
driver's door. Press LOCK to activate this feature. Press
NORM to have the windows return to normal operation.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center of the steering
wheel pad.
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2-36 Windshield Washer
There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray
washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The
wipers will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
This switch is located on the
instrument panel.
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either LO
or HI. For delayed wiping, slide the switch to LO. For
steady wiping, slide the switch to HI. To turn the wiper
off, slide the switch to OFF.
To wash the window, press the wash button located on
the switch. The switch must be in either LO or HI.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of fluid before the windshield
washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
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Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Power Remote Control Mirror
The control is located on the
driver's door armrest.
Move the upper control to the left or right to choose the
mirror, then press the arrows on the control pad to adjust
the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
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 or left lane,
you could hit a vehicle. Check your inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also warms the heated driver's and passenger's outside
rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and
condensation. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the
Index for more information.
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror
Only the driver's side outside mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you. See ªElectrochromic
Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirrorº earlier in
this section.
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2-46 Power Folding Mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with power folding mirrors.
This feature can be helpful when taking your vehicle
through a car wash or through narrow spaces.
To fold the mirrors in, press the blank side of the switch
located on the driver's side door panel near the window.
To have the mirrors return to their normal position, press
the side of the switch with the graphic on it. The switch
will stay in whichever position it is placed.
If at any time your mirrors become disengaged, fold the
mirrors out manually and then use the switch to fold the
mirrors in and out. This will assure that the power fold
unit in your mirrors is properly engaged.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the
glove box and lower the door. The glove box should not
be open while driving.
Overhead Console
The overhead console includes reading lamps, a driver
information system, a storage compartment for
sunglasses and a universal transmitter.
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A. Air Vents
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Automatic Transfer Case
D. Glove Box
E. Audio System
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. CD Changer
H. Ashtray
I. Comfort ControlsJ. Accessory Power Outlets and Lighter
K. Rear Liftglass Release
L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
N. Brake Release
O. Hood Release
P. Fog Lamps
Q. Lamp Controls
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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 Electronic Climate Control System
3
-5 Air Conditioning
3
-5 Heating
3
-5 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-6 Rear Window Defogger
3
-7 Ventilation System
3
-8 Audio Systems
3
-8 Setting the Clock
3
-8AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
3
-12 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(If Equipped)3
-16 Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
3
-18 Console-Mounted CD Changer
3
-21 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-23 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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-24 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-24 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-25 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-27 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-27 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-27 Fixed Mast Antenna
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