1976 CHEVROLET VEGA radio controls

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Fuel Gauge 2. Warning Lights 3. Speedometer . 4. Hi Beam Indicator 5. Odometer 6. Clock
o STANDARD
o OPTIONAL
7. Glove Box 8. Windshield Wiper-Washer Control 9. Light Switch . 10. Optional Electro Clear Rear
Window Defogger Switch
11. Hazard Warning Control Button
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12. Ignition Switch 13. Heater or Optional Air Conditioner Control 14. Ash Tray 15. Cigarette Lighter-16. Radio and Controls

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chevrolet II All Transistor" Radio
To operate the radios, the igni­
tion switch must be in
"ON" or
"ACC" position.
Push Button AM Radio
In addition to the manual con­
trols, the Push Button Radio pro­
vides
five push buttons with which
to automatically select preset sta­
tions . To preset, pull the push but­
ton
"out" as far as it will go, tune in
the desired station manually and
then push the button
"in". Repeat this
operation for each push 'button.
AM/FM Radio
In addition to providing stan­
dard
AM reception, this set permits
you to receive clear static-free
FM
broadcasts. Move the slide bar,
above the radio dial, to the right
or
left to select AM or FM reception.
All other controls remain the same
as
described for Push Button
radios. FM broadcasts may be re­
ceived
as far as 25 miles from the
sending station, depending on the
power of the station and the exist­
ing terrain.
In fringe areas, it may
be possible to
retune the radio
slightly to maintain peak reception.
If not, retune to a closer or stronger
FM station or switch to AM opera­
tion. Push buttons may be set for
both
AM or FM stations as follows:
• Place slide bar in AM position.
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• Pull push button out as far as it
will go, tune in desired
AM sta­
tion manually and then push
button in to lock in position.
• Repeat for each remaining push
button.
• Place slide bar in FM position
and repeat procedures outlined
for
AM band setting.
NOTE: Bands cannot be changed
if push button
is unlocked.
To Tune Your Stereo Radio
• Tune radio to an FM Stereo
station (one which makes the
indicator light come
on).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Turn the lever behind the station
selector
knob until volume from
front and
rear speakers sounds
equal.
• Regulate volume and tone con­
trols as required.
Antenna
The radio antenna is incorpo­
rated
in the windshield glass,. If
necessary, adjustments for maxi­
mum antenna effectiveness can be
made by your authorized Chevrolet
dealer.
Stereo Tape System
The optional Stereo Tape Player
provides prerecorded stereo pro­
grams for your enjoyment.
To play, turn ignition switch to
"ON" or "ACC" position and in-sert
cartridge through tape door
with label side up and open end
in
first. Tape will play through all four
programs in succession, then replay
in same sequence. Balancing the
speakers
is not required as this ad­
justment has been made at the fac­
tory.
Should it become necessary to
make this adjustment, see your
Chevrolet dealer.
1. Rotate Fader control unit vol­
ume until volume from front
and
rear speakers sound equal.
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2 . Regulate volume control and tone
controls as desired.
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To change
program track, push in
volume control knob and release;
player will index to next track.
Cleaning 'and Care
Every 100 hours of operation , or
if tape slips and runs slowly, the
capstan (revolving metal post) ,
head and tape guide should be
cleaned with a cotton-tipped swab
moistened with alcohol
(do not use
carbon tetrachloride).
To clean the
capstan, trip the on-off switch
at the
rear of the receptacle with your
finger
and hold the swab against the
rotating capstan.