1980 CHEVROLET CITATION air conditioning

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine L Infants who cannot sit up by themselves should be restr~ined b y placing them
in a bassinet, preferably cove~ed and padded .- Pl ace il crossways in the car
(widthwise) on-the rear seat.
The bassi net should bi!.secure ly restrained with
the car's reg ular seat belt
s. Another method is to pla ce the bassinet so that
it rests aga,inst the back of the driver's seat, again crossways in the car.
2. Never let a child sta~d or kneel on any seat. Children who can sit up by
them selves should be placed on a seat and restrained with the seat belts
provided. When children ride in a rear se:at, they should be restrained with
a lap
belt. When children ride in the fronf seat, they . ,should wear both lap
and
shou'lder belt. If the shoulder bell irritates the neck or face due to th e
child's size, this may be reduced by placing the child closer to the center of the car. If irritation is not red uced, place the child in the rear seat.
3. General Motors advises that children should be restr ained properly when
riding . However, unusual'~conditions 'may prevent use of restraints, and
requir e that a small child,
sland. If that happens, the c hild should stand on
the floo r behind the driver's seat. This will help reduce the chance of being
hurt
by a frontal force impact in case of an accident.
TRAILER TOWING
This car is designed and intended to be used mainly to car ry people. Towing a
trailer will affect handling, durability and economy_ Your'"safcty and satisfaction
depend upon,proper use
of correct equipment. Also. you should avoid overloads
and other abusive use.
The maximum loaded trailer weight you can pull with your car depends
on what special equipment has-been inst alled o n it. We do-n o t recommend towing any
trailer more than 450
kilograms (1,000 pounds) -gross trailer weight unless your
'car ha s .he required equipment.
CAUTION: Do not try to tow any trailer more than 900 kilograms (2.000 pounds)
gross trailer weight (450 kilograms (' .000 pounds) for California emission equipped
cars with air conditioning) no matter what trailer towing equipment is installed. ;This ,could .eriously affect your car'S performance. durability or handling. which could
result in personel injury.
Infonnati on on trailer towing ability, special equipment requir ed, and optional
equipm e
nfavailable should be o~lained from your dea ler . (Ask for the trailering
brochur e.)
Or, write: Consumer Relat ions Department , Chevrolet Motor Division ,
Detroit , Mi chigan
48202. (In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited .
Custom
er Services Department, Oshawa. Ontario LlJ 5Z6.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECTION 2
STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
Do not breathe exhaust gas becau~ it contains carbon monoxide, which by itself
- has no color or odor. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas . .It can cause
un consc iousness and can
be lethal.
If at any time you think that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle. have the cause determined and corrected as soon· as possible. If you must drive under these
conditi<:ms, drive only with ALL windows fully OPEN.
Prptect
against carbon monoxide entry ihtp the vehicle body. The best way is to
keep the engine -exhaust system, vehicle
body. and body ventilation system
properly maintained. We recommend that the exhau st system and body be "inspected by a competent mechanic: '
• each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change;
• whenever a change is noticed in the',sound ofthe~exhaust system;
• wh enever the exhaust sys.tem. underbody . or rear of the vehicle is damaged.
See your Maintenan ce Schedule fo.~4er for parts requiring inspection .
To allow proper operation of the vehicle's ventilation system, keep the air inlet
grill e
in front of the win(fshield clear of snow, leaves or other obstru ctions at all
times.
SITTING IN A PARKED VEI:iICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING FOR A LONG TIME IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do n ot fun , the engine in co nfined areas (such as garages or next to a building)
any more than needed to move the vehicle. When the, vehicle is stopped in an
UNCONFINED area with the engine running for any, more than a sho rt time, tak e the following steps:
A. Adju st the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle as
follows:
1. On cars not equipped with air co nditioning . se t the fan to medium or
high speed.
2. On cars equipped with air conditioning, serthe fan to medium or high
spe ed
a!1;d right hand control lever' to any position except "orr' or ·'Max."
-B. Keep the exhau st tailpipe -area clear of snow and other material to help"reduce
the buildup of exhaust gases' under the vehicle .
The ,trunk lid or hatchba ck should be closed while driving to help prevent drawing
exhaust gas into
the car. If the trunk lid or hatchback mu st' remain open for some
rea son while moving , or
if electrical wiring or other cable conn_ection s to a trai ler
_mu st pass through the sea l between the trunk lid or hatchba ck and -the body . follow
thes e precautions:
• Close all wind ows.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the parking lamps or headlamps are to be operated with the key in the OFF position. the reminder buzzer can be shut off by turning the light switch knob
until the instrument cluster lights are not on.
Electric Clock
Reset the clock, . if your vehicle is so equipjled. by pulling out the knob and turning the hands clockwise if slow, counterclockwise if fast. This win, if the clock error
is five minutes or more, automatically compensate for time' gain or lag. Several
reseuings, several days apart. may be needed to properly adjust the c10ck
mechanism.
Cigarette Lighter
The optional cigarette lighter is located "in-the ash tray. To operate,- -push it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatically pops out ready for use. ,
VENTILATION. SYSTEM
Your Citation has a power verttiI3:tion system' that provides ventilation comfort by forcing air out through valves in the rear body lock. pillars. You can get a steady
flow of outside air into the car when the heater ot air conditioning blower is turned
on, On cars without air conditioning, you can get a "'ram" fresh .air supply while
the car is moving, with the heater blower· turiled off.
With the side windows closed, outside air will flow into the front grilles. through the car and out the rear air exhaust valves. (See illustration.)
fRONrlNLET
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LOCt Basic Operating Tips:
R!AR BODY LOCK
~~~m
• Always keep the fro'nt inlet' grilles clear of obstructions ' (leaves, ice, snow,
etc .).
• Alw.ays keep the underseat ai r path clear of objects.
• When you want heating or air COllditioning, close aU windows while driving
for
the best comfort.
The following pages of this mlin,ual provi.de more operating tips for gettina
maximum heating and cooling , comfort. (Also see "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution
(Carbon Monoxide)" 'at the begiiuling of "Starting and Operating," Section 2 of
this manual.
• Clear snow and ice from the hood 'and air inlet in front of the windshield . This helps the heater and defroster work better and lowers the chance of fogging on the' inside of the windshield.
• Run the blower on "High" for a few moments before driving off. This helps
clear the intake ducts of snow and further lessen s the chance of fogging on
the inside of the windshield.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Clear snow and ice from the rear window to improve the efficiency of the reaT
window defogger.
Air Outlets
The twin barrel vertical type center outlets maybe rotated or vanes turned to direct
air flow in direction desired. The outlets at each end of the instrument panel-may
be rotated or vanes adjusted as desired.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
This system combines heating and cooling capabilities for comfort in all weather
conditions.
During some air conditioning operation conditions, slight increases and decreases
of engine speed/power may be noticed. This should be considered normal, as the
system
is designed to cycle the compressor -ON and OFF to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation should benefit fuel economy.
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The fan lever (LO-HI) provides speed control of the blower fan in all Air Selector Lever positions except OFF.
Temperature Control Lever
The temperature control lever regulates the temperature of the air entering the
passenger compartment in an Air Selector Lever _ positions.
Air Selector Lever
The air selector lever regulates air flow from the heater, defroster and air
conditioning outlets.
It also controls operation of the refrigeration compressor.
• OFF --In this position the blower does not operate. However, when the
vehicle is moving, air will enter the passenger compartment through the
heater outlet.
• MAX (AIR COND) --Air from the passenger compartment is mixed with
a small amount
of outside air, conditioned and discharged from the upper
outlets. This position, with the temperature lever in full
COLD, is used for
maximum cooling under conditions
of high temperature and humidity.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • NORM (AIR COND) --Outside aids conditioned as it passes through the
system and is discharged from the upper outlets. This position is used for most
air conditioning situations.
• BI-LEVEL (AIR COND) --Outside air is conditioned and directed out the
upper outlets PLUS the heater outlet. A small amount of air also flows from
the defroster outlets. This position provides comfort
and keeps the windshield
clear under low fogging conditions.
• VENT (ECONOMY)-- Outside air is discharged from the upper outlets. This
position is used in cool to moderate weather when refrigeration is not
required. The refrigeration compressor
is turned off.
• HEATER (ECONOMY) --Outside air is delivered from the heater outlet
with a small amount from the defroster outlets. This position is used for most
winter driving. The compressor
is turned off.
• DEF --Outside air is conditioned and delivered from the defroster outlets
with a small amount from the heater outlet. This position is recommended
for conditions of severe fogging and icing only.
Operating Tip
For satisfactory operation of the air conditioning system, windows should always
be closed, except for the
first few minutes to remove hot air if the car has been
sitting.
Air Outlets
Thetwin barrel vertical type center outlets may be rotated or vanes turned to direct
airflow in direction desired. The outlets at each end of the instrument panel may
be rotated or vanes adjusted as desired.
RADIOS
Your vehicle may have one of several optional GM Delco Sound Systems.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Controls-Although a wide variety of features is offered, the following
basic controls are common to all systems.
• Upper Knob -This knob tutns the set on or otT, and controls the volume.
(To use the radio; the ignition mustbe in "Run" or "Accessory;" ) Behind
the volume knob-is a tone control. When turned to the right, it increases treble
and voice clarity; when turned to the left, it increases bass.
• Lower Knob -This knob is a manual tuning control for choosing radio
stations. For radios with rear speakers, a fader control is behind it. This
control adjusts the sound between the front and rear speakers.
• Push Buttons -Each radio has five push buttons you can use to select your
favorite stations. After using a push button, you may have to "fine-tune" the
radio by hand for the best reception.
To
"set up" the push buttons:
L Manually tune to the desired station.
2. Choose the button you wish to use. Pull it straight out, then push it back
in firmly until it stops.
3. Do this for each of the buttons.
On Delco AM-FM radios, the "AM" button simultaneously chooses the AM band
and · an
AM station. The FM button simultaneously chooses the FM band and
an FM station. The remaining three buttons may be used to select either an AM
or an FM station.
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5. Make hood -hinge and la tc h mechanism functiona l ch eck. to assure the
asse mbly
is working correctly.
Air Conditioning
Periodi cally have your Dealer check your Air Conditi oning system to be sure there
ha s been no loss in cooling output. See your Dealer immediat~ly if you suspect
the system
is not performing as it should.
Your car's air con dition ing'syste m will not operate below ambient temperatures of ~I"C (3(JF) regardless of co ntrol position.
TIRES
The tites ins tall ed on-your. vehicle are engineered to provide a proper balance of
these performa nce characteristics ~nder normal driving conditions.
• Endura nce
• Handlin g
• Noise
• Ride
• Road Hazard Resista nce
• Rolling Resistance
• Tractio n
• Tread Mileage
Thi s section contains some tips on how you can get the most benefit
from these
tire
s.
Vehicle Loading
-The tires on yo ur vehicl e -wil) perform well at aU normal loads w hen inflated
as recommended on the Tire Placa rd (located on the left front d -odr of your
vehicle) . Do not load your vehicle beyond the load limit s (total kilograms
or pounds) shown on the Tire Plac ard. The pla card tells you the design
limit s 'of' the vehicle, not just 'of the tires. Luggage tacks do not increase the maxim um vehicle load limits shown on the Tire Placard.
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If tire s are other -than standard load range (metric size tires), the load range
will
appear after the tire size stated on the Tire Placard . For example , , PI8S j80R 13/EL is an extra load tange (metric size) tire.
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