1980 CHEVROLET CITATION reset

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.)
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LOCt Basic Operating Tips:
R!AR BODY LOCK
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• 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 CATALYTIC CONVERTER
. The catalytic converter is an emission control device added to the
exhaust system to reduce exhaust gas pollutants. The converter
contains a ceramic material coated with noble metal catalysts. To prevent
contamination of the cata lysts,
unle~ded gasoline must be used. Unleaded gasoline
also reduc es combustion chamber deposits and exhaust system corrosion.
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded gasoline. Use
of leaded gasoline will cause the converter to lose its effectiveness for emission control. On some engines, the catalyst must be changed at cer tain inter vals in orde r for
the emissio n control system to continue to operat e properly. The change intervals
are speci fied in Section C of the Maintenance Schedule folder.
On cars that require this catalyst change, the word "EMISSION" will
appear on an indicator in the speedometer face at the specified change
in terval
s. This is a reminder that the cata lyst must be changed. (If the indicator does not appear, your car does not need this catalyst change).
Your Chevrolet deale r will perform the lirst cataly st cha nge at no charge, whether yO'u are the first owner or a subsequent owner. As part of this service, the indicator
should be reset to appear
at the next specified chang e interval. To help prevent
damage:
1. Keep your engine properly maintained. Engine malfunctions involving th e electrical, carburetion or ignition systems may result in unusually high
conve rter and exhaust system temperatures .
Do not keep driving your vehicle if you detect engine misfire. noticeable loss of
perform,8nce. or other unusual operating conditions. Instead, have it serviced promptly. A properly ···maintained engine will he lp avoid
malfunction s that could damage the converter.
It will also help provide good
emissio.n cq!).,trol and gasoline economy. See the Maintenance Schedule folder
for inform ation on inspecting a
nd maintaining the engi ne. exhaust system.
and other compone nts.
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Do not drive through, idle, or park your vehicle over combustibl e materials,
s u ch as grass
or leaves. They could 'touch the hot exhaust system and ignite.
3. Do n o t push or tow this vehicle 10 stan it. This cou ld damage (he converter.
Disregarding this information could damage the catalytic converter, the vehicle,
or nearby property.
C-4 (COMPUTER CONTROLLED CATALYTIC CONVERTER)
SYSTEM If your new car was purchased in California, it has a special emission control
system, called
the C-4 (Computer Co ntrolled Catalytic Converter) System. The C4 System monitors the exhaust stream with an oxygen sensor. Based 4
on senso r signals, the electr onic control module adjusts the carburetor
air~fuel ratio as needed. It is very important to use only unleaded gasoline
in cars with
the C-4 System. Leaded gasoline will damage the oxygen
sensor. which may affect emission
control, fuel economy and drivability.
Some cars equipped with the C-4 System need an oxygen sensOr change
at the intervals specified in Section C of the Maintenance Schedule folder.
On these cars, an oxyge n sensor maintenance reminder is included in the
instrument paneL The word "EMISSIONS" is designed to appear in a
window in the speedometer face at the intervals outlined in the Maintenance
Schedule folder. The "EMISSIONS " indicator is a reminder that the oxygen
sensor must be repl aced with a new sensor.
Such replacement is necessary
in order to maintain the correct operation of the emiss ion control system.
The indicator must be reset as part of this service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Stop the engine. Open the radiator drain valve to drain the coolant. (Drainage
may be speeded by removing the drain plugs in the block.)
4. Close the drain valve (install block drain plugs, if removed). Add water until
the system is filled and run the engine until the upper radiator hose is hot again.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 several times until the drained liquid is nearly colorless.
6. Drain the system and then close the radiator drain valve tightly. (Install block
drain plugs, if removed.)
7. Disconnect all hoses from the coolant recovery tank. Remove the tank and
pour out any fluid. Scrub and clean the inside of the tank with soap and water.
Flush it well with clean water,
then drain it. Reinstall the tank and hoses.
8. Add enough water and ethylene glycol antifreeze (meeting GM Specification
1899-M)to provide the required cooling, freezing, and corrosion protection. Use a solution that is at least 50 percent antifreeze, but no more than 70
percent antifreeze. Fill the radiator to the base of the filler neck and fill the
coolant recovery
tank to the "Full Hot" mark. Put the recovery tank cap back
on.
9. Run the engine, with the radiator cap removed, until the upper radiator hose
is hot.
10. With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom
of the filler neck. Install the radiator cap, making sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow. tube.
It is the owner's responsibility to:
• Maintain cooling system freeze protection at _37°C (_34°F) to ensure
protection against corrosion and loss of coolant from boiling. (A SO/50
mixture of water and ethylene glycol antifreeze will provide freeze protection
to ~ 37°C ore -34°P.) You should do this even if you don't expect freezing
temperatures.
• Add ethylene glycol base antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1899-M
when antifreeze
hasto be added because of coolant loss or for more protection
' against freezing at temperatures lower than _37°C (-·J4°P).
NOTICE: Do not use alcohol or methanol-base antifreeze. or plain water alone. in your vehicle at any time. They will boil at a lower pOint than that at which the hot light indicator (or temperature gage) works. and they do not provide proper protection against corrosion.
Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 105 kPa(15 psi) pressure type, must be installed tightly,
otherwise coolant may be lost and damage to engine may result from overheating.
Radiator pressure caps should be checked periodically for proper operation.
If
replacement is required, an AC cap is recommended.
Thermostat
The engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat. It stops coolant flow
through the radiator until a preset temperature is reached. This thermostat is
installed in
the engine coolant outlet on the engine block. The same thermostat is used in both winter and summer. When a replacement is needed, AC~Delco parts
are recommended.
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