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or  the  safety  belts! 
With  safety  belts,  you  slow  down  as  the  vehicle  does.  You  get  more  time to 
stop.  You stop  over  more  distance,  and  your  strongest  bones  take  the  for\
ces. 
That‘s  why  safety  belts  make  such  good  sense. 
Here  Are  Questions  Many  People  Ask  About  Safety 
Belts-and  the  Answers 
Q: Won’t I be  trapped  in  the  vehicle  after  an  accident if I’m wearing  a 
safety  belt? 
A: You  could  be-whether  you’re  wearing  a  safety  belt  or  not.  But  you  can 
easily  unbuckle  a  safety  belt,  even 
if you’re  upside  down.  And  your  chance of 
being  conscious  during  and  after  an  accident, so you  can  unbuckle  and  get 
out,  is  much  greater 
if you  are  belted. 
Q: Why  don’t  they  just  put  in  air bags so people  won’t  have to wear 
safety  belts? 
A: “Air  bags,”  or  Supplemental  Inflatable  Restraint  systems,  are  in some 
vehicles  today  and  will  be  in more  of  them  in the  future.  But  they  are 
supplemental  systems  only 
- so they  work  with  safety  belts,  not  instead  of 
them.  Every  “air  bag”  system  ever  offered  for  sale  has  r\
equired  the  use  of 
safety  belts.  Even  if  you’re  in a  vehicle  that  has  “air  bags,’’  you  still have  to 
buckle  up  to get  the  most  protection.  That’s  true  not  only 
in frontal  collisions, 
but  especially  in side  and  other  collisions. 
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Features & Controls 
Door Locks 
1 A Unlocked  doors  can  be  dangerous. 
' Passengers-especially children-can easily  open  the  doors  and  fall 
out.  When  a  door  is locked,  the  inside  handle  won't  open  it. 
Outsiders  can  easily  enter  through  an  unlocked  door  when  you  s\
low 
down  or  stop  your  vehicle. 
This  may  not  be 
so obvious:  You  increase  the  chance  of being 
thrown  out  of  the  vehicle  in  a  crash 
if the  doors  aren't  locked.  Wear 
safety  belts  properly,  lock  your  doors,  and  you  will  be  far  b\
etter 
off 
whenever  you  drive your vehicle. 
There  are  several  ways  to lock  and  unlock  your  vehicle: 
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From the  outside: Use your  door  key. 
From  the inside:  To lock  the  door,  slide  the  lever  on  your  inside  door  to 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft 
Vehicle  theft is a big  business,  especially  in some  cities.  Although  your 
vehicle  has  a  number  of theft  deterrent  features,  we  know that  nothing  we 
put  on 
it can  make it impossible  to steal.  However,  there  are  ways  you  can 
help. 
Key  in  the  Ignition: 
If you  walk  away  from  your  vehicle  with  the  keys  inside, 
it’s  an  easy  target  for  joy  riders  or  professional  thieves-s\
o  don’t 
do it.  when^ 
you  park  your  vehicle  and  open  the  driver’s  door,  you’ll \
 hear  a  tone  reminding 
you  to remove  your  key  from  the  ignition  and  take  it with  you.  Always 
do 
this.  Your  steering  wheel  will  be  locked,  and so will  your  ignition. If you  have 
an  automatic  transmission,  taking  your  key  out  also  locks  your \
 transmission. 
And  remember  to lock  the  doors. 
Parking  at  Night:  Park  in a lighted  spot,  close  all windows  and  lock  your 
vehicle.  Remember  to keep  your  valuables  out  of  sight.  Put  them  in a  storage 
area,  or  take  them  with  you. 
Parking  Lots: 
If you  park  in a  lot  where  someone  will  be  watching  your 
vehicle,  it’s  best  to lock  it up  and  take  your  keys.  But  what 
if you  have  to 
leave  your  ignition  key?  What 
if you  have  to leave  somethina  valuable  in  vour 
vehicle? 
Put  your  valuables  in a  storage  area,  like  your  glove DOX. 
Lock  the  glove  box. 
Lock  all doors  except  the  driver’s. 
Then  take  the  door  key  with  you. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To signal a lane  change,  just  raise  or  lower  the  lever  until  the  green  ar\
row 
starts  to 
flash. Hold it  there  until  you  complete  your  lane  change.  The  lever 
will return  by  itself  when  you  release  it. 
As you  signal  a  turn  or  a  lane chi' -- if the  arrows  don’t  flash  but  just  stay 
on,  a  signal  bulb  may  be  burned 
OUT and other  drivers  won’t  see  your  turn 
signal. 
(If your  vehicle  has  the  digital  instrument  cluster,  the  turn  signa\
l  arrows  will 
flash  at  a  faster  rate 
if a  signal  bulb  is  burned  out.) 
If a  bulb  is  burned  out,  replace it to  help  avoid  an  accident. If the  green 
arrows  don’t  go  on  at  all when  you  signal  a  turn,  check  the  fuse  (see 
“Fuses”  in  the  Index)  and  for  burned-out  bulbs. 
If you  have  a  trailer  towing  option  with  added  wiring  for  the  tr\
ailer  lights,  a 
different  turn  signal  flasher  is  used.  With  this  flasher  instal\
led,  the  signal  indicator  will  flash  even  if  a  turn  signal  bulb  is  burned  out\
.  Check  the  front 
and  rear  turn  signal  lights  regularly  to make  sure  they  are  working. 
Operation of Lights 
Although  your  vehicle’s  lighting  system  (headlights,  parking  \
lights,  fog  lamps, 
side  marker  lights  and  tail  lights)  meet  all  applicable  Federa\
l  lighting 
requirements,  certain  states  and  providences  may  apply  their  own\
  lighting 
regulations  that  may  require  special  attention  before  you  operat\
e  these  lights. For  example,  some  jurisdictions  may  require  that  you  operate  yo\
ur  lower 
beam  lights  with  fog  lamps  at  all  times,  or  that  headlights  b\
e  turned  on 
whenever  you  must  use  your  windshield  wipers.  In  addition,  most\
  jurisdictions 
prohibit  driving  solely  with  parking  lights,  especially  at  dawn \
 or  dusk. 
It is 
recommended  that  you  check  with  your  own  state  or  provincial  h\
ighway 
authority  for  applicable  lighting  regulations. 
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FM  Stereo 
FM  stereo  will  give  you  the  best  sound.  But  FM  signals  will  \
reach  only  about 
10 
to 40 miles  (16 to 65  km).  And,  tall  buildings  or  hills  can  interfere  with 
FM  signals,  causing  the  sound 
to come  and  go. 
AM 
The  range  for  most  AM  stations  is  greater  than  for  FM,  especi\
ally  at  night. 
The  longer  range,  however,  can  cause  stations  to  interfere  with\
  each  other. 
AM  can  pick  up  noise  from  things  like  storms  and  power  lines.\
  Try  reducing 
the  treble  to  reduce  this  noise 
if you  ever  get  it. 
AM  Stereo 
C-QUA@ 
This  means  the  Delco@  system  can  receive  C-QUAM@  stereo  broadca\
sts.  Many  AM stations  around  the  country  use  C-QUAM@  to  produce  stereo, 
though  some 
do not.  (C-QUAM@  is  a  registered  trademark  of Motorola,  Inc.) 
If your  Delco@  system  can  get  C-QUAM?  your “STEREO” light  will  come  on 
when  you’re  receiving  it. 
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Pushbuttons 
The  four  pushbuttons  let  you  return  to  favorite  stations.  You  \
can  set  the pushbuttons  for  up 
to seven  favorite AM stations.  Just: 
Tune in the  station  you  want. 
Push  the  SET  pushbutton. (SET appears in the VF display  for  a  few 
seconds.) 
Within 5 seconds,  push  one  of  the  four  pushbuttons to store  the  station. 
Whenever  you  press  that  button,  the  preset  station  will  return.\
 
NOTE: 
Up  to three  additional  stations  may  be preset  by  pressina  two  adjoining 
buttons  at  the  same  time. 
Tune  in the  desired  station. 
Press  the  SET  pushbutton. 
Within 5 seconds,  press  any  two  adjoining  pushbuttons  at  the  same  time. \
(The  station  will  return  when  the  same  two  buttons  are  presse\
d  again. 
Clock 
To set  the  clock,  just: 
Push  the  SET  pushbutton. 
Within 5 seconds,  press  and  hold MlNS until the  correct  minute  appears 
on  the  display. 
Press  and  hold  HRS  until the  correct  hour  appears  on  the  display. 
TREBLE 
Slide  the  TREBLE  lever  up to increase  the  treble  response. If the  station  is 
weak  or  noisy,  slide  the  TREBLE  lever  down  to reduce  the  noise. 
BASS 
Slide  the  BASS  lever  up to increase  the  bass  response.  Adjust  the  BASS 
lever 
to give  a  pleasing  sound to your  ear. 
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SEEK 
Press  the  SEEK  button  to  cause  the  receiver to SEEK the  next  higher  station 
and  stop. 
SCAN 
When  you  press  SCAN,  the  radio  will  go  to  the  next  station  a\
nd  pause  and 
will  keep  scanning  until  you  press  SCAN  again.  SCAN  appears  in the 
VF 
display. 
Pushbuttons 
The  four  pushbuttons  let  you  return to favorite  stations. 
You  can  set  the  pushbuttons  for  up 
to fourteen  favorite  stations (7 AM and 
7 FM). Just: 
Tune  in the  desired  station. 
Press  the  SET  pushbutton.  (SET  appears  in the VF display  for  a  few 
seconds.) 
Within 5 seconds,  push  one  of the  four  pushbuttons  to store  the  station. 
Whenever  you  press  that  button,  the  preset  station  will  return.\
 
NOTE: 
Up to three  additional  stations  may  be preset on  each  band by  pressing  two 
adjoining  buttons  at  the  same  time.  (The  station  will  return  when the  same 
two  buttons  are  pressed  again.) 
Clock 
To set  the  clock,  just: 
Push  the  SET  pushbutton. 
Within 5 seconds,  press  and  hold 
on  the  display.  SEEK 
until  the  correct  minute  appears 
Press  and  hold  SCAN  until  the  correct  hour  appears  on  the  dis\
play. 
TREBLE 
Slide  the  TREBLE  lever  up to increase  the  treble  response. If a  station  is 
weak  or  noisy,  slide  the  TREBLE  lever  down  to reduce  the  noise. 
BASS 
Slide  the BASS  lever  up  to  increase  the  bass  response.  Adjust  the  BASS 
lever 
to give  a  pleasing  sound to your  ear. 
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Slide  the  TREBLE  lever  up  to  increase  the  treble  response. If the  station  is 
weak  or  noisy,  slide  the TREBLE  lever  down  to  reduce  the noise. 
BASS 
Slide  the  BASS  lever  up  to increase  the bass  response.  Adjust  the  BASS 
lever  to give  a  pleasing  sound  to your  ear. 
DNP 
This  is the  Dynamic  Noise  Reduction  button.  DNR@  helps  remove  background\
 
hiss  from  the  radio  or  tape  player.  You  may  want to  leave  it  pushed  in all  the 
time. 
DNR@  is a  registered  trademark  of National  Semiconductor  Corporation. 
To Play A Cassette 
Your  tape  player  is  built to  work  best  with  tapes  that  are 30 to 45 minutes 
long  on  each  side.  Tapes  longer  than  that  are 
so thin  they  may  not  work  well 
in  this  player. 
Once  the  tape 
is playing,  use  the  upper  and  lower  knobs  for  volume  balance 
and  fade  just  as  you 
do for  the  radio.  The  arrows  indicate  which  side of the 
tape  is  being  played. 
Forward 
To  rapidly  advance  the  tape,  press  the  arrow  pointing  right  and  t\
he  tape will 
rapidly  go  forward  until  you  press  the  STOP-EJECT  button  lightl\
y. 
Reverse 
To rapidly  reverse  the tape,  press  the arrow  pointing  left  and  the  tape  will 
rapidly  reverse  until  you  press  the  STOP-EJECT  button  lightly. 
PROGRAM 
To go  from  one  side  of the  tape  to  the  other,  press  the VOL-BAUPROG-RCL 
knob  (Volume). 
EJECT 
To  remove  the  tape  or  stop  the  tape  and  switch  to  radio,  press  \
the 
STOP-EJECT  button. 
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