1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN air conditioning

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied with your vehicle.
For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section, refer to “Vehicle
Symbols” in the Introduction.
Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . ,
Flow-Through Ventilation System . . .
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Heating System
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Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models)
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Rear Window Defogger , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Audiosystems
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FM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 ... ..................I...
AM .........................,,....................... 3-12
AMStereo
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How to Operate Your AM ETR@ Radio
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How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and
Cassette Player
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How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and
Cassette Player with Graphic Equalizer
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player . , , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Comfort Controls
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the
inside of your vehicle when it is moving.
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With the side
windows closed, air
will flow into the front
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air inlet
through
and out
exhaust grilles,
the
vehicle
the rear air
valves.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air
conditioning fan is running, unless your optional air conditioner is in the
MAX mode. For more information see “MAX Button” in this section.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other
obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside
of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI
for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
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Air Vents
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents below the
instrument panel.
Use the handles below
your steering wheel, with the vent symbols
on them, to open and
close the vents.
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conditioning, you will
find air vents in the
center and on the sides
of your instrument
panel.
You can move the vents grilles from side to side or up and down to direct
the flow
of air, or close the vents altogether.
When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out
of any
vents that are open.
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Heater Output
Engine Coolant Heater
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, it is equipped with an engine coolant
heater. An engine coolant heater
is optional on gas engine vehicles. You can
use an engine coolant heater during initial start-up
in cold weather (20” F,
-8” C, or lower) to help heat the passenger compartment faster. Because an
engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle’s heating
system can provide some heat as soon as you start the engine.
The use
of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the
engine to reach normal operating temperature, and shortens the time it takes
the heater
to reach full output. For more information, See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Diesel Engine
If you idle your diesel engine for a long time when it’s cold outside, your
heater may blow out cool air. This is normal. When you increase the engine
speed, your heater should blow
out warmer air. If it doesn’t, your coolant
level may be low. See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index to find out how to
check your coolant level.
Heating System (Without Air Conditioning)
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this is what your heating
system will look like.
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Function Lever
The upper lever on the control panel can be moved to three different heating
functions.
0 Vent (Left): Air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at
your front side windows.
a heat setting, is best for cold weather.
0 Defrost (Right): This setting operates the defroster. Air comes out near
the bottom of the windshield and at your front side windows. Use this
setting, along with
a heat setting, when you get fog or ice on the
windshield.
0 Heater (Center): Air comes out near the floor. This setting, along with
Placing the lever between positions sends air out both vents.
Temperature Lever
The lower lever on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the
air flowing into the passenger area
of your vehicle. Move the lever right
toward
(+) for warmer air. Move the lever left toward (-) for cooler air.
Fan Control Knob
The knob on the right side of the heating system control panel controls the
fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase the air flow, turn
the knob toward (+). To decrease the air flow, turn it toward (-).
Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system
will
look like this.
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When you first turn on your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to
clear the vehicle
of hot air. Using the MAX button can also help. See
“MAX Button” in this section for more information.
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Function Display
Your system has a lighted display showing each system when it is operating.
During normal operation, all the lights won’t come on
at the same time.
Only the ones displaying the current settings will light.
Temperature Selector Bar
The bar under your system display lets you select the temperature of the air
flowing into the passenger area
of your vehicle. Press COLD for cooler air
and press HOT for warmer air. Release the bar when the system reaches the
temperature you want. The temperature is shown on the display by the
arrow moving between
C and H.
Air Controls (8L END)
The two buttons to the right of the system display control the air flow. You
can blend
the air flow to suit your needs. The amount of blending is shown
on the display by an arrow moving between the figure’s feet (floor air flow)
and head (vent air flow).
Left Button
Vent (Top) : Press the top of this button and the air flow will come through
the instrument panel vents.
Heater (Bottom) : Press the bottom of this button and the air flow will
come through the floor outlet.
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Fan Control Button
This button is in the upper right corner of your system control panel. The
fan has four settings
- low, medium low, medium high and high. Press the
top
of the button (+) to increase the air flow. Press the bottom of the button
(-) to decrease the air flow. The setting you select is shown on your display
as
LOW, MED LOW, MED HI or HI.
OFF Button
Press this button to turn the air conditioningheating system off. Pressing
OFF will erase the present mode of operation from the system’s \
memory,
Outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle
is
moving forward.
If the OFF button was pressed, you must press A/C, MAX, or one of the
BLEND buttons for the system to come back on.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon
Models)
If your vehicle has either or both of these systems, you can increase and
decrease the air flow at the rear vents. Depending
on the system you have
and the setting selected, you can send cooled
or heated air to the rear of the
vehicle.
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater)
If your vehicle has rear air conditioning (without rear heater), the controls \
are located above the front and second seats.
The front and rear overhead
controls let
you increase and decrease the air flow at the rear vents.
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To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning
system must be
on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear
system controls can be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle.
To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the knob to the
blower position you want.
To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob to REAR CNTL.
Then, the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the air flow.
Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning)
If you have a rear
heater (without rear
air conditioning), the
control switch
is
located on the
instrument panel.
To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, move
the switch with the fan symbol
on it to the blower speed you want.
Move the switch all the way to the left position to turn the rear blower off,
and
each position to the right increases the flow of heated air.
Move
the switch all the way to the right position to turn the blower on high,
providing maximum flow of heated air.
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