Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although
the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from
the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever
there’s
a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it.
To spray washer fluid
on the windshield,
push the paddle.
Washer fluid will spray
as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of
the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then
either
stop or return to the preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
Remember,
in freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
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To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply
the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don't need
to reset it.
Once you're going
. .A- about 23 mpn
(40 km/h) or more,
you can move the
Cruise Control switch
from
ON to R/A
(Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a
second.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at
WA longer than half a second, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the
brake. You could be startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at
WA.
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here's the first:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at
the end of the
lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal.
You'll now cruise
at the higher
speed.
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To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located \
near the trip
odometer readout. If the reset button is not fully pressed, the trip odometer
may not go all the way back to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to press the
reset button again to reset the readout to zero.
Tachometer
If you have a
tachometer, it displays
the engine speed in
revolutions per minute
(rpm).
I NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area\
,
your engine or other parts could be damaged.
Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the
engine in the red area isn’t covered by your vehicle warranty.
Warning Lights and Indicators
This section describes the warning lights and gages that may b\
e on your
vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it
becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacem\
ent.
Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also s\
ave you or
others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition\
key just to
let you know they’re working.
If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.
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Yow to Operate Your AM ETR':"' Radio
To Play the Radio
Press the PWR-VOL-TONE knob to switch the radio on and off. This
knob does two other things:
It controls the volume. Rotate the VOI, knob clockwise to increases the
volume.
The knob behind the PWR-VOL knob is the TONE knob. Rotate this
knob clockwise
for more treble and counterclockwise for more bass.
TUNE Button
Press the side of the button with the down arrow to decrease the radio
station frequency
or the side of the button with the up arrow to increase the
radio station frequency.
Pushbuttons
The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. Just:
Tune in the station you want.
Press the SET button. (SET appears in the electronic display for a f'ew
seconds).
Within 5 seconds, press one of the fivc pushbuttons to store the station.
Whenever you press that button, the preset station
will return.
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VOL Button
The VOL button controls the volume. Pressing VOL "+" increases volume;
VOL "-" decreases volume.
TUNE Button
To tune in radio stations, press the TUNE button. TUNE "+" increases
radio station frequency;
TUNE "-" decreases radio station frequency.
BASS Button
Press the BASS button to adjust the bass level. BASS "+" increases the
bass; BASS "-" decreases bass.
Adjust the
TREB and BASS buttons to give a pleasing sound. If a station is
weak and noisy, adjust the
TREB button to reduce the noise.
TREBLE Button
Press the TREB button to adjust the treble level. TREB "+" increases the
treble; TREB "-" decreases treble.
BAUFADE Buttons
To balance and hde the sound between the leftkight or fronthear speakers,
use
the four buttons with the speaker symbols on them. Press the left and
right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top
and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume balance,
or
fade. The relative. balance. and fade adjustments are shown on the electronic
display.
Pushbuttons
The six pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the
pushbuttons for up to twelve favorite stations
(6 AM and 6 FM). To set the
pushbuttons, just:
Tune in the station you want.
Press the SET button. (SET appears in the electronic display for a few
seconds.)
Within 5 seconds, push one of the six pushbuttons to store the station.
After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station
will
return.
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AM-FM Button
Press the AM-FM button to switch between AM and FM.
Stereo (AM)
Your Delco@ radio can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM
stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some
do not. If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@ signals, your STEREO
light
will come on when you are receiving stereo. (C-QUAM@ is a
registered trademark of Motorola Inc.).
VOL Button
The VOL button controls the volume. Pressing VOL "+" increases volume;
VOL "-" decreases volume.
TUNE Button
To tune in radio stations, press the TUNE button. TUNE "+" increases
radio station frequency;
TUNE "-" decreases radio station frequency.
BAUFADE Buttons
To
balance and fade the sound between the lefthight or frondrear speakers,
use the four buttons with the speaker symbols on them. Press the left and
right buttons
to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top
and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume balance, or
fade. The relative balance and fade adjustments are shown
on the electronic
display.
Pushbuttons
The six pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the
pushbuttons for up to twelve favorite stations
(6 AM and 6 FM). To set the
pushbuttons, just:
Tune in the station you want.
Press the SET button. (SET appears in the electronic display for a few
Within 5 seconds, push one of the six pushbuttons to store the station.
seconds.)
After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will
return.
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NOTICE:
Your surge tank pressure cap is a unique 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap for use with surge tank cooling systems only.
It must be tightly installed to prevent coolant
loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the top tube
of the coolant surge tank.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops
the flow of coolant through the
radiator
until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When
you replace your thermostat, an AC" thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power
steering fluid. The power steering pump cap is close to the fan
and other moving parts.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
Unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick
with
a clean rag. Replace
the cap and completely
tighten it. Then
remove the cap again
and
look at the fluid
level on the dipstick.
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While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect
to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases,
you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If
you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on
a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Repla@ Zm wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know
the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way,
you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
GM model.
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