1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER audio

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
SeatsandRestraintSystems ............................................................. 1-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts prop\
erly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
.. FeaturesandControls ................................................................... 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1
This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet. \
This section tells
you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to \
operate your
audio system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road\
and how to drive under different conditions.
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem whil\
e driving, such as a flat tire or overheated
engine, etc.
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running \
properly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................. 7-1
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and \
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ 8-1
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service\
and owner publications.
It also gives
you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Index ........................................................................\
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery Saver
Your Chevrolet is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp
(trunk, reading, dome, glove
box, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned OFF, the
battery rundown protection system will automatically
turn the lamp off after
20 minutes. This will avoid
draining the battery. This system does not protect
against leaving on the headlamps.
To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
The ignition must be turned on,
The activated lamp switch must be turned off, then
on,
OR
Mirrors
A front door must be opened.
Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror
The battery rundown protection feature will also be
activated when any door is left open.
If your vehicle is left with the ignition off for over
24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system
will turn
off to reduce the battery drain. When the
ignition
is turned on again, battery power will be
resupplied. Under these conditions it will be necessary
to reset the clock and audio system settings.
To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
The main components of your instrument panel are:
1. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
4. Ignition Switch
5. Windshield Wiperwasher Controls
6. Audio System
7. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger
8. Ashtray .
9. Parking Brake Lever
10. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
11. Hood Release Lever
12. Fuse Panel
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet.
Be sure
to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. The optional climate control system with air
conditioning
uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems,
you can control the ventilation
and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Standard Climate Control System
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window Defogger (Option)
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the
rear window.
Press the button
to turn
the defogger on. It will
turn itself off after about
10 minutes.
If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for
about five minutes before turning off. You can also turn
it off by pressing the button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid
on the rear window.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of
it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls,
to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock for Systc __ ‘. . - - -101 .
Automatic Tone Control
Press SET. SET will appear on the display for five
seconds. Within five seconds, press and hold the
forward arrow on the
SEEK button until the correct
minute appears. Press and hold the backward arrow
on
the SEEK button until the correct hour appears.
Setting the Clock for Systems with
. Automatic Tone Control
NOTICE: Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears.
Press and hold
MN until the correct minute appears.
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCV Your system has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV,’ your
audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level to you as you drive. The control behind the upper
knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions. If you don’t want to use
SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If you press the button when the ignition is
off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. ,Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go
to
a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds. The radio will scan through each
of the stations
stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with
weak reception. The
AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press
P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number
(Pl-P6)
will appear momentarily just before the frequency is
displayed. In
FM mode, this function will scan through
both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2
will appear on the display.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume.
The faster the
VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio
goes
to maximum. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
SCV Your system has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level
to you as you drive. The control behind the upper
knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If
you press the button when the ignition is off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the
next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN
to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
a station, stop for
a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press SEEK again
to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds.
The radio will scan through each of the stations
stored on your pushbuttons, except
those stations with
weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (Pl-P6)
will appear momentarily just before the frequency is
displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through
both
FM 1 and FM2 preset stations and FM 1 or FM2 will
appear on
the display.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Understanding Radio Reception
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). 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,
especially 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.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it
is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful
to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can add
what you want. If you can, it’s very important to
do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s
engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even
damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation
of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound eyuipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio
and telephone units.
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