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Seats and  Restraint  Systems ............................................................. 1-1 
This  section  tells you how to use your  seats  and  safety  belts  properly. It also  explains  the “SIR’ system. 
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 2-1 
This  section  explains  how  to  start  and  operate  your  vehicle. 
This  section  tells 
you how to adjust  the  ventilation  and  comfort  controls  and how to  operate  your 
audio  system. 
Here  you’ll  find  helpful  information and  tips about 
the road  and  how  to  drive under  different conditions. 
This  section 
tells you  what to do if you have  a  problem  while  driving,  such  as a flat  tire or overheated 
engine,  etc. 
Here  the  manual 
tells you how to keep your vehicle  running  properly  and  looking  good. 
This  section  tells 
you when to perform  vehicle  maintenance  and  what  fluids  and  lubricants to use. 
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. 
Comfort  Controls  and  Audio  Systems ..................................................... 3-1 
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1 
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1 
Service and  Appearance  Care ............................................................ 6-1 
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 7-1 
Customer  Assistance  Information ........................................................ 8-1 
Index ........................................................................\
........ 9-1 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument  Panel 
A. Lamp  Controls 
B. Air Vents 
C, Instrument  Cluster 
D. Comfort  Control  System 
E. Audio  System 
E Auxiliary  Power  Outlet 
G. Cupholder 
H. Ashtray 
I. Cigarette  Lighter 
J. Convenience  Tray 
K. Horn/Air Bag 
L. Turn SignalAhltifunction  Lever 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sectic I 3 Comfort  Controls  and Audio Systems 
In this  section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Heater Controls 
control  and  audio  systems  offered with your vehicle. 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.  Your comfort  control  system  uses 
ozone-friendly 
R- 134a refrigerant. 
With these  systems, you can control  the heating, 
cooling  and ventilation  in your  van. Your  vehicle  also 
has  a  flow-through  ventilation system  described  later  in 
this  section.  If your vehicle  does not have  air  conditioning,  your 
heater  controls  will 
look like this. 
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Your DelcoB  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. 
AM-FM  Stereo 
Setting  the 
Clock for  AM-FM  Stereo  and 
AM-FM  Stereo  with  Cassette  Tape Player 
Press SET. Within  five  seconds,  press and hold  the 
SEEK right arrow  until the correct  minute  appears on 
the display. Press  and hold  the SEEK left arrow until the 
correct  hour  appears 
on the display. 
Setting  the Clock for  AM-FM  Stereo  with 
Compact Disc Player 
Press  and  hold HR until the  correct  hour  appears  on the 
display.  Press  and  hold MIN until the correct  minute 
appears  on  the  display. 
To display the clock  with  the 
ignition 
off, press RECALL and  the  time  will be displayed 
for  a few  seconds.  There is 
an initial  two-second  delay 
before  the  clock  goes into  the  time-set  mode. 
Playing the Radio 
VOLUME: Turn the knob  clockwise  to turn the radio 
on  and  counterclockwise  to turn 
it off. To increase 
volume, turn the knob  clockwise. Turn the knob 
counterclockwise  to decrease  volume. 
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by 
pressing this knob. When the radio 
is playing, press this 
knob 
to recall  the station frequency. 
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Although  this is not  a recommended  practice,  it  is possible 
to 
use a CD adapter  kit  with  your  cassette  tape  player. 
The  adapter  kit  cassette  should  begin  playing  like 
a regular 
audio  cassette  tape  once inserted. 
If the  cassette 
immediately  ejects, 
turn the  radio off, turn the ignition  on 
and  press  and  hold  the 
TAPE AUX  button  until  the  tape 
icon  flashes  on the display.  Irisert  the  adapter  cassette 
again.  It  will  power  up  the  radio  and  begin  playing. 
This  override  routine  will remain  active 
until EJECT 
is pressed. 
Playing  a  Compact  Disc  in  the  Single  Remote  Disc  Player 
If you  have this  option, you can play  one  compact  disc 
(CD)  at a time. 
To load a CD into  the player, hold the  disc with the label 
side  up  and  insert 
it carefully  into the player 
(approximately  half way).  The disc  will automatically 
be  pulled  into the player. 
If the radio  is off  and the 
ignition is  on when  a CD is inserted,  the radio  will turn 
on and begin playing  the CD. It is possible to load and 
unload  CD’s  with  the ignition 
off. To load a disc  with 
the ignition off, press the  EJECT button on the remote 
player and 
then insert the  disc. To remove the disc, press 
the 
EJECT button and remove  the disc  from the player. 
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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: 
Adjust the volume  control  to the  lowest  setting. 
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 equipment, check  with 
your  dealer  and  be sure  to  check Federal  rules 
covering mobile  radio  and telephone units. 
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A CAUTION: 
Batteries have acid that can burn  you ana  gas 
that  can explode.  You can be badly  hurt if  you 
aren’t  careful.  See “Jump  Starting”  in the  Index 
for tips  on  working  around a battery  without 
getting  hurt. 
Contact  your  dealer to learn how to prepare  your vehicle 
for  longer  storage  periods. 
Also, for your  audio  system,  see  “Theft-Deterrent 
Feature” 
in the Index. 
Bulb  Replacement 
Before you replace  any  bulbs,  be sure  that all the lamps 
are 
off and  the engine  isn’t running.  See “Replacement 
Bulbs” 
in the index  for the  proper  types of bulbs to use. 
Halogen Bulbs 
’ A CAUTION: I I 
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside  and 
can  burst  if  you  drop 
or scratch  the  bulb. You or 
others  could be injured.  Be sure  to  read  and 
follow  the  instructions  on the  bulb  package. 
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Headlamps 
You have  either  a  sealed beam  headlamp  system or  a 
composite  system. 
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Tire  Inflation  Check 
Make sure tires  are inflated to the correct pressures.  See 
“Tires”  in the Index for  further  details. 
Cassette  Deck  Service 
Clean cassette  deck.  Cleaning  should be done every 
50 hours  of tape  play.  See  “Audio  Systems” in  the 
Index  for further  details. 
At  Least  Twice a Year 
Restraint  System  Check 
Make sure the safety  belt reminder light and all your 
belts,  buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are 
working properly. Look  for any other loose  or damaged 
safety  belt system parts.  If you  see anything that  might 
keep 
a safety  belt system  from  doing  its job, have it 
repaired.  Have any torn  or  frayed safety belts replaced. 
Also  look for any opened  or broken  air bag  covers, 
and 
have them repaired or replaced.  (The  air bag system 
does not  need regular maintenance.) 
Automatic  Transmission  Check 
Check  the transmission fluid level; add if needed.  See 
“Automatic Transmission” 
in the Index.  A fluid loss 
may  indicate 
a problem. Check  the system and repair 
if  needed. 
At Least  Once a Year 
Key  Lock  Cylinders  Service 
Lubricate the  key lock cylinders  with  the lubricant 
specified  in  Part 
D. 
Body Lubrication  Service 
Lubricate  all  hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel 
filler door, rear compartment  hinges, latches, locks and 
any moving seat hardware. Door hinges  are lubricated 
for  the life 
of your vehicle; no additional  lubrication  is 
required. Part 
D tells  you  what  to use. More frequent 
lubrication  may  be required  when exposed 
to a 
corrosive environment. 
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