1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN instrument panel

Headlamps-On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is
in OFF, LOCK or ACC. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is
in OFF, LOCK or ACC, the buzzer can be turned off by turning the
thumb wheel next to the park/headlamp switch
all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
If your vehicle was
first sold, when new,
in Canada, you will
have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
When it begins to get dark,
the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on
your headlamps.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset. As
with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come
on at a
reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be
on. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn
your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps will also come on.
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Some visors have
mirrors with lights. If
the mirror has lights,
they will come on
when
you lift the
mirror cover.
The rear window wipedwasher switch
is on your instrument
panel, to
the passenger
side
of the gage
cluster.
To turn the wiper
on, slide the switch all the way up.
For delay wiping, slide the switch even with
DELAY in the center position
of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds.
To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window washer fluid will
continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with
three more wipes and then return
to the setting that was chosen before the
lever was pushed.
The rear window washer uses
the same fluid bottle as the front windshield
washer.
If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle, you may not be
able to wash your rear window.
If you can wash your windshield, but not
your rear window, check the fluid level.
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Instrument Panel Cup Holder
Your vehicle has a cup
holder in the middle
of the instrument
panel.
Center Overhead Console
To use the cup holder,
pull the handle and
slide the
cup holder
tray open.
To close the cup
holder, slide it
back in
the instrument panel.
Your vehicle may
have an overhead
console. It has storage
compartments inside
it.
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Instrument Panel
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1. Dome Lamp Switch
2. Lamp and Light Controls
3. Air Vents
4. Multifunction Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Audio System
8. Comfort Control System
9. Glove Box
10. Storage Tray
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1 1. IP Cupholder
12. Ashtray, Auxiliary Outlets
13. Storage Area or Optional
Cassette Tape Player
14. Rear Window Defogger Switch
15. Tilt Lever
16. Parking Brake Release Handle
17. Hood Release
18. Fuse Block
Instrument Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much
fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come
on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light will
come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information
on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
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Glow Plugs Light
GLOW
PLUGS
If you have a diesel engine, it has a special starting system. An orange
instrument panel Glow Plugs light shows that the system is functioning
properly and tells you when the engine is ready to be started. For more
details, see “Starting Your Diesel Engine”
in the Index.
Low Coolant Warning Light
If you have a diesel engine, you have a low coolant light. As a check to
show you it’s working, this orange light comes on for a few seconds after
the ignition
is turned on. If this light comes on anytime the engine is
running,
your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See
“Engine
Coolant” in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as
you can.
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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this green
light on
the instrument panel. It will light whenever the Daytime Running
Lamps
are on. For more details about DRL, see “Headlamps and Vehicle
Lighting’’
in this section.
Shift lndicator Light
This orange light, with the word SHIFT and the upshift arrow, is used on
some models with manual transmissions. Depending on your particular
model, your vehicle may
not have this light. The SHIFT indicator light will
help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Light” or “Manual
Transmission Shift Speeds”
in this section for more information.
Headlamp High Beam lndicator Light
The blue high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high beam
headlamps. For more details about high beams, see “Headlamp High-Low
Beam” earlier in this section.
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The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative
temperature
of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This
knob will allow
you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of
the function knob setting. Move the knob right toward the red area for
warmer air. Move the knob left toward the blue area for cooler air.
The right
knob on the control panel changes the heater setting.
VENT
- This setting, with the arrow pointing at the figure’s head, directs
air through the instrument panel vents.
VENT/HEAT
- Use this setting, with the arrows pointing at the figure’s
feet and head, to divide airflow between the heater
floor vents and
instrument panel vents.
HEAT -This setting, with the arrow pointing at the figure’s
feet, directs air
through
the heater floor vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
HEAT/DEFROST
- Use this setting, with the arrow pointing at the figure’s
feet
and the defroster symbol near the figure’s head, to divide airflow
between the heater floor vents and windshield.
DEFROST -This setting with the defrost symbol directs air through the
windshield defroster vents.
This setting is useful when you have fog or ice
on the windshield.
The control knob
can be placed in any position between two heater settings
to blend the flow of air. The closer the knob is to a setting symbol, the more
the air flow will represent
that symbol’s air flow arrows.
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatedair conditioning controls
will look like this.
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