1996 GMC SAVANA clock

Your parking/headlamp switch is on the driver's
side of your instrument panel.
Your instrument panel dimmer wheel has two
detent positions. When
the wheel is turned to
full brightness, and then
into the first detent position, the radio display and
PRNDL display
will go to the day mode (full intensity).
This is known as "parade" mode. The rest
of the I/P
illumination will stay in the maximum dimming state
(full brightness dimming). Turning the wheel up one
more detent will activate the interior dome light circuit
(with slightly higher effort).
Rotate the switch knob clockwise to the parking lamp
symbol to turn on:
Parking Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
0 Ashtray Lamp
0 Glove Box Lamp
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Rotate the switch knob clockwise again to the master
lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed
as well as
the headlamps.
Rotate the switch counterclockwise to
OFF to turn off
your lamps.
Rotate the thumb wheel next to the switch knob up
to
adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up
to the first notch
to return the radio display and gearshift
indicator display to
full intensity when the headlamps or
parlung lamps are on.
Rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch to
activate the interior dome lamps.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam
by pulling
on the turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is
in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY,
If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is in
OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the buzzer
can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next
to the
parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)
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.
The DRL system will make your headlamps
come on at
a reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off and
0 The parking brake is released.
If your vehicle was first sold, when new,
in Canada,
your headlamps will come on at reduced brightness.
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Select the mirror you want
to move
by rotating the
switch counterclockwise to
adjust the passenger side
mirror and clockwise to
adjust the driver side
mirror. The center position
is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle
by pressing the outer
arrows
on the switch until the mirror is adjusted
where you want it.
Your electric outside
rearview mirrors can be
defrosted
by pressing the
switch next to the heater
controls. (See “Comfort
Controls”
in the Index.)
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
1 vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
~ could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
~ inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
~
changing lanes.
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Fan Knob Mode Knob
The knob on the left
side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the
fan
off, move the knob to OFF.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob 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 clockwise to the red area for
warmer air. Move the knob counter clockwise to
the
blue area for cooler air. The right knob changes
the heater set.ting.
/J VENT This sett.ing directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
'/J VENTMEAT Use this setting to divide airflow
between
the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents.
+# HEAT: This setting directs air through the heater
floor vents. This setting is useful
for cold weather.
+' HEATPDEFROST: Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
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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.
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Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
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If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heater/air
conditioning controls
will look like this.
Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the
windows to clear the vehicle
of hot air.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the
fdn speed. The knob has four speed
positions.
To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO.
Temperature Knob
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 clockwise toward
the red area for warmer air. Move the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air.
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Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel changes the
heatedair conditioning setting.
MAX NC: With A/C on, move the right knob to
MAX A/C for maximum cooling. This setting puts the
system in the recirculation mode and helps
to maximize
your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s
fuel economy. This setting also cools the air
the fastest.
After the vehicle’s interior reaches
a comfortable
temperature, move the
knob clockwise to place the air
conditioning system in the
A/C mode.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs
it through the instrument
panel
outlets.
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fl VENT This setting, with the arrow pointing at
the figure’s head, directs
air through the instrument
panel vents.
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’# 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.
+fl 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.
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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.
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Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) Rear Air Conditioning a\
nd Rear Heater
If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater
the control switch is located on the instrument panel.
system combination, controls are provided
to regulate the
temperature, location and speed
of the air flow.
To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the
rear floor vents, move the switch marked
REAR HEAT
to the blower speed you want.
The knob has three speed positions.
To increase the flow on the right side of the control panel.
Front Passenger Control
To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob
of heated air, move the switch toward HIGH. To turn the For warmer air, the knob clockwise the red
fan off, move the switch to OFF.
area, and for cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise
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toward the blue area.
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To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob
on the control panel. Turn the knob counterclockwise
for floor vent air flow or clockwise
for headliner vent air
flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air
conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control
knob can be set to any blend setting.
To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob
on the left side of the control panel to the desired
blower setting.
To activate the rear control, move the fan knob on the
front control
to REAR CNTL.
The rear control
works just like the front control. It will
allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls as
they desire.
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