1999 CHEVROLET METRO rear

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Parking Brake
The parking brake is located between the seats. To set
the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull
up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the
brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the
release button. Hold the release button in as you move
the lever all the way down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.

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Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage,
be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before
using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully
loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged,
get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the washer
symbol on it toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. The spray will continue until you release the
lever. If your vehicle is equipped with intermittent
wipers, your windshield wipers will cycle a few times.
See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index.
CAUTION:
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.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped)
If you have this option on
your two
-door model, push
the upper button to turn on
your rear wiper. Push the
same button again to turn
it off.
To wash and wipe at the same time, push the lower
washer button all the way in.
The washer and wiper will run as long as you hold it.
To add washer fluid, see ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in
the Index.

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When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off and your low
-beam headlamps will
come on at the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This knob controls the
brightness of your
instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob clockwise to
brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to
dim them.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located between the sun visors on
the two
-door model, and in the center of the roof on
the four
-door model. The dome lamp has a
three
-position switch.
OFF: The lamp stays off even when the driver's door
is open.
CENTER: The lamp comes on when the driver's door
is opened.
ON: The lamp comes on and stays on whether or not a
door is open.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached above your
windshield. The mirror has a pivot so that you can adjust
it up and down or side to side.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull
the tab toward you for night driving to reduce glare.
Push the tab away from you for daytime driving.

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Adjust the outside mirrors by hand so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver's side outside mirror with the control
lever on the driver's door. To adjust your passenger's
side mirror, sit in the driver's seat and have a passenger
adjust the mirror for you.
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.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
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.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you.
Always keep the glove box door closed while driving.
Door Storage Pocket
Your driver and passenger doors have a
storage compartment.

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To use the cupholder, pull it out until it stops. With cups
removed, push it back in to store. An open storage tray
is below the cupholder.
Cargo Cover (If Equipped)
If your two-door model has this option, the cargo cover
allows for hidden storage in the rear area of your
vehicle. The cover opens with the hatchback lid so you
can easily get things in and out. To carry larger items,
the cover can be removed and the rear seat can be
folded down.To remove the cargo cover:
1. Unhook the lifter lines from the hatchback lid.
2. Pull the cover gently toward you and then lift the
cover out of its retainers.
To store the cargo cover:
1. Fold the rear seatback down.
2. Place the cover horizontally between the front
seatbacks and the rear seat cushion.

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CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
horizontally between the front seatbacks and rear
seat cushion. When you put it back, always be
sure that it is securely reattached.
To install the cargo cover:
1. Raise the rear seatback.
2. Place the cover into its retainers and slide it gently
away from you until it is secure.
3. Attach the lifter lines to the hatchback lid.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on fire, causing damage.
To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them to the side. If the visors swing
too easily, tighten the screw on the roof rail.
Your sun visors may have pockets. You can put light
items, such as a map, in the pockets.

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1. Rear Window Wiper Switch (If Equipped)
2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3. Air Vent
4. Brightness Control
5. Horn
6. Hazard Warning Flasher
7. Instrument Cluster
8. Ignition Switch
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
10. Coinholder
11. Comfort Controls
12. Side Defroster Vent13. Glove Box
14. Audio System
15. Cigarette Lighter
16. Cupholder
17. Storage Compartment
18. Parking Brake Lever
19. Transaxle Shift Lever
20. Ashtray
21. Fuse Block
22. Hood Release
23. Rear Window Defogger Switch
24. Rear Window Washer Switch (If Equipped)

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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 vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Climate Control System
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-3 Air Conditioner Controls (If Equipped)
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-3 Heating
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-4 Defogging and Defrosting
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-4 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
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-4 Ventilation System
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-6 Audio Systems
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-6 Setting the Clock
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-6AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped)3
-8AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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-11 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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-15 Understanding Radio Reception
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-15 Tips About Your Audio System
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-16 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-17 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-17 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-17 Antenna (If Equipped)