2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA climate settings

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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 Manual Single Zone Climate Control
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-4 Dual ComforTemp
Climate Control
(If Equipped)
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-6 Air Conditioning
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-6 Heating
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-6 Ventilation
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-6 Defogging and Defrosting
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-7 Rear Window Defogger
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-8 Ventilation System
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-9 Audio Systems
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-9 Setting the Clock
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-9 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio
Data System
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-10 AM-FM Stereo
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-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic
Tone Control (If Equipped)3
-22 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic
Tone Control (Option)
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-31 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System
(RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
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-41 Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios
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-41 Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
(If Equipped)
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-42 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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-43 Understanding Radio Reception
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-43 Tips About Your Audio System
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-44 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-45 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-45 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-46 Backglass Antenna
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-46 Vehicle Customization Settings
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-46 Chime Level Adjustment

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Comfort Controls
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF.If airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to
the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need
to be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.
Temperature Knob
The center knob on the control panel changes the
temperature of the air coming through the system.
Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air.
Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel has several settings
to control the direction of the airflow:UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air two ways.
Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel
outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through the
floor vents and a small amount to the windshield
defroster and side window outlets.

3-4 Dual ComforTemp
Climate Control
(If Equipped)
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to
the highest setting regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need
to be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.Driver's Temperature Lever
The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature on
the driver's side independent of the temperature set
by the passenger. Slide the lever upward to raise the
temperature. Slide the lever downward to lower
the temperature.
Passenger's Temperature Lever
The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on
the passenger's side independent of the temperature
set by the driver. Slide the lever upward to raise the
temperature. Slide the lever downward to lower
the temperature.
Mode Knob
The knob on the right side of the control panel has
several settings to control the direction of airflow:
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This setting directs air two ways.
Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel
outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through
the floor vents and a small amount to the windshield
defroster and side window outlets.