2005 CHEVROLET EPICA Owners Manual

A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to override
the automatic system and turn the air conditioning
system on or off. When A/C is pressed, the indicator
light on the display panel will come on to let you know
that it is activated.
Press this button again to turn the air conditioning
system off, or press the OFF button to turn the entire
system off.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO
button and the system will automatically enter
recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the
full cold position for maximum cooling.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Outside Temperature:To display the outside
temperature, press the temperature control knob.
Pressing this knob again will cancel the outside
temperature display, otherwise the display will return
to the temperature inside of the vehicle after about
five seconds.
The outside temperature sensor is located near the front
bumper, so the displayed temperature may be affected
by road or engine heat while the vehicle is idling or
traveling at slow speeds. For this reason, the displayed
temperature will be most accurate at speeds over
25 mph (40 km/h).
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Sensors
The solar sensor (A) on your vehicle monitors solar
radiation and uses the information to maintain the
selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments
to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery
system. Do not cover the solar sensor located in
the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.There is also a temperature sensor located beside the
audio system on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
This sensor reads the inside air temperature and helps
to establish ventilation system requirements while
operating in AUTO mode. Do not cover the temperature
sensor or the system will not work properly.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
or moisture condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
É(Defog):Press the MODE button until the defog
symbol appears on the automatic climate control system
display.
This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and
the floor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed
to the outboard outlets for the side windows.
To help clear the side windows quickly, do the following:
1. Select the bi-level mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the temperature.
1(Defrost):Press the defrost button to select the
defrost function.
Pressing this button directs the air to the windshield and
the outboard outlets for the side windows.
To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:
1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.
To cancel defrost, press the MODE or AUTO buttons. If
you press the AUTO button, the system will operate
automatically.
Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger
Your vehicle has a rear window and outside mirror
defogger. This feature will only work when the ignition is
turned to ON.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window. Before using
this feature, clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible.
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window and outside mirror defogger on or off. The
button is located below the audio system. An indicator
light in the button will come on to let you know that
the feature is activated.
The rear window and outside mirror defogger will turn
off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed.
The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the
button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
Front Heated Windshield
Your vehicle may have a heated front windshield which
can be used to defrost it. This feature will only work
when the ignition is turned to ON.
There is a heated element along the bottom of the
windshield used to heat the windshield.
windshield. The button is located below the audio
system. An indicator light in the button will come on to
let you know that the feature is activated.
The front windshield heater will turn off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed. It can also be turned off
by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to
change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheel
located above the side outlets to turn them on and off.
Operation Tips
•
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into your vehicle.
•Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
•Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Your vehicle has a passenger compartment air filter.
It is located on the passenger side at the base of
the windshield and can be accessed through a
removable panel under the hood of the vehicle.
The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the
module. Like your engine’s air cleaner/filter, it may need
to be changed periodically.
To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the
following steps:
1. Raise the hood.2. Unscrew and remove the three clips and the
access panel.
3. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter.
4. Then reverse the steps to install the new air
filter and replace the access panel.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning
lights and gages. They’re a big help.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you
know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will
know how fast you are going, how much fuel you
are using, and many other things you will need to drive
safely and economically.
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Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained
on the following pages.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven in kilometers.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can record the number of kilometers
traveled for up to two trips.
The trip odometer buttons
are located to the right of
the steering wheel
above the ignition switch.
You can cycle between the odometer and trip
odometers A and B by pressing the MODE button. By
pressing this button, you can tell how many kilometers
have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since
you last set the odometer back to zero.
Press the RESET button until zeros appear to reset
each trip odometer. The RESET button resets only the
trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip
odometer must be reset individually.
Tachometer
The tachometer
displays your engine
speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
The safety belt light will
come on and stay on until
the driver’s safety belt
is buckled.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will not
come on.
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