CHEVROLET ASTRO 1996 Owners Manual

If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid
to open the cover, There
is also a
maphtorage pocket on the passenger's
side
of the engine cover console.
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Overhead Console (Option) Reading Lamps
Press the button near each
lamp to turn
the reading
lamps on and
off.
The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction
you want.
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Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment can be used to conveniently store
the opener.
To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the latch forward.
Peel the protective
backing from the hook
and loop patch. Center
the garage
door opener activation button over
the console door button and press the opener firmly
into place.
Press it firmly to the back
of your garage door opener, as
close to the center of the opener as possible. The
pegs inside
the
compartment door are used
to make sure the button on
the compartment door will
contact the control button
on the garage door opener.
Add one peg at
a time until the garage door opener
operates with
the compartment door closed when you
press the
button.
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Now, with the compartment
door closed, press the
button again
to make sure
the garage
door opener
operates properly.
With the garage door opener positioned properly and the
right number
of pegs in place, you should only have to
press the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the
position of the garage door opener and add or remove
pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.
Temperature and Compass Display
The outside air temperature and the compass are
displayed at the front
of the overhead console. The
control switches are located
to the left of the display.
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Turn the display on or off 'by pressing the ON/OFF
switch. Display the temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing
the USMET switch.
Before you turn on the ignition
and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated
will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition
on.
If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when
you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display.
This
is a warning to the driver that road conditions may
be icy, and
that appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating,
so it does not need to be
manually set. However, when your vehicle is new, the
compass may function erratically. If it
does, CAL
(Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the
problem, drive slowly in a complete
360" circle three
times, and the compass will function- normally.
Variance is the difference bet-ween magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cadse false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance
for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your
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zone number.
2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USMET
switches. The display will go off.
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display. When it does, release both buttons.
the display.
3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the
4. Press USMET until your zone number appears on
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your
variance is now set.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
Convenience Net (Option)
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags,
in
place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're
not using it.
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Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top
of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The moveable tie
downs, attached to the side rails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.
Be sure the cargo
is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines:
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Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
not recommended.
Tie the load to the moveable tie down,
(two per each
side of the side rails). Use the crossrails only to keep
the load from sliding.
If you need to carry long items, tie the load
to the
moveable tie downs provided in the side rails. Also
tie the load to the bumpers.
Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides
of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight
as far forward as you can.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
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Ashtl- - ys and Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine
cover console.
To use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
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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.
The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side
front cupholder.
To remove the front ashtray, open it and gently pull it
slightly past its stop.
To remove the ashtray on the sliding door, open it, press
down
on the inside tab and pull out.
You may have another ashtray
on the driver’s sidewall.
Press the right side to turn the ashtray around for use.
To remove the ashtray, open it and gently pull it off
the hinge.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can
also swing them from side
to side. Your visors may have
an extension that can be pulled
out for additional glare
protection and
a strap for holding small items, such as maps.
Visor Vanity Mirror
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Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lamps.
Just
lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps
on, if you have them.
Lighted mirrors also have a density switch to make
the
mirror lamps brighter or dimmer.
Accessory Power Outlets (Option)
If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. Just pull up from the
bottom
of the door and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical
equipment that
you install.
There are two accessory power outlets located on the
passenger’s side
of the engine cover console.
Another accessory power outlet is located on the
driver’s side behind
the third row seating position,
near the floor.
These circuits are protected by
a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
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When using the accessory power outlets, maximum
electrical load must not exceed
25 amps. Always
turn
off any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment
on for extended
periods will drain your battery.
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Instrument Panel
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