CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For more information on vehicle storage, contact your dealer’s service
department, or write to:
Adistra Corporation
17 1 Hamilton Street
Plymouth, MI
48 170
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada, Limited
Customer Services Department
Oshawa, Ontario
Ll J 5Z6
Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for awhile, inspect the surface beneath the
vehicle for water, oil,
fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system is normal. If you notice fuel leaks or fumes, the causes
should be found and corrected at once.
Bulb Replacement
Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lights are off and the vehicle is
not running.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the four
screws from the
headlamp bezel.
Pull the bezel out
so you can see
the parkingkurn
signal sockets.
3. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket
from the bezel. If the socket does
not have a tab, turn the socket
counterclockwise. Set the bezel aside.
4. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Pull the
connector out and
unplug the lamp.
6. Install the new
bulb
into the
connector.
7. Reverse Steps
1-5 to reinstall
the headlamp.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take
special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs.
NOTICE:
Avoid touching the bulb or letting it come in contact with
anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can
cause the bulb to explode when it is turned on.
If either comes in
contact with the bulb, clean it with alcohol or
a suitable
degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the
side markedturn
signal lamp.
3. Completely
remove the sidemarker/turn
signal lamp by
pulling out the
assembly and
disconnecting the
side markedturn
signal lamp sockets from the
lamp.
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4. Remove the
screw located
behind the corner
reflector in order to remove the entire corner
reflector.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Remove the
remaining three
screws; the first
one from the
corner reflector
pocket and the
two remaining
from the
composite
assembly.
6. Remove the
composite
assembly.
halogen bulb
counterclockwise
to remove it from
the assembly.
7. Turn the
8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it
9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the
clockwise
until it is
completely tightened.
screws previously removed.
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1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parking/turn signal
lamp assembly.
2. Remove +he lamp awmbly.
3. Squeeze the tab
on the side
of the
lamp socket while
turning the socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket.
6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket.
7. ht the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it
locks.
8. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and
tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Lamps
I. Open the rear door.
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2.
3.
Remove the two
screws from
behind the door.
Pull out the rear
lamp assembly s
you can see the
socket.
4. Press the tab and
turn the socket
counterclockwise
to remove the
socket from
the
bezel. If the
socket does not
have a tab, turn
the socket
counterclockwise
to remove
the
socket from the
bezel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Pull out the bulb
and replace it
with the new
bulb.
6. Reverse Steps
1-4 to reinstall
the rear lamp.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
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Other Maintenance Items
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace your
windshield wiper
blade inserts, lift the
wiper arm away from
the windshield. Pinch the two tabs on the
wiper
arm and slide
the insert out of the
blade. Slide the new
one in place. Make
sure the tabs are
locked into position.
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Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning
system
to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability. If you think the system
is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as soon as
possible.
The air conditioning will not work when the temperature
is below 40°F
(4°C).
Lock Cylinders
To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated.
Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them
and what type
of lubricant to use.
You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out the factory
installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain
alcohol could also wash away the lubricant,
so be sure to lubricate the lock
after using a de-icer of this type.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle if you notice:
0 Engine misfiring
Loss of performance
Exhaust system components hanging lower than normal.
Loud exhaust system noises.
Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three-way Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Engine Control Module System
This system has an oxygen (02) sensor that helps keep your engine’s
air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle. If
you
use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen (02) sensor and affect
your vehicle’s emissions.
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(SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT)
This light on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission
system needs service. The light will come on briefly when
you start your
engine to let you know that the system is working. If it does not come on
when you start your engine, or if it comes on and stays on while you’re
driving, your system may need service. Your vehicle should still
be
driveable, but you should have your system serviced right away.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made
by
a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers and their warranties
are delivered with every new vehicle. If
your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire
warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lnflation - Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door,
shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires
- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires
have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping
out dirt and moisture.
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