low oil pressure CHEVROLET ASTRO 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the
fuel brand you use. It will require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn
off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools
to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage shows
the engine oil pressure in
psi (pounds per square inch)
when the engine is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a
dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low
oil pressure.
I
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire.
You or others could be burned.
Check your oil
as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
1
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If
you need to use a solvent:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When
you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been
treated with Scotchgard“ Fabric Protector, a
3M
product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water,
which are the carriers
of most stains. Even with this
protection,
you still need to clean your upholstery and
carpet often to keep
it looking new. Further information
on cleaning
is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible.
Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the
sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t
use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be flushed promptly and not allowed
to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel
to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary
to remove residue from the paint
finish.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials’’
in
the Index.) Your
vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish.
I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage
your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces
to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FuseKircuit Breaker
UPFIT-BATT .......
UPFIT-IGN ........
Spare .............
Fuse Puller*
Spare
.............
Spare .............
ECM-B ............
HORN ............
A/C COMP .........
RR DEFOG ........
ENG-I ............
Usage
Upfitter Battery Power Stud,
Trailer Wiring Harness
Upfitter Ignition Relay
Not used
Not used
Not used
Fuel Pump Relay, VCM,
Oil Pressure Switch/Sender
Horn Relay
A/C Enable Relay
Heater-A/C Control Selector
Switch
Oxygen Sensors
1-4,
Camshaft Position Sensor,
Mass Air Flow Sensor,
Evaporative Emission
Canister Purge Solenoid
Valve, Linear EGR Valve
Solenoid,
VCM
FuseKircuit Breaker
IGN-E ............
ECM-I ......... ~.
LIGHTING ........
BATT .............
IGNA .............
IGN B .............
ABS ..............
A/C ...............
RR HTR/AC ........
Spare .............
Usage
A/C Enable Relay
Fuel Injectors 1-6,
Crankshaft Position Sensor,
VCM, Distributor Ignition
Control Module
Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse,
Headlamp and Panel
Dimmer Switch
I/P Fuse Block Fuses, Power
Seat CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse,
Auxiliary Power Fuse,
Cigarette Lighter Fuse,
Radio, Battery Fuse
Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Brake Pressure Module Valve
Blower Motor Resistor,
Blower Relay Auxiliary Heater
A/C Relay
Not used
*A fuse puller is included in the underhood electrical
center.
You will also find spare fuses.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per&orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index
for further details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engineoil .................................... 6-11
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6- 14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage ................................ 2-68
Used
....................................... 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust, Engine
....... 2-27,2-28,2-30,4-27,4-34, 4-35
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-29
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-52
FillingYourTank
6-5
Fi 1 ter
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Air Cleaner Replacement ....................... 6-68
Engine Oil Replacement
....................... 6-68
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-58
FirstGear ..................................... 2-22
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluid Capacities
........................... 6.66. 6.67
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-49
French Language Manual
11
Front
Axle
....................................... 6-24
Towing
................................. 5-9. 5.10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-40
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Storage Area ................................. 2-42
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-69
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Regulator
................................... 2-18
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-61
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-64
Fuel ....................................... 2-69
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-67
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-45
GAWR
....................................... 4-28
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-19
GloveBox
.................................... 2-42
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en Franpis 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-28
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36
Hatch Release
.................................. 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-38
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-32
Wiring
..................................... 6-61
OnReminder ................................ 2-38
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