sensor CHEVROLET ASTRO 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the
instrument panel.
Air bags supplement the protection
provided by safety belts.
Air bags distribute the force of
the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,
stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would
not help you
in many types of collisions, including
rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because
an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air
bags should never be regarded as anwg more than a
supplement to safety
belts, and then only in moderate to
severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly
that some people
may not even realize the air bag
inflated. Some components of the air bag module
-- the
steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s
bag
-- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the
bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but
not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and
dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag
inflation doesn’t prevent the driver from seeing or from
being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it
stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma
or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do
so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or
door.
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Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they
inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag
system.
If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information
about the
air bag system. The module records
information about the readiness of the system,
when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety
belt usage at deployment.
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Bag-Equipped Vehicle
@ If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the
front of
my vehicle, will it keep the air bags
from working properly?
A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is
attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic
structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the
air bags from working properly
in a crash.
@ Is there anything I might add to the front of the
vehicle that could keep the air bags from
working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s
frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or
height, they may keep the air bag system from
working properly. Also, the air bag system may not
work properly
if you relocate any of the air bag
sensors.
If you have any questions about this, you
should contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are
in Step Two
of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. See “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” in
the Index.)
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays
on after you start the
engine or comes
on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when
you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t
come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charglng system light
will come on briefly when
you turn the ignition on, but
the engine is
not running, as
a check
to show you the
light is working.
Then it should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes
on while you are driving, you may
have a problem with the electrical charging system.
It could indicate that
you have a loose accessory drive
belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light
is on could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and heatedair conditioner.

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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