spare wheel CHEVROLET ASTRO 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your
vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger side wall.
Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the
side wall and down
to release the tabs securing the top
of the cover. Remove the wheel blocks
by turning the top nut
counterclockwise. Remove the nut and washer, then pull
the wheel blocks off the bolt. Push down on the bolt and
remove
the hooked end from the slot. Slide the jack
toward the front
of the vehicle and lift it from the
mounting. Remove the extension and
the ratchet from
the pouch.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the
hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure
the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire
to the ground. Keep turning the ratchet
until the spare
tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle. When the
tire has been
lowered,
tilt the retainer at
the end
of the cable and pull
it through the wheel opening.
Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the
vehicle before cable is restored.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be
sure to fit the jack lift head into
the proper location before raising the vehicle.
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Do not jack up the vehicle with people in or near
the vehicle.
7. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise.
Make sure the
UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground
so there is enough room
for the spare tire
to fit.
8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I A CAUTION:
9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
A CAI'TION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall
off, causing a serious accident.
10. Put on the spare tire. Put the nuts on by hand. Make
sure the cone-shaped end
is toward the wheel.
Tighten each
nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
If a nut can't be turned by hand,
use
the extension and see your dealer as soon
as possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
13. Remove the wheel blocks.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or
the spare.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
1. Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down.
2. Tilt the retaining bar downward and through the
wheel opening. Make sure
it is fully seated across the
underside
of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the
UP side facing you, to the extension.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through
the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the
underside
of the vehicle.
You will feel two “clicks” when the tire is up all the
way. Try
to move the tire with your hands to make
sure it is securely in place.
The compact spare is for temporary use
only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire”
in the Index. See the
storage instructions label to restore your compact
spare properly.
Return the jacking equipment
to its proper location.
I
3
. Jacking Tool Storage Bag
2. Jack
3. Bracket
4. Jacking Instruction Tag
5. Bolt/Screw
6. Wheel Blocks
7. Washer
8. Nut
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare
on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 kdh) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired
or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as
you
can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in
case
you need it again.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t
fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
( 10 000 to 1 3 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires’’ and
“Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear
for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always
use the
correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures
as shown on the
Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can
use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 /r CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle
may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the
same size and type tires on
all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare, though.
It was developed for use on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed
by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States.) The
grades are molded
on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver
or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available
on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Built-in Child Restraint
.......................... 1-44
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-67
Carbon Monoxide
..... 2.27.2.28.2.30.4.27.4.34. 4.35
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-29
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 11. 3. 13
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-29
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-39
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-28
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-50
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-6 1
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-68
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-65
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................. 1.41. 1.42. 1.43. 1-53
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Care
....................................... 6-54
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-55
Securing in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-57
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-59 Top
Strap
................................... 1-54
Where to Put
........................... 1-53. 1-54
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-61
Cleaner. Air Filter
.............................. 6-19
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-55
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-54
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-55
Special Problems
............................. 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-52
Tires
....................................... 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-19, 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-49
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-42
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-18
Recovery Tank ............................... 5-16
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