charging CHEVROLET ASTRO 1998 2.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
t
LIGHTER
HORN
b
SPEAKER
b
FUEL p3
V

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You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into
accessory power outlets. 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.
Two accessory power outlets are located
on the
passenger’s side of the engine cover.
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.
NOTICE:
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.
Universal Transmitter (Option)
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency
such as home/office lighting systems and
security systems.
The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
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The charging 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.
Voltmeter
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition is
on (in the RUN position),
the gage shows your
battery’s state
of charge in
DC volts.
When the ignition is running, the gage shows the
condition
of the charging system. Readings between the
low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number
of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full power at
engine idle.
As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system
to create maximum power.
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Wear
..................................
Brakes. Anti-Lock .........................
Braking ..................................
Braking in Emergencies .....................
Break-In. New Vehicle .....................
BTSI Check ..............................
Built-in Child Restraint .....................
Bulb Replacement ........................
System Warning Light ....................
Canadian Roadside Assistance ..............
Capacities and Specifications .................
Carbon Monoxide ..... 2- 13.2.27.2.30.4.25.
Care
of Compact Disc Player .................
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .............
Care of Your Compact Discs .................
Cassette Deck Service ......................
Cassette Tape Player .......................
Cassette Tape Player Care ...................
Center Passenger Position ...................
Certification/Tire Label .....................
Chains. Safety ............................
Chains. Tire ..............................
Changing a Flat Tire ........................
Charging System Light .....................
Check Gages Light .........................
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot .............
Checking Your Restraint Systems .............
Chemical Paint Spotting .....................
Child Restraints ...........................
Care ..................................
Cleaning ...............................
9-2
..... 6-34
..... 2-60
...... 4-7
...... 4-6
...... 4-8
..... 2-15
..... 7-43
..... 1-44
.... 6-36
...... 8-7
..... 6-67
4.32. 4.33
..... 3-30
..... 3-29
..... 3-30
..... 7-41
3-1 1. 3.13
..... 3-29
..... 1-38
..... 4-26
..... 4-32
..... 6-50
..... 5-23
..... 2-59
..... 2-66
..... 6-21
..... 1-68
..... 6-57
..... 1-52
..... 6-53
..... 6-53 Securing
in a Rear
Outside Seat Position ........... 1-58
Securing in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-60
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-62
TopStrap
................................... 1-58
Where to Put ........................... 1-56. 1-57
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-48
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-61
Cleaner.
Air Filter .............................. 6-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-56
Built-in Child Restraint ........................ 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass ....................................... 6-54
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-53
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-55
Stains ...................................... 6-52
Tires
....................................... 6-56
Wheels
..................................... 6-56
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-54
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-19. 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-36
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-47
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-41
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-18
Recovery Tank ............................... 5-16
Special Problems
................. ....... 6-52
Vinyl ....................................... 6-53

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Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-32
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Prop
....................................... 6-10
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-30
Hydroplaning
................................ 4- I6
Ignition Positions .............................. 2- 16
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-44
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-43
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-40
Inspections .................................... 7-45
Brakesystem
................................ 7-46
DriveAxle
.................................. 7-46
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-45
Throttle System
.............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)
................ 7-46
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................ 2-37
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-61
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack, Tire
............... ............... 5-24
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-42
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels CertificationiTire
............................. 4-26
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-59
Tire-Loading Information
....................... 4-26
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-59
Dome
...................................... 2-39
Exterior
.................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-37
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-48
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-27. 2-58
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-61. 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
CheckGages
................................ 2-66
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 13. 2-58
Security
.................................... 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-62
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-26
Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-42
Door
........................................ 2-6
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-44
Lamps
9-5