jacking CHEVROLET ASTRO 1998 2.G Owners Manual

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This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide
more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving
conditions, the clutch is not
fully engaged. This
improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under
heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing andor high
outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the
clutch engages.
So you may hear an increase in fan
noise. This is normal and should not be mistaken
as the
transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely
the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will
slow down when additional cooling
is not required and
the clutch disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the
engine. It will go away
as the fan clutch disengages.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially
if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of
a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But
if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what
to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off
the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to
a stop -- well off the road if possible.
If
a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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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's 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 toward
the left. 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 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 toward the right until the tire is
against the underside of the vehicle.
Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least 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.
1. Jacking Tool
Storage Bag
2. Jack
3. Bracket
3
5. Bolt/Screw
6. Wheel Blocks
7. Washer
8. Nut
4. Jacking Instruction
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