key CHEVROLET ASTRO 2003 Owners Manual

The 2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... I-!
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-13
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-35
Air Bag System
....................................... 1-62
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-71
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
................................................. 2-1 6
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-1 8
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-32
HomeLink@ Transmitter
............................. 2-34
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-19
Storage Areas
Instrument Panel .
Instrument Panel
Climate Controls
......................................... 2-38
........................................... 3-1
Overview .......................... 3-2
...................................... 3-18
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
......... 3-23
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-38
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
........ 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-29
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-52
Rear Axle ............................................... 5-53
Front Axle
............................................... 5-54
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-62
Tires
...................................................... 5-63
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-83
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-91
Electrical System
...................................... 5-92
Capacities and Specifications
..................... 5-99
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
...... 5-1 01
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-10
Checking Things Under
the Hood
............... 5-11
Index ................................................................ 1

Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Removing the Rear Seats
To remove the rear seats, do the following:
1. If you are removing the
center seat, remove
the right lap-shoulder
belt.
To do this, press
the release hole of the
safety belt attachment
while pulling up on
SEAT REMOVAL the tip of a key into
I INSERT KEY the safety belt. 2.
If you have a safety
belt guide on your
seat, pull the safety
belt all the way
out through the guide.
3. To store the safety belt while the second row bench
seat is removed, pull the belt out and put both
buckles in the passenger’s side rear storage bin.
Route the belt out of the forward edge of the
storage bin. Close the cover to retain the belt.
4. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of
the seat. Push the seatback down until it locks
into place.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt
is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women,
as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety
belt properly, see
Driver Position on page 1-18.
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt
- except for one thing.
If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the
way, you
will engage the child restraint locking feature.
If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and
start again.
Center Passenger Position
Lap Belt
If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit
in the center positions.
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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 system
commands air bag inflation and driver’s safety belt
usage at deployment. The module also records
speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s
or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag
may not work properly. You may have to replace
the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the
air bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s air bag.
Do not open or break
the air bag coverings.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system
to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Your dealer and the service manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
To purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications
Ordering Informqtion on page
7-1 1.
For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an
air bag can
still inflate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an air bag
when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with
yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are
probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to
follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you
is
qualified to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Section 2 Features and controls
Keys ............................................................... 2.2
Remote Keyless Entry System
~ = ~ . = = = = = -2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
.......... -2-5
Doors and Locks ............................................. 2-7
Door Locks
.................................................... 2.7
Front Doors
................................................... 2.8
Power Door Locks
.......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................ 2.9
Leaving Your Vehicle
................................... -2-10
Sliding Side Door
......................................... -2-1 0
Rear Doors ................................................. -2-1 3
Windows ........................................................ 2.16
Manual Windows
.......................................... 2.16
Power Windows
........................................... -2-1 7
Sun Visors ................................................... 2.17
Theft-Deterrent Systems .................................. 2.18
Passlock@
.................................................... 2.18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................ 2.19
New Vehicle Break-In
.................................... 2.19
Ignition Positions
........ ................... 2.19 Starting
Your Engine
..................................... 2.21
Engine Coolant Heater
.................................. 2.22
Automatic Transmission Operation
................... 2.23
All-Wheel Drive
............................................ 2.26
Parking Brake
.............................................. 2.26
Shifting Into Park (P)
..................................... 2-27
Shifting Out
of Park (P) ................................. 2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn
....................... 2-30
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-31
Engine Exhaust
............................................ 2-30
Mirrors ........................................................... 2.32
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ -2-32
Outside Manual Mirrors
.................................. 2.32
Outside Power Mirrors
................................... 2.32
Outside Convex Mirror
................................... 2.33
HomeLink@ Transmitter ................................... 2.34
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
........... 2.35
Storage Areas ................................................ 2.38
Overhead Console
........................................ 2.39
Luggage Carrier
........................................... 2.44
Convenience Net
.......................................... 2.45
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Keys
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!aving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
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This vehicle has one The bar-coded tag has a code
on it that tells your
double-sided key for the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
ignition and door locks.
Keep this tag in a safe place.
If you lose your keys,
It will fit with either side up. you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using
this tag.
Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that
can help prevent theft. You can have a lot
of trouble
getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys
inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to
get in. So be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call GM
Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance
Program on page 7-6.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the
owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. At
times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or
if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine
if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors from about
3 feet (4 m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
UNLOCK: When you
press UNLOCK, the
driver’s door will unlock
automatically, the parking
lamps will flash and the
interior lights will go on.
If you press UNLOCK again within three seconds,
all doors will unlock.
LOCK: Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Press LOCK
again within three seconds and the horn will chirp.
REAR 2X: When you press the REAR button twice
within three seconds to unlock the rear hatch or cargo
doors, the parking lamps
will flash and the interior lights
will go on. If the engine is running, the automatic
transmission must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for
the REAR
2X button to operate.
& (Panic Alarm): When this button is pressed,
the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps
will flash for up to
30 seconds. This can be turned off by
pressing the panic button again, waiting for
30 seconds,
or starting the vehicle.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to
it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
To replace the battery, do the following:
Notices When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
1.
2.
3. Insert
a thin object like a dime to separate the
bottom of the transmitter from the top.
Remove the battery and replace it with a new one,
making sure the positive
(+) side of the battery is
facing down. Use one Panasonic@ three-volt,
type CR2032, or equivalent battery.
Snap the top and bottom together.
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