check engine CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center \
do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Lubricate the steering linkage.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system.
Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan
or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Do
not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all external deposits from pulley. Do
not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that have
high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (AI/- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added
on the following record
pages. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place
to store them.
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A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”)
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2.27, 6.21
How to Check
................................................ 6-21
Whentocheck
............................................... 6-21
Antennacare
................................................... 3-20
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearance Care
................................................. 6-48
Materials Chart
............................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Assist Handles
.................................................. 2-47
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape
............................. 3-19
Care of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-20
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature
............................... 3-17
ETR@ AM Radio
.............................................. 3-7
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
....................... 3-9
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer
.......... 3-12
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
............. 3-14
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.............................. 3-8
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 3-18
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-6
Automatic Transmission
( See “Transmission”)
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-21
LockingRear
................................................. 2-22
Rear
........................................................ 6-22
Battery
........................................................ 6-32
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Beveragecooler
................................................. 2-48
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught
in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-31
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Master Cylinder
............................................... 6-29
PedalTravel
................................................. 6-31
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid
.......................................... 6-30
Trailer (See “Trailer-Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-31
Parking
..................................................... 2-21
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-32
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Overheating
.................................................. 5-13
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-26
Starting
..................................................... 2-15
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-40
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 6-33
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fuel FillingYourTmk
.............................................. 6-4
Foreign Countries .............................................. 64
Gage (See “Gages”)
Cholines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Tank Capacity
................................................ 6-62
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-60. 6-65
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-61
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................... ........ 2-58
Odometer
................................................... 2-50
Speedometer
................................................. 2-50
FuelGage ................................................. 2-60
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-59
Tamper Resistant Odometer
..................................... 2-50
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-51
Voltlneter .................................................... 2-61
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Head Restraints (See “Seats”)
Headlamps
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5- . 1
High Beam Indicator Light (See
“Lights”)
High-Low Beamchanger
...................................... 2-31
Reminder
.................................................... 2-42
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Heatercontrols
.................................................. 3-1
Rear Heater (Option)
............................................ 3-3
HeatedAir Conditioning Controls
............................... 3-2, 6-40
Rear Air Conditioning (Option)
................................... 3-4
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-68
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing-Hitches”)
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................................... 6-6
Horn
.......................................................... 2-29
Hydroplaning (See “Driving
in the Rain”)
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-14
Inflation-Tire Pressure
( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-49
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-49
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ........................................ 5-23
Jumpstarting
.................................................... 5-3
K
Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 6-40. 7-36
Keyless Entry System
............................................ 2-10
Keys ........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificationmire (See
“CertificatiodTire Label”)
Dome
....................................................... 2-42
Front Parkingnurn Signal
................................... 6-37
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Interior Lamps Override Switch
.................................. 2-43
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-63
RearLamps .................................................. 6-38
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-52
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-54
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-53
Charging System Light ......................................... 2-56
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light ................ 2-41. 2.56
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-57
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2.55. 6-41
Safety Belt Reminder Light ..................................... 2-52
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
.................. 2.30. 2.57
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................ 4-23
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 4-25
Reading
..................................................... 2-42
Lights
......................................................... 2-40
Payload
..................................................... 4-24
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-25
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Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Luggage Carrier (Option)
.......................................... 2-62
M
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors ConvexOutside
............................................... 2-45
Inside
....................................................... 2-43
Outside
..................................................... 244
Vanity
...................................................... 245
Multifunction Lever
.............................................. 2-30
Odometer (See “Gages”)
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Oil
............................................................ 6-8
Additives
.................................................. 6-12
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
WhatKindtoUse
............................................. 6-10
WhentoAdd .................................................. 6-9
WhentoChange
.............................................. 6-12
What to
Do with Used .......................................... 6-12
OwnerChecksandServices
........................................ 7-35
Off-Road Recovery
............................................... 4-9
P
Parking
Brake
( See “Brakes-Parking”)
On Hills
( See “Towing-Parking on Hills”)
Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-24
Passing (See “Driving-Passing”)
Payload (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Power Door Locks
( See “Doors”)
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
Steering Fluid
................................................ 6-27
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-26
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Axle (See “Axle”)
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (See “Safety Belts”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Rear Window
Defogger
............................................ 3-4
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Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government (See “Safety Defects”)
Roadside Assistance
............................................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ............................................ 5-35
SafetyBelts
....................................................
Adults ......................................................
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) ............................
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Center Seat Position (Bench Seat) ..............................
Larger Children ............................................
Rear Outside Seat Position ...................................
Right Front Seat Position .....................................
TopStrap .................................................
Where to Put the Restraint ....................................
Children ....................................................
Cleaning ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
Extender ....................................................
Lar, Belt .....................................................
1-10
1-15
1-29
1-42
1-32
1-35
1-39
1-33 1-37 1-33
1-32
1-31
6-52
1-15
1-41 1-30
Lap-Shoulder Belt
....................................... 1.15. 1-27
Properwear
................................................. 1-15
Questions
& Answers .......................................... 1-14
RearSeatPassengers
........................................... 1-26
Reminder Light (See “Lights”)
Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash
..................... 1-42
Right Front Passenger Position
................................... 1-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................................... 1-17
Use During Pregnancy
......................................... 1-26
Why Safety Belts Work
......................................... 1-12
Safety Chains (See “Towing a Trailer”)
Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
................................ 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ......................... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States ........................ 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................................ iv
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance Record
........................................... 742
MaintenanceScheduleI
......................................... 7-6
MaintenanceScheduleII
........................................ 7-26
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................ 7-39
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 7-40
Selecting the Right Schedule ..................................... 7-3
Using Your Maintenance Schedule ................................. 7-3
When Trailer Towing
.......................................... 4-33
Seats ........................................................... 1-1
Benchseats
................................................... 1-4
Bucketseats .................................................. 1-4
Controls ...................................................... 1-1
Frontseat .................................................... 1-1
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-10
ManualFrontSeat .............................................. 1-2
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.................................................... 4-26
Driving on Grades
.......................................... 4-32
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-30
ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-32
Passing
................................................... 4-31
SafetyChains
.............................................. 4-29
Hitches
..................................................... 4-28
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 4-29
Towing
( See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2.63, 6.60
Trailering Package
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfercase
...................................................
Transmission Automatic
...................................................
HowToCheck .............................................
HowToAdd ...............................................
When to Check and Change Fluid ..............................
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................
Shift Light ( See “Lights”)
Trip Odometer
( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
( See “Lights”)
6-21
2-18
6-18
6-20
6-18
2-23
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6.57. 6.58
Loading
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-32
Symbols
............................................... vi, vii. viii
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-5
Tips ......................................................... 3-5
Voltmeter
( See “Gages”)
W
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers
( See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-51
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-46
Aluminum
................................................... 6-54
Hub Caps and Wheel
Nut Caps .................................. 5-28
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-62
Used Replacement ............................................ 647
Wheels
Replacement
................................................. 6-46
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