check engine CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps
Your lamp switches
are
on the driver’s
side of your
instrument panel.
Push the top switch
with the parking lamps symbol on it to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
0 Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lamps
Push the bottom switch
with the master lamps symbol on it to turn on all the
lamps listed above as well as the headlamps.
Push the side of
the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps.
Turn the dial above the lamp switches counterclockwise to dim your
instrument panel lamps.
Turn
the dial clockwise to brighten your instrument panel lamps. If you turn
the dial clockwise all
the way until it clicks, your interior lamps will come
on.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the
turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical
overload, your headlamps
will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp
wiring checked right away
if this happens.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or
is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together
to let you
know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are
driving, or when
one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
section that tells you what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting
to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re
a big help.
Safety Beit Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people
to fasten their safety belts. Unless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled,
a tone will also sound.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system,
see “Air
Bag”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service.
If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have
brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light
is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(SERVICE ENGINE
SOON)
The amber
Malfunction Indicator
(SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON) Lamp is
located on the
passenger side of your
standard cluster. If
you have the digital
cluster, it is
on the
driver’s side.
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when the ignition is
on, but the engine is
not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should
take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy \
won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. \
This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low
beam headlamps to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers.
The
next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle
and help you locate them.
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Standard Cluster
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Digital Cluster
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The red charging system light is on the bottom driver's-side corner of your
standard cluster. It is part
of the digital cluster voltmeter.
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.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
If your vehicle was
first sold, when new,
in Canada, you will
have this green light
on the instrument
panel. It will light
whenever the Daytime
Running Lamps are
on.
It is also a
reminder to turn on
your headlamps when
driving at night.
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Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
The
oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per
square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate
pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure
zone indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil
level or other problems causing low
oil pressure.
On the digital cluster, a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin to
flash when the oil pressure
is low.
A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your
engine can become
so hot that it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil
as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and
is not covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Luggage Carrier (Option)
I If you have the
luggage carrier, you
can load things
on top
of your vehicle. The
luggage carrier has
slats attached to the
roof, side rails, and
tiedowns.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 pounds (91 kg) on the
luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large
things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it rests on the slats and does not
scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side
rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight as far forward as you can.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For
more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to
make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the disc player is very hot, or if you’re driving on a very rough road, a
disc may come out or just
not play. If you see the word HOT on the display,
the disc player is
too hot to play the disc. Press RCL to make the word HOT
go
off the display.
When things get back to normal, the disc should play again. If the disc
comes back out, check whether:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
Too much moisture is in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try
again.)
RCL
- Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5
seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears
when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play.
COMP
- Press the COMP button to make soft and loud passages more
nearly equal in volume. “COMP” will appear in the display while using this
control.
RDM
- The RDM button means random and when it is pressed, it causes
the CD mechanism to play the tracks in a random order rather than in the
sequential
1, 2’3 order. “RDM” will appear in the display while using this
control.
To return to normal sequence, press RDM again.
REV
- Press and hold the REV button to quickly return to a favorite
passage. Release it to display the passage. The counter reading will be
displayed while using this control.
FWD
- Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track.
Release it to resume playing. Watch the display
to stop at a specific passage.
SCAN
- Press SCAN to sample each track for approximately 10 seconds.
Scanning will continue until the RDM, SCAN
or any other motion button is
pressed again.
PREV
- Hold the PREV (4 SEEK) button, or press it more than once, and
the disc will return to previous tracks.
NEXT - Press NEXT (SEEK ,) to hear the next track now instead of
waiting until the present track is finished. If you hold this button or press it
more than once, the disc will advance further.
ST-PL
- Press ST-PL (Stop-Play) to make the disc stop and the radio
play. Press ST-PL again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped.
Press PWR or turn the ignition key
off to stop the disc player. The disc stays
in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.
Press EJCT to eject the disc and make
the radio play. The disc will start at
track
1 when you reinsert it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a
tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be
sure you can add what you want.
If you can, it’s very important
to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation
of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation
of sound equipment that has
been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and
be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units.
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound
quality, ruining
the cassette, or damaging the mechanism. Tape cassettes that
are not properly stored
in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat, may not operate properly and could cause
premature failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned with every
50 hours of use to provide
optimum performance. Your radio may display “Cln” (Clean)
to indicate
that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without re-setting the tape
clean timer. If you notice a reduction
in sound quality, regardless of when
the tape player was last cleaned, try playing
a different cassette to see if the
tape or tape player is at fault. If
the second cassette results in no
improvement
in sound quality, try cleaning the tape player.
Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This is a wet-type cleaning system that uses
a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the
cleaner cassette turn. To properly clean your tape player, follow instructions
with the cleaning cassette. If
you use this type of cleaner, the radio may
display an error and eject the cartridge. This is normal and is the result of an
added feature
in the tape player that detects broken tapes. If an error occurs,
you will need to insert the cleaning cassette at least
3 times to thoroughly
clean the tape player.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner. This type
of cleaner uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaner
cassette will not
cause an error, but it may not clean the tape player as
thoroughly
as the scrubbing type cleaner.
A scrubbing action cleaner cassette is available through your retailer (SPO
12344600).
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.
Always verify that the cassette tape
is in good condition and the tape player
is clean before obtaining service on your tape player.
NOTICE:
Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will not work
in your cassette player. These adapters will cause the radio t\
o
display an error and the adapter cassette
will be ejected.
Care of Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If
the surface of a disc is
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth
in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from
the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges
or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Antenna Care
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being
damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent,
you can straighten it
out by hand. If the mast
is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once in a while
to be sure the mast is still tightened to the
fender.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass.
A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty
of
approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting
an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your
area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.
Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly
slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance
to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but
stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so you
will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more
than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And
if something happens
to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember
to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of the right lane
to pass. When you
are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside
mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the
right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The
vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you than it
really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead of you. Perham vou
can ease a little to the ripht.
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