Flat CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE
AS RECOMMENDED
Section
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle
needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control
performance.
Protection I
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties. See your GM dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the environment.
All recommended
maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the
air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can
increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and
to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire lnflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the CertificatiodTire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Courtesy TM Care:
ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)
Note: Roadside
Basic Care applies to all ChevroletIGeo vehicles regardless
of age or miles.
ROADSIDE
Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway)
FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or
a FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
locked inside)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers
operating
1994 and newer ChevroletIGeo vehicles for a period of
36 months/36,000 miles.
All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet
Roadside
or Dealer Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Caw are not part of or included in the coverage provided by
the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or
discontinue
Basic Cure and Corrrtesy Care at any time.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our
advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to
give
to the representative:
a Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
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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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In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle ........................................... 2-13
Bulb Replacement
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 6-39
Composite Headlamps
......................................... 6-35
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps
................................... 6-37
Halogen Bulb
................................................ 6-34
RearLamps
.................................................. 6-38
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-63
Sealed Beam Headlamps
........................................ 6-33
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-61
CarbonMonoxide
........................................... 2-254-30
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”
)
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems’’ )
Catalytic Converter .............................................. 6-40
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Bulb Replacement”
)
Certificationmire Label ........................................... 4-23
ChangingaFlatTire
.............................................. 5-21
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-55
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
......................................... 2-46
Fabric Protection
.............................................. 6-50
Finishcare .................................................. 6-53
Glass
....................................................... 6-52
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-49
Instrumentpanel. Top
.......................................... 6-51
OutsideofVehicle ............................................. 6-53
Outside
of the Windshield. Backglass and Wiper Blades ............... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................................... 6-51
WheelsandTires
.............................................. 6-54
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-6
Audio Systems
with AM/FM Stereo ................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Console Center Overhead
.............................................. 2-48
Control
of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-50
Weatherstrips
................................................. 6-52
Clock, Setting the
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-62
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-62
Cruise Control
(Option) ........................................... 2-35
Passing Another Vehicle
........................................ 2-38
OnHills
..................................................... 2-38
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-39
ToEraseSpeedMemory
........................................ 2-39
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................................. 2-37
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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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............................................ 1-2
Rearseats
.................................................... 1-4
Removable Seats (Touring and Non-Touring Bench Seats) .............. 1-7
Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) ........................ 1-6
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label ....................................... 6-59
Publications
................................................... 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations ..................... 6-68
Reclining Bucket
Seats
.......................................... 1-3
Service
Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”)
Shift Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................................. 2-22
Shifting Out of Park (P)
........................................... 2-24
Specifications Chart (See “Service
- Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”) SpareTire
................................................. 5-24, 5-34
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine
(See “Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
InErnergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-45
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
Storage
Compartments
............................................ 2-47
Adding Equipment to Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-25
Driver’s Facial air Bag System
................................... 1-21
How the Air Bag System
Works .................................. 1-22
Servicing Your Facial
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .................... 1-25
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Theft
.......................................................... 2-12
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-26
Tires
.......................................................... 6-41
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-48
Flat (See “Changing a Flat Tire”)
Loading (See “Loading
Your Vehicle”)
New
........................................................ 6-44
Pressure
..................................................... 6-42
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Tilt Wheel
(Option)
.............................................. 2-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 6-43
Underbody Carrier
............................................ 5-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-45
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints”)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock”)
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