CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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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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.............................................. 2-38
ToResume
.................................................. 2-36
ToSet
...................................................... 2-36
Cupholder
...................................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance Information
.................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-1
Customer Assistance for
the Hearing
or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Daytime Running Lamps .......................................... 2-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Differential (See “Axle’’)
Doors
.......................................................... 2-4
Locks ........................................................ 2-7
PowerDoorLocks
............................................ 2-10
RearDoors
................................................... 2-6
Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release ............................... 2-9
SideDoors
.................................................... 2-4
Sliding Side Door
.............................................. 2-5
Drive
Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving AtNight
.................................................... 4-12
City
........................................................ 4-15
Defensive
.................................................... 4-1
Freeway ..................................................... 4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-18
If You’re Caught
in a Blizzard ................................... 4-21
IntheRain
................................................... 4-13
LossofControl ............................................... 4-11
Nightvision ................................................. 4-12
OnGrades
................................................... 4-32
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-20
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water
................................... 2-16
Winter
...................................................... 4-19
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Highway
Hypnosis
............................................ 4-17
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
........................................... 6-59
Adding Coolant .......................................... 5-1 6. 6-24
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-17
Control Module System ........................................ 6-40
Coolant
..................................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2-1 7,3-3, 6- 12
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Cover
....................................................... 6-13
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-25
FanNoise
................................................... 5-20
Identification
............................................ 6-57, 6-62
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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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............................................ 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”)
8