air condition CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owner's Guide

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
driven
under one
or more of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
Part 9: vwner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at
the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to pegorm these
underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
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When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to I
CAUTION:
move. You or others could be injured and property could be
damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have
a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut
or otherwise damaged.
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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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Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service
literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model
General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
, . . . . . . , . 1-800-551-4123
Canada
.............. 1-800-668-5539
Service Manuals
Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and
body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the
appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’
service. These are authentic General Motors’ service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General
Motors dealerships. GM monitors product performance in the field. When
service methods
are found which promote better service on GM vehicles,
bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service
bulletins may involve any number
of vehicles. Some will describe
inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will
advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future
costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some
cases they refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety
procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued
throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published
quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You
can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM
dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets
provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.
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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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