CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Manual Online

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If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to
all four wheels for extra traction,
This is like
four-wheel drive, but
there is no separate
lever or switch to
engage or disengage
the front axle. It is
fully automatic, and
adjusts itself as
needed for road
conditions.
Windows
To open your manual
windows,
tt.u-n the
hand crank on each door to raise or lower
your side door
windows.
If
you have optional
power windows, the controls are on each of
the front side doors.
The driver’s door has
a switch for the front
passenger window as
well. Your power
windows will not
move unless the ignition has been
turned to
RUN.
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To open your
swing-out windows,
pull up
on the latch
and
push the window
out.
To close the window,
pull the latch toward
you and push it down.
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Wheel (Option)
To sound the horn,
press the pads on the
steering wheel with
the horn symbols.
A tilt steering wheel
allows you to adjust
the steering wheel
before you drive.
You can
also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
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The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High-Low Beam
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Option)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has
two upward (for
Right) and two
downward (for Left)
positions. These
positions allow you
to
signal a turn or a lane
change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
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instrument panel will
flash
in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go
on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal
indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb
is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly
to make sure they are working.
Headlamp High-Low Beam
f ,.
To change the
headlamps from low
beam to high or high
to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the
way toward you. Then
release it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the high beams
are on, this blue
indicator light
on the
instrument panel also
Windshield Wipers
I will be on.
You control the
windshield wipers by
turning the band with
the wiper symbol on
it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the
wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If
you want
more wipes, hold the band
on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn
the band to choose the delay
time. The closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from
you to the LO
position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the
wipers, move the band
to the off symbol.
Remember that worn or damaged wiper blades may prevent you from
seeing well enough
to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice
and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by a circuit breaker and
a fuse. If the motor
overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
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At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the
windshield washer symbol and
PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your
preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
Rear Window WiperMasher - Dutch Door
You control your rear
window wipedwasher
from a switch
on your
instrument panel,
on
the driver’s side of
your steering column.
Press the top of the switch to the first position to turn on the wiper.
Press the top of the switch in all the way and hold to release the desired
amount
of washer fluid. The wipers will continue to work after you
release the switch.
0 Press the bottom of the switch (OFF) to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer system uses
the same fluid tank as the windshield
washer system.
The rear window washer system will run out
of fluid before the windshield
washer system, indicating
you need to check your fluid level and fill the
fluid tank.
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on
long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40
km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Set Cruise Control
I 1. Move the cruise
control switch
to
ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
To Resume a Set Speed
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