air condition CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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Introduction - How to Use this Manual
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts
properly. It also explains the air bag system.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how
to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how
to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6- Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section. tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to
get service publications. It also gives you information on
“Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-4.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this
manual. You can use
it to quickly find something you want to read.
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Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about
how much
fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
The optional digital cluster on your vehicle’s instrument panel
is displayed
electronically and will tell you everything the standard cluster does.
The digital cluster will give readings in either English or Metric. To switch
from English to Metric, just press the
EM button.
Instrument Panel
AB C DE ZF G H If Z
A. Light Switches
B. Dimmer Switch
C. Instrument Cluster
D. Gearshift Lever
E. Air ConditionerEIeater
E Remote Outside Mirror Switch
G. Rear Heater Switch
H. Rear A/C Switch
I. Interior Lamp Override Switch
J. Audio System
K. Convenience Tray
L. Glove Box
M. Ashtray
M L
N. Cigarette Lighter
0. Hood Release Handle
P. Hazard Warning Flasher
Q. Ignition Switch
R. Horn
S. Brake Release Handle
T. Multifunction Lever
U. Cruise Control
V. Tilt Wheel Lever
W. Rear Wipermasher Switch
X. Hatch Release Switch
Y. Rear Window Defogger Switch
Z. Vent
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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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Section
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure
to read about the
particular system supplied with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
Heater Controls
If your vehicle does
not have air
conditioning, your
heater controls will
look like this.
Fan Lever
- The top lever has four positions. To increase the air flow,
move the lever toward
HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.
Temperature Lever - This lever is below the fan lever and selects the
temperature
of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for
warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air.
Function Lever
- This lever is below the fan lever and can be moved to
five different functions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DEFROST-The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster. Most
of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and
front side windows. Use
this when you get fog or ice on the windshield.
HTR (Heater) - Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes
out from the defroster
vents under the windshield and at the front side
windows. This is best for cold weather.
VENT
- The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel.
BLEND (Position
1) - With this setting, the heated outside air comes out
both
the heater vents and defroster vents. The lever can be positioned
anywhere between to adjust the proportion of air coming through each
vent.
Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
BLEND (Position
2) - With this setting, the heated outside air comes out
both the instrument panel vents and heater vents. The lever can be
positioned anywhere between
to adjust the proportion of air coming through
each
vent. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
If your vehicle has air
conditioning, your
heatinghir
conditioning controls
will
look like this.
Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the
vehicle
of hot air. Close the windows when using the system.
Fan Lever- The top lever has five positions.
To increase the air flow, move the
lever toward
HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move the lever toward OFF.
Temperature Lever
- This lever is below the fan lever and selects the
temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for
warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air.
Function Lever
- This lever is below the fan lever and can be moved to
seven different functions.
DEFROST
- The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster.
Most of the air comes out near the windshield,
with some going to the floor
vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on
the windshield. The A/C compressor may operate in this setting to
dehumidify the air.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BLEND - With this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the
heater
vents and defroster vents, with some air coming through the side
window vents. Adjust the temperature lever
for warmer or cooler air. This
setting
is useful for cold weather with a large number of passengers or very
humid conditions
to help keep the windshield clear. The A/C compressor
may operate in this setting
to dehumidify the air.
HTR (Heater)
- Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes
out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side
windows. This
is best for cold weather.
VENT
- The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. The air
conditioner will not run. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
BI-LEV A/C - With this, outside air comes out through the heater floor
vent and the instrument panel vents. If you move your temperature control
lever between cold and hot, cooler air
will come out of the upper vents
while warmer air comes
out of the floor vent. This setting is useful in cool
weather with bright sunlight.
NORM A/C - This setting cools the outside air. If you first used MAX
A/C, use NORM A/C
as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air
will be going through your vehicle.
MAX A/C -This cools the air the fastest. Move
the other lever all the way to
Cold. MAX A/C lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX A/C
at first when
it's really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly.
When
the air conditioning, defrost or BLEND is on, you may notice a slight
increase or decrease in engine speed, due
to compressor operation.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine,
your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger
compartment
in cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.
Rear Heater (Option)
You may have the
optional rear heater.
The three speed fan
switch is above the
radio. Slide
the lever
toward
HI for warmer
air in the rear area.
Move the switch to
OFF to turn the
system off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Air Conditioning (Option)
You may have rear air
conditioning. The rear
air conditioning
switch
is located
above the radio at the
top
of the instrument
panel. Slide the lever
toward
HI for cooler
air in the rear
area.
Slide the lever to OFF
to turn the system off.
If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LO may enhance front
A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in rear lines to circulate.
The system will only send cooled air if the front system is on. It can still
be
used to circulate air, even if the front system is off.
Before
using the rear air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle
of hot air. Close the windows when using the system.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running
across the glass. These lines heat your window.
For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before
using the
rear window defogger.
To
turn on the rear
window defogger, find
the switch marked
REAR DEFOG on
your instrument panel
to the left of the
steering column. Press
the top
of this switch
until the light in the
switch comes on, then
release it.
The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition switch
is in the
RUN position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the bottom of the switch.
The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes
so that the glass does not
get too hot. If the window still isn’t clear, turn the defogger on again.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage
the defogger. Your warranty would not cover this damage. And
don’t put decals there, you might have to scrape them
off.
Ventilation System
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your
vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into
the front air inlet grilles at the base of
the windshield, through the vehicle
and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle
when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
Venfilation Tips
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other
obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HIGH for a
few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the change
of fogging the inside of your windows.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You will find air vents
in the center and on
the sides of your
instrument panel.
You can move the vents to direct the flow
of air, or close the vents
altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out
of any vents that are open.
If your vehicle doesn’t have air conditioning, there is an air vent in the
passenger-side kick panel below the instrument panel. The vent has a
handle to open and close it.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give
years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if
you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out
of
the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock (ETP AM Radio)
To set the clock:
1. Press the SET button.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold MINS until the correct minute
3. Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears on the display.
To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time
will be displayed for a few seconds.
appears on the
display.
Setting the Clock (Audio Systems with AWFM Stereo)
To set the clock:
1. Press the SET button. The radio may be on or off.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold either SEEK button until the correct
minute appears on the display.
3. Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may
not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
See “Driving on Grades”
in the Index.
If
you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute
or
so:
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the
highest gear while driving
- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or
DRIVE
(D).
window as necessary.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower
for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is
about twice
as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to
normal idle speed after two or three minutes. Now see
if the warning stops.
But then, if you still have the warning, turn @‘the engine and get everyone
out of the vehicle until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.