high beam CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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Master Lighting Switch
1 P=-
Parking Lights
I Turn Signal
Direction
I Daytime
Running Lights
I II I Hazard Warning
Headlight
Flasher High Beam
These symbols are on some of your controls:
Hood
Release
Windshield
Wiper Windshield
Washer
Ventilating
Fan Rear Window
Wiper
6: Washer
rl
Windshield
Defroster
Rear Window
Defogger Hatch
Release
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A green arrow on the
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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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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Your lamp switches
are
on the driver’s
side of your
instrument panel.
Push the top switch
with the parking lamps symbol on it to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
0 Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lamps
Push the bottom switch
with the master lamps symbol on it to turn on all the
lamps listed above as well as the headlamps.
Push the side of
the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps.
Turn the dial above the lamp switches counterclockwise to dim your
instrument panel lamps.
Turn
the dial clockwise to brighten your instrument panel lamps. If you turn
the dial clockwise all
the way until it clicks, your interior lamps will come
on.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the
turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical
overload, your headlamps
will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp
wiring checked right away
if this happens.
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If your vehicle was
first sold, when new,
in Canada,
you will
have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on
your headlamps.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but
they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn
and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come
on at a
reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be
on. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is
a reminder to turn
your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps will also come
on.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and
your high-beam headlamps
will change to the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when
you need it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service.
If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have
brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light
is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(SERVICE ENGINE
SOON)
The amber
Malfunction Indicator
(SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON) Lamp is
located on the
passenger side of your
standard cluster. If
you have the digital
cluster, it is
on the
driver’s side.
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when the ignition is
on, but the engine is
not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should
take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy \
won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. \
This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low
beam headlamps to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers.
The
next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle
and help you locate them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For more details about DRL, see “Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting” in this
section.
The
DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition and the headlight
switch and parking brake are
off. For more details about DRL, see “Lights”
in this part.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
This blue light is on
the driver’s side
of the
standard cluster.
If
you have the digital
cluster, it
is on the top
of the cluster.
The high beam
indicator light is
on
whenever you use
your high beam
headlamps.
For more details, see “Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer” in this part.
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal
indicator is
a light
with two green
arrows. It comes on
whenever you signal
a
turn or lane change.
Turn signal arrows are at the
top of the standard and digital clusters. For
more details, see “Turn and Lane Change Signal”
in this part.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes
to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into
the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass
on your vehicle clean - inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils
of your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less
of a roadway when you are
in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly
for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t
even aware of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction
isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
less traction. It’s always wise
to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to
fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your
reflexes are tuned
for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder
it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper
blades are
in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs
and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge
of the road, and even
people walking.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamp and Bulb Data
EXTERIOR LAMPS
Halogen Headlamps -
Sealed Beam
Halogen Headlamps
-
Composite
Halogen Headlamps
-
Composite Park, Signal Lamp
Rear, Stop Lamps
Marker Lamps
Backup Lamp
License Lamp
CHMSL Assembly
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome Lamp (w/o Roof
Console)
Dome Lamp (with
Roof Console)
Glove Box Lamp
Heater
& AC Control
Visor Vanity Mirror
Lamps
Stepwell Lamp
Reading Lamp (with
Roof Console)
Reading Lamp (w/o
Roof Console)
Ashtray Lamp
Heater or NC Control
QUANTITY
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
1
1
Unit
2
3
1
2
4
3
4
2 1
2
TRADE NO.
H6054
9006 (Low Beam)
9005 (High Beam)
3 157NA
2057
194
1156
194
See GM Dealer
211-2
211-2
194
37
194
211-2 906
906
161
194
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