ignition CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release
If you have this option, your vehicle must be in either PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) to release the hatch and unlock the Dutch doors. If your
battery is dead, the hatch and doors will not open, even from the outside
with a key.
To release the hatch
and unlock the doors
from the inside of the
vehicle, press the
HATCH REL switch
on the instrument
panel. It is located on
the driver’s side of the
steering column. The
hatch will release with
or without the key in
the ignition.
Then, pull up on the hatch handle and open the doors.
To release the hatch using the optional Keyless Entry hand held transmitter,
see “Keyless Entry System” in the Index.
To release the hatch
and unlock the doors
from the outside of the
vehicle, put the key in
the lock and turn
clockwise. Then, pull
up on the hatch and
open the right rear
door first. Grasp the
handle and pull the
door open.
The hatch and doors will automatically lock when
the hatch is shut.
If the hatch is partially closed, the rear doors will lock and you will need to
use the key or HATCH
REL switch to unlock them.
Also, see the Caution under “Swing Out Windows”, located in this section.
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Under norlnal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last
about two years.
You can
tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the
normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the batteries.
Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease
in battery replacement. To
open the housing:
1. Insert a dime between two halves of the transmitter housing near the
key ring
hole.
2. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime.
3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell @-type batteries
(DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.
4. Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
vehicle has
a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on
it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in fhe lgnition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target
for joy riders or professional thieves
- so don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime
reminding
you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you.
Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the doors.
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Parking
Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area out of sight.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500
miles (804 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index for more information.
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2
Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn
the ignition switch to five different positions.
1. OFF
2. RUN
3. START
4. ACC
5. LOCK 5
ACC (Accessory) - ACC lets you use things like the radio and the
windshield wipers when the engine is
off. To get into ACC, push in the key
and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just
as it
was before you inserted
the key.
NOTICE:
Don’t operate accessories in the ACC position for long perio\
ds
of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position
could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your
vehicle.
LOCK
- This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and
transmission. It’s
a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove
your key when the ignition is turned
to LOCK.
OFF - This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. Use
OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is
off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN - This is the position for driving.
START - This starts your engine.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is
all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK
(P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down
as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery
to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start
in ten seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down
for five more seconds, or until it starts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine.
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have
to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK
(P) when the
ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot
shift out of PARK (P),
ease pressure
on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into
the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R) - Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE
(R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or
Snow’’ in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N) - In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with
the wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)
only. Also, use NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
A CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is
“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t
shift out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is
racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by
your warranty.
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To Set the Parking Brake
Hold the regular brake
To Release the Parking Brake
pedal down with your
right foot. Push down
the parking brake
pedal with your left
foot.
If the ignition is
on, the brake system
warning light
will
come on.
Hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the
brake release lever.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts
of your vehicle.
If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer
from moving.
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If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on
snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels has
no traction and the other does, the
locking feature will allow the wheel
with traction to move the vehicle.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift
lever
into PARK
(P) position like
this:
Pull the lever
toward
you.
lever up as
far as
it will
go.
Move the
3. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle
with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in the RUN position.
See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index,
If you cannot shift out
of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever - push
the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P),
try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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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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