jump start CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you
keep it under control. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away,
you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the ABS system
testing itself.
nere
s now anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out
in front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is
about
to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each
front wheel and at
the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the most
of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around
the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
I NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won’t work,
and it could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in PARK
(P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle with
a manual transfer case shift lever, be
sure the transfer case is
not in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
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NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and
negative
(-) terminals on each battery.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before
you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should
know. Positive
(+> will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to
negative
(-1 or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll
get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and
Courtesy TM Care:
ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)
Note: Roadside
Basic Care applies to all ChevroletIGeo vehicles regardless
of age or miles.
ROADSIDE
Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway)
FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or
a FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
locked inside)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers
operating
1994 and newer ChevroletIGeo vehicles for a period of
36 months/36,000 miles.
All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet
Roadside
or Dealer Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Caw are not part of or included in the coverage provided by
the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or
discontinue
Basic Cure and Corrrtesy Care at any time.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our
advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to
give
to the representative:
a Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood Checking Under. Hood Release
................................... 6-6
Horn
.......................................................... 2-29
Hydroplaning (See “Driving
in the Rain”)
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-14
Inflation-Tire Pressure
( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-49
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-49
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ........................................ 5-23
Jumpstarting
.................................................... 5-3
K
Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 6-40. 7-36
Keyless Entry System
............................................ 2-10
Keys ........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificationmire (See
“CertificatiodTire Label”)
Dome
....................................................... 2-42
Front Parkingnurn Signal
................................... 6-37
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Interior Lamps Override Switch
.................................. 2-43
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-63
RearLamps .................................................. 6-38
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-52
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-54
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-53
Charging System Light ......................................... 2-56
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light ................ 2-41. 2.56
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-57
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2.55. 6-41
Safety Belt Reminder Light ..................................... 2-52
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
.................. 2.30. 2.57
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................ 4-23
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 4-25
Reading
..................................................... 2-42
Lights
......................................................... 2-40
Payload
..................................................... 4-24
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-25
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