warning lights CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine These symbols have to do with your lights:
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature System
I I
Fue
I
I II
Brake 4 - Wheel
(Digital Cluster)
Anti - Lock
(Digital Cluster)
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse Lighter
Horn Engine
Oil
Pressure
I
Speaker
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine YOU may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer
installed.
If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer,
then
it must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put
on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new
odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
Standard Cluster
4
Digital Cluster
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since
you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To reset the trip odometer on the standard cluster, press the button near the
readout.
The trip odometer on the digital will appear
in place of your regular
odometer when you press the TRIP button.
To reset the trip odometer on the digital cluster, press the RESET button. To
change back to the regular odometer, press the TRIP button again.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your
vehicle. The pictures
will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it
becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Paying attention to your warning lights and gages
could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your
vehicle's functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or
is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together
to let you
know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are
driving, or when
one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
section that tells you what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting
to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re
a big help.
Safety Beit Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people
to fasten their safety belts. Unless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled,
a tone will also sound.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system,
see “Air
Bag”
in the Index.
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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 But they won’t flash if you’re braking. Press the button
in to
make your front and
rear turn signal lights
flash
on and off. Your
hazard warning
flashers work no
matter what position
your key
is in, and
even
if the key isn’t
in.
To turn off the
flashers, pull out on
the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals
won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road
about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant
for your vehicle will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 262 OF ( 1 28 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean wafer (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 6038-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to “GM
Specification 6038-M. Use
GM Coolant Supplement (Sealer) with a
complete coolant flush and refill.
If you use this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
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A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”)
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2.27, 6.21
How to Check
................................................ 6-21
Whentocheck
............................................... 6-21
Antennacare
................................................... 3-20
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearance Care
................................................. 6-48
Materials Chart
............................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Assist Handles
.................................................. 2-47
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape
............................. 3-19
Care of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-20
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature
............................... 3-17
ETR@ AM Radio
.............................................. 3-7
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
....................... 3-9
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer
.......... 3-12
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
............. 3-14
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.............................. 3-8
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 3-18
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-6
Automatic Transmission
( See “Transmission”)
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-21
LockingRear
................................................. 2-22
Rear
........................................................ 6-22
Battery
........................................................ 6-32
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Beveragecooler
................................................. 2-48
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught
in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-31
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Master Cylinder
............................................... 6-29
PedalTravel
................................................. 6-31
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid
.......................................... 6-30
Trailer (See “Trailer-Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-31
Parking
..................................................... 2-21
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-32
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Overheating
.................................................. 5-13
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-26
Starting
..................................................... 2-15
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-40
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 6-33
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fuel FillingYourTmk
.............................................. 6-4
Foreign Countries .............................................. 64
Gage (See “Gages”)
Cholines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Tank Capacity
................................................ 6-62
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-60. 6-65
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-61
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................... ........ 2-58
Odometer
................................................... 2-50
Speedometer
................................................. 2-50
FuelGage ................................................. 2-60
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-59
Tamper Resistant Odometer
..................................... 2-50
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-51
Voltlneter .................................................... 2-61
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Head Restraints (See “Seats”)
Headlamps
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5- . 1
High Beam Indicator Light (See
“Lights”)
High-Low Beamchanger
...................................... 2-31
Reminder
.................................................... 2-42
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Heatercontrols
.................................................. 3-1
Rear Heater (Option)
............................................ 3-3
HeatedAir Conditioning Controls
............................... 3-2, 6-40
Rear Air Conditioning (Option)
................................... 3-4
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-68
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing-Hitches”)
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................................... 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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