washer fluid CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by a circuit breaker and
a fuse. If the motor
overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
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At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the
windshield washer symbol and
PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your
preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
Rear Window WiperMasher - Dutch Door
You control your rear
window wipedwasher
from a switch
on your
instrument panel,
on
the driver’s side of
your steering column.
Press the top of the switch to the first position to turn on the wiper.
Press the top of the switch in all the way and hold to release the desired
amount
of washer fluid. The wipers will continue to work after you
release the switch.
0 Press the bottom of the switch (OFF) to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer system uses
the same fluid tank as the windshield
washer system.
The rear window washer system will run out
of fluid before the windshield
washer system, indicating
you need to check your fluid level and fill the
fluid tank.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work - don’t plan to make too many
miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?
If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships
all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
High way Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack
of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum
of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old
carpet or
a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have
good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and
will need to be
very careful.
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What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be
slick and hard to drive
on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it
may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about
freezing
(32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving
on wet
ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Whatever the condition
- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -
drive with caution.
Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even
more.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When
you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s
instructions before use. If you
will be operating your vehicle in an area
where
the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing.
To Add
NOTICE:
0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
DonV mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts
of the washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and
dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because
they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield,
Backglass and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may
be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants’’ in the Index.)
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire lnflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the CertificatiodTire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case
Column Shift
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Gas Line
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM
Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
DEXKON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No.
1052497).
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1 05 15 15) or equiva-
lent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No.
1051516).
See “Specifications Chart”
in the Index for recommended replacement
filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Swing-Out
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Windshield Rear Window Wipermasher-Dutch Door
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Washer
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WasherFluid
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Wipers
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Wiper Blade Chatter ........................................... 6-52
Wiper Blade Cleaning
( See “Cleaning”)
Wiper Blade Replacement
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