wheel torque CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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OVERDRIVE (0)
This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal
pedal
about halfway down.
all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have
more power.
OVERDRIVE
(0) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, or driving on steep hills. Select DRIVE (D) when operating
the vehicle under any of these conditions.
DRIVE (D) - This is like OVERDRIVE (@), but you never go into
OVERDRIVE
(0). You should use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer,
carrying
a heavy load or driving on steep hills.
SECOND GEAR (2) - This position gives you more power but lower
fuel economy. You can use SECOND GEAR
(2) on hills. It can help
control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you
would also want to use your brakes off and on.
If
you manually select SECOND GEAR (2), the transmission will drive
in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear
wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from
a stop on
slippery road surfaces.
FIRST GEAR (1) - This position gives you even more power (but
lower fuel economy) than SECOND GEAR
(2). You can use it on very
steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST
GEAR
(I), the transmission won’t shift into FIRST GEAR (1) until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This \
might
happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were u\
p
against a solid object. You could damage your transmission
or
transfer case or both.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle ther\
e
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage\

the transmission.
Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
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Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles ( 10 000 to 13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear
is present, rotate your tires as
soon
as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”
later
in this section for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use
the
correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures
as shown on
the Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Engine Description
Type
VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
**Central
Port Fuel Injection
Wheel Nut Torque
DESCRIPTION
Base or Optional Wheel
4.3L
V6
W
CPI* *
us.
L.D.
Cooling System Capacity
ENGINE VIN CODE
4.3L W
TORQUE
100 ft. lbs. (140 Nom)
QUANTITY* Without Rear
Heater
13.5 Quarts
(12.8 Liters)
QUANTITY*
With Rear
Heater
16.5 Quarts
( 15.5 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked.
Crankcase Capacity
ENGINE
4.3L
VIN CODE
w
QUANTITY*
With Filter
4.5 Quarts (4.3 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked.
Do not overfill.
Fuel Tank Capacity
TYPE
Standard Tank
QUANTITY*
27 Gallons ( 102 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate.
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............................................ 1-2
Rearseats
.................................................... 1-4
Removable Seats (Touring and Non-Touring Bench Seats) .............. 1-7
Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) ........................ 1-6
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label ....................................... 6-59
Publications
................................................... 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations ..................... 6-68
Reclining Bucket
Seats
.......................................... 1-3
Service
Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”)
Shift Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................................. 2-22
Shifting Out of Park (P)
........................................... 2-24
Specifications Chart (See “Service
- Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”) SpareTire
................................................. 5-24, 5-34
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine
(See “Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
InErnergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-45
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
Storage
Compartments
............................................ 2-47
Adding Equipment to Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-25
Driver’s Facial air Bag System
................................... 1-21
How the Air Bag System
Works .................................. 1-22
Servicing Your Facial
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .................... 1-25
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Theft
.......................................................... 2-12
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-26
Tires
.......................................................... 6-41
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-48
Flat (See “Changing a Flat Tire”)
Loading (See “Loading
Your Vehicle”)
New
........................................................ 6-44
Pressure
..................................................... 6-42
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Tilt Wheel
(Option)
.............................................. 2-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 6-43
Underbody Carrier
............................................ 5-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-45
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints”)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock”)
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.................................................... 4-26
Driving on Grades
.......................................... 4-32
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-30
ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-32
Passing
................................................... 4-31
SafetyChains
.............................................. 4-29
Hitches
..................................................... 4-28
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 4-29
Towing
( See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2.63, 6.60
Trailering Package
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfercase
...................................................
Transmission Automatic
...................................................
HowToCheck .............................................
HowToAdd ...............................................
When to Check and Change Fluid ..............................
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................
Shift Light ( See “Lights”)
Trip Odometer
( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
( See “Lights”)
6-21
2-18
6-18
6-20
6-18
2-23
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6.57. 6.58
Loading
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-32
Symbols
............................................... vi, vii. viii
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-5
Tips ......................................................... 3-5
Voltmeter
( See “Gages”)
W
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers
( See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-51
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-46
Aluminum
................................................... 6-54
Hub Caps and Wheel
Nut Caps .................................. 5-28
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-62
Used Replacement ............................................ 647
Wheels
Replacement
................................................. 6-46
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