ignition CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G User Guide

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To Get Out of Cruise Confrol
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There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:
1. Step lightly on the brake pedal OR
2. Move the Cruise switch to OFF.
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control
memory
is erased.
Lights
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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will ha\
ve this light on
the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Run\
ning Lights
(DRL)” is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new
vehicles
sold in Canada.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in\
daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch
off and the exterior
lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will
go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of
DRL
again .
The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on wh\
enever the DRL
is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your
exterior lights, this light will go out.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
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Headlights-On Reminder
If you have this option, a reminder tone will sound when your headlights are
turned on and your ignition is
in Off, LOCK or Acc. To turn the tone off,
press both light switches to the right.
Dome Lights
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The dome lights may come on when you open any of the doors. You can
also turn on the dome lights by turning the dimmer dial
to the right until it
clicks.
Reading Lights
You may have the optional reading lights next to the dome lig\
hts. Turn the lights
on and off by pressing the switch next to the light.
You can adjust the lights
to any desired position by rotating the lamp and
they will work when the ignition is on or
off. Be sure to turn the lights off
before you leave the vehicle.
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Warning lights go 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 turn the ignition\
key just to let
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 toge\
ther 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 the 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.
Brake System Warning Light
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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Your
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part
isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. \
For
good braking,
though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This
light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on
then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls
system. This light should come on when the ignition is on, bu\
t 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.
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NOTICE
f you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le, the
!mission controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be \
as
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lnd your engine may not run as smoothly. Tis could lead to costly
epairs not covered by your warranty.
I nis light is on the right hand side of your standard cluster. If you have the
digital cluster, it
is on the left hand side.
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Sfandard Cluster Digifal Cluster
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The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining, whe\
n the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty you still have a \
little fuel left, but
you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
A box around the fuel gage symbol on the digital cluster will begin to flash
when your tank is
1/8 full or less.
Here are four things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a
problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little les\
s fuel to fill up
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. \
The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.
than the gage shows.
For your fuel tank capacity, see the Index under “Fluid Cap\
acities.”
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Voltmeter
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in \
the Run position),
the gage shows your battery's state
of charge in DC volts. When the ignition
is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging syste\
m. Readings
between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal ope\
rating range.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electric\
al
system.
On the digital cluster,
a box around the voltmeter symbol will begin to flash
when the charging system needs service.
You can only drive for a
short time with the readings in either warning zone.
If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories.
indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change \
from low beam
headlights 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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Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn \
the ignition on,
but the engine is not running. As a check to show you the light is working.
Then it should go out once the engine is running.
If it stays on, or comes on
while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the electrical charging
system.
It could indicate that you have a loose accessory drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have
it checked right away. Driving while this light
is on could drain your battery.
The charging system light is
on the left bottom corner of your standard
cluster. It is part
of the digital cluster voltmeter.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and heater/air conditioner. \
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canadian Vehicles Only)
The DRL indicator is on whenever the ignition and the headlight switch and
parking brake are
off. For more details about DRL, see "Lights" in this part.
The DRL indicator light is on the lower left of the standard cluster. If you
have the digital cluster, it is on the top left.
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
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The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high beam headlights.
For more details, see "Headlight High-Low Beam Changer" in this part. The
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Rear Air Conditioning
You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is loca\
ted
above the radio at the top of the instrument panel. Slide the lever toward
HI
for cooler air in the rear area. Slide the lever to OFF to turn the system off.
If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LOW may enhance front
NC performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in rear lines to circulate.
The system
will only send cooled air if the front system is on. It can still be
used
to recirculate air, even if the front system is off.
Before using the rear air conditioning, open the windows to cl\
ear the vehicle
of hot air. Close the windows when using the system.
Rear Window Defogger
HATCH REL REAR DEFOG
If your vehicle has this option the rear window will have lines \
running across
the glass. These lines heat your window.
For best results, clear the window of as much snow and ice as possible
before using the rear window defogger.
To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked
Rear Defog on
your instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Press the top of the
switch until the light in the switch comes on, then release it. The rear window
defogger will only work when the ignition is in the
RUN position.
You can turn the defogger
off at any time by pressing the bottom of the
switch. The defogger will shut itself
off after several minutes so that the glass
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