DOME LIGHT CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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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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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 zer\
o, 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 Digital Cluster
km/h
t
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The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since
you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure button is completely
depressed.
To reset the trip odometer on the standard cluster, press the but\
ton near the
readout.
The trip odometer on the digital cluster
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, Gauges and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that are 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 other\
s from
injury.
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Driving on the Freeway
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted \
limit or to the
prevailing rate
if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. If
you are on a two-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the s\
low lane and the
left lane as the passing lane.
If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the \
slower-speed
through lane, the middle lane as the higher-speed through lane,\
and the left lane as the passing lane.
Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. Then use yo\
ur turn
signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yo\
ur shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” \
spot.
If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway\
having
more than two lanes, make sure another vehicle isn’t about \
to move into the
same spot. Look at the vehicles
two lanes over and watch for telltale signs:
turn signals flashing, an increase in speed, or moving toward \
the edge of the
lane. Be prepared to delay your move.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a \
reasonable
following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Leaving the Freeway
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane \
well in
advance. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous. \
If you miss
your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. \
Drive on to the
next exit.
At each exit point is a deceleration lane. Ideally
it should be long enough for
you to enter
it at freeway speed (after signaling, of course) and then do yo\
ur
braking before moving onto the exit ramp. Unfortunately, not al\
l deceleration
lanes are long enough-some are too short for all the braking. \
Decide when
to start braking.
If you must brake on the through lane, and if there is traffic
close behind you, you can allow a little extra time and flash\
your brake lights
(in addition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you \
are about
to slow
down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit\
speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer,\
not to
your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher\
speeds, you may tend
to think you are going slower than you actually are. For example,\

40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (30 kmk). Obviously, this
could lead to serious trouble on
a ramp designed for 20 mph (30 kmlh)!
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If You’m Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get o\
ut when you’re
stuck, but you must use caution.
I CAUTION
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If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and \
you or
others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire
or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as
little as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
NOTICE
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the
tires.
If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting VOUI ;mission bal
and forth, you can destroy your transmissioi
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clea\
r the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
R (Reverse) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the ac\
celerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts \
on
your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and\

handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel \
nuts
for replacement.
NOTICE I
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, bra\
ke cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehiclc
ground clearance, and tire
or tire chain clearance to the body and chassi I
Used Replacement Wheels
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know
how it’s been used or how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a wheel use
1 a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
f your vehicle has PqA
iamage your vehicle
f you have other size tires, use tire chains only when you ... st. se on
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. lnst
hem on the rear axle tires and tighten them
as tightly as PO
he ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
nanufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the chains contacting your
rehicle, stop and retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow d8
t stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Light Bulb Data
Trade at
12.8V, Watts No. Quantity
Lamp or Bulb Power Rating
Exterior Lights:
Headlamps 2
6052 65/55
Halogen 65/35
H6054
2
Park, Signal Lamp 2 2057 3212
Tail, Stop Lamps 2
2057
1 94
4
Marker Lamps 3212
12
211-2
3 Dome Lamps (with Roof Console) 12 211-2 2
Dome Lamps (w/o Roof Console)
Interior Lights:
2
194
1 License
Lamp 32
1156
2 Back-up Lamp 2
Candle Power
I Glove Box LamD Ill 194 I 2
I Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps I 4 I 194 I 2
Stepwell Lamp
2
Reading Lamp
(wlo Roof Console) 6 906
4
Reading Lamp (with
Roof Console) 6 21
1-2
3
2 1 94 2
Heater or NC Control
1 161 1 Ashtray Lamp 6 906
Instrument Cluster
Lightst
Generator Indicator Lamp’
2
PC94 6
Instrument Cluster Illum.’ .? PC74
1
Headlamp Beam Indicator Lamp’
2
PC1
94 2 Directional Indicato?
.? PC74
2
Directional Indicator‘
(Service Engine Soon)*
2 PC1 94 1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service
Engine Soon)’
.7 PC74 1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
1 PC161 1 Headlamp Beam Indicator Lamp‘ .7
PC74
1
Brake Warning Indicator Lamp’
1
Brake Warning Indicator Lamp2 .7
PC74
1
2 PC1 94
1
Transmission Indicator Dial2
2 PC1 94
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers Usage
Name
Inst. Lps.
Pwr. Acc.
Horn-Dm.
Gages
Aux. Htr. NC
Stop-Haz.
Tail Lps.
Turn
BIU
Htr. NC
Radio
ECM B
ECM
I
Pwr. Wdo.
Wiper
Brake
Fog Lamps***
DRL**
Pow. Mirrors*
Trailer*
Circuits Protected
Instrument Panel Lamps, Radio Dial
Lamps, Heater Lamps
Power Door Locks, Power Seat
Horn Relay, Digital Clock, Cigarette
Lighter, Dome Lights, Radio Memory,
Glove Box Lamp
Instrument Cluster Gages, Brake
Switch, Audio Alarm, Headlight Switch
Illumination, Ash Tray Illumination,
Cruise Control
Auxiliary Heater-Rear NC
(if equipped)
Stop Lamps, Hazard Flash, Digital
Instrument Cluster
Headlamp Switch, Tail and Parking
Lamps
Direction Signal Flash, Back Up
Lamps
Front Heater
& Air Conditioning
Radio
Engine Control Module
Engine Control Module
Power Windows
Windshield Wiper
Anti-Lock Brake System,
Speedometer
Fog Lamps
Canadian Daytime Running Lights
Power Mirror
Trailer Wirina Harness
Fuse
10 Amp
30 Amp
20 Amp
25 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
10 Amp
10 Amp
10 Amp
25 Amp
15 Amp
15 Amp
10 Amp
3 Amp
30 Amr,
Circuit
Breaker
30 Amp
30 Amp
*In-line fuse.
**Canada only.
“*In-line fuse (certain models).
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Carbon Monoxide ..... 2.24. 4.42. 4-47
Capacities and Specifications
...... 6-64
Cassette Tape Player
Catalytic Converter
....................... 6-41
Certification/Tire Label
.................. 6-42
Changing
A Flat Tire .. 5.16. 5.17. 5-21
Charging System Light
................ 2-65
Chemical Paint Spotting
.............. 6-58
Child Restraints
............................ 1-33
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
............ 2-50
Cleaning
Glass
.......................................... 6-55
Inside
of Vehicle ....................... 6-53
Instrument Panel
....................... 6-55
Outside of Vehicle .................... 6-56
Special Problems
...................... 6-54
Vinyl or Leather
........................ 6-55
Windshield
................................. 6-56
Comfort Controls
............................ 3-3
Constant Velocity Joints (All Wheel Drive Only)
............. 6-40
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System
............................ 6-64
Crankcase
..................................... 6-65
Cruise Control
............................... 2-35
Increase Speed
......................... 2-38
On Hills
..................................... 2-39
Passing
...................................... 2-39
Reduce Speed
.......................... 2-39
Resume a Set Speed
.............. 2-37
To Get Out of
........................... 2-40
To Set
....................................... 2-36
Hearing or Speech Impaired
..... 8-3
Procedure
.................................... 8-2
(See “Audio Systems”)
Clock
..... 3-12, 3-14. 3-17, 3-20, 3-24
Customer Assistance for the Customer Satisfaction
D
Finish ......................................... 6-57
Sheet Metal
............................... 6-57
Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Only)
.................... 2-43, 2-66
Indicator Light
.................. 2-43, 2-66
Defogger, Rear Window
................. 3-8
Dome Lights
.................................. 2-44
Doors
............................................... 2-5
Power Locks
.............................. 2-11
Rear
............................................. 2-7
Side
.............................................. 2-5
Side, Sliding
................................ 2-6
Sliding Tracks
............................ 6-40
At Night
........................... 4-23, 4-25
City
............................................. 4-30
Control
Of A Vehicle ................ 4-12
Defensive
..................................... 4-8
Highway Hypnosis
..................... 4-34
Hydroplaning
.............................. 4-27
In
A Blizzard ............................. 4-42
In Deep Snow
........................... 4-43
In Fog, Mist and Haze
............. 4-28
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
..... 5-32
In The Rain
..................... 4-26, 4-28
Long Distance
........................... 4-33
Loss
of Control ......................... 4-22
Night Vision
............................... 4-24
On Curves
................................. 4-18
On Grades
................................. 4-48
On Hill and Mountain Roads
... 4-35
On Snow or Ice
........................ 4-40
On The Freeway
....................... 4-31
Skidding
..................................... 4-22
Through Deep Water
................ 2-16
Winter
......................................... 4-40
With a Trailer
............................ 4-47
Drunken Driving
.............................. 4-9
Damage
Locks
.......................................... 2-10
Driving
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K
Keys ................................................ 2-3
L
Lights ............................................. 2-40
Dome
......................................... 2-44
Fog Lamps
................................ 2-42
Front Parking
............................ 6-36
Indicator
..................................... 2-64
Taillights
..................................... 6-37
Interior Override Switch
............ 2-45
Operation
................................... 2-31
Reading
..................................... 2-44
Turn Signal
................................ 6-36
Loading Your Vehicle
................... 6-42
Lubrication
..................................... 6.39
Accelerator Control System
..... 6-39
Body
........................................... 6-40
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
................... 6-38
Front Wheel Bearings
(Two-Wheel Drive)
................. 6-38
Latches and Hinge
................... 6-40
Lock Cylinders
.......................... 6-41
Propeller Shaft Slip
SplinesAJniversal Joints
........ 6-40
Rear Axle
.................................. 6-23
Transfer Case
........................... 6-23
Luggage Carrier
............................ 2-49
M
Maintenance .................................... 7-2
Other Items
............................... 6-38
Periodic Inspections
.................. 7-13
Record
....................................... 7-1 6
Scheduled Maintenance
..... 7.3. 7-8
Underbody
................................. 6-58
Mirrors
........................................... 2-45
Inside
......................................... 2-45
Outside
............................ 2.46. 2-47
Vanity
......................................... 2-48
Model Reference
............................... iii
When Towing
a Trailer
............. 4-49
0
Odometer ....................................... 2-56
Trip
............................................. 2-57
Oil
.................................................... 6-9
Additives
.................................... 6-14
Disposal of Used
...................... 6-15
Pressure Gage
.......................... 2-62
To Check
................................... 6-10
What Kind
to Use ..................... 6-12
When
to Change ...................... 6-14
Owner Checks and Services
....... 7-11
P
Off -Road Recovery ....................... 4-20
Parking Brake
.......................................... 2-20
Downhill
..................................... 4-38
On Hills
............................ 4-37, 4-49
Uphill
.......................................... 4-38
Passing Other Vehicles
...... 4-21, 4-48
Pavement Markings
........................ 4-7
Payload Capacity
.......................... 6-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections7-13
Power Mirrors
........................................ 2-47
Other Options
............................ 6-38
Seat
.............................................. 1-2
Visor Vanity
............................... 2-48
Windows
.................................... 2-26
Fluid
........................................... 6-30
Product Service Publications
......... 8-6
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ................ 6-29
Radio (See “Audio Systems”) Over Things That Burn
............ 2-23
Power Steering
............................. 4-18
Reading Lights
.............................. 2-44
Rear Defogger
................................ 3-8
Rear Hatch/Split-Panel Doors
........ 2-8
Rear WiperNVasher
...................... 2-34
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
. 7-14
Reporting Safety Defects
............... 8-4
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Roadside Assistance ...................... 8.5
Rocking Your Vehicle ................... 5-32
Roof Console ................................ 2-51
S
Safety Belts .................................. 1-12
Care Of ..................................... 6-55
Checking Restraint Systems .... 1-43
Driver Position ........................... 1-1 8
Extender .................................... 1-42
Lap-Shoulder Belt ..................... 1-19
Larger Children ......................... 1-40
Passenger Positions ....... 1-26, 1-30
Proper Wear .............................. 1-1 8
Questions and Answers ........... 1-16
Reminder Light .......................... 1-1 7
Replacing After a Crash .......... 1-43
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .... 1-21
Smaller Children and Babies ... 1-32
Use During Pregnancy ............. 1-25
Why They Work ........................ 1-13
Safety Chains ............................... 4-46
Safety Warnings ............................. 0-2
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
............................... 7-3, 7-8
Seats ............................................... 1-2
Bench ........................................... 1-5
Controls ....................................... 1-2
Head Restraints ........................ 1-1 1
Rear ............................................. 1-5
Power Driver’s ............................. 1-3
Reclining Bucket ......................... 1-3
Removable ................................... 1-8
Seatback Latches ....................... 1-7
Service ............................................ 6-3
Do-It-Yourself ............................... 6-3
Parts Identification Label .......... 6-62
Publications ......................... 8-6, 8-8
Replacement ParVFilter Recommendations
................. 6-70
Service Station Checks ................ 7-1 7
Adults ......................................... 1-18
Shifting IntolOut Of Park ... 2-21, 2-23
Single Belt Accessory Drive ........ 6-38
Spare Tire ..................................... 5-19
Specification Charts ...................... 6-64
Speedometer ................................. 2-56
Springs, Fiberglass ....................... 6-58
Starting Your Engine .................... 2-14
Steering
In Emergencies
......................... 4-19
Tips ............................................ 4-18
Storage Compartment .................. 2-51
Storing the JacWSpare Tire ......... 5-30
Sun Visors .................................... 2-48
T
Theft .............................................. 2-12
Thermostat .................................... 6-29
Tilt Wheel ...................................... 2-28
Tires ............................................... 6-44
Chains ........................................ 6-51
Changing A Flat ..A-16, 5.17, 5-21
Compact Spare ......................... 5-31
Inspection and Rotation ............ 6-47
Loading ...................................... 6-42
New ............................................ 6-48
Pressure ..................................... 6-45
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 6-49
Top Strap ...................................... 1-34
Towing Your Vehicle ....................... 5-7
Towing a Trailer ............................ 4-43
Backing Up ................................ 4-48
Following Distance .................... 4-48
Making Turns ............................. 4-48
Turn Signals .............................. 4-48
Traffic Lights ................................... 4-6
Trailer
Brakes
........................................ 4-46
Wiring Harness .......................... 2-67
Trailering Package ........................ 6-44
Transfer Case ............................... 6-23
Transmission, Automatic ............... 2-17
Add Fluid ................................... 6-22
Check Fluid ............................... 6-20
Torque Lock ............................... 4-39
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