bulb CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Turn Signal and Lane Change hdicator
The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward \
(for Left)
positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a la\
ne change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash.
Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the \
fuse (see "Fuses" in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the tr\
ailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal
indicator will flash even
if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you w\
ould when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoi\
d situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re to\
wing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need
to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and\
, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than n\
ormal. Do this so
your trailer wheels won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road \
signs, trees, or
other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument \
panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,\
the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes,
or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument pan\
el will flash for
turns even
if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think \
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. \
It’s important to
check occasionally
to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to \
around
45 mph
(70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
You should use
D (or as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in
D when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup
and extend the life
of your transmission.
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Replacing Brake System Parts ........................................................................\
.. 6-33
Fluid Leak Check
........................................................................\
........................ 6-34
Battery
........................................................................\
.......................................... 6-34
Vehicle Storage
........................................................................\
........................... 6-34
Bulb Replacement
........................................................................\
....................... 6-35
Other Maintenance Items
........................................................................\
........... 6-38
Loading Your Vehicle
........................................................................\
.................. 6-42
Tires ........................................................................\
.............................................. 6-44
Appearance Care
........................................................................\
........................ 6-52
Vehicle Identification Number
........................................................................\
..... 6-60
Service Parts Identification Label
...................................................................... 6-62
Capacities and Specification Charts
.................................................................. 6-64
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................................................................\
........ 6-68
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Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lights are off and the vehicle is not
running.
Halogen Bulbs
I CAUTION I
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop
b or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care
I when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. I
Headlights
I

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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the four Tomhead@ screws from the headlight bezel. Pull \
the
bezel out
so you can see the parkinghrn-signal sockets.
3. Press the tab and turn the socket to the left to remove the socket from
the bezel.
If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket to the left.
Set the bezel aside.
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PO403
4. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.
5, Pull the connector out and unplug the light.
6. Install the new
bulb into the connector.
7. Reverse steps 1-5 to reinstall the headlight.
Front ParkingFurn Signal Lights
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the four Torxhead screws from the headlight bezel. Pull the
bezel out
so you can see the parkinglturn signal lights.
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the bezel.
If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket to the left to remove
the socket from the bezel.
4. Pull out the bulb and replace it with the new bulb.
5. Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the headlight.
Taillights
n
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1. Open the rear door.
2. Remove the two screws behind the door. Pull out the taillight assembly
so you can see the socket.
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3. Press the tab and turn the socket to the left to remove the socket from
the bezel.
If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket to the left to remove
the socket from the bezel.
4. Pull out the bulb and replace it with the new bulb.
5. Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the taillight.
Other Maintenance Items
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the fittings. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for the proper lubricant to
use.
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
If your vehicle is two-wheel drive, the front wheel bearings must \
be cleaned
and repacked at certain intervals. The Maintenance Schedule will tel\
l you how
often this must be done.
Single Belt Accessory Drive
Your new vehicle uses a serpentine belt that is lighter, more durable and fuel
efficient than systems with several belts.
The belt runs over
or around the pulleys on the engine. A tensioner is used
to keep the belt tight at all times. The tensioner also makes replacing the
belt easier.
If you need to replace the belt, be sure to get the correct
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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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'With Digital Instrument Cluster
tA PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one assembly and
must be replaced as such.
TO-
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A
Air Cleaner .................................... 6-1 9
Air Conditioning
.............................. 3-6
Fan Lever
.................................... 3-6
Function Lever
............................ 3-6
Maintenance
.............................. 6-39
Rear
............................................. 3-8
Refrigerant Capacity
................. 6-65
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-6
All-Wheel Drive
............................. 6-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast
.................... 3-29
Antilock Brakes (See “Brakes”) Appearance Care
......................... 6-52
Materials
.................................... 6-59
Ashtrays
........................................ 2-50
Assist Handles
.............................. 2-68
Audio Systems
................................ 3-9
AM Radio
.................................. 3-11
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette
AM-FM Stereo Audio
AM-FM Stereo Audio
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.. 3-1 3
Anti-Theft Feature
..................... 3-26
Compact Disc Care
.................. 3-28
Automatic Transmission
............... 2-1 7
Fluid ........................................... 6-20
Arbitration Program
........................ 8-3
System with Equalizer
.......... 3-1 8
Cassette System
................... 3-1 5
Compact Disc (CD) System .... 3-23
Cassette Tape Player
..... 3-21, 3-22
.
. I
Axle
Front.
.......................................... 6-24
Rear
........................................... 6-23
B
Battery ........................................... 6-34
Belts (See “Safety Belts”) Better Business Bureau Mediation
..................................... 8-3
Blizzard
.......................................... 4-42
Brakes Adjustment
................................. 4-17
Antilock
...................................... 4-14
Fluid
...........................................
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump)
................... 6-34
Master Cylinder
......................... 6-32
Parking
....................................... 2-20
Pedal Travel
.............................. 4-17
Rear Drum
................................. 4-17
Replacing Parts
......................... 6-33
Trailer
......................................... 4-46
Wear Indicators ......................... 4-17
In Emergencies
......................... 4-18
Break-In, New Vehicle
.................. 2-13
Bulb Replacement
........................ 6-35
Halogen.
..................................... 6-35
Replacement Chart
................... 6-66
6-32
System Warning Light
.... 2-58, 4-16
Braking
.......................................... 4-12
9-1