heater CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es on your
vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also\
explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly-and what
to do if you have a problem.
For explanation of vehicle symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols in
Section
0.
Keys ........................................................................\
............................................... 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
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Door
Locks ........................................................................\
.................................. 2-1 0
Theft ........................................................................\
............................................. 2-1 2
New Vehicle “Break-In”
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.............. 2-1 3
Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
............................. 2-1 3
Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
................... 2-14
Fuel Regulator
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......................... 2-15
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
.......................................................... 2-16
Engine Block Heater
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............... 2-1 6
Automatic Transmission ........................................................................\
.............. 2-1 7
Locking Rear Axle ........................................................................\
....................... 2-20
Parking Brake
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.............................. 2-20
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
’‘ ~ou drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water ci
ne in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your e\
ngine. I!
you can” .void deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very
slowly.
Engine Block Heater (Option)
In very cold weather, -0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical
shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and
cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a
properly grounded three-prong
1 IO-volt outlet. If the cord won't
reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amm.
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After you've used the block heater, be sure to store the cord as it was
before, to
ep it i 9v from vina enaine Parts. If vou don't, it could be I
damaaed.
How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer ,)ends
on the weather, the kind
of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a GM dealer in the
area where you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give\
you the best
advice for that particular area.
Automatic Ilansmission
PO472
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
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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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In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio
systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the \
particular system
supplied with your vehicle.
For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section, refer to “Vehicle
Symbols” in Section 0.
Comfort Controls ........................................................................\
........................... 3-3
Flow-Through Ventilation System
..................................................................... 3-3
Heating System
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.......................... 3-5
Heating/Air Conditioning System
...................................................................... 3-6
Rear Heater
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............................... 3-7
Rear Air Conditioning
........................................................................\
................ 3-8
Rear Window Defogger
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............. 3-8
Engine Block Heater
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..................... 3-9
Audio Systems
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............................... 3-9
FM Stereo ........................................................................\
................................ 3-1 0
AM.. ........................................................................\
........................................... 3-1 0
AM Stereo ........................................................................\
................................ 3-1 0
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio ........................................................ 3-11
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM
Stereo Audio System
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........... 3-1 3
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
K3302
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to\
the inside
of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow
into the front air inlet grilles at the base
of the windshield, through the vehicle
and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also en\
ter the vehicle
when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
Venfilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any \
other
obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will w\
ork far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside
of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan\
to HIGH
for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the i\
nside of
your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. Thi\
s helps air
to circulate throughout your vehicle.
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PO450
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this is what your heating
system will
look like.
Fan Lever
The top lever has five positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever
toward
HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.
Temperature Lever
The left lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your
vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever dow\
n for cooler air.
Function Lever
The right lever can be moved to four different functions.
Defrost: The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster. Mos\
t of
the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents.
Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield.
HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out
from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows.
This is best for cold weather.
VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and \
at your
front side windows.
BLEND: With this setting, the heated outside air comes out between the
heater vents and defroster vents with some air coming through \
the side
vents. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
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PO451
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning \
system will
look like this.
Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the
vehicle of hot air. Close the windows when using the system.
Fan Lever
The top lever has five positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever
toward
HIGH.
Temperature Lever
The left lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your
vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler \
air.
Function Lever
The right lever can be moved to seven different heating and air conditioning
functions.
Defrost: The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster. Mos\
t of
the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents
and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the
windshield.
BLEND: With this setting, the heated outside air comes out between th\
e
heater vents and defroster vents, with some air coming through \
the side
vents. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
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from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front\
side windows.
This is best for cold weather.
VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your
front side windows. The air conditioner will not run. Adjust t\
he temperature
lever for warmer or cooler air.
BI-LEV NC: With this, outside air comes in through the heater floor vent and
the instrument panel vents.
If you move your temperature control lever
between cold and hot, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while
warmer air comes out of the
floor vent. This setting is useful in cool weather
with bright sunlight.
NORM NC: This setting cools the outside air. If you first used MAX NC, use
NORM NC as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be
going through your vehicle.
MAX NC: This cools the air the fastest. Move the other lever all the \
way to
Cold.
MAX A/C lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX
NC at first when it’s really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly.
When the air conditioning or defrost is on, you may notice a slight increase
or decrease in engine .speed.
Rear Heater
You may have the optional rear heater. The three-speed fan switch is above
the radio. Slide the lever toward
HI for warmer air in the rear area. Move the
switch to
OFF to turn the system off.
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again.
Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage th-
defogger. Your warranty would not cover this damage.
A*A don’t put
decals there, you might have to scrape them
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Engine Block Heater
If you use the optional engine block heater before starting yo\
ur engine, your
heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the pass\
enger
compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
Audio Systems
Your Dekoa audio system has been designed to operate easily and give
years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it,
if
you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do
and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the mos\
t out of
the advanced engineering that went into it.
CAUTION
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too
late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes
of sound. Sound that
seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take
’ precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
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