hood release CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Master Lighting
Switch Turn
Signal
Direction
Parking Lights
Fog Lights
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Hazard Warning
Flasher
Daytime
Running Lights Headlight
High Beam
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These symbols are on some of your controls:
Hood Release Windshield
Wper
Ventilating Fan Windshield
Washer Windshield
Defroster
Rear Window
Wiper
L? Washer Rear Window
Defogger Hatch
Release
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle \
. This Section
begins with service and fuel information. and then
it shows how to check
important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information about
your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-3
Fuel
........................................................................\
................................................ 6-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
....................................................................... \
6-8
Hood Release
........................................................................\
............................ 6-8
Engine
Oil ........................................................................\
.................................. 6-9
Engine Cover
........................................................................\
........................... 6-15
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
............................... 6-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid
........................................................................\
. 6-20
Rear Axle
........................................................................\
................................. 6-23
All-Wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 6-23
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 6-23
Front Axle
........................................................................\
................................. 6-24
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
........................ 6-26
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
............... 6-30
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
......... 6-31
Brake Master Cylinder
........................................................................\
............. 6-32
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Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle.
Then
go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
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Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and pu\
t the hood prop
into the
slot in the hood.
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Parking brake and transmission P (Park) mechanism operation -
I CAUTION
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to mo\
ve. I
/i You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case you\
begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the \
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\
Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including the
tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spa\
re tire carrier
(if
equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compart\
ment hinges, latches, any locks and any moving seat- hardware. Lubricate the\
hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may \
be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
or SGlCE of the recommended viscositv.
Engine Coolant Mixture
of water and a good quality ethylene
glycol base
antifreeze conforming
to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
Hydraulic Brake Systems Delco Supreme
ll@ brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
I DOT-3).
Parking Brake Cables Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM
Part No. 1052497).
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 10\
50017) or equivalent conforming
to GM spec 9985010.
Manual Steering Gear GM Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or e\
quivalent.
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
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1051 855).
Differential:
a. Standard - Front and a. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).\

Rear Axle
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
b. Locking
Transfer Case DexronB
IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
1051 855).
Column Shift, Propeller Shaft Chassis lubricant meeting requireme\
nts of NLGl Grade
2,
Slip Splines and Universal Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 10524\
97).
Joints.
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).
b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M
Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements\
of NLGl Grade
Constant Velocity
U I Joint Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM
(GM Part No. 1052497).
2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344).
Part
No. 1052497)
Automatic Transmission Shift Engine oil
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
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Hood Release,
Lever Engine Oil
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Engine Block Heater
..................... 2.16. 3-9
Coolant
............................ 5.11. 6-26
Coolant Temperature Gage
...... 2-60
Cover
......................................... 6-1 5
Exhaust ............................ 2.24. 6-41
Fan Noise
.................................. 5-1 6
Identification
..................... 6.60. 6-64
Oil (See “Oil”) Overheating
................................. 5-8
Running While Parked
... 2.22. 2-25
Equipment. Add-on
...................... 6-44
Exhaust System
............................ 6-41
F
Finish Care
........................................... 6-56
Damage
..................................... 6-57
Automatic Transmission
............ 6-20
Brake
......................................... 6-32
Capacities
.................................. 6-64
Coolant
............................ 5.11. 6-26
Leak Check
............................... 6-34
Power Steering
......................... 6-30
Transfer Case
........................... 6-23
Windshield Washer
................... 6-31
Fog Lamps
.................................... 2-42
Four-wheel Antilock
..................... 4-1 5
Front Seats ..................................... 1-2
Fuel
................................................. 6-4
Gage
.......................................... 2-63
In Foreign Countries
................... 6-6
Regulator
................................... 2-1 5
Tank Capacity ........................... 6-65
Fuse Block
.................................... 6-63
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......... 6-68
Fluid
Filling Your Tank
......................... 6-6
G
Gages
Fuel ............................................ 2-63 ....
Voltmeter .................................... 2-64
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.............. 6-5
H
Hatch Release Switch .................. 2-27
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
............................ 1-11
Headlights
...................................... 6-35
High Beams
..................... 2.66. 4-24
High-Low Beam
......................... 2-31
Reminder Light
.......................... 2-44
Heating System
.............................. 3-5
Fan Lever
.................................... 3-5
Rear
............................................. 3-7
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-5
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-34
Hitches Hood Block Heater.,
............................ 2-16
Function Lever
............................ 3-5
4-46
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Latches and Hinge ................... 6-40
Release
........................................ 6-8
Horn
............................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-27
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If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-32
Ignition Switch
............................... 2-13
Inflation-Tire Pressure
................... 6-45
Instrument Cluster
........................ 2-52
Standard
.................................... 2-55
Digital
......................................... 2-52
J
Jack Storage ................................. 5-18
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
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