inflation pressure CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger
b compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these\
in
I the proper place.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle\
was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regula\
rly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired\
or
replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare
will last longer and be in good
shape in case you need
it again.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels\
or tires. They
won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will d\
amage your vehicle and destro) “re chc”? too. Don’t use
ti- chair - 3n your compacl
spare.
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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these\
in
the proper place.
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Loading Your Vehicle
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The Certificationrrire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The
label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the gross vehicle weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the
actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need
to go to a weigh station
and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure
to
spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Wei\
ght Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the
- maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or
it can change the way your vehicle handles. These
could cause you
to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the
life
of your vehicle. I
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too
much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious accident.
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all ti\
res
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when the tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken
by sudden impact (as when you hit a pothole). Keep tires at\
the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn,
or
if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
Don’t drive over
85 mph (1 35 km/h) even if it’s legal, unless you
have the correct high speed rated tires.
Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Certification/Tire label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door
shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold\
. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours \
or driven no
more than a mile.
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on’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s
When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your
compact spare tire.
It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, e\
specially
if you
have radial tires-which may look properly inflated even
if they’re
underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated a\
t the
mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs (such
as all season vs. on/off road) than the rear tires, don’t \
rotate your tires front
to rear.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure
as shown on the CertificationRire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
CAUTION I
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come
.. off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove an\
y
- - .-..-rust. -o,r dit-.from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, you can use a cloth or paper towel to
do this; but be
sure
to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all
the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the \
proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check -Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them
to the level specified on the CertificationRire label or in
Section
6. See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricate key lock cylinders with one of the
lubricants recommended in this section.
Transmission neutral start switch operation
I A When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly\
. If I
it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. I L
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P
Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the key to Lock
in each gear shift position. The key should turn to Lock only when the gear
shift is in
P (Park). The key should come out only in Lock.
(Park) or N (Neutral).
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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
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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
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Jack Storage ................................. 5-18
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
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