instrument panel CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real \
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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 ........................................................................\
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Your Doors and How They Work
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Door
Locks ........................................................................\
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Theft ........................................................................\
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
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Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
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Fuel Regulator
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Engine Block Heater
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Automatic Transmission ........................................................................\
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Locking Rear Axle ........................................................................\
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Parking Brake
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To release the hatch and unlock the split-panel doors from the inside of the
vehicle, press the hatch
switch on the instrument panel just left of the
steering column. Then, pull up on the hatch handle
and open .the doors.
To release the hatch and unlock the split-panel doors from the outside of the
vehicle, put the key in the lock and turn
to the right. Then, pull up on the
hatch and open the right rear door first. Grasp the handle an\
d pull the
door
open.
To open the left rear
door, pull on the latch release handle in the inside of
the door.
To close the rear doors, close the left door first. Check to make sure both
doors are completely closed.
The rear
doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening
beyond
90".
To fully open the doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up
off the mounting bracket. Do this on each door. Replace the assemblies the
same way.
The hatch and split-panel
doors will automatically lock when the hatch is shut.
If the hatch is partially closed, the rear doors will lock and you will need to
use the key or "Hatch Rel." switch, located to the left of the steering column,
to unlock them. (See also Hatch Release Switch, Rear WiperNVasher,\
and
Rear Defogger in the Index.)
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on. It‘s
a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
Off: This position lets you turn off the engine, but still turn the steering
wheel.
It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use Off if you must
have your vehicle in motion while the engine is
off (for example, if your
vehicle is being pushed).
Ron: This is the position for driving.
Start: This starts your engine.
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is ai
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN
at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number\
”
in the index.)
Follow the proper steps to start the engine.
To Start Your 4.3 Liter (WN Codes Z and W) V6
€nglnes:
1. Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start
in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need to
do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
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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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Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lig\
hts, fog lamps,
side marker lights and tail lights) meet all applicable Federal lighting
requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own \
lighting
regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate yo\
ur lower
beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is
recommended that you check with your own state or provincial h\
ighway
authority for applicable lighting regulations.
Headlight High-Low Beam
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To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the way toward you. Then release
it. When the high beams
are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on\
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You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument
panel, just left
of your steering column.
Press the top of the switch to the first position to turn on the wiper.
Press the top of the switch in all the way and hold to release the
desired amount of washer fluid. The wipers will continue to work after
you release the switch.
Press the bottom of the switch (OFF) to turn the wiper off,
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vent.
Press the top light switch
to the left to turn on:
Parking Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Press the bottom light switch to the left to turn on the headlights, together
with:
Parking Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Press both switches to the right to turn
off your lights.
Turn the dial above the light switches to the left
to dim your instrument panel
lights.
Turn the dial to the right to brighten your instrument panel lights.
If you turn
the dial all the way
to the right until it clicks, your interior lights will come on.
You can switch your headlights from high to
low beam by pulling on the
multifunction lever on the left of the steering column.
A circuit breaker protects your headlights. If you have an electrical overload,
your headlights will flicker on and
off. Have your headlight wiring checked
right away
if this happens.
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Use your optional fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Your parking lights and/or low beam headlights must be on or your fog lamps
won't work.
Your fog lamp switch
is in the center of the instrument panel above the radio.
Slide the right side
of the switch to turn the fog lamps on, and the left side
of the switch to turn them
off. A warning light in the switch will remind you
that your fog lights are
on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights.
Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights.
Fog lamps will go
off whenever your high beam lights come on. When the
high beams go
off, the fog lamps will come on again.
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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will ha\
ve this light on
the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Run\
ning Lights
(DRL)” is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new
vehicles
sold in Canada.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in\
daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch
off and the exterior
lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will
go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of
DRL
again .
The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on wh\
enever the DRL
is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your
exterior lights, this light will go out.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
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