light CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine These symbols have to do with your lights:
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Master Lighting
Switch Turn
Signal
Direction
Parking Lights
Fog Lights
A
Hazard Warning
Flasher
Daytime
Running Lights Headlight
High Beam
~
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
PO358
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
(Standard Cluster) mrtery
Charging
System
I
ANTI-
LOCK
Four- Wheel
Anti-lock Brakes
Fuse Fuel
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Engine Oil
Pressure
Here are some
other symbols you may see:
Lighter Horn Speaker
PO359

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use
your safety belts properly
. You can also learn about some things you should
not do with safety belts .
Seats and Seat Controls ........................................................................\
.............. 1-2
Front Seats
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................................ 1-2
Rear Seats
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................................. 1-5
Head Restraints
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....................... 1-11
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
................................................................... 1-12
Why Safety Belts Work
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........... 1-13
Questions People
Ask ........................................................................\
............. 1-16
Safety Belt Reminder Light
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..... 1-17
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ................................................................. 1-18
Driver Position ........................................................................\
.......................... 1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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................. 1-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................................................................ 1-25
Right Front Passenger Position
...................................................................... 1-26
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
....................................................... 1-27
Center Passenger Positions
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.... 1-30
Children
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........................................ 1-31
Smaller Children and Babies
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.. 1-32
Child Restraints
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........................ 1-33
Larger Children
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........................ 1-40
Safety Belt Extender
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................... 1-42
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................................................................... 1-43
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash
............................................................... 1-43
Adults
........................................................................\
........................................... 1-18
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seats and Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They’= For Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts pr\
operly. It also tells
you some things
you should not do with safety belts.
I
A Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety bel\
t properly. If
- b you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries\

can be
much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same
crash, you might not be
if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are faste\
ned
I properly too. I
I
I
AM110001
This figure lights up when you turn the key to RUN or START when your
safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime too.
It’s the reminder
to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the
law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:
They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know
if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt eve\
n if you’re not
buckled up. And some crashes can be
so serious, like being hit by a train,
that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most cr\
ashes are in
between. In many
of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt
or killed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident-even one
that isn’t your fault-you and your passengers can be hurt. \
Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, \
such as bad
drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest
number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 kmlh).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
K3264
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their’ safety belts. Unless the driver’s
safety belt is buckled,
a chime will also sound.
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Shifting Into P (Park) ........................................................................\
.................. 2-21
Shifting Out
of P (Park) ........................................................................\
............. 2-23
Parking Over Things That Burn
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. 2-23
Engine Exhaust
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........................... 2-24
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
.................................................. 2-25
Windows
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....................................... 2-26
Horn
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.............................................. 2-28
Tilt Wheel
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..................................... 2-28
Turn Signal/MuItifunction Lever
........................................................................\
.. 2-29
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
....................................................... 2-30
Headlight High-Low Beam
........................................................................\
...... 2-31
Windshield Wipers
........................................................................\
................... 2-32
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
.................. 2-33
Rear Window WiperNVasher
........................................................................\
... 2-34
Cruise Control
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.......................... 2-35
Lights
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............................................ 2-40
Mirrors
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.......................................... 2-45
Sun Visors
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................................... 2-48
Luggage Carrier
........................................................................\
........................... 2-49
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
........................................................................\
........... 2-50
Storage Compartments
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............... 2-51
Instrument Cluster
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....................... 2-52
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.......................................................... 2-57
Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
......................... 2-64
Trailer Wiring Harness
........................................................................\
................ 2-67
Assist Handles
........................................................................\
............................. 2-68
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Features & Contds
Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. \
A pulse lock
system works like this:
If the sliding door is open and you push the power door lock sw\
itch, the
sliding door will not lock immediately. After you close the do\
or, the system
comes on and, in about five seconds, locks the sliding door.
All models have overriding door locks. When a door is locked, the \
door
handle will not work the latch. This will help stop a door from being
accidentally opened. However, power door locks do not affect th\
e operation of
the hatch.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set t\
he
locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle
has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing\
we put on it
can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders
or professional thieves-so don’t do it. When
you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll \
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take i\
t with you.
Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transmission. And remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put the\
m in a storage
area,
or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your
vehicle,
it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to
leave your ignition key? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area out of sight.
Lock all doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
The 7brn Signal/Multifunction Lever
PO436
The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Optional)
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Operation of Lights
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
I
PO433
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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