service CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
11993 Chevrolet Astm Owner3 Manual
Welcome
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your
1993 Astro, and to provide important safety information.
There
is also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
booklet. In some vehicles, there can be information manuals from other
manufacturers like body builders, van outfitters or special equi\
pment
companies. We urge you to read all these publications carefully. This will help
you enjoy the safe and trouble-free operation
of your vehicle.
When
it comes to service, keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows
your vehiple best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer
invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the
warranty period.
Remember,
if you have a concern and need help handling it to your
satisfaction, see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the
Chevrolet family. We want to assure you of our continuing interest in your
pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
30007 Van Dyke Ave.
Warren, Michigan
@Copyr@ht 7992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All Rights Resewed
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Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
. . . About this Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it
will be there
if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the
vehicle, please leave this manual in
it so the new owner or driver can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
reserve the right to make changes in the product after that t\
ime without
further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute t\
he name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appe\
ars
in this manual.
. . . For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux proprietaires canadiens:
Vous pouvez vous procurer un exernplaire de
ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou
au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
GM -
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet Emb\
lem
and Astro are registered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
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Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end \
when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the \
features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that \
pictures and words
work together to explain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find it.
SECTIONS 1-6: Each section of this manual begins with a brief list of its
contents,
so you can often find at a glance if a section contains the
information you want.
SECTION 7: This section of this manual covers the maintenance required for
your vehicle.
SECTION 8, CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE: This section includes important
information about Reporting Safety Defects and gives you details about the
“Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone
numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing\
and speech
impaired), as well as the mediationlarbitration procedure. We’\
ve also included
ordering information for service publications in this section.
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on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking
brake is fully released, it means you have a .brake problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder
to push. Or the pedal may go closer to
the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. (See “Towing your vehicle” in the Index).
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Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning
light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead
to an
accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and
stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay
on for a several seconds
or so. That’s normal.
If the light doesn’t come on, have
if fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your \
vehicle needs
service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also \
on, you will
still
have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, see “Brake System Warning Light” earlie\
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls
system. This light should come on when the ignition is on, bu\
t the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take
your vehicle in for service soon.
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NOTICE
f you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le, the
!mission controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be \
as
g--.
lnd your engine may not run as smoothly. Tis could lead to costly
epairs not covered by your warranty.
I nis light is on the right hand side of your standard cluster. If you have the
digital cluster, it
is on the left hand side.
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Oil Pressure Gage
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (\
pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles ind\
icate pressure
in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed\
, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low press\
ure zone indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerous\
ly low oil
level or other problem causing oil pressure.
On the digital cluster, a box around the oil pressure symbol \
will begin to flash
when the
oil pressure is low.
CAUTION
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine
can become
so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be
burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehi\
cle
serviced.
NOTIC-
Damage to yo/
not covered b)
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Voltmeter
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in \
the Run position),
the gage shows your battery's state
of charge in DC volts. When the ignition
is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging syste\
m. Readings
between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal ope\
rating range.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electric\
al
system.
On the digital cluster,
a box around the voltmeter symbol will begin to flash
when the charging system needs service.
You can only drive for a
short time with the readings in either warning zone.
If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories.
indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change \
from low beam
headlights to high beams,
or when you use your hazard flashers. The next
few pages
will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and
help you locate them.
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The 5-wire harness is stored on the right side of the van near the rear wheel
well. The harness has no connector, and you should have a qua\
lified service
person wire your harness for you.
The harness must be routed out
of your vehicle between the rear door and the
floor, with enough of the harness
so that the trailer or the body won't pull it.
The 7-wire harness is stored on the right side of the van near the rear wheel
well. This harness has a
30 amp battery feed wire and no connector, and
should be wired by a qualified service person. Attach the harn\
ess
to the
trailer, then tape or strap
it to your vehicle's frame rail. Be sure you leave it
loose enough
so the wiring doesn't bend or break, but not so loose that it
drags on the ground.
The harness must be routed out
of your vehicle between the rear door and
the floor, with enough of the harness left on both sides
so that the trailer or
the body won't pull it.
Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly
so it won't be damaged.
Assist Handles
If you have the optional rear hatch and split-panel doors, you will also
an assist handle on the inside hatch.
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have
Assist handles are located on the inside front and center vehi\
cle pillars
Grasp them as necessary to help enter and exit your vehicle.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced so\
und quality,
ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should \
be stored
in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme\
heat.
If
they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month
or after 15 hours of
use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non abrasive clean\
ing cassette,
and follow the directions provided with it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrad\
e over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you
have your tape player serviced.
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ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow
down when you see an orange sign, as part
of the road may be closed off
or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too.
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GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming
freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular
place.
BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services.
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