turn signal CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Master Lighting
Switch Turn
Signal
Direction
Parking Lights
Fog Lights
A
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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Shifting Into P (Park) ........................................................................\
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Shifting Out
of P (Park) ........................................................................\
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
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Windows
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/MuItifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Headlight High-Low Beam
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Rear Window WiperNVasher
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Cruise Control
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Lights
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Mirrors
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Sun Visors
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Luggage Carrier
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Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
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Storage Compartments
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Instrument Cluster
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Indicator Lights
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Assist Handles
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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
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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The digital odometer will read ERROR if someone tries to turn it back.
You may wonder what happens
if your vehicle needs a new odometer
installed.
If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer,
then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zer\
o, and a label must be put
on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the \
new odometer
was installed.
Trip Odometer
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
km/h
t
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The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since
you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure button is completely
depressed.
To reset the trip odometer on the standard cluster, press the but\
ton near the
readout.
The trip odometer on the digital cluster
will appear in place of your regular
odometer when you press the
TRIP button.
To reset the trip odometer on the digital cluster, press the
RESET button. To
change back to the regular odometer, press the
TRIP button again.
Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that are on your vehicle.
The pictures
will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it
becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or other\
s from
injury.
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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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cluster, it
is on the top of the cluster.
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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The turn signal indicator is a light with two green arrows. I\
t comes on
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Turn signal arrows are at the top
of the standard and digital clusters. For more details, see “Tu\
rn and Lane
Change Signal” in this part.
mailer Wiring Harness
PO47
If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle may have either a
5-wire or
a 7-wire harness.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes
to other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows
to signify that you must stop before
turning on red.
Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane
traffic control during rush hours.
A red X light above a lane means no driving
in that lane at that time.
A green arrow means you may drive in that lane.
Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days thes\
e
systems are in effect.
REVERSlbLE
LANE ON
MULTI-LANE
ROADWAY
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Pavement Markings
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Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals. They give \
information to
drivers without taking attention from the roadway.
A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.”
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, i\
t’s safer to let other
drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver
signals.
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Turn and lane change signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm \
straight out
for a left turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for \
a right turn.
Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance
of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a\

hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flashers” in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important information. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other sig\
ns say.
The next part discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defens\
ively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your vehic\
le: Buckle up.
(See “Safety Belts in the Index.”)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.’’\
On city streets, rural
roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be carel\
ess and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Expect children
to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other
children. Expect occupants in parked cars
to open doors into traffic. Watch for
movement in parked cars-someone may be about
to open a door.
Expect other drivers
to run stop signs when you are on a through street. Be
ready to brake if necessary as you go through intersections. You may not
have to use the brake, but
if you do, you will be ready.
If you’re driving through a shopping center parking lot where t\
here are
well-marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated parking are\
as, expect
some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight to\
ward one part
of the lot.
Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you m\
ust give way
to pedestrians even
if you know you have the right of way.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are
common. Allow enough following distance.
It’s the best defensive driving
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