ignition CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hatch Release Switch
This switch is to the
left of the steering
column. It will release
the rear hatch.
The vehicle must be
in “P’ (Park) or “N’ (Neutral) to release the hatch and
unlock the split-panel doors. The hatch will release with or without the key
in the ignition.
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There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:
Step lightly on
the brake pedal.
Move the Cruise
switch
to OFF.
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control
set speed memory is erased.
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(Canada Only)
If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light
on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights
are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake
is released.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running \
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:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlight switch is off, and
0 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 whenever 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.
If the DRL indicator light is on at dawn
or dusk, it is a reminder to turn on
your headlights.
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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If you have this option, a reminder tone will sound when your he\
adlights are
turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off,
press the OFF switch.
Dome Lights
Reading Lights
The dome lights may
come on when you
open any of the doors.
You can also turn
on
the dome lights by
turning the dimmer
dial to the right until it
clicks.
You may have the
optional reading lights
next to the dome
lights. Turn the lights
on and
off by pressing
the switch next to the
light.
You can adjust the lights to any desired position by rotating the lamp\
and
they will work when the ignition is on or off. Be sure to turn the lights
off
before you leave the vehicle.
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14 13
27
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1. Light Switches
2. Dimmer Switch
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Air ConditionedHeater
6. Fog Light Switch
7. Remote Outside Mirror Switch
8. Rear Heater Switch
9. Rear A/C Switch
10. Interior Light Override Switch
11. Audio System
12. Convenience Tray
13. Glove
Box
14. Ashtray
15. Cigarette Lighter
16.
Hood Release Handle
17. Hazard Warning Flasher
18. Ignition Switch
19. Horn
20. Brake Release Handle
2
1. Multifunction Lever
22. Cruise Control
23. Tilt Wheel Lever
24. Rear Wipermasher Switch
25. Hatch Release Switch
26. Rear Window Defogger Switch
27. Vent

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This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be 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
others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with
one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key just to
let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or
is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are
driving, or when one
of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
section that tells you what
to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
- and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.
Brake System Warning Light
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
Your
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part
isn’t working,
the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking,
though,
you need both parts working well.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have
brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag
readiness light
on the
instrument panel,
which shows
AIR
BAG. The system
checks for electrical
malfunctions, and the
light tells
you if there
is a problem.
You will
see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition
to
RUN or START. Then the light should go out, which means the system is
ready.
Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn’t come
on when you start
your vehicle, or stays
on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right \
away.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON)
This light is on the
right-hand side of
your standard cluster.
If you have the digital
cluster, it is on the
left-hand side.
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission \
control
systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but 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.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le
the emission controls won’t work
as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition
on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is
working. Then
it should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or
comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical
charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose accessory drive belt,
or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while
this light
is on could drain your battery.
The charging system light is on the left bottom corner of your standard
cluster. It is part
of the digital cluster voltmeter.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and heatedair conditioner.
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(Canadian Vehicles Only)
L,
The DRL indicator is
on whenever the
ignition and the
headlight switch and
parking brake are off.
For more details about
DRL, see “Lights” in
this part.
The
DRL indicator light is on the lower left of the standard cluster. If you
have the digital cluster, it is
on the top left.
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam
indicator is on
whenever
you use
your high beam
headlights. For more
details, see “Headlight
High-Low Beam
Changer” in this part.
The light
is on the left hand side of the standard cluster. If you have the
digital cluster, it is on the top of the cluster.