brakes CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 13. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first
6,000 miles
(10
000 kilometers) for Schedule I or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers)
for Schedule I1 and
then every 15,000 miles (25 000 kilometers)
thereafter. Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Sectio\
n
6.
Check tires for uneven wear or damage. If irregular or premature wear
is apparent, check wheel alignment. Also, check for damaged wheels.
See “Tires” in the Index for more information.
14.
DRIVE AXLE SERVICE - Check readfront axle fluid level and add
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Locking Differential - Drain fluid at first oil change and refill.
Check fluid level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes. In
dusty areas or trailer towing applications, drain fluid at every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add as needed at
every oil change. In dusty areas or trailer towing applications\
,
drain fluid every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
15. BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION - When the engine oil is changed,
inspect the lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Check the parking brake adjustment, and the fluid\
level in the master cylinder. A low fluid level can indicate
worn disc brake pads
which may need to be serviced.?
When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wh\
eel
cylinders, parking brake, etc. at the same time.
Inspect brakes more often if driving habits or conditions resul\
t in
frequent braking.
-f A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected a\
nd
repaired at once.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified
to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability
of your vehicle.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are t\
he proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in
the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake”
in the Index. Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P”
(Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
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A
AirBag ........................................................ 1-25
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 1-29
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-19
Airconditioning ................................................. 3-5
FanLever .................................................... 3-5
FunctionLever ................................................ 3-5
Maintenance ................................................. 6-42
Rear ......................................................... 3-6
Refrigerant Capacity ........................................... 6-75
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-5
All-Wheel Drive ........................................... 2-26, 6-24
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program ............................... 8-3
Antenna, Fixed Mast ........................................... 3-25
Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-54
MaterialsChart ............................................... 6-62
Ashtrays ....................................................... 2-48
Assist Handles .................................................. 2-49
Audiosystems ................................................... 3-8
AM Radio .................................................... 3-9
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................ 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo Audio System ................................... 3-11
Anti-Theft Feature ............................................ 3-23
Cassette Tape Player ........................................... 3-15
CompactDiscCare ............................................ 3-25
Automatic Transmission .......................................... 2-17
Fluid ....................................................... 6-20
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-25
Rear ........................................................ 6-24
..... . . 6-35 Battery ...............
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau
Brakes Mediation
.................................................... 8-3
Adjustment .................................................. 6-34
Anti-lock .................................................... 4-6
Fluid ....................................................... 6-33
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump) ........................... 6-35
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-32
Parking ..................................................... 2-20
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-34
RearDrum ................................................... 6-34
Replacingparts ............................................... 6-35
SystemWarningLight ......................................... 2-55
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Replacement Part/Filter Recommendations
......................... 6-74
StationsChecks
............................................... 7-16
Servicing Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
....................... 1-29
Shifting Into P (Park)
............................................. 2-21
Shifting Out Of P (Park)
.......................................... 2-22
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 641
SpareTire ...................................................... 5-32
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-68
Springs. Fiberglass
............................................... 6-61
Starting Your Engine
................................ ... 2-14
Steering
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Tips
......................................................... 4-8
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-50
Storing the JacMSpare Tire
........................................ 5-31
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-47
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-53
T
Theft .......................................................... 2-11
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-29
TiltWheel
...................................................... 2-29
Tires
.......................................................... 647
Chains
...................................................... 6-54
Changing A Flat
......................................... 5-18. 5-24
Compact Spare
............................................... 5-32
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 649
Loading
..................................................... 6-44
New
........................................................ 6-50
Pressure
..................................................... 6-48
TopStrap
...................................................... 1-38
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-7
TowingATrailer
................................................ 4-23
Backingup
.................................................. 4-28
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-51
Following Distance
............................................ 4-28
Making Turns
................................................ 4-28
Turnsignals
................................................. 4-28
Brakes
...................................................... 4-26
WiringHarness
.......................................... 2-66. 6-66
Transfercase
................................................... 6-24
AddFluid
................................................... 6-23
CheckFluid
.................................... .......... 6-20
TorqueLock
................................................. 2-23
Trailer
Trailering Package
............................................... 646
Transmission. Automatic
.......................................... 2-17
Trip Odometer
.................................................. 2-54
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
.................................... 2-30
Lane Change Indicator
.................................... 2-30. 2-61
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