heater CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G Owners Manual

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Section
A
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking
. Also explained
are the instrument panel and
the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly- and what to
do if you have a problem .
For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the
Introduction
.
Keys ................................. .................. 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
..................... ....... 2-5
DoorLocks
................................................ 2-8
Theft
..............................................
New Vehicle “Break-In” ................. .......
. . 2-11
. . 2-12
Ignition Switch
....... ....... .......................... 2-13
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-14
FuelRegulator
......................................... 2-15
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
... ............... 2-15
Automatic Transmission
.................................... 2-17
Engine
Block Heater
................................... 2-16
.. ..< .. Locking Rear Axle ...................... .... 2-20
ParkingBrake
............................................ 2-20
Shifting Into
“P’ (Park) ....... .......................... 2-21
Shifting Out of “P” (Park)
................................... 2-22
Parking Over Things That Burn
............................... 2-23
EngineExhaust
.....................................
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked .............
.... 2-24
. . 2-24
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(Option) -
1. Engine Coolant Heater Strap
2. Engine Coolant
Heater Cap
In very cold weather,
0°F (-1 8 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged
in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.
A CAUTION:
NOTICE:
After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the co\
rd as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don't,
it could be damaged.
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depends on the weather, the kind
of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a
GM
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for
that particular area.
Automatic Transmission
There are several
different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park) - This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use
when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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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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Section
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio
systems offered with your vehicle
. Be sure to read about the particular
system supplied with your vehicle
.
For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section. refer to “Vehicle
Symbols” in the Introduction
.
Comfort Control
Flow-Through Ventilation System
......................... 3-2
Heating System
........................................ 3-4
Heating/Air Conditioning System
........................... 3-5
RearHeater
............................................. 3-6
Rear Air Conditioning
......................... ..... 3-6
Rear Window Defogger
. . .......... ... 3-7
Engine Coolant Heater
.............................. ..... 3-8
Audiosystems
............................................. 3-8
....... ....... ........... FM Stereo . . ..... 3-8
AMStereo
.............................................. 3-8
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio
....................... 3-9
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System
... 3-11
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio
Cassette System
...................................... 3-13
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
With Equalizer
....................................... 3-16
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
.......................... 3-19
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio 20
Compact Disc (CD) System
............................ 3-20
Care
of Your Compact Discs .............................. 3-25
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-25
AM
............................................. 3-8
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
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Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the
inside
of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air
will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of the windshield, through
the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the
vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other
obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance
of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan\
to HIGH
for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and moisture, and reduces the change
of fogging the inside of
your windows.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
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If your vehicle does
conditioning, this is
what your heating system will look like.
I not have air
Fan Lever
The top lever has four positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever
toward
HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.
Temperature Lever
The left lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your
vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler
air.
Function Lever
The right lever can be moved to five different functions.
DEFROST The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster.
Most of the air comes out near
the windshield, with some going to the floor
vents and front side windows. Use this when you get fog or ice on the
windshield.
HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out
from the defroster vents under the windshield and at
the front side windows.
This is best for cold weather.
VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel.
BLEND (Position 1): With this setting, the heated outside air comes out
between the heater vents and defroster vents. The lever can be positioned
anywhere between to adjust proprotion of air coming through. Adjust the
temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
BLEND (Position 2): With this setting, the heated outside air comes out
between the vents and heater vents. The lever can be positioned anywhere
between to adjust proprotion of air coming through. Adjust the temperature
lever for warmer
or cooler air.
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If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system
will look like this.
Before using your
vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the
vehicle of hot air. Close the windows when using the system.
Fan Lever
The top lever has five positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever
toward
HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move the lever toward OFF.
Temperature Lever
The left lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your
vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move
the lever down for cooler
air.
Function Lever
The right lever can be moved to four different functions.
DEFROST The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster.
Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor
vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on
the windshield.
BLEND: With this setting, the heated outside air comes out between the
heater vents and defroster vents, with some air coming through the side
vents. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler air.
HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out
from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows.
This
is best for cold weather.
VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel, The air
conditioner will not run. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or cooler
air.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BI-LEV A/C: With this, outside air comes out through the heater floor vent
and the instrument panel vents. If you move your temperature control lever
between cold and hot, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while
warmer air comes out of the floor vent. This setting is useful
in cool weather
with bright sunlight.
NORM A/C: This setting cools the outside air. If you first used MAX A/C,
use NORM A/C as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will
be going through your vehicle.
MAX A/C: This cools the air the fastest. Move the other lever all the way to
Cold.
MAX A/C lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX
A/C at first when it's really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly.
When the air conditioning, defrost or Blend is on, you
may notice a slight
increase or decrease
in engine speed, due to compressor operation.
Rear Heater
You may have the
optional rear heater.
The three speed fan
switch is above the
radio. Slide the lever
toward
HI for warmer
air in the rear area.
Move the switch to
OFF to turn the
system off.
Rear Air Conditioning
You may have rear air
conditioning. The rear
air conditioning
switch is located
above the radio at the
top
of the instrument
panel. Slide the lever
toward
HI for cooler
air
in the rear area.
Slide the lever to
OFF
to turn the system off.
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If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine,
your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger
compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give
years
of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it, if
you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can
do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out
of
the advanced engineering that went into it.
Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until
it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that
seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your
hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only
about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere
with each other.
AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing
the treble to reduce this noise
if you ever get it.
AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.
Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo,
though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is
a registered trademark of Motorola,
Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your
“STEREO” light will
come on
when you’re receiving it.