Chevrolet 1997 Astro - User Manual

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Model Reference8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)11
Power Seats - if Equipped11
Reclining Seatbacks12
Head Restraints13
Rear Seats14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work21
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy34
Right Front Passenger Position35
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System35
How the Air Bag System Works37
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults45
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)47
Built-In Child Restraint (Option)52
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint54
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint60
Child Restraints61
Top Strap62
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position67
Larger Children70
Safety Belt Extender73
Checking Your Restraint Systems73
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash74
Section 2 Features and Controls75
Front Doors78
Rear Doors78
Door Locks80
Leaving Your Vehicle81
Keyless Entry System81
Operation82
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle82
Battery Replacement83
Sliding Door84
Key in the Ignition88
Parking at Night88
Parking Lots88
Starting Your Engine91
Fuel Regulator92
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)92
Automatic Transmission Operation93
Locking Rear Axle96
All-Wheel Drive (Option)96
Parking Brake97
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running99
Torque Lock100
Shifting out of PARK (P)100
Parking over Things that Burn101
Engine Exhaust101
Running Your Engine While You're Parked102
Manual Windows103
Swing-Out Windows104
Tilt Wheel (if Equipped)105
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer106
Windshield Washer107
Cruise Control108
Headlamps on Reminder112
Daytime Running Lamps112
Interior Lamps113
Dome Lamps113
Outside Mirrors115
Convex Outside Mirror116
Storage Compartments116
Convenience Net (Option)123
Luggage Carrier (Option)123
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter124
Sun Visors125
Accessory Power Outlets (Option)126
Universal Transmitter (Option)127
Programming the Transmitter127
Operating the Transmitter128
Erasing Channels129
Instrument Panel130
Instrument Panel Cluster132
Speedometer and Odometer133
Trip Odometer133
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators134
Safety Belt Reminder Light134
Airbag Readiness Light135
Brake System Warning Light137
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light138
Oil Pressure Gage141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems147
Comfort Controls148
Heating/Air Conditioning System148
Heating System149
Air Conditioning151
Ventilation System152
Rear Window Defogger154
Audio Systems155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)157
Rear Seat Audio (if Equipped)164
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)165
Finding a Station166
Theft-Deterrent Feature172
Understanding Radio Reception174
Tips about Your Audio System174
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player175
Care of Your Compact Discs176
Fixed Mast Antenna176
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road177
Defensive Driving178
Drunken Driving179
Control of a Vehicle182
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)183
Braking in Emergencies185
Steering Tips185
Steering in Emergencies186
Off-Road Recovery187
Loss of Control189
Driving at Night190
Night Vision191
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads192
Driving through Deep Standing Water194
City Driving194
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips194
Freeway Driving195
Before Leaving on a Long Trip197
Highway Hypnosis197
Hill and Mountain Roads198
Winter Driving200
Driving on Snow or Ice200
If You're Caught in a Blizzard202
Loading Your Vehicle204
Trailering Package206
Add-On Equipment206
Towing a Trailer207
Weight of the Trailer208
Weight of the Trailer Tongue209
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires210
Safety Chains210
Trailer Brakes211
Following Distance212
Making Turns212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer213
Driving on Grades213
Parking on Hills214
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill214
Maintenance When Trailer Towing214
Trailer Wiring Harness215
Section 5 Problems on the Road219
Hazard Warning Flashers220
Other Warning Devices221
Jump Starting221
Towing Your Vehicle225
Engine Overheating231
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine231
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine232
Cooling System233
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator237
Engine Fan Noise240
If a Tire Goes Flat240
Changing a Flat Tire241
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools242
Removing the Wheel Covers245
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools251
Compact Spare Tire253
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out254
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care257
Doing Your Own Service Work258
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle259
Fuels in Foreign Countries260
Filling Your Tank261
Hood Release264
What Kind of Oil to Use268
Engine Oil Additives270
When to Change Engine Oil270
What to Do with Used Oil270
Engine Cover271
Automatic Transmission Fluid276
When to Check and Change276
How to Check276
How to Add Fluid279
All-Wheel Drive279
Transfer Case279
Front Axle280
When to Check and Change Lubricant281
How to Check Lubricant281
Engine Coolant281
Checking Coolant283
Radiator Pressure Cap285
When to Check Power Steering Fluid286
How to Check Power Steering Fluid286
What to Use286
Windshield Washer Fluid287
Adding Washer Fluid287
Brake Fluid288
Brake Wear290
Brake Pedal Travel291
Brake Adjustment291
Replacing Brake System Parts291
Vehicle Storage292
Bulb Replacement292
Halogen Bulbs292
Front Turn Signal Lamps296
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement298
Tire Pressure300
Tire Inspection and Rotation301
Buying New Tires302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading303
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance304
Wheel Replacement304
Tire Chains306
Appearance Care306
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle307
Cleaning Vinyl309
Cleaning Leather309
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint310
Cleaning Glass Surfaces310
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle311
Washing Your Vehicle312
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses312
Finish Care312
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)313
Cleaning Tires313
Sheet Metal Damage313
Finish Damage314
Underbody Maintenance314
Chemical Paint Spotting314
Appearance Care Materials Chart315
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)316
Service Parts Identification Label316
Electrical System316
Replacement Bulbs322
Capacities and Specifications322
Air Conditioning Refrigerants323
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts324
Vehicle Dimensions324
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule325
Your Vehicle and the Environment326
How this Section Is Organized327
Using Your Maintenance Schedule328
Selecting the Right Schedule328
Short Trip/City Definition329
Short Tripkity Intervals329
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule331
At each Fuel Fill367
At Least Once a Month367
At Least Once a Year368
Brake System Inspection372
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure378
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users380
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program381
Canadian Roadside Assistance383
Courtesy Transportation384
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program385
Warranty Information386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government386
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government387
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors387
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada387

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Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1997 Astro
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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