Chevrolet ASTRO 1996 - 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 Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Reclining Seatbacks11
Head Restraints13
Rear Seats13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone19
Why Safety Belts Work20
Driver Position24
Lap-Shoulder Belt24
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle37
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy38
Right Front Passenger Position39
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions39
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults44
Smaller Children and Babies46
Child Restraints49
Top Strap50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Larger Children57
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash60
Section 2 Features and Controls61
Front Doors63
Rear Doors63
Door Locks65
Power Door Locks66
Leaving Your Vehicle66
Keyless Entry System67
Operation67
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Sliding Door69
Key in the Ignition72
Parking at Night73
Parking Lots73
Ignition Positions74
Starting Your Engine75
Fuel Regulator76
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)76
Automatic Transmission Operation78
Locking Rear Axle81
All-Wheel Drive (Option)81
Parking Brake81
Shifting into PARK (P)82
Torque Lock84
Shifting out of PARK (P)85
Engine Exhaust86
Running Your Engine While You're Parked86
Power Windows87
Manual Windows87
Swing-Out Windows88
Tilt Wheel (Option)89
Turn' Signavmultifunction Lever89
Turn and Lane-Change Signals90
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer90
Windshield Washer91
Cruise Control (Option)92
Headlamps on Reminder96
Daytime Running Lamps (if Equipped)96
Interior Lamps97
Dome Lamps97
Convex Outside Mirror99
Storage Compartments100
Convenience Net (Option)106
Luggage Carrier (Option)107
Sun Visors109
Visor Vanity Mirror109
Accessory Power Outlets (Option)109
Instrument Panel110
Instrument Panel Cluster112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators113
Safety Belt Reminder Light114
Airbag Readiness Light114
Brake System Warning Light116
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light117
Oil Pressure Gage120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage122
Daytime Running. Lamps, Indicator Light122
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems125
Heating/Air Conditioning System125
Heating System127
Air Conditioning129
Ventilation System130
Rear Window Defogger (Option)131
Audio Systems132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo and AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control (Option)136
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)140
Playing a Cassette in the Remote Cassette Tape Player (Option)144
Theft-Deterrent Feature147
Understanding Radio Reception150
Tips about Your Audio System150
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player151
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road155
Defensive Driving155
Drunken Driving156
Control of a Vehicle159
Anti-Lock Brakes160
Braking in Emergencies162
Power Steering162
Steering Tips162
Steering in Emergencies163
Off-Road Recovery164
Loss of Control166
Driving at Night167
Night Vision167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads168
Driving through Deep Standing Water170
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips170
City Driving171
Freeway Driving172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip173
Highway Hypnosis174
Hill and Mountain Roads174
If You're Caught in a Blizzard178
Loading Your Vehicle180
Trailering Package182
Add-On Equipment182
Towing a Trailer183
Weight of the Trailer184
Weight of the Trailer Tongue185
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires186
Safety Chains186
Trailer Brakes187
Driving with a Trailer187
Making Turns189
Driving on Grades189
Parking on Hills190
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill190
Maintenance When Trailer Towing190
Trailer Wiring Harness191
Section 5 Problems on the Road193
Hazard Warning Flashers193
Other Warning Devices194
Jump Starting194
Towing Your Vehicle198
Engine Overheating205
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine205
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine206
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator211
Engine Fan Noise214
If a Tire Goes Flat214
Changing a Flat Tire215
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools216
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire221
Compact Spare Tire228
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow229
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care231
Doing Your Own Service Work232
Fuels in Foreign Countries234
Checking Things under the Hood237
Hood Release238
Engine Oil241
Checking Engine Oil242
What Kind of Oil to Use243
Engine Oil Additives244
When to Change Engine Oil244
Engine Cover245
Air Cleaner249
Automatic Transmission Fluid250
When to Check and Change250
How to Check251
How to Add Fluid253
All-Wheel Drive253
Transfer Case253
Front Axle254
Engine Coolant255
Checking Coolant257
Radiator Pressure Cap259
When to Check Power Steering Fluid260
How to Check Power Steering Fluid260
Windshield Washer Fluid261
Adding Washer Fluid261
Brake Fluid262
Brake Wear264
Brake Pedal Travel265
Brake Adjustment265
Replacing Brake System Parts265
Vehicle Storage266
Bulb Replacement266
Halogen Bulbs266
Front Turn Signal -Lamps270
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement272
Tire Inspection and Rotation274
Buying New Tires275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading276
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance277
Wheel Replacement277
Appearance Care279
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle280
Cleaning Vinyl282
Cleaning Leather282
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel283
Care of Safety Belts283
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades283
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle284
Washing Your Vehicle284
Finish Care284
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts285
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)285
Sheet Metal Damage286
Finish Damage286
Underbody Maintenance286
Fiberglass Springs287
Chemical Paint Spotting287
Appearance Care Materials Chart288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)289
Service Parts Identification Label289
Electrical System290
Fuses and Circuit Breakers291
Replacement Bulbs296
Capacities and Specifications297
Air Conditioning Refrigerants298
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts299
Vehicle Dimensions299
Your Vehicle and the Environment301
How this Section Is Organized302
Using Your Maintenance Schedule303
Selecting the Right Schedule303
Maintenance Schedule304
Short Tripkity Definition304
Short Trip/City Intervals304
Long Trip/Highway Intervals305
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule306
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule311
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule329
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule335
At each Fuel Fill341
At Least Once a Month341
At Least Twice a Year342
At Least Once a Year342
Brake System Inspection346
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information351
Customer Satisfaction Procedure351
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users353
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program354
Canadian Roadside Assistance356
Courtesy Transportation356
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government359
Service and Owner Publications359
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors359
Service Bulletins360
Owner Publications360

Chevrolet ASTRO 1996 - User Manual

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Brand	Chevrolet
Model	ASTRO 1996
Category	Automobile
Language	English