1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Washer
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At the top of the multifunction lever there's a paddle with the word PUSH on
it. To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, push and release the paddle. The
wipers will clear the window and then either stop
or return to your preset
speed.
For continued wash operation, press and hold the paddle down.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud
/ b splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is\

off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.
warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument
panel, just left
of your steering column.
Press the top of the switch to the first position to turn on the wiper.
Press the top of the switch in all the way and hold to release the
desired amount of washer fluid. The wipers will continue to work after
you release the switch.
Press the bottom of the switch (OFF) to turn the wiper off,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The rear window washer system uses the same fluid bottle as t\
he windshield
washer system.
The rear window washer system will run out of fluid before th\
e windshield washer system, indicating you need to check your fluid level a\
nd fill the fluid
bottle.
Cruise Control (Option)
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With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can\
really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about\

25 mph
(40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.
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To Set Cruise Control
Move the Cruise switch to ON.
If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using \
Cruise, you might hit a button and
go into Cruise when you don't
want to.
You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
Cruise Control switch
OFF until you want to use it.
Get up to the speed you want.
Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and th\
en you apply
the brake. This, of course, shuts
off the Cruise Control. But you don't need
to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can
move the Cruise switch from
ON to WA (ResumelAccelerate) for about half a
second.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. \
X If you hold the switch at WA (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half a '
, second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release t\
he switch I or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control 90
unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at WA
(ResumelAccelerate).
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To lncrease Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to
go to a higher speed:
1. Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA (ResumelAccelerate). Hold it
there until you get up
to the speed you want, and then release the
switch.
2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to
RIA (Resume/Accelerate) for less than half a second and then release
it. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less tha\
n half
a second.
Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 kmlh) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set
earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon \
your speed,
load, and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed
down. Of course, applying the brake takes you
out of Cruise Control. Many
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on
steep hills.
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To Get Out of Cruise Confrol
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There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:
1. Step lightly on the brake pedal OR
2. Move the Cruise switch to OFF.
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control
memory
is erased.
Lights
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