1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

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If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on \
top of your
vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats attached to the roof, s\
ide rails, and
tiedowns.
Loading cargo that weighs more than
200 pounds (91 kg) on the luggage
carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never le\
t
them hang over the rear
or the sides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so
that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehi
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten
it securely to the 1
carrier. Put the main weight as far forward as you can.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your \
vehicle. For
more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loadin\
g Your Vehicle’’
in the Index.
To prevent damage or
loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to
make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fas\
tened.
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Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
Cigarette Lighter
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The optional cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console. To
use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop
back by itself.
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.
If you do,
it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That
can make
it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Ashtrays
To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of it while pressing on the inner
tab.
To remove the smaller ashtrays on each sidewall, press down on the tabs
inside and pull out.
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtr\
ays.
If you do,
cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing dam\
age.
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Your front storage compartment is at the center of the engine cover. To open
the compartment, press the two tabs together and pull.
If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front
passenger seat. To open the compartment, slide the latch in the top handle
and pull the tray forward.
Roof Console
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The optional roof console has two storage compartments. To open the
compartments, push up and slide the door fonvard.
To close the compartments,
slide the door back.
Use the straps to secure items.
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K3256
To open yo.ur optional rear storage compartment, pull up on the handle to
remove the cover. To replace the cover, fit the notches
on the cover into the
storage compartment slots and push down.
To open your optional beverage cooler, lift up on the armrest. Th\
e cooler has
a drain system that drains
off as much fluid as necessary. It also has an
ashtray and a cupholder for your convenience.
Instrument Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel
remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
5igital Cluster
The optional digital cluster on your vehicle’s instrument panel is displayed
electronically and will tell you everything the standard cluster does.
The digital cluster will give readings in either English or Metric. To switch
from English to Metric, just press the
EIM button.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
Your
speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven,
in either miles (used in the US.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Tamper Resistant Odometer
Standard Cluster Digifal Cluster
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Your odometer is tamper resistant. The odometer will show silver lines
between the numbers
if someone tries to turn it back.
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