1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER heating

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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road .
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................................................................\
........... 5-2
Other Warning Devices ........................................................................\
............... 5-3
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
.............................. 5-3
Towing Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
.................... 5-7
Engine Overheating ........................................................................\
..................... 5-8
Engine Fan Noise ........................................................................\
....................... 5.16
a Tire Goes Flat ........................................................................\
...................... 5-16
Changing a Flat Tire ........................................................................\
............... 5-17
Storing the Jack and Tire ........................................................................\
....... 5-30
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ................................................... 5-32
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in contact with the ground if
it has all-wheel drive. If a vehicle with all-wheel drive must be towed with
sling-type
or wheel lift equipment, then either the front or rear wheels must
be supported on a dolly.
If your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, don’t have it towed on t\
he rear wheels
unless you must.
If a vehicle with rear-wheel drive must be towed on the rear
wheels, don’t go more than
35 mph (56 kmlh) or farther than 50 miles
(80 km) or your transmission will be damaged. If these limits must be
exceeded, then the rear wheels have to be supported on a doll\
y.
1 CAUTION
L A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t properly secured. This
b can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle dama\
ge.
The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cab\
les
before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing,\
etc.)
that can be
cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot
engine on your vehicle’s instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
PO452
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PO453
The following explains your cooling system and how to add cool\
ant when it is low.
If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine
Overheating" in the Index.
The proper coolant for your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -20°F (-29°C) or -40°F (-40°C) for
Canadian vehicles and vehicles with the cold climate option.
Give boiling protection up to 258°F (125°C).
Protect' against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning gages work as they should,
What to Use:
Use a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and antifreeze that meets
"GM Specification 6038-M," which won't damage aluminum parts.
Also use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant \
change.
If
you use these, you don't need to add anything else.
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PO407
"wr radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (1 05 kPa) pressure-type cap and
wst be tightly installed to prevent coolant
loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap
lir
with overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
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When you replace your radiator pressure cap, ul~ AC@ cap is IGdommendGu.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the\
engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the flow
of coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too
much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious accident.
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all ti\
res
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when the tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken
by sudden impact (as when you hit a pothole). Keep tires at\
the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn,
or
if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
Don’t drive over
85 mph (1 35 km/h) even if it’s legal, unless you
have the correct high speed rated tires.
Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Certification/Tire label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door
shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold\
. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours \
or driven no
more than a mile.
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Engine Block Heater
..................... 2.16. 3-9
Coolant
............................ 5.11. 6-26
Coolant Temperature Gage
...... 2-60
Cover
......................................... 6-1 5
Exhaust ............................ 2.24. 6-41
Fan Noise
.................................. 5-1 6
Identification
..................... 6.60. 6-64
Oil (See “Oil”) Overheating
................................. 5-8
Running While Parked
... 2.22. 2-25
Equipment. Add-on
...................... 6-44
Exhaust System
............................ 6-41
F
Finish Care
........................................... 6-56
Damage
..................................... 6-57
Automatic Transmission
............ 6-20
Brake
......................................... 6-32
Capacities
.................................. 6-64
Coolant
............................ 5.11. 6-26
Leak Check
............................... 6-34
Power Steering
......................... 6-30
Transfer Case
........................... 6-23
Windshield Washer
................... 6-31
Fog Lamps
.................................... 2-42
Four-wheel Antilock
..................... 4-1 5
Front Seats ..................................... 1-2
Fuel
................................................. 6-4
Gage
.......................................... 2-63
In Foreign Countries
................... 6-6
Regulator
................................... 2-1 5
Tank Capacity ........................... 6-65
Fuse Block
.................................... 6-63
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......... 6-68
Fluid
Filling Your Tank
......................... 6-6
G
Gages
Fuel ............................................ 2-63 ....
Voltmeter .................................... 2-64
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.............. 6-5
H
Hatch Release Switch .................. 2-27
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
............................ 1-11
Headlights
...................................... 6-35
High Beams
..................... 2.66. 4-24
High-Low Beam
......................... 2-31
Reminder Light
.......................... 2-44
Heating System
.............................. 3-5
Fan Lever
.................................... 3-5
Rear
............................................. 3-7
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-5
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-34
Hitches Hood Block Heater.,
............................ 2-16
Function Lever
............................ 3-5
4-46
...........................................
Latches and Hinge ................... 6-40
Release
........................................ 6-8
Horn
............................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-27
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If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-32
Ignition Switch
............................... 2-13
Inflation-Tire Pressure
................... 6-45
Instrument Cluster
........................ 2-52
Standard
.................................... 2-55
Digital
......................................... 2-52
J
Jack Storage ................................. 5-18
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
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