1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER ignition

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Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brake before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in
the
RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the
shift lever all the way into
P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of P (Park), try
this:
1. Turn the key to “Off’.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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CAUTION
Things that can burn could touch hot. exhaust parts under your
vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves,
dry grass or other‘
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Windows
PO437
Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.
Power Windows
If you have optional power windows, the controls are on each of the front
side
doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the front passenger window as
well.
Your power windows will not move unless the ignition has been turned
to Run.
Swing-Out Windows
PO44
To open your swing-out windows, pull up on the latch and push the window out.
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To Get Out of Cruise Confrol
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PO429
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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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will ha\
ve this light on
the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Run\
ning Lights
(DRL)” is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new
vehicles
sold in Canada.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in\
daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch
off and the exterior
lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will
go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of
DRL
again .
The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on wh\
enever the DRL
is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your
exterior lights, this light will go out.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
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Headlights-On Reminder
If you have this option, a reminder tone will sound when your headlights are
turned on and your ignition is
in Off, LOCK or Acc. To turn the tone off,
press both light switches to the right.
Dome Lights
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PO395
The dome lights may come on when you open any of the doors. You can
also turn on the dome lights by turning the dimmer dial
to the right until it
clicks.
Reading Lights
You may have the optional reading lights next to the dome lig\
hts. Turn the lights
on and off by pressing the switch next to the light.
You can adjust the lights
to any desired position by rotating the lamp and
they will work when the ignition is on or
off. Be sure to turn the lights off
before you leave the vehicle.
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Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition\
key just to let
you know they’re working.
If you are familiar with this section, you should not
be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work toge\
ther to let you
know when there’s
a problem with your vehicle.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, or when one
of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
section that tells you what to
do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.
Waiting to
do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re
a big help.
Brake System Warning Light
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
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Your
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part
isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. \
For
good braking,
though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This
light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on
then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Standard Cluster Digital Cluster
PO644
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls
system. This light should come on when the ignition is on, bu\
t the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take
your vehicle in for service soon.
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NOTICE
f you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a whi\
le, the
!mission controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be \
as
g--.
lnd your engine may not run as smoothly. Tis could lead to costly
epairs not covered by your warranty.
I nis light is on the right hand side of your standard cluster. If you have the
digital cluster, it
is on the left hand side.
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Sfandard Cluster Digifal Cluster
FU
PO651
The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining, whe\
n the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty you still have a \
little fuel left, but
you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
A box around the fuel gage symbol on the digital cluster will begin to flash
when your tank is
1/8 full or less.
Here are four things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a
problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little les\
s fuel to fill up
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. \
The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.
than the gage shows.
For your fuel tank capacity, see the Index under “Fluid Cap\
acities.”
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