1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

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The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without b\
eing damaged.
If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten \
it
out by hand.
If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you shoul\
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replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the
fender.
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Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds\
of roads and in
varying weather conditions
. We’ve also included many other useful tips on
driving
.
Road Signs ........................................................................\
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Defensive Driving ........................................................................\
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Drunken Driving ........................................................................\
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Control of a Vehicle ........................................................................\
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Braking ........................................................................\
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Steering ........................................................................\
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Steering Tips ........................................................................\
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Passing ........................................................................\
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Loss of Control ........................................................................\
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Driving at Night ........................................................................\
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Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
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Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ........................................................................\
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City Driving ........................................................................\
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Freeway Driving ........................................................................\
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Driving On A Long Trip ........................................................................\
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Hill and Mountain Roads ........................................................................\
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Parking On Hills ........................................................................\
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Winter Driving ........................................................................\
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Towing a Trailer ........................................................................\
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The road signs you see everywhere ad Yoded by color, shape and symbols.
It’s a
good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic
meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Color of Road Signs
RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed.
Examples are
DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.
YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when you
see a yellow sign.
It may signal a railroad crossing ahead, a no-passing
zone,
or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow solid
line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.”
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ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow
down when you see an orange sign, as part
of the road may be closed off
or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too.
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GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming
freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular
place.
BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services.
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BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural
interest.
Shape of Road Signs
The shape of the sign will tell you something, too.
An OCTI AL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white
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A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example,\
the
end
of a divided highway, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow
bridge.
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A TRIANGLE pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way
to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection.
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A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate a NO
PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side of the roadway.
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RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking
regulations, give directions, and such information as distances
to cities.
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Symbols on Road Signs
There are many international road signs in use today.
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The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols.
A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what NOT to do.
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Traffic Lights
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stoplights. Often, green arrows \
are being
used in the lights for improved traffic control. On some multilane road\
s, green
arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make
a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter what”.
You’ll still need to
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