1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with
a clean, damp cloth.
Your GM dealer has
two GM cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a
foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and st\
ains very well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can-before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well ventilated area only. If you use them,
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immedi\
ately or it
brush may be used
if stains are stubborn.
don’t saturate the stained area.
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding t\
rim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on t\
he
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
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suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
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Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean
off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean,\
dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean \
section of the
cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area \
with an air hose, hair dryer,
or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
previous
NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery that has been treated with ScotchgardTM \
Fabric
Protector, a 3M product. ScotchgardTM protects fabrics by repell\
ing oil and
water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you
still need
to clean your upholstery often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1-800-43\
3-3296 (in
Minnesota, 1-800-642-61 67).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type instructions above.
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seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area \
with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
dry.
Cleaning Vinyl
or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do\
n’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent-type vinyl/leather cleane\
r.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones
or waxes may cause annoying reflections in
the windshield and even make it difficult
to see through the windshield under
certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION
* Do not bleach or dye safety’belts. If you do, it may severely weaken I
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm\

water.
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c L them. In a crash they might not be able to provide, adequate
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or
a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smo\
ke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause\
scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may\
have to be
scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, \
an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should n\
ot be
attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of fhe Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced\
when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing
it often with lukewarm
or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non\
-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid
or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on t\
he surface,
or
they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel
to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water
to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materia\
ls” in the Index.)
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ves more
depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
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Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish may dull the finish
or leave swirl marks.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their l\
uster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use
GM Chrome
Polish on chrome
or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never
use auto
or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A
coating of wax, rubbed to a high polish, is recommended for all bright metal
parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the \
painted surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome p\
olish,
or other
abrasive cleaners on them because you could damage this coating\
. After
rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there
will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material \
to the parts
repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil \
and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and oth\
er foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for the\
se stains.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop in\
to a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materia\
ls available
from your dealer
or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can \
collect on the
underbody.
If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur \
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, \
and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody\
with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect.\
Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flus\
hed. Your
dealer
or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Fiberglass Springs
I NOTICE
Don't use corrosive or acidic cleaning agents, engine degreasers, aluminum
cleaning agents
or 0'' r hars' solven' . ' an fiberglass springs; t' r'll
damage the springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical f\
allout.
Airborne pollutants fall upon and attack painted surfaces on yo\
ur vehicle. This
damage can take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small
irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job caused this, General Motor\
s
will repair, at
no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallou\
t
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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I 1050174
I 1050214
I 1050244
I 1050427
c
1050429
1050729
1051
055
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SIZE
16 oz.
(0.473L) 16
oz.
(0.473L)
16
oz.
(0.473L) 32
oz.
(0.946L) 16
02.
(0.473L)
23
oz.
(0.680L) 6 Ibs.
(2,72 kg)
8
oz.
(0.237L) 16
oz.
(0.473L) 8
oz.
(0.237L) 16
oz.
(0.473L)
16
oz.
(0.473L)
DESCRIPTION
Tar and Road
Oil Remover
Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner
VinyVLeather
Cleaner
Fabric Cleaner
Glass Cleaner
Multi-Purpose Powder Cleaner
Vinyl Top
Cleaner
Preservatone
Spot Lifter
Wash-Wax (conc.)
Magic Mirror
Cleaner-Polish
USAGE
Removes old waxes, polishes, tar
and road
oil
Removes rust and corrosion on
chrome and stainless steel
Cleans white and black tires
Spot and stain removal on cloth
and fabric
Glass cleaning and spot cleaning
on vinyls
Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim,
seats, and carpet-also tires and
Cleaning
of vinyl tops
I polish Exterior cleaner and
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KO641
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side.
You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also \
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of
title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine.
This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, a\
nd replacement
parts in this section.
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