1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER hood release

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine These symbols are on some of your controls:
Hood Release
Ventilating
Fan
Windshield Wiper
Q
Rear Window
Wiper
& Washer
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Windshield
Washer
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Rear Window Defogger
w
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature Battery Charging
System
Brake
(Standard Cluster
ANTI-
LOCK
4- Wheel
Anti-Lock
Windshield Defroster
Hatch
Release
II
Fuel Engine Oil
Pressure
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27
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1. Light Switches
2. Dimmer Switch
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Air ConditionedHeater
6. Fog Light Switch
7. Remote Outside Mirror Switch
8. Rear Heater Switch
9. Rear A/C Switch
10. Interior Light Override Switch
11. Audio System
12. Convenience Tray
13. Glove
Box
14. Ashtray
15. Cigarette Lighter
16.
Hood Release Handle
17. Hazard Warning Flasher
18. Ignition Switch
19. Horn
20. Brake Release Handle
2
1. Multifunction Lever
22. Cruise Control
23. Tilt Wheel Lever
24. Rear Wipermasher Switch
25. Hatch Release Switch
26. Rear Window Defogger Switch
27. Vent

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...
Section
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This part
begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check
important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information
about your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ................................................... 6-2
Fuel
..................................................... 6-3
Checking Things Under the Hood
.............................. 6-7
Hood Release
........................................... 6-7
Engineoil
.............................................. 6-9
Enginecover
.......................................... 6-15
Air Cleaner
............................................ 6-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid ............................. 6-20
RearAxle
............................................. 6-24
All-WheelDrive
........................................ 6-24
Transfercase
.......................................... 6-24
FrontAxle
............................................. 6-25
Engine Coolant
....................................... 6-26
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................. 6-31
Brake Master Cylinder
................................... 6-32
Replacing Brake System Parts
.................... ........ 6-35
Battery
.................................................. 6-35
Vehiclestorage
......................................... 6-35
FluidLeakCheck
.......................................... 6-36
Bulb Replacement
......................................... 6-36
Other Maintenance Items
.................................... 6-41
Tires
.................................................... 6-47
Appearancecare
.......................................... 6-54
Vehicle Identification Number
................................ 6-63
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... .... 6-65
Capacities and Specification Charts
................ . . 6-68
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........... 6-72
Power Steering Fluid .................................. 6-30
Loading Your Vehicle
.... .............................. 6-44
6-1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking
noise.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your \
dealer
can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or
have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the handle inside
the vehicle
on the
right side
of the
steering column.
Then go to the front
of
the vehicle and release
the secondary hood
release.
6-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lift the hood, release
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the hood prop from its
retainer and put the
hood prop into the slot
in the hood.
Before closing the
hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the
hood to relieve
pressure on the hood
prop.
Remove the hood prop
from the slot in the
hood and return the
prop to its retainer.
6-8

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Operation - While parked, try to turn the key to
LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift is in “P”
(Park).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Transmission
“P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
-
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
“N’ (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift
to T“ (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation - Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges. Lubricate the
body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks
including interior
glove box and console doors, and any moving seat
hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive
environment.
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Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrips Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
GC-LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen@ washer solvent
(GM
Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
Dielectric Silicone grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No. 1051516).
(SAE 5W-30).
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See Page 6-35.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
See Page 6-32. 1
Automatic A
Transmission
Fluid
See Page 6-20.
Fuel
Capacity
27 US. Gal.
(102 L.). Use
unleaded
gas
only. 87 octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
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Hood Release
Lever
See Page 6-7.
Engine Oil
See Page 6-9.
Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
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Cooling
System
Check and add
coolant only at
the coolant recovery tank.
See Page 6-26.
' Windshield
Washer
Fluid
See Page 6-31.
3
bower
Steering Reservoir
See Page 6-30.
4 Spare Tire
' Pressure
Compact Spare
See Page 6-48.

Cold Tire
Pressure
See Tire Loading
label on the
driver's
door.
See Page 6-44.
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