1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Attach the ratchet,
with the
DOWN side
facing you, to the
extension.
The
extension has a socket
end and
a flat
(screwdriver shaped)
end.
Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the
hole in the rear
door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into
the hoist
shaft.
Turn the ratchet
to the
left to lower the spare
tire to the ground.
Keep turning the
ratchet until the spare
tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
3
When the tire has
been lowered, tilt the
retainer at the end
of
the cable and pull it
through the wheel
opening.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine your jack. Place the
blocks at the front
and
rear of the tire farthest
Put your spare tire near the flat tire.
Remove the wheel trim. If
you have an
aluminum hub cap,
remove it by using the
flat end
of the
extension.
Pry along the edge
of
the cap until it comes
off. Be careful; the
rim edges
may be
sharp. Don't try
to
remove it with your
bare hands.
If the wheel has a
plastic center cap,
you
do not have to remove
the center cap to
loosen the wheel nuts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Take off the flat tire.
Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts,
mounting
surfaces and spare
wheel. Place
the spare
on the wheel
mounting surface.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing The Jack and Spare Tire
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem
pointed down.
Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it is
properly attached. Attach the ratchet, with the
UP side facing you, to the
extension.
Put the flat end
of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear
door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet to the right until the tire is
against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two"c1icks" when the tire is all the way.
Try to move the tire
with your hands to make sure it is securely in place.
Return the jack, ratchet, extension and wheel blocks to the proper location
in the rear storage area. Replace all bolts, retainers and wing nuts in the
proper location. Secure the jacking equipment in its proper location and
replace the jack storage cover.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should
be
60 psi (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly
inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits
for distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km). The compact spare is made to go
up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to
replace your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. Your spare will
last longer and be in good shape
in case you need it again.
I NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails.
That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They
won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will
damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON )
This light on your instrument cluster lets you know when your emission
system needs service. The light will come on briefly when you start your
engine to let you know that the system is working. If it does not come on
when you start your engine, or if it comes
on and stays on while you’re
driving, your system may need service. Your vehicle should still be
driveable, but you should have your system serviced right away.
Loading Your Vehicle
The Certificationire
label is found on the
rear edge of the
driver’s door. The
label shows the size of
your original tires and
the inflation pressures
needed to obtain the
gross weight capacity
of your vehicle.
This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The CertificatiodTire label
also tells you the maximum weights for the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out
the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need
to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure
to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed
the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Certificatioflire 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.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right.
It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
@ Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
6 Rough ride
6 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires
- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflate\
d.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
Use this rotation
pattern.
Do not
include compact spare
tire
in rotation.
If your vehicle has front tires
with different load ratings or tread designs
(such as all season
vs. on/off road) than the rear tires, don’t rotate your tires
front to rear.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure
as shown on the CertificationEire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
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