1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Temperature - A, By C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laborat\
ory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning: The temperature grade
for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all suc\
h tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at \
the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling
one way or
the other, the alignment may need
to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need \
to be
rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, \
which can
sometimes be repaired). See your
GM dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need.

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We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive
it. You may drive
very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances
all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making
deliveries. Or
you may drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
GM vehicles, maintenance
needs vary.
You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than
you will find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and
note how
you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your GM dealer, the place many GM owners choose
to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to
use
proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle A d The Environment
Proper vehicle mainte nce not only helps keep your vehicle in good
working condition, bur
11 also helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can significantly affect the quality
of the
air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can
increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle
in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will
probably want to get the service information GM publishes. You will find a
list
of publications and how to get them in Section 8, Customer Assistance
Information.
See “Service Publications” in the Index.
The Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance
performed on your vehicle. Whenever
any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it down in this section. This will help you determine when your
next maintenance should be done. In addition,
it is a good idea to keep your
maintenance receipts. They may be needed
to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified
to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability
of your vehicle.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are t\
he proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in
the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake”
in the Index. Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P”
(Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
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Wear Indicators ............................................... 6-34
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ........................................... 2-12
Bulb Replacement ............................................... 6-36
Halogen ..................................................... 6-36
Replacement Chart .......................................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide .......................................... 2-27. 4-27
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-68
CassetteTapePlayer ............................................. 3-15
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-43
Certificatioflire Label ........................................... 6-44
Changing A Flat Tire ........................................ 5-19. 5-24
Charging System Light ........................................... 2-59
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-61
Cigarette LightedAshtrays ......................................... 248
Cleaning ....................................................... 6-55
Glass ....................................................... 6-58
Inside of Vehicle .............................................. 6-55
Instrument Panel .............................................. 6-58
Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-59
Special Problems .............................................. 6-57
VinylorLeather .............................................. 6-58
Windshield .................................................. 6-58
AM Radio ................................................... 3-10
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-21
AM-FM Stereo Audio System ................................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck ................... 3-15
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer ........ 3-18
Comfort Controls ................................................. 3-2
Cooling System ................................................. 6-69
Crankcase ...................................................... 6-69
CruiseControl .................................................. 2-35
Increasespeed ............................................... 2-38
OnHills ..................................................... 2-39
Passing ..................................................... 2-39
Reducespeed ................................................ 2-39
ResumeaSetSpeed ........................................... 2-37
ToGetOutOf ................................................ 240
ToSet ...................................................... 2-36
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................................... 8-2
Child Restraints ................................................. 1-37
CHMSL (Centered High Mounted Stop Lamp) ......................... 640
Clock
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HeadRestraints
................................................. 1-10
Headlights ..................................................... 6-37
High Beam Indicator Light
...................................... 2-60
High-LowBeam
.............................................. 2-32
Reminder
.................................................... 2-44
HeatingSystem
.................................................. 34
Block Heater
................................................. 2-16
FanLever
................................. ............ 3-5
FunctionLever
................................................ 3-5
Rear
......................................................... 3-6
Temperature Lever
............................................. 3-4
HighwayHypnosis ............................................... 4-18
Hitches
........................................................ 4-26
Hood
CheckingUnder
............................................... 6-7
LatchesandHinge
............................................ 6-42
Release
...................................................... 6-7
Horn
.......................................................... 2-29
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-15
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ..................... 5-33
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-48
InstrumentCluster ............................................... 2-52
Digital
...................................................... 2-53
Standard
.................................................... 2-53
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-13
J
Jumpstarting .................................................... 5-3
JackStorage
.................................................... 5-20
K
Keys .... .. ....... . . 2-3
Labels CertificatiodTire
............................................. 64.4
Service Parts Identification ...................................... 6-65
Lights
......................................................... 2-41
Dome
....................................................... 2-44
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-42
Frontparking
................................................ 6-38
Indicator
.................................................... 2-57
Taillights
.................................................... 6-39
Interior Override Switch
........................................ 2-45
Operation
................................................... 2-41
Reading
..................................................... 244
TurnSignal .................................................. 6-38
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Replacement Part/Filter Recommendations
......................... 6-74
StationsChecks
............................................... 7-16
Servicing Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
....................... 1-29
Shifting Into P (Park)
............................................. 2-21
Shifting Out Of P (Park)
.......................................... 2-22
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 641
SpareTire ...................................................... 5-32
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-68
Springs. Fiberglass
............................................... 6-61
Starting Your Engine
................................ ... 2-14
Steering
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Tips
......................................................... 4-8
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-50
Storing the JacMSpare Tire
........................................ 5-31
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-47
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-53
T
Theft .......................................................... 2-11
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-29
TiltWheel
...................................................... 2-29
Tires
.......................................................... 647
Chains
...................................................... 6-54
Changing A Flat
......................................... 5-18. 5-24
Compact Spare
............................................... 5-32
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 649
Loading
..................................................... 6-44
New
........................................................ 6-50
Pressure
..................................................... 6-48
TopStrap
...................................................... 1-38
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-7
TowingATrailer
................................................ 4-23
Backingup
.................................................. 4-28
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-51
Following Distance
............................................ 4-28
Making Turns
................................................ 4-28
Turnsignals
................................................. 4-28
Brakes
...................................................... 4-26
WiringHarness
.......................................... 2-66. 6-66
Transfercase
................................................... 6-24
AddFluid
................................................... 6-23
CheckFluid
.................................... .......... 6-20
TorqueLock
................................................. 2-23
Trailer
Trailering Package
............................................... 646
Transmission. Automatic
.......................................... 2-17
Trip Odometer
.................................................. 2-54
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
.................................... 2-30
Lane Change Indicator
.................................... 2-30. 2-61
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