1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN ESP

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the
country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators
if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard
to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous
use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode,
and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All
of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business
in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH
8P7
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a
hinged door
on the
driver’s side
of your
vehicle.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage
it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil
is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your
GM dealer Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading
on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting
a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid.
Wait at least
30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32” C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is 180°F to
200°F (82°C to 93°C).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the
HOT area or
cross-hatched area for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission
fluid to use., See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check
is used only’ as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the
proper fluid to bring the level up to the
HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a int.
Don ’t overjill. We recommend
you use only fluid labeled DEXRON
8 -111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRON@-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
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The CertificatiodTire 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:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
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 underinflated.
If your tires
have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping
out dirt and moisture.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 such 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 or corroded. 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.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
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Section
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This
section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report
any safety defects.
This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure,
Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired,
BBB Auto Line -
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects,
Roadside Assistance, and Service Publications.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet.
Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE - Discuss your concern with a member of dealership
management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If
the matter has already been reviewed
with the Sales, Service, or Parts
Manager, contact the owner
of the dealership or the General Manager.
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In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle ........................................... 2-13
Bulb Replacement
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 6-39
Composite Headlamps
......................................... 6-35
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps
................................... 6-37
Halogen Bulb
................................................ 6-34
RearLamps
.................................................. 6-38
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-63
Sealed Beam Headlamps
........................................ 6-33
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-61
CarbonMonoxide
........................................... 2-254-30
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”
)
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems’’ )
Catalytic Converter .............................................. 6-40
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Bulb Replacement”
)
Certificationmire Label ........................................... 4-23
ChangingaFlatTire
.............................................. 5-21
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-55
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
......................................... 2-46
Fabric Protection
.............................................. 6-50
Finishcare .................................................. 6-53
Glass
....................................................... 6-52
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-49
Instrumentpanel. Top
.......................................... 6-51
OutsideofVehicle ............................................. 6-53
Outside
of the Windshield. Backglass and Wiper Blades ............... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................................... 6-51
WheelsandTires
.............................................. 6-54
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-6
Audio Systems
with AM/FM Stereo ................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Console Center Overhead
.............................................. 2-48
Control
of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-50
Weatherstrips
................................................. 6-52
Clock, Setting the
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-62
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-62
Cruise Control
(Option) ........................................... 2-35
Passing Another Vehicle
........................................ 2-38
OnHills
..................................................... 2-38
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-39
ToEraseSpeedMemory
........................................ 2-39
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................................. 2-37
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.............................................. 2-38
ToResume
.................................................. 2-36
ToSet
...................................................... 2-36
Cupholder
...................................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance Information
.................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-1
Customer Assistance for
the Hearing
or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Daytime Running Lamps .......................................... 2-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Differential (See “Axle’’)
Doors
.......................................................... 2-4
Locks ........................................................ 2-7
PowerDoorLocks
............................................ 2-10
RearDoors
................................................... 2-6
Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release ............................... 2-9
SideDoors
.................................................... 2-4
Sliding Side Door
.............................................. 2-5
Drive
Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving AtNight
.................................................... 4-12
City
........................................................ 4-15
Defensive
.................................................... 4-1
Freeway ..................................................... 4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-18
If You’re Caught
in a Blizzard ................................... 4-21
IntheRain
................................................... 4-13
LossofControl ............................................... 4-11
Nightvision ................................................. 4-12
OnGrades
................................................... 4-32
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-20
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water
................................... 2-16
Winter
...................................................... 4-19
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Highway
Hypnosis
............................................ 4-17
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
........................................... 6-59
Adding Coolant .......................................... 5-1 6. 6-24
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-17
Control Module System ........................................ 6-40
Coolant
..................................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2-1 7,3-3, 6- 12
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Cover
....................................................... 6-13
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-25
FanNoise
................................................... 5-20
Identification
............................................ 6-57, 6-62
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