1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO door lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A UTION:
If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade
(15 percent or more), the door may not stay open
and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone.
To
make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to
hold
it open until everyone is clear of the door, and
~ only then allow it to slowly close.
Sliding Door Child Security Lock
Your vehicle’s sliding side door is equipped with a
child security door lock, located at the front
of the
sliding door.
There are two labels
on your vehicle to remind you that
you have this feature. One can be seen from the outside
on your sliding door. It is located near the bottom of the
door glass, toward the front
of the door.
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The other label is at the
front
of the sliding door,
near the child security
door lock.
This feature prevents passengers from opening the
sliding side door from the inside.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the lever all the way up.
2. Close the door.
To open the sliding side door while the child security
lock is engaged, unlock the door and open it from
the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride
in the rear won’t be able to open
the sliding door from the inside. You should let adults
and older children know how the security door lock
works, and how to cancel the lock.
Canceling the Sliding Door Child
Security Lock
To cancel the child security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
Hatch
It can be danL ‘ous to drive with the rear
swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death
If you must drive with the rear swing-out
windows, rear hatch or rear doors open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
rear swing-out windows,
rear hatch or rear doors:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on anything but MAX A/C. That will force
outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release
(Option)
If you have this option, your vehicle must be in either
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) to release the hatch and
unlock the Dutch doors. If your battery
is dead, the
hatch and Dutch doors will not open, even from the
outside with a key.
To release
the hatch and
unlock the doors from the
inside
of the vehicle, press
the REAR
HATCH button
on the instrument panel.
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To release the hatch using the optional Keyless Entry
hand-held transmitter, see “Keyless Entry System” in
the Index.
It is located
on the right side of the steering column. The
hatch will release with
or without the key in the ignition.
Then, pull up on the hatch handle and open the doors.
To release the hatch and
unlock the doors from the
outside of
the vehicle, put
the key in the lock and
turn clockwise.
Then, pull
up on the hatch and open the right rear door
first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open.
The hatch and doors will automatically lock when the
hatch
is shut.
If
the hatch is partially closed, the rear doors will lock
and you will need
to use the key or the REAR HATCH
button to unlock them.
Also, see
the Caution following “Hatch,” located in
this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Vehicle
theft is big business, especially in sbme cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear
a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will
your ignition and transmission. And remember
to lock
the doors.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your key.
But what if
you have to leave your key? What if you
have
to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
glove box.
Then take the door
key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:
When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory
power outlet, maximum electrical load must not
exceed
20 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods will drain
your battery.
The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side
front cupholder.
To remove the front ashtray, open it and gently pull it
slightly past its stop.
To remove the ashtray on the sliding door, open it, press
down on the inside tab and pull out.
You may have another ashtray
on the driver’s sidewall.
Press the right side to turn the ashtray around for use.
To remove the ashtray, open it and gently pull
it off
the hinge.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them from side
to side. Your visors may
have an extension that can be pulled
out for additional
glare protection and a strap for holding small items.
such
as maps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your
vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger side wall.
Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the
side wall and down
to release the tabs securing the top
of the cover. Remove the wheel blocks
by turning the top nut
counterclockwise. Remove the nut and washer, then pull
the wheel blocks off the bolt. Push down on the bolt and
remove
the hooked end from the slot. Slide the jack
toward the front
of the vehicle and lift it from the
mounting. Remove the extension and
the ratchet from
the pouch.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 counterclockwise to lower the spare tire
to the ground. Keep turning the ratchet
until the spare
tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle. When the
tire has been
lowered,
tilt the retainer at
the end
of the cable and pull
it through the wheel opening.
Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the
vehicle before cable is restored.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through
the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the
underside
of the vehicle.
You will feel two “clicks” when the tire is up all the
way. Try
to move the tire with your hands to make
sure it is securely in place.
The compact spare is for temporary use
only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire”
in the Index. See the
storage instructions label to restore your compact
spare properly.
Return the jacking equipment
to its proper location.
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3
. Jacking Tool Storage Bag
2. Jack
3. Bracket
4. Jacking Instruction Tag
5. Bolt/Screw
6. Wheel Blocks
7. Washer
8. Nut
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