1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO child restraint

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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When
you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender will be long enough for
you. The extender will
be just for
you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for
the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a
built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the
harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint
system parts. If
you see anything that might keep a
safety belt or built-in child restraint system from doing
its job, have it repaired. Torn
or frayed safety belts may not protect
you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is
torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or
frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces
just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may
not
protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or
frayed, get a new harness right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
1-65

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After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or
built-in child restraint parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts
or built-in child restraint harness
straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a
more severe crash, then you need new safety belts
or
harness straps. If
you ever see a label
on a right front safety belt that
says to replace the belt, be
sure to do so. Then the new
belt will be there to help protect you in
a collision. You
would see this label on the belt near the latch plate.
If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also
may mean
you will need to have safety belt, built-in
child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may be necessary even
if the safety belt
or built-in child restraint wasn’t being used at the time
of
the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need
to replace air bag
system parts. See
the part on the air bag system earlier in
this section.
1-66

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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum
front or rear
GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might
not change your weight ratings. Ask
your dealer
to help you load your vehicle the right way.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because
of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages,
or anything else -- they will go as fast
as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
I
Things you put inside your vehicle can strik
injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in
the windshield
and even make it difficult
to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Your built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Don’t
use household cleaners.
They may weaken the harness or damage plastic parts.
The built-in child restraint pad is attached to the child
restraint cushion and seatback with fastener strips. You
can remove the pad, machine wash it
in cold water on a
gentle cycle and tumble dry it
on a low heat setting.
Never bleach or iron the pad, and don’t dry clean it.
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint
Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint
harness clean and dry.
L
Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in
child restraint harness.
If you do, they may be
severely weaken. In a crash, they might not be
able to provide adequate protection. Clean the
safety belts and the child restraint harness only
with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because
they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside
of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
6-54

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Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps,
latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged
safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If
you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in
child restraint system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any
torn or frayed safety belts or harness
straps replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index. Check
the transmission fluid
level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission’’ in the Index.
A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges, 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.
Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
7-44

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Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Built-in Child Restraint
.......................... 1-44
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-67
Carbon Monoxide
..... 2.27.2.28.2.30.4.27.4.34. 4.35
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-29
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 11. 3. 13
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-29
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-39
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-28
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-50
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-6 1
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-68
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-65
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................. 1.41. 1.42. 1.43. 1-53
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Care
....................................... 6-54
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-55
Securing in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-57
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-59 Top
Strap
................................... 1-54
Where to Put
........................... 1-53. 1-54
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-61
Cleaner. Air Filter
.............................. 6-19
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-55
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-54
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-55
Special Problems
............................. 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-52
Tires
....................................... 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-19, 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-49
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-42
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-18
Recovery Tank ............................... 5-16
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.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-23
BrakeMechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-27
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Payload
....................................... 4-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-52
DoorLocks
................................... 2-7
Option Fuses
................................ 6-61
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-26
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-2
Publications, Service and Owner
.............. 8-1 1. 8- I2
Lots ....................................... 2-14
Radiator
..................................... 5- 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-28
Radios
........................................ 3-9
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 16
Reading Lamps ................................ 2-40
Rear
Air Conditioning System
........ ........... 3-5 Axle
....................................... 6-25
Heating System
............................... 3-4
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-34
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-37
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-18
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-34
Storage ..................................... 2-43
Towing
................................ 5-11. 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-34
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-41
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-49
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-67
Regulator. Fuel
................................. 2-18
Removable Rear Seats
............................ 1-9
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-68
Wheel
...................................... 6-48
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-66
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8- IO. 8-11
Restraints
Built-in Child
................................ 1-44
Checking
................................... 1-65
Child
........................ 1-41. 1-42. 1-43. 1-53
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-66
Systemcheck
................................ 7-44
Reverse
....................................... 2-20
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Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-45
bafety Belt Extender
............................ 1-65
Safety Belts
................................... 1 - 12
Adults
...................................... 1-18
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-39
....................................... Care 6-54
Children
.................................... 1-41
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 18
Extender
.................................... l-65 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 18
Incorrect Usage
......................... 1-63, 1-64
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 18, 1-34
Larger Children
.............................. 1-62
Questions and Answers
........................ 1- 17
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-34
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-34
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 13, 2-60
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-62
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-20
Smaller Children and Babies, Cargo
Vans .......... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-26
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-13
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-34
LapBelt
.................................... 1-39
Smaller Children and Babies, Except Cargo Vans
.... 1-4 1
...
Safety Defects. Reporting ................... 8- 10. 8- 11
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Reclining
.................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Removable Rear
............................... 1-9
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint ................. 1-53, 1-54
SecondGe
ar ................................... 2-21
Bulletins, Ordering
....................... 8-1 1, 8-12
Manuals, Ordering
....................... 8- 11, 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-60
Publications, Ordering .................... 8- 11, 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8- 11, 8- 12
Service Publications
........................ 8-11, 8-12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-32
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-57
Out of Park (P) ............................... 2-26
Safety Warnings and
Symbols
....................... 111
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-5
Seats ManualFront
............................,.... l-2
Power ...................................... l-3
Rear ........................................ 1-6
Two-WayManual
............................. 1-2
Service
........................................ 6-2
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-65
Shifting
....................................... 2-19
2-24
Into
Park (P) .................................