1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO key

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the
highway death toll, claiming thousands
of victims
every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs
to drive
a vehicle:
0 Judgment
0 Muscular Coordination
0 Vision
0 Attentiveness.
Police records show that almost half
of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving. In recent years, some
17,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under
2 1, it’s
against the law
in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws. The
obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is “too much” if the
driver plans
to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although
it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
0 The amount of alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol.
According to
the American Medical Association, a
180-lb.
(82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about
0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC
by drinking three 4-ounce (1 20 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1- 1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of
the steering column.
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also
let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
Press the button down to make your front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and
off. Your hazard warning
flashers work
no matter what position your key is in,
and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, press the button down again.
When the hazard warning flashers are on. your
turn signals
won’t work. They
also won’t flash while you’re braking.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains
or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
in the
OFF position. The steering wheel should be
clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission
should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking
brake released.
If your vehicle has the all-wheel-drive option, it can
only be towed with all four wheels off the ground.
A
dolly must be used under the un-raised wheels when
towing
or the vehicle must be transported on a flat
bed carrier.
Don’t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in
contact with the ground if it has all-wheel drive. If a
vehicle with all-wheel drive must be towed with
sling-type or wheel-lift equipment, then either
the front
or rear wheels must be supported
on a dolly.
I NOTICE:
If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, do not have it
towed with the wheels in contact with the ground
or vehicle damage may occur. A dolly must be
used under the un-raised wheels when towing or
the vehicle must be transported on a flat
bed carrier.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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The fuse block is on the lower portion of the instrument
panel
on the driver's side.
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Usage
Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, CHMSL,
Chime Module
Not Used
Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside
Mirrors, Glove
Box Lamp, Dome
Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps
DRL Relay, DRL Module, Chime
Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry,
Cluster, Overhead Console,
EVO
Module, Interior Lamps Module
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least %ice a Year Automatic Transmission Check
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter Switch Check
I A CAUTION: I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in
the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to
the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Ransmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
I A CAUTION: I
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission
in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine !‘ Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
I USAGE
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
(silicate-free) antifreeze. See
“Engine Coolant’’ in the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
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USAGE
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake
FLUIDLUBRICANT
(GM Part No. 12377967 or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
Cable Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Power Steering
GM Power Steering Fluid
System (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Key
Lock Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@
Cylinders
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Chassis Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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