1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO Tire spec

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and
filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
13 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
(See footnote?.)
An Emission Control
Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
** .)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BEI
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
El Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for
proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service. .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
CI Replace air cleaner filter.
El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
(See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Cl Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfkont axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals
for leaking. (See footnote **.)
El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance 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 the proper ones,
as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per&orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index
for further details.
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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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Heating
........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-2 1
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Prop
....................................... 6-10
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-31
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-17
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2. I 5
Ignition Transmission Lock Check ................. 7-46
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-39
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-58
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-62
Interior Lamps
.................................. 2-39
Inside
Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-41 Jack.
Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System
........................... 2-7
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-44
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels CertificationlTire
............................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-60
Lamps
........................................ 2-37
Courtesy
.................................... 2-39
Dome
...................................... 2-39
Interior
..................................... 2-39
On Reminder
................................ 2-38
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights
Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-28, 2-61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-64, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-63
Charging System
............................. 2-61
CheckGages
................................ 2-68
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 13, 2-60
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-65
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-68
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SIR .......................................... 1-27
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-35
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-67
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-59
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-45
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 17
Steam
........................................ 5-13
In Emergencies ............................... 4- IO
Power ....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-31
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-42
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-36
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-51
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-48
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-27
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Steering ....................................... 4-9
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-41
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-29
Temperature & Compass Display .................. 2-47 Theft
......................................... 2-14
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-26
Thermostat
.................................... 6-30
Third Gear
.................................... 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-31
Time. Setting
................................... 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-43
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-46
Chains
..................................... 6-50
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-43
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading .................................... 4-28
Pressure
.................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-46
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-46
THEFTLOCK
................................ 3-26
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