1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO parking brake

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. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2.
3.
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 Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
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.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
,At least every spring,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from
the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check
front axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when
necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks
and proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Huid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXR0N’-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-h ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-50
Add-on Equipment ............................. 4-28
AirBag
....................................... 1-26
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-32
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-30
How
it Works ................................ 1-28
Location
.................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27. 2.58
Servicing
................................... 1-31
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-29
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should it Inflate ......................... I -29
AirCleanerFilter
............................... 6-19
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2.28. 6.23
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-56
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-30
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.61. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-26
Appearance Care
............................... 6-5 1
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-58
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-48 Audio Equipment.
Adding
...................... 3-28
Audio Systems
........................... ... 3-9
Automatic Transmission Check
........................... 7-42
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-19
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-20
Front
......... ... ................... 6-24
Locking Rear
.............................. 2-28
Rear
...... ............................ 6-25
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-9
Warnings .................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard ...................................... 4-24
Brake Adjustment
................ .............. 6-35
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-31
Parking
..................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................. 6-35
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
Trailer
...................................... 4-32
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
............... 7-43
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..................... 7-42
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-6
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2- 1 1
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-47
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-42
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-47
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1-3
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- I
Long Trip/Highway ........................... 7-29
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-45
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-47
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-8
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-57
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-62
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-40
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-41
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-40
Outside
..................................... 2-40
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-49 MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-21
Net. Convenience
.............. ........ 2-47
Neutral
....................................... 2-20
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-69
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-57
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-10
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-44
Outside Mirror
................................. 2-40
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-43
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
.............. 8- 11. 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-57
Park
......................................... 2-19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-26
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-44
Lots
....................................... 2-14
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-36
Over
Things That
Burn ........................ 2-26
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Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering ....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies
................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-41
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-36
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-37
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-49
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-47
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-41
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Temperature
& Compass Display .................. 2-45
Theft
......................................... 2-14
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-26
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-26
Thermostat
.................................... 6-29
Third Gear
...... : ............................. 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time, Setting ................................... 3-9
Tirechains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading
................................... 4-26
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-26
Tires
.......................................... 6-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-46
Chains
..................................... 6-50
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23 Cleaning
................................ 6-56
Compact Spare
............................... 5-36
Inflation
.................................... 6-43
Inflation Check
............................... 7-41
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-44
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Pressure
.................................... 6-43
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-45
Top Strap
..................................... 1-58
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-33, 6-67
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-28
Towing from the Front
....................... 5-9, 5-10
Towing from the Rear
...................... 5-1 1, 5-12
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-32
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-35
Driving with
................................. 4-33
Hitches
..................................... 4-32
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-36
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-32
Tongueweight
............................... 4-31
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-31
Towing ..................................... 4-28
Turnsignals
................................. 4-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-25
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