1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO Owners Manual

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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Courtesy Transportation
......................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-34
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-57
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-57
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-66
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 8- IO. 8- 1 1
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-69
Dome Lamps
.............................. 2-39
Door Front
.......... ........................ 2-4
Rear
........................................ 2-4
Sliding
..................................... 2-10
Drive Position ................................. 2-21
Driver Position
................................. 1 - I 8
Driving
City
........................................ 4-17
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-18
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-15
Locks
....................................... 2-6 Night
...................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-35
On
Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-21
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-23
Through Water
............................... 4-17
WetRoads
.................................. 4-15
Winter
...................................... 4-22
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-33
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2-18. 3-28. 6-60
Electrical System
............................... 6-60
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-18
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-41
Cooling System Capacity
....................... 6-67
Cover
...................................... 6-15
Exhaust
................. 2-13.2-27.2.30.4.25. 4.33
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-64
Identification
................................ 6-59
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-41
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-27
Specifications
................................ 6-67
Starting
..................................... 2-17
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-61
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-64
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Used
....................................... 6-14
When
to Change .............................. 6- 14
Exhaust. Engine
....... 2- 13.2.27.2.30.4.25.4.32. 4.33
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-29
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-52
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-7
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Air Cleaner Replacement
....................... 6-69
Engineoil
.................................. 6-69
Finish Care
.................................... 6-55
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57
FirstGear
..................................... 2-21
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluid Capacities
........................... 6-67. 6-68
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-47
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
11
Front
Axle
....................................... 6-24
Towing
................................. 5-9. 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-40
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling
a Portable Container ...................... 6-7
Filter
.. ...........................
Storage
Area ................................. 2-41
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-66
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Regulator ................................... 2-18
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-61
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-61
Fuel
....................................... 2-66
Voltmeter
................................... 2-59
Engine Oil
Pressure
........................... 2-64
Speedometer
................................. 2-57
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-44
GAWR
....................................... 4-26
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-19
GloveBox
.................................... 2-41
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-26
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-26
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ..................................... 4-26
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36
Hatch Release 2-13
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
v ..................................
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-32
OnReminder
................................ 2-37
Wiring
..................................... 6-60
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-6
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Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-32
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Prop
....................................... 6-10
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-30
Hydroplaning
................................ 4- I6
Ignition Positions .............................. 2- 16
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-44
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-43
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-40
Inspections .................................... 7-45
Brakesystem
................................ 7-46
DriveAxle
.................................. 7-46
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-45
Throttle System
.............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)
................ 7-46
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................ 2-37
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-61
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack, Tire
............... ............... 5-24
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-42
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels CertificationiTire
............................. 4-26
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-59
Tire-Loading Information
....................... 4-26
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-59
Dome
...................................... 2-39
Exterior
.................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-37
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-48
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-27. 2-58
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-61. 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
CheckGages
................................ 2-66
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 13. 2-58
Security
.................................... 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-62
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-26
Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-42
Door
........................................ 2-6
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-44
Lamps
9-5

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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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Passlocks
................................... 2- 14
Payload
.............................. . . 4-27
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
........... . . 7-45
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-50
Option Fuses
................................ 6-60
Seat ......................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-25
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
............ 8- 1 1. 8- 12
DoorLocks
................................... 2-6
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Radiator
..................................... 5- 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-28
Radio Reception
................................ 3-28
Radios
........................................ 3-9
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 15
Reading Lamps
........................... 2.39. 2.43
Rear
Air Conditioning System ........................ 3-5
Axle
....................................... 6-25
Heating System
............................... 3-4
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-32
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-35
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-18
Seatpassengers
............................ 1-32 Storage
............................. 2-42
Towing
................................ 5.11. 5.12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Windshield Washer
............ ........... 2-33
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-40
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-47
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-68
Regulator. Fuel
................................. 2-18
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-24
Removable Rear Seats
........................ 1-9
Replacement Bulbs
..................... ...... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel ...................................... 6-48
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-68
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8- 10. 8- 1 1
Restraints
Built-in Child ..... ....................... 1-44
Checking
................................... 1-68
Child
....................................... 1-52
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-68
Systemcheck
................................ 7-42
Reverse
....................................... 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-44
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Safety Belts
................................... 1-12
Adults
...................................... 1-18
Care
....................................... 6-54
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-38
Children
.................................... 1-39
Driver Position
............................... 1 - I8
Extender .................................... 1-68
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 18
Incorrect Usage .................... 1-20. 1-66, 1-67
Lap-Shoulder
........................... I - 18. 1-33
Larger Children
.............................. 1-65
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 17
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-32
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 13, 2-58
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-68
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 - 19
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-32
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 8- 10. 8-11
LapBelt .................................... 1-38
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-26
Smaller Children and Babies, Cargo Vans
.......... 1-42
Smaller Children and Babies, Except Cargo Vans
.... 1-40
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-14
... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining .............. .................. 1-4
Manual Front ........ .................... 1-2
Seats
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3 Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear ........................................ 1-6
Removable Rear
............................... 1-9
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint ............ 1-58, 1-60, 1-62
Two-WayManual
............................. 1-2
SecondGear
................................... 2-21
Security Light
.................................. 2-65
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins, Ordering
....................... 8-1 1, 8- I2
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-62
Manuals, Ordering
....................... 8-1 1, 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-59
Publications, Ordering
.................... 8- 1 1, 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8-1 1, 8- 12
Service Publications
........................ 8- 11. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-31
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-57
Shifting
....................................... 2-19
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-23
Out
of Park (P) ............................... 2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-19
SIR
.......................................... 1-26
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-67
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-57
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
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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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Weight
..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
Transmission Fluid. Automatic
.................... 6-20
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-7
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-57
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-3 1
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-3 1
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35
Two-way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-57
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-64
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-50
Vehicle Control
............................. ..... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-69
Identification Number
......................... 6-59
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Storage
..................................... 6-36
Ventilation System
............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-49
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-49
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-59 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-57
Warranty Information ............................. 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-30
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-29
Express-Down
............................... 2-29
Power
....................................... 2-29
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-29
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-30
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-41
Rear
....................................... 2-33
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-32
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-54
Cleaning the Blades
........................... 6-42
Fuses
...................................... 6-60
Winter Driving
................................. 4-22
WiperBladeCheck
............................. 7-42
Wiper Blades. Cleaning
.......................... 6-54
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-60
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-7
Wrench, Wheel
................................. 5-25
9-10