1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO hood release

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Lamp Switches
B. Instrument Panel Dimmer
C. Multifunction Lever
D. Hazard Lamp Switch
E. Transmission Shift Lever
E Ignition Switch
G. Rear Defogger
H. Comfort Controls
I. Rear A/C Control (Option)
J. Rear Heater Control (Option)
K. Rear Washermiper
L. Front Ashtray
M. Accessory Power Outlets
N. Cupholders/Storage Tray
0. Front Storage Compartment
P. Audio System
Q. Cigarette Lighter
R. Hood Release
S. Dome Override Button
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver's side
of the kick panel. Then go
to the front
of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
6-8

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Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps
are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop. Remove the
hood prop from
the slot in the hood and
I return the
Drop to its retainer. 1.L
Then just pull the hood
down and close it firmly.
Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel.
In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
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Chassis Lubrication Chassis
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
Bearings Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344 or equivalent).
Differential, Axle Lubricant (GM Part
Front and Rear
No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90
Axle GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Transfer Case DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
I
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
patherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen' Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pur ose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-32
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