1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button
at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once you're going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise
control switch from ON
to R/A for about
1 1/2 seconds.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at R/A longer than 1 1/2 seconds,
the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Press the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now
cruise at the higher speed.

Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch. (To increase your speed in
very small amounts, move the switch to R/A briefly.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:

Press the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.

To slow down in very small amounts, press the
button briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal.

Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Exterior Lamps
Your lamp switch is on the driver's side of the
instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to
turn on the following:

Parking Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel LightsTurn the knob clockwise to the master lighting symbol
to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off
your lamps.
Turn the dial next to the knob up to adjust your
instrument panel lights. Turn the dial up to the first
notch for full intensity. If you turn the dial to the second
notch, your interior lamps will come on.
Turn the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your
instrument panel lights.
Headlamps
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam
by pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are turned on and your ignition is in the
OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY position. To turn the tone
off, turn the switch to OFF.

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2-38 Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when:

the ignition is on,

the headlamp switch is off and

the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come on.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of DRL.To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Interior Lamps
Dome Lamps

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The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the
doors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last
door closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, the
dome lamps will go off. You can also turn on the dome
lamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click.
If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in, the dome
lamps will not come on.
Dome Override Button
If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out, your interior
lamps will work as usual.
If the button is pressed in, the interior lamps will not
come on when any of the vehicle's doors are open. This
feature is helpful when you want to leave your door(s)
open for an extended period of time and do not want to
run the battery down. The button is located next to the
lamp switch.
If you have the optional reading lamps, they will still
operate if the button is pressed in.
Reading Lamps (Option)
You may have the optional reading lamps next to the
dome lamps. Turn the lamps on and off by pressing the
switch next to the lamp.
You can adjust the lamps to any desired position by
rotating the lamp, and they will work when the ignition
is on or off. Be sure to turn the lamps off before you
leave the vehicle.

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Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press
the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull
the tab back (toward you) for night driving.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side
of your vehicle.
Some mirrors are manually adjustable. The optional
electric mirrors come with a remote control adjustment
switch. The switch is located on the driver's door.
To move a mirror, turn the knob in the middle of the
control to L for the driver's side mirror or to R for the
passenger's side mirror. Then press the four
-way pad to
move the mirror in the desired direction. To make sure
you do not accidentally move a mirror, return the knob
to the middle (off) position after adjusting the mirrors.
Mirrors can also be folded in or out. Push the mirror
toward the vehicle to move it in. After pushing the
mirror out, adjustment will be maintained.

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2-41 Convex Outside Mirror
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your front storage compartment/glove box is at the
center of the engine cover. To open the compartment,
press the two tabs together and pull.

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If you have an optional sliding tray storage
compartment, it is under the front passenger's seat. To
open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle
and pull the tray forward.If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid
to open the cover.