2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN brake

Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-29
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-71
Check...........................................................3-30
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Gages Warning Light...................................3-36
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-89
Child Restraints..............................................1-44
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-44
Infants and Young Children...........................1-38
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-52
Older Children.............................................1-35
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat
Position..................................................1-57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-59
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-50
Top Strap...................................................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-47
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-86Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-83
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-85
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-85
Cleaning Leather............................................5-85
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-85
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.........5-87
Cleaning Tires................................................5-88
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-85
Cleaning........................................................5-83
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-83
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-86
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-20
Rear Heating System...................................3-19
Rear..........................................................3-21
Compact Disc Messages..................................3-45
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-82
Composite Headlamps.....................................5-56
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-45
Coolant.........................................................3-30
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-30
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Cooling System..............................................5-33
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-37
How to Add Fluid............................................5-27
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check........................................5-25, 5-64
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-24
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-32
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-31
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-32
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-32
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-32
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-29
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-38
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure.................................5-64
Inspection......................................................6-31
Brake System.............................................6-31
Engine Cooling System................................6-30Inspection (cont.)
Exhaust System..........................................6-30
Fuel System...............................................6-30
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-30
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-30
Throttle System...........................................6-31
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-31
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-40
Instrument Panel Brightness Control..................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-93
Instrument Panel.............................................3-24
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-47
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-27
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-14
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-18, 1-29
LATCH System...............................................1-52
Child Restraints...........................................1-52
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-54
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-28
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Light.............................................................3-26
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-27
Check Gages Warning.................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-35
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-35
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-36Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Locks............................................................. 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-7
Front Doors.................................................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-37
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-44
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-101
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-26
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-26
At Least Once a Month................................6-26
At Least Once a Year..................................6-27
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-26
Brake System Inspection..............................6-31
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-30
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-30
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Operation Tips................................................3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside.........................................................2-33
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirror.............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overhead Console..........................................2-39
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)........................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-29
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking.........................................................2-26
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Park(P).........................................................2-27
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-26Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-30
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-32
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-34
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-38
Passlock
ž......................................................2-18
Payload.........................................................4-31 .
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-43
Playing the Radio...................................3-39, 3-41
Power Steering................................................ 4-9
Power...........................................................3-16
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Windows....................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-35
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-17
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R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-30
Radios..........................................................3-38
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-50
Care of Your CDs........................................3-50
Radio with CD............................................3-41
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-46
Setting the Time for Radios with
HR and MN Buttons.................................3-38
Setting the Time for Radios with
the Set Button.........................................3-38
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-47
Understanding Reception..............................3-50
Reading Lamps..............................................2-40
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-20
Rear Axle......................................................5-53
Locking........................................................ 4-9
Rear Climate Control System............................3-21
Rear Doors....................................................2-13
Rear Heating System......................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-32
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-46
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-29
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-29
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-21Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-32
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Reinstalling the Engine Cover...........................5-23
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the Engine Cover.............................5-20
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-76
Removing the Rear Seats.................................. 1-7
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-72
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-75
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-61
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-46
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-71
Replacing the Rear Seats.................................. 1-9
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-11
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-37
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-37
Restraint System Check...................................6-26
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-71
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-71
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Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-50
Top Strap......................................................1-48
Torque Lock...................................................2-29
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-35
Tow/Haul Mode Button.....................................2-25
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-36
Towing..........................................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-36
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-41
Trailering Package..........................................4-31
Transfer Case................................................5-52Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transmission..................................................5-25
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Transportation Options...................................... 7-9
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-38
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-29
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-96
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-67
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss................................................3-49
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-70
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-84
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-37
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