2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO Owners Manual

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search
for the previous track.
If you hold this pushbutton
or press it more than once, the disc will advance further
Sound is muted
in this mode.
2 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play the
tracks on the disc in random, rather than sequential,
order. RANDOM will appear on the display. Press this
pushbutton again to return to normal play.
3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to search for the next
track.
If you hold this pushbutton or press it more
than once, the disc will advance further. The next track
number will appear on the display. Sound is muted
in this mode.
REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
return rapidly to a favorite passage. You will hear
the disc play at high speed while you press this
pushbutton. This allows you to listen and find out
when the disc is at the desired passage. Release this
pushbutton to resume playing.
FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton
to advance rapidly within
a track. You will hear the disc
play at high speed while you press this pushbutton.
This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at
the desired passage. Release this pushbutton to
resume playing.
4 SEEK b : The right arrow is the same as NEXT,
and the left arrow is the same as PREV. If the right
or the left arrow is held or pressed more than once,
the player will continue moving forward or backward
through the disc.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is
playing. Press it again within five seconds to see
how
long the CD has been playing that track. Elapsed time is
displayed in minutes and seconds. The track number
will also appear when a new track begins to play.
Press this button again to return to the time display.
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AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when
playing a CD. The CD symbol will still display but
the letters CD will be replaced with either
AM, FM1 or
FM2. If the radio is turned off, the disc will stay in
the player and
will resume playing at the point where
it stopped.
CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD
when listening to the radio. When a disc is playing,
the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear on the
display. If the radio is turned
off, the disc will stay in
the player and will resume playing at the point where
it stopped.
EJECT: Press this button to eject the disc from the
player and play the radio. When the same or a new
disc
is inserted, the disc will start playing on track one.
If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for
more than a few seconds, the player will pull the CD
back in. The radio will continue playing. When the
ignition is
off, press this button to load a CD.
Compact Risc Messages
ERR (Error): If this message appears and the disc
comes out,
it could be for one of the following reasons:
* You’re driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the disc should play.
It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
0 The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
Press
RECALL to make ERR go off of the display.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or
if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer.
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA) PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat
audio system on or
off. The rear speakers will be muted
when the power is turned on. You may operate the
rear seat audio functions even when the primary radio
power is
off.
VOL (Volume): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn the knob
to increase or to decrease volume. Push
the knob back into its stored position when you’re
not using it. The upper knob controls the upper
headphone and the lower knob controls the lower
headphone.
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen
to any
of the music sources: radio, and CDs. However, the rear
seat passengers can only control the music sources
that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a CD
through headphones while the driver listens to the radio
through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers
have control of the volume for each set of headphones.
Be aware that the front seat audio controls always
override the rear seat audio controls.
AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI
and FM2.
If the front passengers are already listening
to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between
the bands and cannot change the frequency.
Press AM FM to return to listening
to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD will remain
safely inside the radio for future listening.
A SEEK v : While listening to AM, FMI or FM2,
press the up or the down arrow to tune
to the next or
to the previous station and stay there. This button
is inactive
if the front radio is in use.
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While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the
next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go
back to the start of the current track
if more than eight
seconds have played. The SEEK button is inactive
if the
CD mode on the front radio is in use.
To scan preset stations, press and hold SEEK until the
radio goes into scan mode. The radio will go to a station,
play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. The
scan function is inactive
if the front radio is in use.
P.SET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengers
must be listening to something different for each of
these functions to work:
Press this button to scan through the preset radio
stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
The radio will go to
a preset station, play for a
few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
TAPE CD: Press this button to switch between playing
a tape or CD
if loaded. The inactive tape or CD will
remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is interrupted.
The THEFTLOCK@ feature for the radio may be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature.
If THEFTLOCK@ is
activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK@ is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power has been interrupted.
If your battery loses power
for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the
secret code before
it will operate.
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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK@ system. Read
through all nine steps before starting the procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time
and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until - - - shows on the display.
Next you will use the secret code number which you
have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
8. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show REP to let you know
that you need to repeat Steps 5 through
7 to confirm
your secret code.
9. Press AM FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
The
LED indicator by the volume knob will begin
flashing when the ignition is turned
off.
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After
a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
2, Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show SEC, indicating
the radio is now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter
the correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealership.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MN and
000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show
- - -, indicating that the
radio is no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After
a Power Loss earlier
in this section.
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Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise
if you ever get it.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
Care of Your CDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be
sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged.
If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast
is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened
to the fender.
If tightening is required, tighten by
hand, then with a wrench one quarter turn.
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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle .......... 4-2
Defensive Driving
........................................... 4.2
Braking
......................................................... 4-6
Steering
........................................................ 4-9
Off-Road Recovery
....................................... 4-11
Passing
....................................................... 4-12
Loss of Control ............................................. 4-13
Driving at Night
............................................ 4-14
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
.................. 4-16
Drunken Driving
............................................. 4-3
Control of a Vehicle
........................................ 4-6
City Driving
.................................................. 4-19 Freeway
Driving
........................................... 4.20
Before Leaving
on a Long Trip ....................... 4.21
Highway Hypnosis ........................................ 4.22
Hill and Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Winter Driving
.............................................. 4-24
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
..... 4.28
Towing ..... 4.29
Towing Your Vehicle
.................................. 4.29
Recreational Vehicle Towing
........................... 4.29
Loading Your Vehicle
.................................... 4.29
Towing
a Trailer ........................................... 4.31
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