2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO seat adjustment

Front Seats
Manual Seats
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The bucket seats can be
adjusted forward or
rearward using the lever
located under the front
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle
is moving. The sudden movement could startle
and confuse you, or make you push a pedal
when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle
is not moving. Move the seat adjustment lever toward the ouboard side
of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you
want it. Then release the lever and try
to move the seat
with your body, to make sure that the seat is locked
into place.
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Bench Seat
Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers.
They can also be removed to increase storage space.
Only the rear bench seat can be adjusted forward
or rearward using the lever at the front of the seat.
Move the seat adjustment
lever located at the front
of the seat toward the
passenger’s side to
unlock it. Slide the seat
to where you want it.
Then release the lever
and try to move the seat
with your body, to make
sure the seat is locked
into place. The optional
bench seats come with moveable armrests,
individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable headrests
and a fold-down center armrest console.
The center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest. To
adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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If your vehicle has the
optional touring package,
your vehicle will have
a center console.
To raise
or lower the center
console, press the button
located between the
beverage holders. Sit in
the center seating position only when the console
is in an upright and
locked position.
For details about headrests, see
Head Restraints
on page 1-5.
Bucket Seats
Your vehicle may have rear bucket seats with an
adjustment release bar located under the front
of the
seats. These seats can be adjusted forward or rearward
with the release bar. Pull the release bar up to release
the seat bottom. Slide the seat where you want it
and then let go of the release bar. Then try to move the
seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked
into place.
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Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of
any objects
so that the air inside of your vehicle can
circulate effectively.
For information on how to use the main climate-control
system. For information
on ventilation, see “Outlet
Adjustment” listed later in this section.
Rear Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger
Your vehicle may have a rear window defogger that
uses a warming grid
to remove fog or frost from the
rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in
RUN.
Press this button to turn
the rear window defogger
on or off. Be sure to
clear as much snow from
the window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn
off several minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will run for several more minutes before turning
off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing
the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else
sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do,
you could cut or damage the defogger and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape,
a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
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Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips
1. Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the flow of air into your vehicle.
2. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
3. Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of your
vehicle more effectively.
Move the thumbwheel in the center of the outlets up or
down to change the direction
of airflow.
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Automatic Headlamp System ..................
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
................................................
Automatic Transmission Check ................
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check
...................................
Operation .........................................
......... 3-13
......... 5-25
......... 2-23
......... 6-27
......... 6-28
Backing Up
.................................................... 4-38
Battery
.......................................................... 5-46
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................ 3-1 6
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-21
Bench Seat
............................................ 1-1 1, 1-57
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-27
Brake Parking
...................................................... 2-26
System Inspection
....................................... 6-31
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-28
Brake Adjustment
............................................ 5-45
Brake Fluid
.................................................... 5-42
Brake Pedal Travel
......................................... 5-45
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-45
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-42
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
..................................... 2-19
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Bucket Seats, Rear
......................................... 1-12 Bulb
Replacement
........................................... 5-55
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-55
Headlamps
............................ ......... 5-55
Replacement Bulbs
.............................. 5-61
Taillamps
.................................................... 5-60
Front
Turn Signal Lamps
.............................. 5-59
Buying New Tires
................................... 5-66
C
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-5
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ............ ....... 7-7
Cancelling the Sliding Door
Security Lock
.......................................... 2-12
Capacities and Specifications
........................ 5-99
Carbon Monoxide
............... ..... 4-24, 4-31, 2-30
Care of
Safety Belts
.... ~ ~ ~ ~ ..................... 5-86
Care of Your
CD Player
.......... ...., ............ ..... 3-50
CDS
.......................................................... 3-50
Cargo Vans
........................................... 1-41, 1-48
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts
............. 1-27
Chains, Tires
..................................... ..... 5-70
Charging System Light
....................... ..... 3-27
Engine Light
.............................. , ..... 3-30
Check
Gages Warning Light
................................... 3-36
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ................. 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ........................................ 7-5
MyGMLink.com
................................................ 7-4
New Vehicle Break-In
...................................... 2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-101
Odometer
............................................
Off-Road Recovery ................................
Oil
... 3-25
... 4-1 1
Engine ....................................................... 5-1 5
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-34
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-35
Online Owner Center
........................................ 7-4
Operation Tips
................................................ 3-22
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-22
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-33
Manual Mirrors
............................................ 2-32
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-32
Overhead Console
.......................................... 2-39
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information
........................................ 7-1 2
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into
............................. ........ 2-27
Shifting Out
of ......................... ............ 2-29
Brake
..................................................... 2-26
Parking
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-30
Park (P) Mechanism Check
........................... 6-29
Parking Brake
and Automatic Transmission
Parking on Hills
........................................ 4-39 -39
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ................... 6-26
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-32
Part
E - Maintenance Record ............................. 6-34
Passing
................................................. 4-12, 4-38
Passlock@
...................................................... 2-18
Payload
......................................................... 4-31
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-8
Playing the Radio
................................... 3-39, 3-41
Power
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-16
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System
......................................... 5-92
Seat
............................................................ 1-3
Windows .................................................... 2-17
Part
C - Periodic
Maintenance Inspections ............ 6-30
Playing a Compact Disc
................................... 3-43
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-40 9