2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN Owners Manual

If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the
lid to open the cover.There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger’s
side of the engine cover console.
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Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature.
The overhead console includes reading lamps, a
compartment for a garage door opener, a trip computer,
a temperature and compass display, and a storage
compartment for sunglasses.
The reading lamps, trip computer, temperature and
compass display will work when the ignition is in RUN,
ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power”
underIgnition Positions on page 2-18.
Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have this feature.
Press the button
near each lamp to
turn the reading
lamps on and off.
The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction
you want.
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Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front
overhead compartment can be used to conveniently
store the opener.
1. To install the garage door opener, rst open the
compartment door by pressing the latch forward.
2. Peel the protective
backing from the
hook and loop patch.
3. Press it rmly to the back of your garage door
opener, as close to the center of the opener
as possible.4. Center the garage door opener activation button
over the console door button and press the opener
rmly into place.
The pegs inside the
compartment door are
used to make sure
the button on the
compartment door will
contact the control
button on the garage
door opener.
5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed when
you press the button. Adjust the position of the
garage door opener and add or remove pegs
as needed, until the opener operates properly.
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6. Now, with the
compartment door
closed, press the
button again to
make sure the
garage door opener
operates properly.
With the garage door opener positioned properly and
the right number of pegs in place, you can press
the button to operate the opener.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a HomeLink
®
Transmitter. For more information, seeProgramming
the HomeLink®Transmitter on page 2-33.
Driver Information System
This system displays the outside air temperature,
compass direction and trip information in the
overhead console.
US/MET (United States/Metric):The US/MET button
allows you to switch the display between the English and
metric system.
MODE:The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP
and TRIP.
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COMP/TEMP (Compass/Temperature):This display
provides the outside temperature and one of eight
compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle
is facing.
Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the
outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, the display
will toggle between the word ICE and the current
temperature every eight seconds. This is a warning
to the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that
appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need
to be manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is
displayed, the compass will need to be calibrated.
You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated
mode by pressing and holding the US/MET and
MODE buttons simultaneously while in the COMP/TEMP
mode. After about 10 seconds, the compass will
display C and you can release the buttons. Drive the
vehicle in a complete 360° circle three times at a
speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the compass
will function normally. Once the calibration is complete,
the display will return to a compass reading.Variance is the difference between magnetic north
and geographic north. In some areas, the difference
between the two can be great enough to cause
false compass readings. If this happens, follow these
instructions to set the variance for your particular
location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your
zone number.
2. Press and hold both the US/MET and the MODE
buttons while in the COMP/TEMP mode.
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3. After ve seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number. When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears
on the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number.
Your variance is now set and the display will
return to the COMP/TEMP mode.
TRIP:Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE
button will take you through the following TRIP functions:
AVG ECON (Average Economy):The average
fuel economy since the last reset is displayed.
INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy):
Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second
of driving is displayed.
RANGE:The display indicates the estimated
distance that can be travelled with the remaining
fuel in the tank, based on the fuel economy for
the last few hours of driving.
FUEL USED:The fuel used since the last reset
is displayed.
AVG SPEED (Average Speed):The average
speed since the last reset is displayed.To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and
US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two
seconds. All functions will be displayed briey once the
system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the
AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes.
All three modes are reset simultaneously.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The overhead console has a sunglasses
storage compartment.
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Luggage Carrier
If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things
on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
Follow these guidelines:
Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not
recommended.
Tie the load to the side rails. Use the crossrails
only to keep the load from sliding.
If you need to carry long items, tie the load to
the side rails. Also tie the load to the bumpers.
Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails
or side rails are damaged.
After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten
all the slider screws.
For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate
the front and rear crossrails in line with the
two center supports.Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage
your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the
slats as far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-29.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage
carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
Convenience Net
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags,
in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie at when
you’re not using it.
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✍NOTES
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