2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN service schedule

Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet has always exemplied quality and value
in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your
ownership experience, we and our participating dealers
are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for new vehicles.
The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to
retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with
the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation
options are available when warranty repairs are
required. This will reduce your inconvenience during
warranty repairs.
Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising
your service consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem
is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership,
let them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle
off for service, you are urged to do so as early in
the work day as possible to allow for same day repair.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet
helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle
service to get you to your destination with minimal
interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a
one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination
up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors
cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-23
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-14
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-13
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-18, 1-29
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-54
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-27
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Charging System.........................................3-26
Check Gages Warning.................................3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-24
Security.....................................................3-33
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-33
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-34
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-8
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Long Trip/Highway Denition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-16
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-35
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-43
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-109
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-22
At Least Once a Month................................6-22
At Least Once a Year..................................6-23
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-22
Brake System Inspection..............................6-27
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-26
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-26
Fuel System Inspection................................6-26
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled
Maintenance............................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-26
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-28
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-30
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-26
Throttle System Inspection............................6-27
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-27
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-44
Making Turns.................................................4-42
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-29
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-31
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-109
O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Operation Tips................................................3-19
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-32
Manual Mirror.............................................2-31
Power Mirrors.............................................2-31
Overhead Console..........................................2-38
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-25
Parking on Hills..............................................4-44
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance
Services...................................................... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-26
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-28
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-30
Passenger Van...............................................1-50
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-42
Passlock
®......................................................2-17
Payload.........................................................4-34
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a CD.................................................3-41
Playing the Radio...................................3-36, 3-38
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Seats (cont.)
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Seat Position....................................1-56
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-54
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-54
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-58
Security Light.................................................3-33
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Fan Speed..................................3-21
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
All-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-33
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-29
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-29
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-67
Setting Preset Stations............................3-37, 3-40
Setting the Temperature...................................3-21Setting the Time
Radios with HR and MN Buttons...................3-36
Radios with the Set Button...........................3-36
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-38, 3-40
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-97
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Denition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Skidding........................................................4-13
Sliding Door Security Lock...............................2-10
Sliding Side Door............................................. 2-9
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-17
Spare Tire Check............................................6-23
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-92
Specications, Capacities...............................5-107
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-24
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-26
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
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