2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN clock

Hatch Release
You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all of
the other doors from the outside. Insert the key into
the hatch release button and turn it counterclockwise.
All of the doors will unlock.
You may also use the keyless entry system
described earlier.
The hatch can be opened or closed without a key
if the door lock system is unlocked.
To open the hatch, unlock it, then press the button and
lift the handle located in the center of the door.
To lock the power lock system from the outside, insert
the key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise.
All doors will lock.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the airow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately half
of the air to the instrument panel outlets and directs
most of the remaining air to the oor outlets. Some air
may be directed toward the windshield.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
A/C (Air Conditioning):This setting brings in outside
air, cools and dehumidies it.
MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning):This setting
cools the air the fastest, by recirculating the inside air.
The right knob can also be used to select the defrost
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be
found later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature inside your vehicle.
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Setting the Time for Radios
with the Set Button
Press and release the SET button. Within ve seconds,
press and hold the left SEEK arrow until the correct
hour appears on the display. Press and hold the right
SEEK arrow until the correct minute appears on
the display.
Setting the Time for Radios
with HR and MN Buttons
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on
the display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute
appears on the display. To display the time with the
ignition off, press RECALL, HR, or MN and the time will
appear on the display for a few seconds. There is an
initial two-second delay before the clock goes into
the time-set mode.
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
Power:Turn the VOLUME knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOLUME:Turn this knob to increase or to decrease
the volume.
RECALL:Press this knob to switch the display between
the radio station frequency and the time. When the
ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
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SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume):With SCV, the
audio system adjusts automatically to make up for
road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control
ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase
the SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows for
more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases
the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any
speed. The volume level should always sound the
same to you as you drive. To turn SCV off, turn the
control all the way down.
Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
and AM. The display will show the selection.
TUNE:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
select radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you are not using it.
oSEEKp:Press the right or the left arrow to go to
the next or previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. 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 radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
P.SCAN (Preset Scan):Press this button and the radio
will go to the rst preset station stored on the
pushbuttons, play for a few seconds then go on to the
next preset station. P.SCAN will appear on the
display. Press this button again or one of the
pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.
The radio will only scan the preset stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and
nd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly
pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from
between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
You can avoid these problems by braking — if you
can stop in time. But sometimes you can not; there is
not room. That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes.
SeeBraking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel
at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling Your Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to
you and others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke
if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, ames and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle — this
is against the law in some places. Keep
children away from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
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While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap
slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-95.When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-29.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel
by shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-29.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
1. You can remove the
radiator pressure
cap when the cooling
system, including the
radiator pressure cap
and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise
until it rst stops.
Do not press down
while turning the
pressure cap.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some pressure left.2. Then keep turning
the pressure cap,
but now push down
as you turn it.
Remove the
pressure cap.
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