2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO 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 ªRetained Accessory Powerº under
Ignition
Positions on page 2-17.
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
ž
Transmitter. For more information, seeProgramming the
HomeLinkžTransmitter on page 2-31.
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.
COMP/TEMP (Compass/Temperature):This display
provides the outside temperature and one of eight
compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle
is facing.
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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 37ÉF (3ÉC) 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 360É 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.
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.
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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 brie¯y 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, see
Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-30.
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 items 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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