2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN Owners Manual

Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
UPFITTER-
BATTUptter Battery Power Stud, Trailer
Wiring Harness
UPFITTER-
ACCYUptter Accessory Relay
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
ECM-1BFuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM,
Oil Pressure Switch/Sender
HORN Horn Relay and Horn
A/C COMPAir Conditioning Enable Relay and
Compressor
RR HTR/AC Rear Heater and Air Conditioning
ATC Active Transfer Case-L Van
FRT HVAC Front Heater and Air Conditioning
ENG-IOxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position
Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor,
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent
SolenoidFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
IGN-E Air Conditioning Enable Relay Coil
ECM-IFuel Injectors 1–6, Crankshaft
Position Sensot, VCM, Coil Driver
Module (EST), Ignition Coil
BLANK Not Used
RH HDLMP Right Headlamp
LH HEADLAMP Left Headlamp
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
DIODE-1 Air Conditioning
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
LIGHTINGCourtesy Fuse, Power Adjust
Mirrors Fuse, Truck Body Control
Battery Fuse
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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
BATTPower Accessory Circuit Breaker,
Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power
Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio
Battery Fuse
IGN A Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
IGN B Ignition Switch
ABSElectronic Brake
Control Module
BLANK Not Used
RAP Radio Accessory, Power Windows
HTD MIR/RR
DEFOGRear Window Defogger,Climate
Control HeadRelays Usage
A/C RELAY Rear/Heat and Air Conditioning
UPFITTER-
ACCY RELAYUptter Accessory
STARTER
ENABLE
RELAYStarter
A/C ENABLE
RELAYAir Conditioning
HEAD LAMPS
RELAYHeadlamps
FUEL PUMP
RELAYFuel Pump
Feed Usage
AUX B Uptter Battery Feed
AUX A Uptter Accessory Feed
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toPart D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-29for more information.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a)
Front A/C 2.3 lbs 1.0 kg
Front and Rear A/C 3.0 lbs 1.4 kg
Cooling System
Without Rear Heater 13.5 qt 12.8 L
With Rear Heater 16.5 qt 15.6 L
Differential Fluid
Front Axle 2.6 pt 1.2 L
Rear Axle 3.5 pt 1.7 L
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Capacities and Specications (cont’d)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Engine Oil with Filter 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Fuel Tank 27.0 gal 101.8 L
Transmission Fluid (Drain and Rell) 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the uid level after lling. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity
information and requirements.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Transmission Spark Plug Gap
“Vortec” 4300 V6 MFI* LU3 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
*Micro Fuel Injection
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25098463 A1163C
Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47
Fuel Filter 15050894 GF481
PCV Valve 6487532 CV 769-C
Spark Plugs 25162556 41–932
Wiper Blades (Trico Type)
Front – 18 inches (45.7 cm) 22110431 —
Rear – 14 inches (35.5 cm) 22121329 —
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✍NOTES
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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using the Maintenance Schedule......................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-16
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-24
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-24
At Least Once a Month.................................6-24
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-24At Least Once a Year...................................6-25
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-28
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-28
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-28
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-28
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-28
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-29
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel
Drive) Inspection.......................................6-29
Brake System Inspection................................6-29
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-29
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-31
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended uids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by
warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
uid levels or the wrong tire ination can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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