2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO Owners Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamps. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-14.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-20.
F. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-17.
G. Rear Defogger Button. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
H. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
I. Rear Air Conditioning Control. SeeRear Air
Conditioning System on page 3-22.
J. Rear Heater Control. SeeRear Heating System
on page 3-21.K. Rear Window Washer/Wiper Switch. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
L. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-18.
M. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamps on
page 3-16.
N. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
O. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-18.
P. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-39.
Q. Front Storage Compartment. SeeStorage Areas
on page 2-33.
R. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-17.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in
the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering
wheel to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable
level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.Headlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-8.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 3-9.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 3-10.
Cruise Control (Option). SeeCruise Control on
page 3-11.
For information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 3-14.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
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An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash faster, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers will not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring
for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal asher
is used. With this asher installed, the signal indicator
will ash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check
the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make
sure they are working.Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash of the
turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal
lever to the center position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or
high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
located on the instrument
panel cluster also will
be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are in automatic.
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To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not
so far that you hear a click.
If your headlamps are in automatic or on low beam,
your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay
on as long as you hold the lever toward you and
the high-beam indicator located on the cluster comes
on. Release the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
To operate the
windshield wipers,
turn the band, located on
the multifunction lever,
upward or downward.
MIST:Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle.
Hold it there until the windshield wipers start, then let
it go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you
want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.OFF:Turn the band to turn off the windshield wipers.
LOW (Low Speed):Turn the band to LOW for
steady wiping at low speed.
HIGH (High Speed):Turn the band to HIGH for steady
wiping at high speed.
DELAY:Turn the band to one of the ve delay
settings located between OFF and LOW, to choose the
delayed wiping cycle. The closer the band is turned
to OFF, the shorter the delay will be. For fewer wipes,
choose a setting closer to LOW. Use this setting for light
rain and snow.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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Windshield Washer
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked with the
windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction
lever. To spray washer uid on the windshield, push
the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop or return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
Your vehicle may have this
feature. The rear window
washer/wiper is controlled
by using the switch
located on the instrument
panel, next to the audio
system.
To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up
to ON.
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For delay wiping, slide the switch up to the center
position next to the word DELAY on the rear wiper
control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds.
To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window
washer uid will continue to spray until the switch
is released. The wiper will continue with three more
wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen
before the lever was pushed.
Move the switch to OFF to turn off the rear window
washer.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the front windshield washer. If the uid level is low in the
washer bottle, you may not be able to wash your rear
window. If you can wash your windshield, but not
your rear window, check the uid level.Cruise Control
Your vehicle may have this feature. With cruise control,
you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
This can really help on long trips. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET
button at the end of the
lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts
off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going
about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, you can move
the cruise control
switch from ON to R/A
(Resume/Acclerate) briey.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will keep going
faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.
So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch
at R/A.
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