Chevrolet 1999 Astro Spezifikationen

Power Seat If your vehicle has this feature, there will be controls located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat. Manual Lumbar To raise or

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety f

Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F (-8°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. S

If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels

All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is

Shifting Into Park (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake

Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too

Parking Over Things That Burn Things tha- Jan -Jrn could tout hot e: 3ust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over p

Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever located on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and le

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kn

Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) f

To adjust the outside rearview mirror, move the selector Outside Convex Mirror switch in the middle of the control to L for the driver’s side mirror

HomeLink@ Transmitter HomeLink,@ a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used t

Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink@ Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse

5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink@ button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is compl

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink@ button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the freque

Storage Areas If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover. Your front storage compartmenVglove box is at the

There is also a mapktorage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console. Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead consol

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

Head Restraints Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts c

4. Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place. The pegs inside the comp

Driver Information System \I Your vehicle may have this feature. This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip informa

If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Find your location on the zone map. Recor

Sunglasses Storage Compartment The overhead console has a sunglasses storage compartment. Luggage Carrier If you have a luggage carrier, you can

Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large thin

Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ... 3.2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...

The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. I. Exterior Lamp Control Instrument Panel Brightness Thum

Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter

Seatback Latches The seatback lever is located on the right rear of your seat. 0 To fold your non-touring bench seatback forward, pull up on the la

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 fe

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headla

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

Windshield Wipers For fewer wipes choose a setting closer to LOW. Use this setting for light rain and snow. - - To operate the windshield wiper

Rear Window WasherNViper For delay wiping, slide the switch up to the center position next to the word DELAY on the rear wiper Your vehicle may have

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

Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed Control and then you apply the b

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your veh

The exterior lamp control has three positions: 0 (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps

To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear seats, do the following: 1. If you are removing the center seat, remo

When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was

Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door, except with the liftgate glass (if equipped). You can also turn the dome lamps on by t

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter which is located on the left side of the engine cover console. To use

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Turn the right kno

Defogging and Defrosting Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. +3 (Blend): With this setting, the outside air comes out of bo

Rear Air Conditioning System Your vehicle may have an optional rear air-conditioning system that allows you to adjust the fan speed in the rear-se

Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can circulate effectively. For infor

Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips 1. Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the f

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fas

5. Lift up on the left and the right seat release levers at the same time. The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat. 6. Lift up

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odomete

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safet

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly

Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), the gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC v

BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to w

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves to the red area, your engine is too hot! I

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics- Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding

If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. it will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to tu

Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles in

Replacing the Rear Seats 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 2. Pull the seat down

Security Light Service All-Wheel This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START. SERVICE AWD Drive Light This light shou

Tow/HauI Mode Liaht TOW / HAUL J This light should come on when the tow/haul mode has been selected. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” in

Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off

Audio System(s) Notice; Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way ra

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 volum

4. Press SET. SET will appear on the display. 5. Press one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutto

Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decre

4 SEEK D : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next station or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold

Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search for the previous track. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the disc will adva

3. To raise the seatback, do the following: 3.1. Unlock the seatback latch by pulling up on the latch release lever at the right rear of the seat, wh

AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a CD. The CD symbol will still display but the letters CD will be replaced with

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the

While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current tra

Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK@ system. Read

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn

Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can ca

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a

Qrunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway de

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 Ib (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with

Bench Seat Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. Only the rear bench seat can

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaire

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffi

Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. He

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too c

Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their wor

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’cloc

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicl

Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start st

If your vehicle has the optional touring package, your vehicle will have a center console. To raise or lower the center console, press the button loc

Here are some tips on night driving. e e Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brak

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if th

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other driv

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But t

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, n

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies

The 2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... I-! Front Seats ...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some thing

What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble b

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle un

Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to s

Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle

The Certificationnire label also tells you the maximum Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or weights for the front and rear axles,

Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the CertificationiTire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure t

If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicl

Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul mode is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is: e to reduce t

‘he following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Two-Wheel Drive (Passenger) Maximum tra

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of

Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the

Driving with a Trailer If you ~ ve a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come i

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you a

Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shif

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a

Trailer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will have an eight-wire harness, including the center high-moun

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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ... -5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ... 5.83 Care of Safety Belts ...

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Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service nee

You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Part E: Maintenance Record on

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline

California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is design

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese trica

Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or re

While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclo

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagn

Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, o

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-16

Return the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-1 3

A. Windshield Washer Fluid B. Engine Coolant C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Transmission Dipstick E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F. Engine Oil Fi

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right ki

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symboi indicates that

As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils w

Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change y

Engine Cover Removing the Engine Cover and passenger’s side corners. 1. Move both front seats as far back as they will go. 5-20

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5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it. 6. Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover. The bolts are not supposed t

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be

8. Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward. Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. If the seal does not release, use the

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleanedfilter and the crankcase ventilation

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is c

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IOOC), d

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower How to Add Fluid level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 ye

Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered b

Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to mill it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant

Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage o

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Som

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. A. Coolant Reco

If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle sp

Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and

If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sur

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper rad

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for more info

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this t

Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you

Brakes Brake Fluid DOT3 . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . There are only tw

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate

It I DU have toc ..Iuc.. >rake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be

Notice: 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes, Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound whe

Replacing Brake System Parts Te braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehi

Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This wil

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system

Fans or other moving engine p-. ts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the

The other end of the negative (-) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote negative (-)

Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, d

All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transf

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, push it in at the top of the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change i

Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs

2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. Composit

3. Completely remove the sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarkedturn signal lamp sockets from the

5. Remove the remaining three screws, the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6. Remove

Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the 2. Remove the lamp assembiy. parkinghurn signal lamp assembly. 3. Squ

Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.

4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel: If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket count

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts, do the following: Windshield wiper blades should be inspect

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously h

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Certificationnire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your

Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the ratchevwheel wrench to tight

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tir

Mix---J tires could cause yo-. JO lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tire

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM The wheels

Used Replacement Wheels Putting a uscu wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning f

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall. 1. Rem

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 'I I can be serious injured i OUL --elt is buckled in the wrong

Your compact spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the compact spare ti

4. Attach the ratchet to the extension, with the DOWN side facing you. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. 5. Put the flat end

B Removing the Wheel Covers YOU will have to take off the hub caps to reach the wheel nuts. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), w

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being cha

4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side 5. Turn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack 6. Position the jack under the vehicle

B' C Rear Position A. Rear Jack Location B. Jack C. Ratchet and Extension .. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. Make sure

9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which

12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. Incorrect wheel nuts o

Stori J a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause i

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CHEVY ASTRO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corpor

Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 A: The belt is over an armrest. You can be seriously injured .. jour bell ,oes over an armrest like this. The

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a

Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before Carefully scrape off an

Vinyl Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this mor

Care of Safety Belts Keep bel- ;lean -.--I -’ry. I Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, th

Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove re

Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerat

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) I DescriDtion I Usage Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and w

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the front passenger doo

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some

Q: What’s wrong with this? L L A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. feu can be se

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and

FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 1 2 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Anti-Lock Brakes Radio Accy, Rear Seat Audio Controls FuseK

13 14 15 16 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker 10 Air Bag System 11 Not Used 12 L, MI, M2 Blower Motor, Rear Air Conditioning Relay Coil, Front C

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift the ho

Usage Rear/Heat and Air Conditioning Relays AIC Relay (Rear Heat and AIC) Relay Relay A/C Enable Relay Upfitter-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Starte

Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker DIODE-I Air Conditioning Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used LIGHTING Courtesy Fuse, Power Adjust Mirrors Fus

Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Part D: Recommended Nuids and Lubricants on page 6-32 for more information. See refrigerant charge

Capacities and Specifications (cont’d) I Capacities 1 Application English Differential Front Axle Rear Axle Fluid 2.6 pints 3.5 pints Refrigerant T

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time o

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted beltl In a crash, you wouldn’t have

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ... 6.2 Introduction ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT- KEEP ENGINE C ~~ AT THE PROPER 1 LEVEL AND CHANGE AS 1 RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protecti

How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specifie

Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which

Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after IQ0,OOQ mil

12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, 0 Check readfront axle

21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 7,000 Miles (45 000 km) B Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic wh

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be

42,000 Miles (70 000 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. U Lubricate cha

48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, U Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, U Check readfront axle

57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, B Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, 0 Check readfront axl

63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, 0 Check readfront ax

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. U Lubricate

84,000 Miles (140 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 D u Lubricate ch

Cl Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote f.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission U Rotate tires. See Tir

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 If yo

7,500 Miles (1 2 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate ch

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, 0 Check readfront a

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Ll Lubricate

52,500 Miles (87 500 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, 0 Check readfront ax

67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, 0 Check readfront a

97,500 Miles (162 500 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, 0 Check readfront

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help e

Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of

Starte’ emvitnCI Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the

Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parke

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for inst

When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull

Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as nee

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dea

Front Axle Rear Axle (GM Part No. US. 1052271, in Canada 10950849, or SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 378261, in Canada

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any ad

Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-36

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ... .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Norma

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you co

Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information all i

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear

Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel

Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of

Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2003 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (6

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experienc

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize yo

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the Ne

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should i

Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin c

Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-16 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-48 Adding Equipment to

Automatic Headlamp System ... Automatic Transmission Fluid ... Automatic Transmission Che

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure

Checking Brake Fluid ... 5-43 Checking Coolant ... 5-29 Checking Engine O

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ... 3-14 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Defogging and Defrost

Engine Coolant Level Check ... 6-26 Engine Oil Additives ... 5-18 Entry Lighting ...

Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Specifications ... 5-5 Gate O

Inspection (cont.) Exhaust System ... ... 6-30 Fuel System ... 6-30 Part C - P

Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-29 Locks Door ... 2-7 Front Do

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ... 2-5 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.

Power Steering ... 4-9 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2-35 Programmable Automatic

Restraint System Check ... ... 6-26 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... ... 1-71 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Cr

Service (cont.) Doing Your Own Work ... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ... 3-30 Publica

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bone

Tires ... 5.63. 5-88 Buying New Tires ... 5-66 Chains ...

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 5-91 Vehicle Storage ...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from a

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-29. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoul

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way

Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two c

I I Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the chi

Infants and Young Children Except Cargo Vans Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the dis

- For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.

Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available

The .- Ddy st. -.- re of a young -.1ild is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young

. __ born infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is we

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A noti

People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby will beco

Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain o

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped o

Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position child

Where to Put the Restraint Except Cargo Vans Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than

Cargo Vans Top Strap The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. H

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some

Top Strap Anchor Location If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchoring point for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the ri

Bench Seats: An anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for each outboard seating position

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) If you have a passenger van it has the LATCH system. It has two sets of anchors (

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: POSSIBLE A CAUTION INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY KID

With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t at

Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for t

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-48 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came w

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. 6. T

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position Bench Seat You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with

3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. To tighten the belt, pull

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag. Never put a rear facing child restr; ’ t

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-48, if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came wi

Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right

Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van vi

All bags ,,,,late with ,;eat force, faster rllan the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were

AIR BAG United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. Where Ar

The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 16 something is between an occupant and an air bag,

When Should an Air Bag Inflate? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the dam

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. T

What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the a

e e e Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them,

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air

Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, l

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts w

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ... 1-2 Manual Seats ...

Section 2 Features and controls Keys ... 2.2 Remote Keyless Entry System ~ = ~ . = = =

Keys mm !aving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even kill

This vehicle has one The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your double-sided key for the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extr

Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (4 m) up to 30 fee

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is we

Doors and Locks Door 'lock-- Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out

Front Doors To open a front door from the outside, grasp the handle and pull the door open. To open a front door from the inside, pull the lever towa

If the sliding door is open and you press the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately. After you close the door,

The following is a list of the available programming oDtions: Sliding Side Door 0 All doors lock/Only the driver’s door unlocks: Press the lock side

Front Seats Manual Seats 1 I The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward using the lever located under the front You can lose control o

Sliding Door Security Lock I\ n I d Your vehicle may have this feature. A sliding door security lock helps to prevent young children or other pa

Cancelling the Sliding Door Security Lock To cancel the security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move th

Rear Doors If you have the “Dutch Doors”, you must open the hatch first. See “Hatch Release’’ later in this section. To open the driver’s side

To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. Do this on each door. Replace the check as

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 but

Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent

Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the front doors. The driver’s door also has a switch for the fr

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-in Nofice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform bett

Notice: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY p