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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-18
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-38
Airbag System
......................................... 1-63
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-70
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
................................................. 2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-16
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-28
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-29
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-33
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-37
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-39
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-33
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-47
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-48
Front Axle
............................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-57
Tires
...................................................... 5-58
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-84
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-93
Electrical System
...................................... 5-94
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-101
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
.... 5-102
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-11
Index
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2005 Chevrolet Astro Owner Manual M
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Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-3Rear Seats...

Seite 2 - How to Use This Manual

Manual LumbarIf your vehicle has this feature, there will be a knoblocated on the inboard side of the driver’s andpassenger’s bucket seats.Turn the kn

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If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmissionwill drive in second gear. You may use this featurefor reducing torque to the rear wheels when youa

Seite 4 - Vehicle Symbols

All-Wheel DriveIf your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s drivingpower is sent to all four wheels for extra tractionwhen needed.This is like f

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Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

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Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourvehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on th

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Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

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Running Your Engine WhileYou Are ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION

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MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorYou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving.Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving.Pull the tab bac

Seite 10 - Reclining Seatbacks

Outside Convex MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more fromthe driver’s seat.{CAUTION:A c

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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference,

Seite 12 - Seatback Latches

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitterabout 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from theHomeLink®buttons while keeping the indicatorlight in vie

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But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. E

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Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to “time out” or quit after several seconds oftransmissi

Seite 15 - Replacing the Rear Seats

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink®ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink®using a HomeLink®button previously trained, follow these steps:1. Press and hold

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If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on thelid to open the cover.There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger’sside of the engine cov

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Overhead ConsoleYour vehicle may have this feature.The overhead console includes reading lamps, acompartment for a garage door opener, a trip computer

Seite 18 - Entering the Third Row Seat

Installing a Garage Door OpenerIf you have a garage door opener, the front overheadcompartment can be used to conveniently store theopener.1. To insta

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6. Now, with thecompartment doorclosed, press thebutton again to makesure the garagedoor opener operatesproperly.With the garage door opener positione

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Luggage CarrierIf you have a luggage carrier, you can load things ontop of your vehicle.The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrailsattached to t

Seite 21 - Reinstalling the Rear Seats

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

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Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-37Audio System(s) ...3-39Setting the Time for Radio

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✍ NOTES3-3

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Head RestraintsAdjust your head restraint so that the top of therestraint is closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a nec

Seite 25 - Why Safety Belts Work

Instrument Panel Overview3-4

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Exterior Lamps. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14.B. Instrument Panel Brightness Contr

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Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Seite 28 - Safety Belts

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel, then release the lever to lock the wheel

Seite 29 - Driver Position

An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane change.To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the leverunti

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To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but notso far that you hear a click.If your headlamps are in automatic or on low beam,your high-beam

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Windshield WasherL(Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with thewindshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunctionlever. To spray washer fluid

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For delay wiping, slide the switch up to the centerposition next to the word DELAY on the rear wipercontrol. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds.T

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Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

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Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the

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{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspres

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Exterior LampsThe exterior lamp control is located on the driver’s sideof the instrument panel.The exterior lamp control has three positions:9 (Off):

Seite 37 - Rear Seat Passengers

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful

Seite 38 - Lap-Shoulder Belt

Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside, your automaticheadlamp system will turn on your headlamps at thenormal brightness along with

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You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning thethumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp control, allthe way up. In this position, the dome lam

Seite 40 - Lap Belt

The accessory power outlet is located on thepassenger’s side of the front storage compartment.These circuits are protected by a fuse and havemaximum c

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Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle.Turn the right knob clockw

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Defogging and DefrostingTurn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.-(Floor/Defog): With this setting, the outside aircomes out of both th

Seite 43 - Safety Belt Extender

Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object toclear the inside rear window may damage the rearwindow defogger. Repairs would not be coveredby your war

Seite 44 - Child Restraints

Rear Air Conditioning SystemYour vehicle may have a rear air conditioning systemthat allows you to adjust the fan speed in the rearseating area, from

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To increase or decrease the temperature for the entirevehicle, use the center knob located on the mainclimate control panel.The air conditioning syste

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2. If you have a safetybelt guide on yourseat, pull the safetybelt all the wayout through the guide.3. To store the safety belt while the second row b

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Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll knowhow fast you’re

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Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

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Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG or the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag

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Charging System LightThis light should come onbriefly when you turn onthe ignition, before startingthe engine, as a checkto show you it is working.Afte

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You can only drive for a short time with the readings ineither warning zone. If you must drive, turn off allunnecessary accessories.Readings in either

Seite 52 - Child Restraint Systems

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning LightWith the anti-lock brakesystem, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and may stay on forseveral seconds

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Malfunction Indicator LampService Engine Soon Light in theUnited States or Check Engine Lightin CanadaYour vehicle is equipped with a computer whichmo

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This light should come on, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignition is on and the engine isnot running. If the light does not come on, h

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. SeeGasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will

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Oil Pressure GageThe oil pressure gageshows the engine oilpressure in psi (poundsper square inch) when theengine is running.Canadian vehicles indicate

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6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seatassembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull thewhole seat back to remove the seat from thefront

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Security LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn theignition key to START.The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the lightflashes,

Seite 59 - Passenger Van

The SERVICE AWD light comes on to indicate thatthere may be a problem with the drive system andservice is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by t

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Fuel GageThe fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuelyou have remaining when the ignition is on.When the gage first indicates empty, you still h

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Driver Information Center (DIC)Your vehicle may have a Driver Information Center(DIC) located on the overhead console. This DICdisplays the outside ai

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Compass VarianceVariance is the difference between magnetic north andgeographic north. In some areas, the difference betweenthe two can be great enoug

Seite 63 - Rear Outside Seat Position

Trip ComputerThere are five trip computer displays available bypushing the MODE button. The information will appearin the following order:AVG ECON (Ave

Seite 64 - (Bench Seat)

Setting the Time for Radios withthe Set ButtonPress and release the SET button. Within five seconds,press and hold the left SEEK arrow until the correc

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Finding a StationAM-FM: Press this knob to switch between FM1, FM2,and AM. The display will show the selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio st

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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or todecrease bass.TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up or down to increaseo

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Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the controlring behind the upper knob clockwise to increasethe SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows fo

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2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers.Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling upand down on the seat.{CAUTION:A seat that is not locked

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

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Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caughtin the CD player.If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.1 PRE

Seite 71 - Where Are the Airbags?

CD MessagesERR (Error): If this message appears on the displayand/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:• It is very hot. W

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PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the system onor off. The rear speakers will be muted when thepower is turned on.VOL (Volume): Press this knob l

Seite 73 - What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of yourvehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code todisable all radio functions

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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent FeatureAfter a Power LossEnter your secret code as follows; pause no more than15 seconds between steps:1. Turn the ignit

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Radio ReceptionAMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range, however, cancause stations to interfere

Seite 76 - Restraint System Check

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

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Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and drivingis a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor tothe highway death toll,

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If you installed the safety belt with the release hole facinginward (toward the seat), slide the plastic cover up so youcan see the buckle. Disconnect

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According to the American Medical Association, a180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a

Seite 81 - Remote Keyless Entry System

All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of beingin a collision increases sharply for drivers who hav

Seite 82 - Operation

BrakingBraking action involves perception time andreaction time.First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you

Seite 83 - Battery Replacement

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent abraking skid.When y

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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire androad c

Seite 85 - Door Locks

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much m

Seite 86 - Sliding Side Door

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

Seite 87 - Sliding Door Security Lock

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving.If the level of the sho

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• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofv

Seite 89 - Rear Doors

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions,

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To adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever located onthe outboard sides of the seat cushion.Entering the Third Row SeatThe second row seat hasa sea

Seite 91 - Hatch Release

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

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You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. W

Seite 93 - Sun Visors

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even ifyour windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

Seite 94 - Starting and Operating

Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if yourtires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one ormore is low. It can happen if a lot of

Seite 95 - Ignition Positions

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Seite 96 - Starting Your Engine

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certainyou allow a reasonable following distance. Expectto move slightly slower at night.When you want to lea

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Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack

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If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.• K

Seite 100 - Tow/Haul Mode

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin you

Seite 101 - Parking Brake

To raise the seatback, do the following1. Unlock the seatback lever by pulling up on the leverwhile pushing down on the upper edge of theseatback.2. M

Seite 102 - {CAUTION:

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice betwee

Seite 103 - Shifting Out of Park (P)

Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin andpolish the surface under the tires

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• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags

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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engineagain and repeat this only when you feel really

Seite 106 - Outside Manual Mirror

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. Then shiftback and

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Tire and Loading Information LabelA specific Tire and Loading Information label is attachedto the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s dooropen,

Seite 108 - Transmitter

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage andcargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weightmay not safely exceed the available cargoand luggage load

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Item Description TotalAVehicle CapacityWeight for Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtractOccupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (136 kg)CAvailable

Seite 110 - Erasing HomeLink

Certification/Tire LabelA vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is attached tothe rear edge of the driver’s door.This label shows the size of your or

Seite 111 - Storage Areas

Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Do not overload your vehicle.If you put things inside

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thename ASTRO are registered trademarks of GeneralMotors Corporation.This manua

Seite 113 - Overhead Console

2. If you have a safetybelt guide on yourseat, pull the safety beltall the way outthrough the guide.3. To store the safety belt while the second row b

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Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.The two most commo

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To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” thatappears later in this section.If yo

Seite 116 - Convenience Net

Tow/Haul ModeTow/haul is designed to assist while your vehicle ispulling a large or heavy load or trailer. Tow/haul is mostuseful while pulling such a

Seite 117 - Section 3 Instrument Panel

Vehicle Axle RatioMax. Trailer Wt.(lbs) (kg)GCWR(lbs) (kg)Two-Wheel Drive (Cargo)3.423.735,300 (2404)5,800 (2631)9,500 (4309)10,000 (4536)Two-Wheel Dr

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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your ve

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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers onthe Certifica

Seite 120 - Instrument Panel Overview

If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weighmore than 2,000 lbs (900 kg), be sure to use aproperly mounted, weight-distributing hitch

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Driving with a Trailer{CAUTION:If you have a rear-most window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbonmonoxide (CO) could come into your v

Seite 122 - Tilt Wheel

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

Seite 123 - Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Driving On GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear before youstart down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shiftdown, you might have to use

Seite 124 - Flash-to-Pass

6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seatassembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull thewhole seat back to remove the seat from thefront

Seite 125 - Windshield Wipers

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• start your engine,• shift into a gea

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Trailer Wiring HarnessIf you have the optional trailering package, your vehiclewill have an eight-wire harness, including the centerhigh-mounted stopl

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✍ NOTES4-46

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Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

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Wheel Replacement ...5-70Tire Chains ...5-71If a Tire Goes Flat ...

Seite 130 - Headlamps on Reminder

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Seite 131 - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about

Seite 132 - Dome Lamps

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind n

Seite 133 - Accessory Power Outlets

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission control label),it is designed to operate o

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Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsyste

Seite 135 - Climate Controls

2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers.Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling upand down on the seat.{CAUTION:A seat that is not locked

Seite 136 - Rear Window Defogger

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow al

Seite 137 - Rear Heating System

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Seite 138 - Rear Air Conditioning System

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Seite 139 - Indicators

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle withthis symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle on the lowerdriver’s side ofth

Seite 140 - Instrument Panel Cluster

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood, you will see the following:5-12

Seite 141 - Safety Belt Reminder Light

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “AddingWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-37.B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling

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See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of theengine oil fill cap.Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere inthe proper

Seite 143 - Voltmeter Gage

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle.These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do no

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When to Change Engine OilIf any one of these are true for you, use the shorttrip/city maintenance schedule:• Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km).

Seite 145 - Warning Light

Engine CoverRemoving the Engine Cover1. Move both front seats as far back as they will go.2. Remove the instrument panel extension byremoving the two

Seite 146 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

5. If you installed the safety belt with the release holefacing inward (toward the seat), slide the plasticcover up so you can see the buckle. Disconn

Seite 147 - If the Light Is On Steady

3. Remove the screws located near the top on eachside of the extension. Grasp the extension fromboth sides and gently remove it.4. Disconnect the elec

Seite 148 - Programs

5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull downgently to remove it.6. Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover. Thebolts are not supposed to come ou

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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 pull strap onthe

Seite 150 - Service All-Wheel Drive Light

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter.When to Inspect the EngineAir Cl

Seite 151 - Check Gages Warning Light

How to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter fromthe vehicle and lightly shake the filter to releaseloo

Seite 152 - Low Fuel Warning Light

Automatic Transmission FluidWhen to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed.Chang

Seite 153 - MODE Button

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

Seite 154 - Compass Variance

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lowerlevel. The fluid level must be in the COLD area fora cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatchedar

Seite 155 - Audio System(s)

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designedto remain in your vehicle for 5 years o

Seite 156 - AM-FM Radio

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper c

Seite 157 - Setting Preset Stations

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Seite 158 - Radio with CD

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but becareful not to spill it.{CAUTION:T

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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine{CAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engin

Seite 160 - Playing a CD

If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pullover, stop, and park your vehicle right away.If there is still no sign of steam, you can push d

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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,do not do anything else until it cools down. Thevehicle should be parked on a level surface

Seite 162 - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liqui

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{CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. Theyare under pressure, and if you turn the radiatorpres

Seite 164 - Theft-Deterrent Feature

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture, up to the base of the fillerneck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for moreinformation ab

Seite 165 - After a Power Loss

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan.7. By this time, the coo

Seite 166 - Fixed Mast Antenna

Power Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe power steering fluid reservoir location.When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is

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Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If youwill be opera

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A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person would notsurvive. But most crashes are in between. In many of

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BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of ther

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Checking Brake FluidYou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN.

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What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and L

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{CAUTION:The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon your brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hear thebrake wear warnin

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BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, get one that has the replacementnumber shown on the original bat

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{CAUTION:Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause:• They contain acid that can burn you.• They contain gas that can explode orignite.• The

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Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessorieson during the jump starting procedure, they couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be coveredby yo

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{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

Seite 177 - Off-Road Recovery

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable atleast 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,but not near engine parts that move. The elect

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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following:1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from thevehicle that had the dead batte

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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.1-20

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Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant. See Part A: ScheduledMaintenance Servi

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Front AxleWhen to Check and Change LubricantRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant and when to change it. SeeP

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Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-56.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

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2. Pull the connector outand unplug the lamp.3. Plug the new lamp into the connector.4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.Composite Head

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3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lampassembly by pulling it out and disconnecting thesidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp.

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5. Remove the remaining three screws, the firstone from the corner reflector pocket and thetwo remaining from the composite assembly.6. Remove the compo

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Front Turn Signal and ParkingLamps1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of theparking/turn signal lamp assembly.2. Remove the lamp assembly.3. S

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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Back-up Lamps1. Open the rear door. See Rear Doors on page 2-11for more information.2. Remove thetwo screws fromb

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4. Press the tab andturn the socketcounterclockwise toremove the socketfrom the bezel. If thesocket does not havea tab, turn the socketcounterclockwis

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Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear and cracking. See “WiperBlade Check” in At

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The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-21

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TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

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Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compa

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(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

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Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

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Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutw

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Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

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Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold.Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 m

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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. See Inflation - Tire

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Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, lookat the Certification/Tire label or the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See Load

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or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

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Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

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Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability

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Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel

Seite 205 - Carrying Hitches

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven. It cou

Seite 206 - Trailer Brakes

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you’d usein a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your

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CAUTION: (Continued)To be even more certain the vehicle will notmove, you should put blocks at the front andrear of the tire farthest away from the on

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2. Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nutcounterclockwise. Remove the nut and washer,then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt.3. Push down on t

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The ratchet hasan UP side.It also has aDOWN side.4. Attach the ratchet to the extension, with theDOWN side facing you. The extension has asocket end a

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7. Tilt the retainer plate atthe end of the cable,when the tire has beenlowered, and pull itthrough the wheelopening.8. Pull the tire out from under t

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If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chiselend of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel andgently pry it out.1. Before you start, blo

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Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

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6. Position the jack under the vehicle. Use the abovediagram to locate the general positions for placingthe jack.A. Front Jack LocationB. JackC. Ratch

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A. Rear Jack LocationB. JackC. Ratchet and Extension7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise.Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise theve

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8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel

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11. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the cone-shapedend is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by handuntil the wheel is held against the hub. If a n

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Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in

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3. Put the flat end of the extension on an anglethrough the hole in the rear door frame, abovethe bumper.The compact spare is for temporary use only.Re

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Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure

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• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish RemoverThey can all be hazardous — some more thanothers — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.Do not use any of th

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Using Cleaner on Fabric1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that isnot easily seen to make sure the cleaner does notaffect the color of

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LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap orsaddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, letthe leather dry naturally. Do not u

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Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

Seite 224 - Engine Compartment Overview

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on t

Seite 225 - Engine Oil

WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth

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Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish maydamage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes andpolishes that are

Seite 227 - Engine Oil Additives

Aluminum WheelsNotice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleanersthat contain acid on aluminum or chrome-pla

Seite 228 - What to Do with Used Oil

Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion materi

Seite 229 - Engine Cover

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsSee your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products.Description UsagePolishing ClothWax-Treat

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Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

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Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrica

Seite 232 - Reinstalling the Engine Cover

Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible

Seite 233 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe fuse block is located on the lower portion of theinstrument panel on the driver’s side.Fuse/CircuitBreakerUsage1Stop/Tu

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Fuse/CircuitBreakerUsage3Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp,Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity MirrorLamps, Courtesy Lamps4Daytime Running Lamps Relay,Instrument

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Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Seite 236 - Checking the Fluid Level

Fuse/CircuitBreakerUsage17 Front Wipers, Front Washer Pump18VCM-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, CruiseStepper Motor Signal, ATC Module19Instrument Panel Radio: ATC(

Seite 237 - How to Add Fluid

Fuse/CircuitBreakerUsageUPFITTER-BATTUpfitter Battery Power Stud,Trailer Wiring HarnessUPFITTER-ACCYUpfitter Accessory RelaySPARE SpareSPARE SpareFuse/C

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Fuse/CircuitBreakerUsageBLANK Not UsedBLANK Not UsedDIODE-1 Air ConditioningBLANK Not UsedBLANK Not UsedBLANK Not UsedLIGHTINGCourtesy Fuse, Power Adj

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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toPart D: Recommended Fluid

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Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Transmission Spark Plug Gap“Vortec” 4300 V6 MFI* LU3 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)*Micro Fuel InjectionNormal Mainte

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Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?The

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How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done an

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Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesIn this part are scheduled maintenance services whichare to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.Using

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Selecting the Right ScheduleFirst you will need to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide whichschedule to

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Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

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Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling SystemService (or every 60 months, whichever occursfirst). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.These inter

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Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after100,000 miles (166 000

Seite 249 - Windshield Washer Fluid

12,000 Miles (20 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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21,000 Miles (35 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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33,000 Miles (55 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions:− In heavy city traffic where the o

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57,000 Miles (95 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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66,000 Miles (110 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

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78,000 Miles (130 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

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− When doing frequent trailer towing.− Uses such as found in taxi, police or deliveryservice.If you do not use your vehicle under any ofthese conditio

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Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is over an armrest.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt goesover an armrest like this. The belt w

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Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after100,000 miles (166 0

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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.❑ Lubricate chassis compo

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❑ Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-21 for more information.An Emission Control Service.❑ Change automatic tran

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)❑ Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission ControlService.❑ Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.❑ If you have not

Seite 266 - Front Turn Signal and Parking

Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure th

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Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)Wiper Bla

Seite 268 - Replacement Bulbs

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Seite 269 - Replacement

Starter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.1

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Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The ignit

Seite 271 - Tire Sidewall Labelling

Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,e

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Throttle System InspectionInspect the throttle system for interference or binding,and for damaged or missing parts. Replace partsas needed. Replace an

Seite 273 - Tire Size

Usage Fluid/LubricantParking BrakeCable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.U.S. 12377985, in Canada88901242) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI

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Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service andany additiona

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-32

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-33

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-34

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Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

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Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

Seite 280 - Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally

Seite 281 - Temperature – A, B, C

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealerare committed to making sure you are completelysatisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue

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Online Owner CenterThe Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place.The Online Owner Ce

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From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)Fax Number: 313-381-0022From U.S. Virgin Islands:1-800-496-9994Fax Number: 313-381-00

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GM Mobility ReimbursementProgramThis program, available to qualified applicants, canreimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarketdriver’s or p

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• Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will becovered at no charge. The customer is responsiblefor the repair or replacement of the tire if

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Courtesy TransportationChevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in itsoffering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownershipexperience, we and

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Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if yo

Seite 288 - Installing the Spare Tire

Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has anumber of sophisticated computer systems that moni

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If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, pleasecheck the OnStar®subscription service agreementor manual for information on its operations anddata col

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out ofth

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Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you willnotif

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Owner’s InformationOwner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basic operational informationabout the vehicle. The ow

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✍ NOTES7-14

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AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-17Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ...

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Audio System(s) (cont.)Setting the Time for Radios withHR and MN Buttons ... 3-40Setting the Time for Radios with theSet

Seite 296 - Appearance Care

Child Restraints (cont.)Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) ... 1-54Older Children ...

Seite 297 - Fabric/Carpet

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6Service Publications Ordering Information ... 7-1

Seite 298 - Using Cleaner on Fabric

Engine (cont.)Oil ... 5-13Overheating ... 5-28S

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HHazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6Head Restraints ... 1-6Headlamp Wiring ...

Seite 300 - Finish Care

KKeyless Entry System ... 2-3Keys ... 2-2LLabelling, T

Seite 301 - Windshield and Wiper Blades

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

Seite 302 - Aluminum Wheels

MMaintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ... 5-102Maintenance ScheduleAt Each Fuel Fill ... 6-24At Least On

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NNew Vehicle Break-In ... 2-16Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-102OOdometer ...

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QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-22RRadiator Pressure Cap ... 5-28Radios ...

Seite 305 - Vehicle Identification

RoadsideAssistance Program ... 7-6Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-28Running Your Engine

Seite 306 - Electrical System

Setting the TimeRadios with HR and MN Buttons ... 3-40Radios with the Set Button ... 3-40Sheet Metal Damage ..

Seite 307 - Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Tires (cont.)Wheel Replacement ... 5-70When It Is Time for New Tires ... 5-66Top Strap ...

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WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-23WarningsHazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6Other Warning Devices ..

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger PositionsLap-Shoulder BeltThese positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how towear one properly.1. Pick up the latch pl

Seite 310 - Underhood Fuse Block

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the pelvic bones. And you

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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

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Center Rear Passenger PositionLap BeltIf your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sitin the center positions.When you sit in a center seating po

Seite 313 - Capacities and Specifications

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children and Small AdultsRear safety belt comfort guides provide added safetybelt comfort for older children who ha

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

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4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-31.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.

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Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child sho

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{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can

Seite 318 - Services

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Seite 319 - Selecting the Right Schedule

{CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in theirarms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesnot weigh much — until a crash. During acrash a baby will

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{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

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For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure it is designed to beused

Seite 322 - 18,000 Miles (30 000 km)

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

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Cargo Vans{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-should

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{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship

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Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

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

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Where to Put the RestraintExcept Cargo VansAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front se

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Cargo VansThe child restraint must be secured properly in thepassenger seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraintin this vehicle. Here is why:{CAUT

Seite 330 - Long Trip/Highway Scheduled

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

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Top Strap Anchor LocationCargo VanIf your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchoring point fora top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushionon the

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Passenger VanBucket Seats: An anchoring point is located belowthe rear of the seat cushion on the spacer bar. Anchorthe top strap through the two slot

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

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A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageC. Top TetherA. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageIn order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child

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To assist you in locating the lower anchors for thischild restraint system, each seating position with theLATCH system has a visible metal anchorage p

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Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Outside Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tether

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4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

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1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latchplate and pulling it along the belt.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.3. Run the vehicle

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Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethe

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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint inst

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6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

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Airbag SystemYour vehicle has airbags – one airbag for the driverand another airbag for the right front passenger.Frontal airbags are designed to help

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Front Seats ...1-3Manual Seats ...1-3Power Seat ...

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{CAUTION:Airbags inflate with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. If you are too close to aninflating airbag, as you would be if you wereleanin

Seite 346 - Maintenance Record (cont’d)

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG or the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor

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The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the ba

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Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is notbased on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It dependslargely on what you hit, the direction

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How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheelor the instru

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• Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts foryour airbag system. If you do not get them,the air

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Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the front ofthe vehicle that could keep the airbags fromworking pro

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Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

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Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry Sy

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Airbag System ...1-63Where Are the Airbags? ...1-65When Should an Airbag Infla

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Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

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This vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition and door locks.It will fit with eitherside up.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides

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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry system. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stan

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L (Panic Alarm): Press this button for the horn tosound and the headlamps and taillamps to flash for up to30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressin

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Doors and Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle.

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Power Door LocksIf your vehicle has powerdoor locks, press thepower door lock switchlocated on the door panelto lock or unlock all thedoors at once.Th

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You are now ready to program the automatic doorlocks. Select one of the following four programmingoptions and follow the instructions. You will have t

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Sliding Door Security LockYour vehicle may havethis feature. A sliding doorsecurity lock helps toprevent young children orother passengers fromopening

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Canceling the Sliding DoorSecurity LockTo cancel the security lock, do the following:1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.2. Move the lever

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Rear DoorsIf your vehicle has Dutch doors, you must open thehatch first. See “Hatch Release” later in this section.Rear doors can only beopened from th

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Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

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To fully open the reardoors, push in on the clipand lift the checkassembly up off themounting bracket.Do this on each door. Replace the check assembli

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Hatch ReleaseYou can use your key to unlock the hatch and all ofthe other doors from the outside. Insert the key intothe hatch release button and turn

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Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

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Power WindowsIf you have power windows, the controls are located oneach of the front doors. The driver’s door also has aswitch for the front passenger

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Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

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Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignition, you can turn it tofive different positions.A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use thingslike the rad

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) feature which will allow certain features onyour vehicle t

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Notice: Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the way theen

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How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you have, and some other things.

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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs wo

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