Chevrolet 1993 Astro Uživatelský manuál

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How To Use This Manual Vehicle Symbo/s These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an origin

Featums & Contmls Headlights-On Reminder If you have this option, a reminder tone will sound when your headlights are turned on and y

Interior Lights Override Switch PO393 If you have the optional interior light override switch and it is in the DOOR position, your interi

Featurres & CTontmIs You can also adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving.

Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver&ap

Features & Contmls Sun Visor PO391 To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from side to side. Vi

PO480 If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats attached

Features & Contmls Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter PO428 The optional cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover

Storage Compartments PO426 Your front storage compartment is at the center of the engine cover. To open the compartment, press the two

Features & Contmls K3256 To open yo.ur optional rear storage compartment, pull up on the handle to remove the cover. To replace the

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These symbols have to do with your lights: 0 Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Parking Lights Fog Lights A Hazard Warning Flasher Daytime

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Featurns & Controls Speedometer and Odometer Standard Cluster Digital Cluster Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per

The digital odometer will read ERROR if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odom

Features & Contmls Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see

This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays

Features & Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard CIuster Digital Cluster TEMP PPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT PO643 If you have the stand

El Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light) Standard Cluster Digital Cluster PO644 A computer monitors operation of your fu

Featuves & Controls Oil Pressure Gage Standard Cluster Digital Cluster The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (p

Fuel Gage Sfandard Cluster Digifal Cluster FU PO651 The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining, when the ignition is on.

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature BRAKE Brake (Standard Cluster) mrtery Charging System I ANT

Featurns & Controls Voltmeter Standard Cluster Digital Cluster r LT S M I i f r I 'i I I I I I I PO652 When your engine is not runnin

Charging System Light Standard Cluster Digital Cluster 3 - The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on,

Features & Cantmls Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canadian Vehicles Only) The DRL indicator is on whenever the ignition a

light is on the left hand side of the standard cluster. If you have the digital cluster, it is on the top of the cluster. Turn Signal

Features & Contmls The 5-wire harness is stored on the right side of the van near the rear wheel well. The harness has no connec

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ...

Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System K3302 Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the ins

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Air Vents You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can

Heating System PO450 If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this is what your heating system will look like. Fan Lever The top

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about

HeatingAir Conditioning System PO451 If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. Befor

HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Rear Air Conditioning You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is locate

does not get too hot. If the window still isn’t clear, turn the defogger on again. Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut

Comfort Confmls & Audio Systems NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment CB radio, mobile telephone or two-wa) you want. If you can,

How to Operate Your ETW AM Radio :. , , !.y':,,::'s. . . . , , . . . . . . . -, . . , , ,. I .:..:,. . . . .. ': ... . e.., :.i. ;( .:

P WR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To set

How to Operate Your ETP AM-FM Stereo Audio System This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio system works. The Upper Knob The

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Adjust these levers to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduc

How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System K4310 This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio cassette sound system

Seats and Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them, take them out and put them ba

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Tone Levers These two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS-Slide this lever up to hear more ba

Seek Button This chooses stations'also, but it doesn't keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK, the radio goes to the next st

Comfort Controls & Audio Sysfems How to Operate Your ETF AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer K4372 This part tells you how

Tone Levers (Equalizer) The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone of your radio. Use the levers to set the bass, midrange,

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at th

Cassette Tape Player Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than

Comforf Controls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound

How to Operate Your ETP AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System 1 This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo system works: P WR (Powe

It enables you to alternate between AM and FM stations by pressing the BAND knob. Your selection will be briefly displayed. RighVFront Speak

BASS Press the BASS A to increase bass tones and V BASS to decrease bass tones. Press the center of the control for a preset BASS positi

.. PO41 0 You can adjust the seat before entering the vehicle. The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down. The rea

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems REV Press and hold the REV button to quickly return to a favorite passage. The counter reading will

4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until “- - -” shows on the display. You are now ready to enter your secret code. Don’

Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems ~~ ~ ~ ~~~ 4. Depress the BAND knob. The radio will display 000. 5. Enter the second three digits of th

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly

Your Driving and the Road Section A A . 1 Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather

Your Driving and fhe Road -. . *p .. . f@@& :.&+. -: ., -.. + c.=- .A; _. Road Signs p., :*. - - L.._ .. . ,. r-- . ;I;; - ,’ ’ -I’ - , 5- ,i

AM402003 ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as part of the road

Your Driving and the Road SWIMMING AM402006 BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. Shape of Road Signs T

7 AM402009 A TRIANGLE pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. A

Don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. AM101010 1 CAUTION * 4 dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts c

Your Driving and the Road Symbols on Road Signs There are many international road signs in use today. AM40201 2 The basic message of many o

proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic lights also use red arro

Your Driving and the Road Turn and lane change signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or change lanes. If necessary, you can use

maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here’s

/- 'I '. , -7 1 AM407001 Dl 1 THAT WILL RI ULT IN A BAC OF A ' .85% IN THE I 6 HOURS AM407002 According to the American Medical Asso

person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level. Th

Your Driving and the Road Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brake

Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overwork the braking system with poor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy b

If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means b

... AM41 5020 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. CAUTION Anti-lock

Rear Seats Bucket Seats If you have rear bucket seats in your vehicle, they will recline and adjust the same way as the front manual buc

Brake System Warning Light Standard Cluster Digital Cluster PO641 This light appears on your instrument cluster to warn you if your regular brakin

Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators tha

Your Driving and the Road Braking In Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and b

When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your

Your Driving and the Road Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver. This is one of the reasons dr

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

Your Driving and the Road 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of

these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more l

Your Driving and the Road Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles

On a freeway, use your high beams only in remote areas where you won’t impair approaching drivers, In some places, like cities, using high beams

Seatls and Safe#y Belts The non-touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest. The left armrest can also be used as a storage

Your Driving and #he Road Driving in the Rain 1 I I Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelera

I AM455019 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too. The water may

Your Driving and the Road or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually

that you can see only a few feet (meters) ahead. It may come suddenly to an otherwise clear road. And it can be a major hazard. When you drive

Your Driving and the Road Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to de

Freeway Driving I P AN461001 Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the s

Your Driving and the Road Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevaili

Driving On a Long nip Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance

Your Driving and the Road On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch

Hill and Mountain Roads AM470001 Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive re

K3106 To fold your non-touring seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward you. The lever

Your Driving and the Road I CAUTION 1 A Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do

1 AM470027 Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or

Your Drivina and the Road Parking Downhill I AM470033 Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have to jam your tires against the cu

~~~~ If you’re going uphill on a one-way street and you’re parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the right. AM470055 If

Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving AM480005 Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be

.. . AN48001 9 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

accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged b

Your Driving and the Road If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws havi

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

How To Use This Manual INTRODUCTION 11993 Chevrolet Astm Owner3 Manual Welcome This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the opera

Seats and Safety Belts Removable Seats (Touring and Non-Touring Bench Seats) PO41 5 To remove the seat: 1. Disconnect the quick release latch

Your Driving and the Road Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads

Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehi

Your Driving and the Road Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehic

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig co

I m Section Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Hazard Warning Flashers ...

Hazard Warning Flashers ---'-- I r 1 AN505006 Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a prob

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pu

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it

A Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. I 6. Co

3. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the front seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non-touring bench seats on

Good Battery Dead Battery K350 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for 11. Try to start the vehicle wi

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment an

Don’t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in contact with the ground if it has all-wheel drive. If a vehicle with all-wheel drive

CALITION I Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see

If there’s still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the eng

c I PO453 The coolant level should be at or above FULL. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radi

1 CAUTION A Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil

If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator,

Problems on #he Road How to Add Coolant to the Radiator PO422 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL. t PO658 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator 6. St

Seats and Safety Belts To install the seat: a 1. 2. 3. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the an

Pmblems on the Road Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to

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 w

Pmblerns on the Road Jack Storage F 0 Your jack, extension, ratchet and wheel blocks are stored by your vehicle’s rear doors, along the

I' i .. ,. .. K3524 Remove the wheel blocks and jack by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the wing nut and washer the

Prob/ems on the Road K3533 The ratchet has an UP side and a DOWN side. PO41 8 Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the

r K3529 When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Changing the

K3531 The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt like this. I Attach the ratchet to the

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7 e PO459 If the wheel has a center cap, you do not have to remove the center cap to loosen the wheel nuts. Place the ratchet and

K3536 Position jack under the vehicle. CAUTION I Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the

I NOTICE - - Be sure to put the correct seats back in the proper positions so the safety belts will work properly. Head Restrahts ANI 0201

Problems on the Road .. I ." -_ . - I 4.. I PO463 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP marking faces yo

K3543 A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. Th

.r . >: , PO464 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the whee

PO465 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the ratchet clockwise with the UP marking facing you. *

Storing the Tire and Jack Storing the Tire Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down. P

I Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger b compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or

Problems on the Road If You’m Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels.

Service & Appearance Care L ... ... -&-.A- - I 5, "9 . . Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle

Service & Appearance Care Replacing Brake System Parts ... 6-33 Fluid L

Service Your General Motors dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for a

Seats and Safety Belts Safety Belts: They’= For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tell

Service & Appearance Care NOTICE I- Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your en

If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if

Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do

CAUTION A Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasol

Service & Appearance Care Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then

A Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, w

Service dk Appearance Care K3608 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back down into the oil pan. If you don’t,

PO384 NOTICE Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when

Service & Appearance Cam KO704 What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG SG must be on the oil container, either by itself or

PO344 SAE 5W-30 As shown in this chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE IOW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (

After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter . . . a lot! AM110014 Why Safety Belts Work

Service & Appearance Care e e e e e e Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel. The doughnu

What to Do with Used Uii: I Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay

Service & Appearance Care PO383 3. Grasp the bottom of the extension. Lift up and then pull out. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector

5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove. .- -e PO381 6. Remove the bolt from the engine cover bracket. Loosen the

Senrice & Appearance Cam 7. Lift up on each of the two latches at the bottom of the cover. - 8. Remove the two screws at the en

8. Grasp the bottom of the instrument panel extension and install the top 9. Install the two nuts and two screws on the extension. in

Service & Appearance Care h Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or other! to be burned. The air cleaner not

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). To check transmission f

Service & Appearance Care 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait 3 seco

Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to

Seats and Safety Belts E I R AM115003 AM115004 Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. I I Get it

How to Check Lubricant: J K3170 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enou

How to Check Lubricant: r KO998 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough

Engine Coolant ~ L A 1 PO453 The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. I If you use the proper coolant, yo

Service & Appearance Care Adding Coolant PO408 TO Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at COLD LEVEL, o

Radiator Pressure Cap PO407 "wr radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (1 05 kPa) pressure-type cap and wst be tightly installed to prevent

Power Steering Fluid I I . .. ., ... L PO665 How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. R

PO667 NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making complete fluid change, use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fl I can ca

Service & Appearance Care 0 I. I When using a concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water.

So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings a

L I AM115006 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield . . . I 1 or the instrum

Service & Appearance Care braking system-for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in-be sure

Bulb Replacement Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lights are off and the vehicle is not running. Halogen Bulbs I CAUTION I Halogen b

Service & Appearance Care I PO403 4. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 5, Pull the connector out and unplug the light

3. Press the tab and turn the socket to the left to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket

Service & Appearance Care PO400 3. Press the tab and turn the socket to the left to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket

replacement belt. Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this. The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle

Senrice & Appearance Care Hood Latches and Hood Hinge The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the hood latch and

The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often to lubricate these items. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for th

Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle K3651 The Certificationrrire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The lab

Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load yo

Seats and Safety Belts AM115008 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Y

mice & Appearance Care Trailering Package PO471 If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating which i

A Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much fri

Senrice & Appearance Care on’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s When to Check: Check your tire

Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maint

Sewice & Appearance Cam When lt3 Time for New Tires K1656 One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indica

If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rati

failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle

CAUTION I Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the brak

I Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cl

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’

As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. Wipe off what’s l

Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible.

Service & Appearance Care Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass clean

Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. NU I ILt - - Machine

Service & Appearance Cam Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bar

Appearance Care Materials Chart I 1050174 I 1050214 I 1050244 I 1050427 c 1050429 1050729 1051 055 I SIZE 16 oz. (0.473L) 16 oz. (0.473L) 16 oz. (0.47

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) -. . KO641 This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner

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Service & Appearance Care Service Parts Identification Label I Service Parts Identification DO NOT REMOVE K2680 You’ll find this label on t

Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights t

How To Use This Manual Important Notes to Owners and Drivers . . . About this Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it wi

Seats and Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Prroperiy Adults This section is only for people of adult size. I CAUTION There are special thi

Service & Appearance Cam Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, y

Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs re

Service & Appearance Care Light Bulb Data Trade at 12.8V, Watts No. Quantity Lamp or Bulb Power Rating Exterior Lights: Headlamps 2 6052 65/55

'With Standard Instrument Cluster 'With Digital Instrument Cluster tA PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one

Service & Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Usage Name Inst. Lps. Pwr. Acc. Horn-Dm. Gages Aux. Htr. NC Stop-Haz. Tail Lps. Turn B

lo 1 I RNA II I I - TURN smzi.I, RADIO ECM B ECM I 30 PWR WDO WIPER .- 1-- [IIII PO470 6-69

Service & Appearance Care Service Replacement Parf and Filter Recommendations Table Engine cap Filter Plugs Valve Cleaner Filter (VIN) Radiat

This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. dependability. and

Scheduled Maintenance Services A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition

Scheduled Maintenance Services This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. You

Lap-Shoulder Belt I AN1 20049 The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust

Scheduled Maintenance Services - 1 MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR I I If your driving conditions meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance FOOT

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I t t THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME IN

Scheduled Maintenance Services SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 13 14 15 - - - If your driving conditions meet those specified in “Schedul

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE II €€€ 36 62.5 60 37.5 e 0 e 0 39 65 THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFT

Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenan

6. TRANSMISSION SERVICE Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). If the vehicle is mainly driven under

13. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AN- INSPECTION -For proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first 6,000 miles (1 0 000 kilomet

Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the time period specified to help ensure p

Scheduled Maintenance Services Parking brake and transmission P (Park) mechanism operation - I CAUTION When you are doing this check, your

Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instanc

Seats and Safety Belts L AM120167 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shou

Scheduled Maintenance Services Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or speci

Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont’d.) I USAGE I FLUID/LUBRICANT I Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication GM Multi-Purpose lubricant (GM

Scheduled Maintenance Services Maintenance Record After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed, record the date,

Service Station Checks It is important for you or a senrice station attendant to perform these under-hood checks at each fuel fill. Check

Scheduled Maintenance Services Hood Release, Lever Engine Oil See Page 6-9 SW Parnn 6-8 I 1 PO466

Customer Assistance Information Section I I. Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tell

Cusfomer Assistance hformafion Customer Satisfaction Pmcedum Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. No

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership's fa

Customer Assistance lnformation In order to file a claim, you will have to provide your name and address, the vehicle identification

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in the Washington, DC area

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. i AN120160 1 AN120161 To move it do

Customer Assistance lnformation The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. W

Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician may hav

Customer Assistance lrtformation Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’s are at your participating Chevrol

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INDEX A Air Cleaner ... 6-1 9 Air Conditioning ... 3-6 Fan Lever ...

c Carbon Monoxide ... 2.24. 4.42. 4-47 Capacities and Specifications ... 6-64 Cassette Tape Player Catalytic Converter ...

.. . E Engine Block Heater ... 2.16. 3-9 Coolant ... 5.11. 6-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 2-60 C

Seats and Safety Belts Q: What’s wrong with this? P I I -7 I 8 AM120015 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much prote

fNDEX K Keys ... 2-3 L Lights ... 2-40 Dome ...

Road Signs ... 4-2 Roadside Assistance ... 8.5 Rocking Your Vehicle ... 5-32 R

INDEX Trip Odometer ... 2-57 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ... 2-29 Lane Change Indicator .. .2-30, 2-67 V Damage W

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Part No. C-9310 :A>= CERTIFIED WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National lnstltute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE FI CHEVR

CAUTION I A You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash,

Seats and Safety Belts Q: What's wrong with this? i i II AM125002 I CAUTION * You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and you

Seats and Safety Belts Right Front Passenger Position K3114 The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions K3138 These positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. I I AM1471 06 1.

Model Reference This manual covers these models: ,r PO357 iii

Seats and Safety Belts Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly i

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a

Center Passenger Positions (Bench Seat) If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a ce

Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. Child

Seats and Safety Belts Smaller Children and Babies I Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child ot infant restraint.

1 AP150032 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itse

Seats and Safety Bel& Top Strap AN155001 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an ancho

1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

Seats and Safety Belts AN160148 L AN160087 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove

1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructi

TABLE OF CONT€N7 How to I I 7 I I TO21 2 iv

Seats and Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat 1 J K3114 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the ear

I AN165022 AN1 651 45 5. Press the button on the retractor cover to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into t

Seafs and Safefy Belts Larger Children - AM1 70007 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you ha

AM1 70037 CAUTION Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a

Seats and Safety Belts /. 3 W ' CAUTION AM1 7001 9 I Never do this. I Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt,

Checking Your Resfraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems

Seats and Safety Belts Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You'll need the model year and

Features & Controls ic c Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on star

Features & Controls Shifting Into P (Park) ... 2-21 Shif

Keys r K3202 1 CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous killed. .. 1.f ,.,. . They could operate p

Features & Controls L K5316 The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. K1298 When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer

lour vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent thefi. 3ut you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you

Features & Controls Sliding Side Door PO411 To open the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear

PO412 To open the rear doors from the outside, open the right rear door first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open. To open the l

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

PO477 To release the hatch and unlock the split-panel doors from the inside of the vehicle, press the hatch switch on the instrument p

Features dik Controls Door Locks I Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers-especially children-can easily open the doors and -fall '

PO438 To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside: Slide the lock levers up. To unlock the rear hatch and

Features & Contds Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. A pulse lock system works like this: If the slidin

I NOTICE Ignition Switch Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five differe

How To Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This wi

LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It‘s a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove

3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets war

Features & Controls Driving Through Deep Standing Water ’‘ ~ou drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water ci ne in

CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could over

P (Park). This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily

CAUTION Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is b “racing”(running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot

Features & Controls mud. If the selector lever is put in 1 (First Gear), the transmission won't shift into 1 (First Gear) until

To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. I NOTICE -1 , ,arking brakL in ronlnro thorn ar

Features & Controls 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as

Shifting Out of P (park] Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can sh

How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAU

Features & Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), I which you can't see

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

Features & Controls Windows PO437 Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If

To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push it down. Hatch Release Switch K33' 13 This switch is to the left of the steerin

FeatuEs & Contmls Horn NO047 Press the pad in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel NO046 A tilt steering wheel all

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to

Features & Controls Turn Signal and Lane Change hdicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) p

Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and tail light

Windshield Wipers PO478 You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to

Windshield Washer .I E K3279 At the top of the multifunction lever there's a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer flui

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something tha

Features & Controls K3387 You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument panel, just left of your steering

The rear window washer system uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer system. The rear window washer system will run o

Featums & Controls To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise switch to ON. If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're no

To Resume a Set Speed '" PO431 Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of

Features & Controls To lncrease Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control J PO398 1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want,

Featums & Controls To Get Out of Cruise Confrol , ,) . I :A . .. ./. .. PO429 There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: 1. Step lightl

Your light switches are on the left side of the instrument panel above the vent. Press the top light switch to the left to turn on: Par

Features & Contmls PO396 Use your optional fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lights and/or low

Daytime Running Lights (DM) lndicator Light (Canada Only) K3269 If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this