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The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care...
The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care...
Owner's Manual
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Pull the seatdown to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked securelyin the up and down on the upper edge of the seat, while pushing down on the seatback until it is locked in by pulling up position. 1-11 Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 3. Raise the seatback by pushing forward on the latch at the right rear of the seatback. Lower the seat into position. Replacing the Rear Seats To replace the rear seats, do the following: 2. Pull up on the seat. 1 .
Pull the seatdown to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked securelyin the up and down on the upper edge of the seat, while pushing down on the seatback until it is locked in by pulling up position. 1-11 Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 3. Raise the seatback by pushing forward on the latch at the right rear of the seatback. Lower the seat into position. Replacing the Rear Seats To replace the rear seats, do the following: 2. Pull up on the seat. 1 .
Owner's Manual
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... 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors...
... 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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...'re: 0 Going less than DRIVE (D). NEUTRAL (N): In this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. You'll shift down . If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. Going about halfway down to your transmission caused by your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. I AL (N) while...
...'re: 0 Going less than DRIVE (D). NEUTRAL (N): In this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. You'll shift down . If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. Going about halfway down to your transmission caused by your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. I AL (N) while...
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... your right foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the lower left foot. Push down . If you could damage other parts of the steering column. 2-23 Pull the brake release lever located on . That section shows what to do first to You also replace them, and you are towing a trailerand are parking on your vehicle.
... your right foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the lower left foot. Push down . If you could damage other parts of the steering column. 2-23 Pull the brake release lever located on . That section shows what to do first to You also replace them, and you are towing a trailerand are parking on your vehicle.
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... of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- You may put too much force on the parking pawl in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Thisis called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Torque Lock If you are ready to drive...
... of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- You may put too much force on the parking pawl in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Thisis called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Torque Lock If you are ready to drive...
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... your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on the driver's side of cruise control.Many drivers findthis to OFF. When going up steep hills, you out of the instrument panel. Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control orthe ignition, your speed down to the cruise control speed you may want to step on Hills...
... your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on the driver's side of cruise control.Many drivers findthis to OFF. When going up steep hills, you out of the instrument panel. Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control orthe ignition, your speed down to the cruise control speed you may want to step on Hills...
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.... Air Bag Readiness Light There is on then, have a looseaccessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. It could drain your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds. Thesystem check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. Have your battery. If it checked right away. Driving whilethis light is an air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel...
.... Air Bag Readiness Light There is on then, have a looseaccessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. It could drain your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds. Thesystem check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. Have your battery. If it checked right away. Driving whilethis light is an air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel...
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... side windows closed while using it may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the red area and the fan control toward high. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting on LO it . is the moving. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in engine speed, due tocompressor operation. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is off to heat the passenger compartment...
... side windows closed while using it may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the red area and the fan control toward high. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting on LO it . is the moving. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in engine speed, due tocompressor operation. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is off to heat the passenger compartment...
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... a vent, it will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of ice, snow or any vents that are located in cold weather, turn the blower fan to the second and third seat on the driver's sideof the vehicle, near the center and on the sides of the vehicle. Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. The vents...
... a vent, it will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of ice, snow or any vents that are located in cold weather, turn the blower fan to the second and third seat on the driver's sideof the vehicle, near the center and on the sides of the vehicle. Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. The vents...
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... the overheat warning, you get service help right away. 2. DRIVE (D). 5-14 If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. But then, if you 're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Bring the engine speed back to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. Now see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. You...
... the overheat warning, you get service help right away. 2. DRIVE (D). 5-14 If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. But then, if you 're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Bring the engine speed back to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. Now see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. You...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-30 6-30 6-3 1 6-32 6-36 6-36 6-36 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-42 6-43 6-50 6-5 1 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-5 8 6-5 8 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-60 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-68 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside...
... 6-30 6-30 6-3 1 6-32 6-36 6-36 6-36 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-42 6-43 6-50 6-5 1 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-5 8 6-5 8 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-60 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-68 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside...
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... follow the hot check procedures. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). If it 's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you during a cold check, must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in each gear range, pausing for about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperaturesare 50°...
... follow the hot check procedures. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). If it 's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you during a cold check, must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in each gear range, pausing for about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperaturesare 50°...
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... the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lock the dipstick in this section. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in the Index. All-Wheel Drive If you have two additional systems that label is low, add only enough of transmission fluid to use. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as reference.) If the fluid a level is made especiallyfor your new vehicle warranty. 6-23...
... the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lock the dipstick in this section. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in the Index. All-Wheel Drive If you have two additional systems that label is low, add only enough of transmission fluid to use. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as reference.) If the fluid a level is made especiallyfor your new vehicle warranty. 6-23...
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When you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle when it 's time for new tires is cracked, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle. If you need a new tire if any of the...
When you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle when it 's time for new tires is cracked, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle. If you need a new tire if any of the...
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... Position Sensor, VCM, Distributor Ignition Control Module LIGHTING ...Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse, Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch BATT ...I/P Fuse Block Fuses, Power Seat CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio, Battery Fuse IGNA ...Starter Relay, Ignition Switch IGN B ...Ignition Switch ABS ...Brake Pressure Module Valve A/C ...Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay RR HTR/AC ...Auxiliary Heater A/C Relay Spare ...Not used ECM-B ...Fuel Pump Relay, VCM, Oil Pressure Switch/Sender HORN ...Horn Relay A/C COMP ...A/C Enable Relay RRDEFOG ...Heater-A/C Control...
... Position Sensor, VCM, Distributor Ignition Control Module LIGHTING ...Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse, Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch BATT ...I/P Fuse Block Fuses, Power Seat CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio, Battery Fuse IGNA ...Starter Relay, Ignition Switch IGN B ...Ignition Switch ABS ...Brake Pressure Module Valve A/C ...Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay RR HTR/AC ...Auxiliary Heater A/C Relay Spare ...Not used ECM-B ...Fuel Pump Relay, VCM, Oil Pressure Switch/Sender HORN ...Horn Relay A/C COMP ...A/C Enable Relay RRDEFOG ...Heater-A/C Control...
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... occurs first). Tire Rotation. Use the Short TripKity schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Driving a vehicle with fully warmed engine under a highway conditions causes engine oil break to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-6 Drive Axle Service. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or ateach brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Be...
... occurs first). Tire Rotation. Use the Short TripKity schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Driving a vehicle with fully warmed engine under a highway conditions causes engine oil break to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-6 Drive Axle Service. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or ateach brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Be...
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...) 0Replace fuel filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission ControlService. CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Replace air cleaner filter. I ShortTrip...
...) 0Replace fuel filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission ControlService. CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Replace air cleaner filter. I ShortTrip...
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... Control Service. See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor what to use. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. I 7-29 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) CI Drain, flush and refillcooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressurecap. Inspect hoses. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule plug wires...
... Control Service. See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor what to use. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. I 7-29 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) CI Drain, flush and refillcooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressurecap. Inspect hoses. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule plug wires...
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... REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule forall models. To request an order form, please specify year and model nameof the vehicle. -I€ FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated P.U. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have diagnosis and repair...
... REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule forall models. To request an order form, please specify year and model nameof the vehicle. -I€ FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated P.U. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have diagnosis and repair...