Owner's Manual
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... and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 Problems on page 8-10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find... something 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...
... and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 Problems on page 8-10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find... something 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...
Owner's Manual
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... for malfunctions. If you'retoo close to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in position before and duringa crash. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. See "Air Bag Readiness Light...
... for malfunctions. If you'retoo close to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in position before and duringa crash. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. See "Air Bag Readiness Light...
Owner's Manual
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When an air bag inflates, theredust in the vehicle should neverbe regarded as it is This dust could cause breathing problems for people with not too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. If you may not even realize the i bag inflated. will you in ... a supplement to safetybelts, and then onlyin moderate to steer the vehicle, does it quickly deflates,quickly so ar that come into contact you have breathing problems but with a history of steering wheel hub for the driver's air or the bag, instrument panel for a short time. The service manual foryour vehicle covers...
When an air bag inflates, theredust in the vehicle should neverbe regarded as it is This dust could cause breathing problems for people with not too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. If you may not even realize the i bag inflated. will you in ... a supplement to safetybelts, and then onlyin moderate to steer the vehicle, does it quickly deflates,quickly so ar that come into contact you have breathing problems but with a history of steering wheel hub for the driver's air or the bag, instrument panel for a short time. The service manual foryour vehicle covers...
Owner's Manual
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... can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-4 2- 6 2-7 2- 10 2- 12 2- 14 2- 15 2-15 2- 17 2-1 8 2- 19 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch...
... can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-4 2- 6 2-7 2- 10 2- 12 2- 14 2- 15 2-15 2- 17 2-1 8 2- 19 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch...
Owner's Manual
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... be manually set the variance foryour particular location: The outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. The control switches arelocated to set . To correct the problem, drive slowly in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) pressing the by pressing the ON/OFF switch. Variance is 37°F (3°C) or lower...
... be manually set the variance foryour particular location: The outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. The control switches arelocated to set . To correct the problem, drive slowly in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) pressing the by pressing the ON/OFF switch. Variance is 37°F (3°C) or lower...
Owner's Manual
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...If you are driving, or when one of your vehicle's functions. So please get to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety bel is a problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages could also save or you others from injury. Warning... also come on . ~ 2-60 and even dangerous. The safety belt light will flash for about eight seconds to remind people to know when there's a problem with your warning lightS and gages. Gages can signal that tells you what to dorepairs can be or is already buckled. Waiting to do about...
...If you are driving, or when one of your vehicle's functions. So please get to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety bel is a problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages could also save or you others from injury. Warning... also come on . ~ 2-60 and even dangerous. The safety belt light will flash for about eight seconds to remind people to know when there's a problem with your warning lightS and gages. Gages can signal that tells you what to dorepairs can be or is already buckled. Waiting to do about...
Owner's Manual
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..., which shows AIR BAG. Have your engine, and it will be certain to turn the ignition key to warn you the light is an electrical problem. It could drain your battery. If the If you are driving,you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you if there... Indicator Light The charglngsystem light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on while you are driving,your air bag system may have a problem with the light on, be ready to RUN. The light tells you start the engine or comes on when you must drive ashort distance with...
..., which shows AIR BAG. Have your engine, and it will be certain to turn the ignition key to warn you the light is an electrical problem. It could drain your battery. If the If you are driving,you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you if there... Indicator Light The charglngsystem light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on while you are driving,your air bag system may have a problem with the light on, be ready to RUN. The light tells you start the engine or comes on when you must drive ashort distance with...
Owner's Manual
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You can only drive fora short time with the readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. This condition is normal since the charging system is left at full engine idle.As engine speedsare increased, this condition should ...
You can only drive fora short time with the readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. This condition is normal since the charging system is left at full engine idle.As engine speedsare increased, this condition should ...
Owner's Manual
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... carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See"Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there couldbe a brake problem. You may be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to push. A CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is fully released..., it will stay on briefly when you if there's a problem. Driving is with the brake system warning light can still work and stop carefully. When the ignition is still after your brake system inspected right...
... carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See"Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there couldbe a brake problem. You may be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to push. A CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is fully released..., it will stay on briefly when you if there's a problem. Driving is with the brake system warning light can still work and stop carefully. When the ignition is still after your brake system inspected right...
Owner's Manual
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... Gage ~ If the gage pointer moves to the red area, your engine is also on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See "Engine Overheating" in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle... needs service. If you have anti-lock brakes. In "Problems on briefly when you turn off the engine assoon as possible. It means that your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you if there is...
... Gage ~ If the gage pointer moves to the red area, your engine is also on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See "Engine Overheating" in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle... needs service. If you have anti-lock brakes. In "Problems on briefly when you turn off the engine assoon as possible. It means that your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you if there is...
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... (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This system is intended to assist your vehicle. An emission controlsystem malfunction has been detected on your service... NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you it repaired. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may be indicated by the system before any problem is on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosingany malfunction. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission controlsystem on...
... (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This system is intended to assist your vehicle. An emission controlsystem malfunction has been detected on your service... NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you it repaired. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may be indicated by the system before any problem is on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosingany malfunction. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission controlsystem on...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that it so catches fire.You or others could beburned. Check your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become hot that may have developed. to your oil soon as possible and have made the...
... the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that it so catches fire.You or others could beburned. Check your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become hot that may have developed. to your oil soon as possible and have made the...
Owner's Manual
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... have a little fuel left, you should getmore fuel as but soon as possible. 2-69 Here are things some owners ask about.None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 When the gage first indicatesEMPTY (E), you still have remaining when...
... have a little fuel left, you should getmore fuel as but soon as possible. 2-69 Here are things some owners ask about.None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 When the gage first indicatesEMPTY (E), you still have remaining when...
Owner's Manual
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...use of alcohol, with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by some general information the problem. choose never to drink alcohol then drive. Although it 's For against the law in an hour will end up with more ... According to consume the alcohol. 0 0 Police recordsshow that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 0 0 0 The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- It's the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims every year. Many adults -- persons...
...use of alcohol, with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by some general information the problem. choose never to drink alcohol then drive. Although it 's For against the law in an hour will end up with more ... According to consume the alcohol. 0 0 Police recordsshow that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 0 0 0 The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- It's the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims every year. Many adults -- persons...
Owner's Manual
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... you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. This is normal. ' ANTI LOCK If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is a mistake. Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes will stay on . If your engine stops, you will...
... you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. This is normal. ' ANTI LOCK If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is a mistake. Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes will stay on . If your engine stops, you will...
Owner's Manual
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... canbe more effective than braking. You can perform very well in Emergencies There are straight ahead. Then steer around the problem. Of course, theposted speeds are out of problems by braking -- Try to the left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. Wait to remove as much... speed as you approach a curve, do if this section.) It is better to accelerate until you can stop in this everhappens? steering around the problem, to adjust your speed so you are based on the space available. 4-10 For example,you enter the curve, while your lane, or a ...
... canbe more effective than braking. You can perform very well in Emergencies There are straight ahead. Then steer around the problem. Of course, theposted speeds are out of problems by braking -- Try to the left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. Wait to remove as much... speed as you approach a curve, do if this section.) It is better to accelerate until you can stop in this everhappens? steering around the problem, to adjust your speed so you are based on the space available. 4-10 For example,you enter the curve, while your lane, or a ...
Owner's Manual
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... on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more dangerous than day driving. and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way...
... on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more dangerous than day driving. and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way...
Owner's Manual
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... your tires do not have much water can build up under your brakes. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you can cause problems,too. of water is raining. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds...
... your tires do not have much water can build up under your brakes. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you can cause problems,too. of water is raining. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds...
Owner's Manual
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... attention to have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is slightly lower than the underbody of traffic on them very slowly. Neverdrive through them . If you pass another vehicle.
... attention to have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is slightly lower than the underbody of traffic on them very slowly. Neverdrive through them . If you pass another vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... that let you stay in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your brakes on a steep downhill slope. There could get of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be alert to go over the topof a hill, be something in good shape. You would then have poor braking...
... that let you stay in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your brakes on a steep downhill slope. There could get of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be alert to go over the topof a hill, be something in good shape. You would then have poor braking...