Owner's Manual
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... comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. i The 1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
... comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. i The 1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... you want it. After installing the seat, always check to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you have rear bucket seats with the release bar. Pull the release bar up to be sure that twisted or not properly is locked into place. 1-7 See "Manual Front Seats" and"Rec1ining Seatbacks" earlier in this section or in crash. These seats can be seriously injured.
... you want it. After installing the seat, always check to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you have rear bucket seats with the release bar. Pull the release bar up to be sure that twisted or not properly is locked into place. 1-7 See "Manual Front Seats" and"Rec1ining Seatbacks" earlier in this section or in crash. These seats can be seriously injured.
Owner's Manual
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... the sensors and related parts. work properly. You can mean that soaks the carpet, you damage the covering for the driver's or the purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have to water that your air bag Air bags affect how your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be serviced. Don't let anyone start your vehicle and...
... the sensors and related parts. work properly. You can mean that soaks the carpet, you damage the covering for the driver's or the purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have to water that your air bag Air bags affect how your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be serviced. Don't let anyone start your vehicle and...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Sliding Door Hatch Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-27 2- 27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 1 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-4 1 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-54 2-57 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (Option) All-Wheel Drive (Option) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn SignalhAultifunction...
... 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Sliding Door Hatch Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-27 2- 27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 1 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-4 1 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-54 2-57 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (Option) All-Wheel Drive (Option) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn SignalhAultifunction...
Owner's Manual
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... you need more power for normal driving, however it on . A CAUTION: - It can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in second gear. If you go down . 2-21 Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) while your engine is for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in deep snow or mud. You could move...
... you need more power for normal driving, however it on . A CAUTION: - It can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in second gear. If you go down . 2-21 Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) while your engine is for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in deep snow or mud. You could move...
Owner's Manual
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... the gear you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3. Y 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you want . You have to the drive gear you maintain brake application. See "Automatic Transmission" in the RUN position. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle and then shift to...
... the gear you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3. Y 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you want . You have to the drive gear you maintain brake application. See "Automatic Transmission" in the RUN position. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle and then shift to...
Owner's Manual
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.... If your vehicle has air conditioning, your vehicle. Fan Knob This control has four positions. Heating/Air Conditioning System Temperature Knob This knob is next to work for you control the heating, can cooling and ventilation in this . 3-2 Move the knob toward HI. It selects the temperature of the air flowing into your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this section. OFF: This setting turns the system off...
.... If your vehicle has air conditioning, your vehicle. Fan Knob This control has four positions. Heating/Air Conditioning System Temperature Knob This knob is next to work for you control the heating, can cooling and ventilation in this . 3-2 Move the knob toward HI. It selects the temperature of the air flowing into your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this section. OFF: This setting turns the system off...
Owner's Manual
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... the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. Move the knob toward LO. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward the rightfor warmer air. It selects the temperature of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to cool the air. -bo Heating System VENT The air comes out at thefront side windows. /J rl*. 0 + ' If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your vehicle...
... the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. Move the knob toward LO. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward the rightfor warmer air. It selects the temperature of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to cool the air. -bo Heating System VENT The air comes out at thefront side windows. /J rl*. 0 + ' If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... air conditioning fan is it on and off . When the air conditioning, DEFROST or BLEND is off to the inside of your vehicle when is running. The temperature knob should be brought in engine speed, due to heat the passenger compartmentin cold weather. Heating On cold days, use VENTto direct outside air to keep the windshield clear. The heater works bestif you use the optionalengine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating...
... air conditioning fan is it on and off . When the air conditioning, DEFROST or BLEND is off to the inside of your vehicle when is running. The temperature knob should be brought in engine speed, due to heat the passenger compartmentin cold weather. Heating On cold days, use VENTto direct outside air to keep the windshield clear. The heater works bestif you use the optionalengine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating...
Owner's Manual
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... you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to side. Move thedial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your vehicle. 3-7 The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging theinside of the airflow by opening and closing thelouvers. This helpsair to circulate throughout your preference. The rear air conditioning vents are located...
... you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to side. Move thedial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your vehicle. 3-7 The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging theinside of the airflow by opening and closing thelouvers. This helpsair to circulate throughout your preference. The rear air conditioning vents are located...
Owner's Manual
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... between parked cars and stops right in front you. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends on the condition of problems by braking -- The traction you can control. But sometimes you can get in the same direction. steering and acceleration -- Addingthe sudden acceleration can "drive" through a sharp curve. What should adjust your speed so...
... between parked cars and stops right in front you. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends on the condition of problems by braking -- The traction you can control. But sometimes you can get in the same direction. steering and acceleration -- Addingthe sudden acceleration can "drive" through a sharp curve. What should adjust your speed so...
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL (N); If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park your vehicle right away. You may not betoo serious. If you no sign of steam, push the accelerator until it f cools down. See "Driving on your air conditioner. 2. otherwise, shift to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot day. Bring the engine speed back to the highest gear while driving...
... NEUTRAL (N); If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park your vehicle right away. You may not betoo serious. If you no sign of steam, push the accelerator until it f cools down. See "Driving on your air conditioner. 2. otherwise, shift to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot day. Bring the engine speed back to the highest gear while driving...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-25 6-28 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-3 1 6-35 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-42 6-5 1 6-5 1 6-53 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-59 6-60 6-67 6-68 6-69 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Cleaning...
... 6-25 6-28 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-3 1 6-35 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-42 6-5 1 6-5 1 6-53 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-59 6-60 6-67 6-68 6-69 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... is obtained, push the dipstick back in all -wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in the Index. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for your new vehicle warranty. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section.
... is obtained, push the dipstick back in all -wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in the Index. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for your new vehicle warranty. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section.
Owner's Manual
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...-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle willcontinue to lose contrc while driving. I A CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing crash. It's all wheels. The tires installed on your vehil ,the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you to have a crash. If you need, look at size the CertificationRire label. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification...
...-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle willcontinue to lose contrc while driving. I A CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing crash. It's all wheels. The tires installed on your vehil ,the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you to have a crash. If you need, look at size the CertificationRire label. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification...
Owner's Manual
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.../Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigar Lighter Fuse, Radio Battery Fuse Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Electronic Brake Control Module Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay Auxiliary Heater N C Relay Not used LIGHTING BATT IGN A IGN B ABS NC A/C Enable Relay and Compressor Heater-A/C Control Selector Switch, Rear Window Defogger Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid, LinearEGR Valve Solenoid, VCM EGR HI RR DEFOG ENG-I RR HTRIAC Spare *A fuse puller is included in the underhood electrical center. You...
.../Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigar Lighter Fuse, Radio Battery Fuse Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Electronic Brake Control Module Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay Auxiliary Heater N C Relay Not used LIGHTING BATT IGN A IGN B ABS NC A/C Enable Relay and Compressor Heater-A/C Control Selector Switch, Rear Window Defogger Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid, LinearEGR Valve Solenoid, VCM EGR HI RR DEFOG ENG-I RR HTRIAC Spare *A fuse puller is included in the underhood electrical center. You...
Owner's Manual
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... add fluid as found in dusty conditions. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I I SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. When doing frequent trailer towing...
... add fluid as found in dusty conditions. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I I SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. When doing frequent trailer towing...
Owner's Manual
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...'t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. to Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. I DATE MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system(or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Clean radiator, condenser, pressurecap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. Pressure...
...'t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. to Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. I DATE MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system(or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Clean radiator, condenser, pressurecap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. Pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for current and past model GM vehicles. 1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...
... CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for current and past model GM vehicles. 1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Stains, Cleaning ...6-52 Starter Switch Check ...7-43 9-8 I2 Engine Soon Light ...2-62 Manuals, Ordering ...8-1 1, 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ...6-59 Publications, Ordering ...8- 1 1, 8- 12 Work. Adding ...3-28 5-36 Spare Tire. Safety Belt Extender ...1-68 Safety Belts ...1-12 Adults ...1-18 Care ...6-54 Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-38 Children ...1-39 Driver Position ...1 - Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-1 1, 8- 12 8- 11. 8- 12 Service Publications ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-31 6-57 Sheet...
... ...Stains, Cleaning ...6-52 Starter Switch Check ...7-43 9-8 I2 Engine Soon Light ...2-62 Manuals, Ordering ...8-1 1, 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ...6-59 Publications, Ordering ...8- 1 1, 8- 12 Work. Adding ...3-28 5-36 Spare Tire. Safety Belt Extender ...1-68 Safety Belts ...1-12 Adults ...1-18 Care ...6-54 Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-38 Children ...1-39 Driver Position ...1 - Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-1 1, 8- 12 8- 11. 8- 12 Service Publications ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-31 6-57 Sheet...
