Chevrolet 1993 Astro Passenger Owner's Manual page 197

accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps
the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater
run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold. But
do it as little as possible. Preserve
the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you ca
vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half
comes.
If You're Stuck in Deep Snow
This manual explains how
to get the vehicle out of deep
damaging it. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.
Towing a mailer
In get out of the
hour or so until
snow without
help
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly you can
lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy the brakes may not work well-or even at all. You and your
passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have
followed all the steps in this section.
I
NOTICE
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly
advice in this section.
pairs not covered our
\a/arran+y.
To pull a r correct' fnllow the
Every vehicle is reaay ior some trailer towing. If it was built with trailering
options, as many are, it's ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe
trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.
That's the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety
and that of your passengers.
So please read this section carefully
before you
pull a trailer.
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