Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1999 Astro Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual2
How To Use This Manual3
Safety Warnings And Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Vehicle Symbols5
Model Reference6
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems7
Seats And Seat Controls8
Manual Front Seats8
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)9
Power Seats - If Equipped9
Reclining Seatbacks10
Head Restraints11
Rear Seats12
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone18
Why Safety Belts Work19
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Driver Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy31
Right Front Passenger Position32
Airbag System32
How The Air Bag System Works35
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle39
Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle39
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions40
Rear Seat Passengers40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults43
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)46
Lap Belt46
Smaller Children And Babies47
Child Restraints52
Where To Put The Restraint56
Top Strap57
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position58
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position62
Larger Children65
Safety Belt Extender68
Checking Your Restraint Systems68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash69
Section 2 Features And Controls71
Front Doors74
Rear Doors74
Power Door Locks - If Equipped76
Door Locks76
Leaving Your Vehicle77
Keyless Entry System (Option)77
Operation78
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle78
Battery Replacement79
Sliding Door80
Sliding Door Security Lock81
Canceling The Sliding Door Security Lock82
Key In The Ignition84
Parking At Night84
Parking Lots84
Ignition Positions86
Starting Your Engine87
Fuel Regulator88
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)89
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater89
Automatic Transmission Operation90
Parking Brake93
Shifting Into Park (P)94
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running95
Torque Lock96
Shifting Out Of Park (P)96
Parking Over Things That Burn97
Engine Exhaust97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked98
Locking Rear Axle99
All - Wheel Drive (Option)99
Manual Windows99
Swing-Out Windows100
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)101
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever101
Turn And Lane-Change Signals102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer102
Windshield Wipers103
Windshield Washer103
Cruise Control (If Equipped)104
Exterior Lamps107
Headlamps On Reminder107
Daytime Running Lamps108
Interior Lamps108
Dome Lamps108
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror110
Outside Mirrors110
Convex Outside Mirror111
Storage Compartments111
Convenience Net (Option)118
Luggage Carrier (Option)118
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter119
Sun Visors121
Accessory Power Outlets121
Universal Transmitter (Option)122
Programming The Transmitter122
Operating The Transmitter124
Erasing Channels125
Instrument Panel126
Instrument Panel Cluster128
Speedometer And Odometer129
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators129
Safety Belt Reminder Light130
Airbag Readiness Light130
Brake System Warning Light132
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light In The United States Or Check Engine Light In Canada)134
Oil Pressure Gage136
Security Light137
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light138
Fuel Gage139
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems141
Comfort Controls142
Heating/Air Conditioning System142
Heating System143
Air Conditioning145
Ventilation System146
Rear Window Defogger (Option)148
Audio Systems149
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)151
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)153
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)158
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)162
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)163
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)166
Understanding Radio Reception168
Tips About Your Audio System168
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player169
Care Of Your Compact Disc Player171
Fixed Mast Antenna171
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road173
Defensive Driving174
Drunken Driving175
Control Of A Vehicle178
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)179
Braking In Emergencies181
Power Steering181
Steering Tips181
Steering In Emergencies182
Off-Road Recovery183
Loss Of Control185
Driving At Night186
Night Vision187
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads188
Driving Through Deep Standing Water190
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips190
City Driving191
Freeway Driving192
Before Leaving On A Long Trip193
Highway Hypnosis194
Hill And Mountain Roads194
Winter Driving196
Driving On Snow Or Ice196
If You're Caught In A Blizzard198
Recreational Vehicle Towing199
Loading Your Vehicle200
Trailering Package202
Add-On Equipment202
Towing A Trailer202
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer203
Weight Of The Trailer204
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue205
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires205
Safety Chains206
Trailer Brakes206
Driving With A Trailer207
Following Distance208
Making Turns209
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer209
Driving On Grades209
Parking On Hills210
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill210
Maintenance When Trailer Towing210
Trailer Wiring Harness211
Section 5 Problems On The Road213
Hazard Warning Flashers214
Other Warning Devices215
Jump Starting215
Towing Your Vehicle219
Engine Overheating220
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine220
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine221
Cooling System222
Recovery Tank224
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator227
Engine Fan Noise230
If A Tire Goes Flat230
Changing A Flat Tire231
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools232
Removing The Wheel Covers235
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire236
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools242
Compact Spare Tire244
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow245
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out245
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care247
Doing Your Own Service Work248
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle249
Fuels In Foreign Countries251
Filling Your Tank251
Filling A Portable Fuel Container253
Checking Things Under The Hood254
Hood Release254
Engine Oil257
Checking Engine Oil258
When To Add Engine Oil258
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use259
Engine Oil Additives260
When To Change Engine Oil260
Engine Cover261
What To Do With Used Oil261
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter265
Installing The Engine Cover265
Automatic Transmission Fluid266
When To Check And Change266
How To Check267
How To Add Fluid269
All-Wheel Drive270
Transfer Case270
Front Axle271
When To Check And Change Lubricant271
How To Check Lubricant271
Rear Axle271
What To Use272
Radiator Pressure Cap272
Engine Coolant273
Checking Coolant275
How To Check Power Steering Fluid276
When To Check Power Steering Fluid276
Windshield Washer Fluid277
Adding Washer Fluid277
Brake Fluid278
Brake Wear280
Brake Pedal Travel281
Brake Adjustment281
Replacing Brake System Parts281
Vehicle Storage282
Bulb Replacement282
Halogen Bulbs282
Front Turn Signal Lamps286
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement288
Inflation -- Tire Pressure290
Tire Inspection And Rotation291
Buying New Tires292
Uniform Tire Quality Grading293
Wheel Replacement295
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance295
Tire Chains296
Appearance Care297
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle298
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems298
Cleaning Vinyl299
Cleaning Leather299
Care Of Safety Belts300
Cleaning Glass Surfaces300
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield, Backglass And Wiper Blades300
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components300
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle301
Washing Your Vehicle301
Finish Care302
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)302
Cleaning Tires303
Finish Damage303
Underbody Maintenance303
Chemical Paint Spotting303
Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials304
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)305
Service Parts Identification Label305
Engine Identification305
Electrical System306
Fuses And Circuit Breakers307
Replacement Bulbs312
Capacities And Specifications313
Engine Specifications313
Wheel Nut Torque313
Fuel Tank Capacity313
Air Conditioning Refrigerants314
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts315
Vehicle Dimensions315
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule317
Your Vehicle And The Environment318
How This Section Is Organized319
Using Your Maintenance Schedule320
Selecting The Right Schedule320
Scheduled Maintenance321
Short Trip/City Definition321
Short Trip/City Intervals321
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance324
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance345
At Each Fuel Fill357
At Least Once A Month357
At Least Twice A Year358
Exhaust System Inspection361
Engine Cooling System Inspection361
Throttle System Inspection362
Brake System Inspection362
Maintenance Record365
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information367
Customer Satisfaction Procedure368
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users370
Customer Assistance Offices370
Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities371
All Overseas Locations371
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program372
Canadian Roadside Assistance373
Courtesy Transportation374
Plan Ahead When Possible374
Transportation Options374
Additional Program Information375
Warranty Information375
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government376
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government376
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors377
Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada377
Section 9 Index381