Chevrolet 1995 Astro Cargo User manual

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Supplement to the 1995 C/K
Series, Sierra, Suburban,
Tahoe, Yukon, Safari,Astro,
Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet Van,
Lumina Minivan and Trans
Sport
Owner’s Manuals
This supplement includesthe latest information at the time ofprinting.
We reserve the right to make changes
in the product afer that time
withoutfirther notice.
For vehiclescfirst sold in Canada,substitute the
name “GeneralMotors of Canada”for General Motors wherever it
appears
in this manual.
@Copyright 1995 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in
U.S.A. General Motors, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon,
Safari, Astro, Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet Van, Lumina Minivan and
Trans
Sport are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
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As of September I, 1995, this information replaces Step 7 ofthe
“Securing a Child Restraint
in a Center Seat Position” portion of your
owner’s manual on thefollowingpages,depending on your vehicle:
CIK Series, Sierra:1-39
Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon:
1-45
Rally, Vandura and Chevy Van: 1-36
Astro
and Safari: 1-37
Lumina and naris Sport: 1-56
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it
is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in adifferent place in the
vehicleand contact
the child restraint maker for their advice about
how to attach the child restraint properly.
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Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Use this Manual
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems
This sectiontells you how to use your seats and safety belts
properly. It also explainsthe air bag system.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tellsyou how to adjustthe ventilation and comfort
controls and how
to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how
to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road
This sectiontells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6- Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section. tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
This section tellsyou how to contact GM for assistanceand how to
get service publications.It also gives you information on
“Reporting Safety Defects”on page
8-4.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this
manual. You can use
it to quickly find something you want to read.
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Introduction
1995 Chevrolet Astro Owner’s Manual
Welcome
This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your
1995 Chevrolet Astroand to provide important safety
information.There is also
a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet. In some vehicles, there can be information
manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment
companies. We urge you
to review all these publications carefully. This will
help
you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
When
it comes to service,keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows
your vehicle best and
is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer
invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the
warranty period.
Remember, if
you have a concern and need help handling it to your
satisfaction, see the procedure
in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks forchoosing
a Chevroletproduct. We value you as a member of the
Chevrolet family. We want
to assure you of our continuing interest in your
pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
30007 Van Dyke Ave.
Warren,Michigan
@Copyright
1994 General Motors Corporation, ChevroletMotor Division
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition
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Printed in U.S.A.

Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
Abouf This Manual
Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it
when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in
it so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest informationat the time it was printed. We
reserve
the right to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice.For vehicles first sold
in Canada, substitutethe name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for ChevroletMotor Division
whenever
it appears in this manual.
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
For Canadian Qwners Who Prefer a French Language
Manual:
Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guide
en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd.,1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T
1 C7.
General Motors, GMand the GM Emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet
Emblem, and ASTRO areregistered trademarks
of General Motors
Corporation.
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Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Cargo Model
Passenger Model
How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they
first receivetheir new vehicle. This will help you learn about
the features
and controls foryour vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and
words work together to explain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find
it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with
gray background and the word
CAUTION to tell you about things that could
hurt
you if you were to ignore the warning.
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In the gray caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you
what to do tohelp avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions.If
you don’t,
you or others couldbe hurt.
You will also find a circlewith a slash through itin this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,’’
or “Don’t let this happen.”
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
In the notice area,we tell youabout something that can damage your
vehicle. Many times, this damagewould not be covered by your warranty,
and
it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to doto help avoid
the damage.
When
you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in different words.
You’ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for
cautions, blue
for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These aresome of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are used
on an original battery:
A
17
Caurron
Possible
Injury
Protect Eyes
Caustic Battery Acid Spark
or Flame Could
by Shielding
Could CauseBurns Explode Battery
Avoid Sparks
or Flames
These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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Fasten Safety Door LocWUnlock
Belts
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