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Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood, this is what you will see:
A.
W
indshield W
asher Fluid
B.
Engine Coolant
C.
Engine Oil Dipstick
D.
T
ransmission Dipstick
E.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
F
.
Engine Oil Fill
G.
Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
H.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I.
Battery
270
272
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
8
How to Use this Manual
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Model Reference
7
Table of Contents
8
Seats and Seat Controls
9
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
12
Seatback Latches
13
Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
20
Why Safety Belts Work
21
Here Are Questions Many People Ask
24
About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Right Front Passenger Position
34
Air Bag System
34
Rear Seat Passengers
41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
45
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
47
Lap Belt
48
Children
49
Infants and Young Children
49
Restraint Systems for Children
55
Top Strap
59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
62
Front Seat Position
66
Older Children
69
Safety Belt Extender
72
Checking Your Restraint Systems
72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
73
After a Crash
73
Manual Windows
76
Front Doors
79
Rear Doors
79
Door Locks
81
Leaving Your Vehicle
83
Battery Replacement
85
Sliding Door
86
Sliding Door Security Lock
87
Ignition Positions
92
Starting Your Engine
93
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
95
Automatic Transmission Operation
96
Parking Brake
99
Torque Lock
102
Parking over Things that Burn
103
Engine Exhaust
104
Turn and Lane Change Signals
107
Windshield Wipers
108
Windshield Washer
109
Exterior Lamps
113
Automatic Headlamp System
114
Lamps on Reminder
115
Interior Lamps
116
Exit Lighting
116
Illuminated Entry
116
Dome Lamps
117
Storage Compartments
119
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
128
Sun Visors
129
Accessory Power Outlet
129
Programming the Transmitter
130
Resetting Defaults
132
Canadian Programming
132
Instrument Panel Cluster
135
Speedometer and Odometer
136
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
141
Oil Pressure Gage
145
Security Light
146
Fuel Gage
148
Comfort Controls
151
Air Conditioning
155
Ventilation System
157
Audio Systems
159
Understanding Radio Reception
182
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
184
Fixed Mast Antenna
185
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
186
Defensive Driving
187
Drunken Driving
188
Braking
191
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
192
Control of a Vehicle
191
Steering
194
Power Steering
194
Steering in Emergencies
195
Off - Road Recovery
196
Passing
197
Loss of Control
198
Driving at Night
199
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
201
Driving through Flowing Water
203
Driving through Deep Standing Water
203
City Driving
204
Freeway Driving
205
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
206
Highway Hypnosis
207
Hill and Mountain Roads
207
Winter Driving
209
Recreational Vehicle Towing
212
Loading Your Vehicle
213
Trailering Package
215
Towing a Trailer
216
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
217
Weight of the Trailer
219
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
220
Safety Chains
222
Trailer Brakes
222
Driving with a Trailer
223
Following Distance
224
Making Turns
224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
225
Driving on Grades
225
Parking on Hills
226
Parking on a Hill
226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
226
Trailer Wiring Harness
227
Section 5 Problems on the Road
228
Hazard Warning Flashers
229
Jump Starting
230
Other Warning Devices
230
Engine Overheating
234
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
236
Towing Your Vehicle
234
Cooling System
237
Recovery Tank
239
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
241
Engine Fan Noise
244
If a Tire Goes Flat
244
Changing a Flat Tire
245
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
246
Removing the Wheel Covers
249
Spare Tire
250
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
257
Compact Spare Tire
258
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
260
Doing Your Own Service Work
262
Gasoline Octane
263
Gasoline Specifications
264
California Fuel
264
Fuels in Foreign Countries
265
Filling Your Tank
265
Checking Things under the Hood
268
Hood Release
269
Engine Compartment Overview
271
Engine Oil
272
When to Add Engine Oil
273
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
274
Engine Oil Additives
275
Engine Cover
276
Reinstalling the Engine Cover
280
Automatic Transmission Fluid
282
How to Add Fluid
285
Rear Axle
286
All Wheel Drive
287
Transfer Case
287
Front Axle
288
Engine Coolant
289
Checking Coolant
291
Radiator Pressure Cap
292
Power Steering Fluid
293
Windshield Washer Fluid
294
Adding Washer Fluid
294
Brake Fluid
295
Brake Wear
297
Brake Adjustment
298
Bulb Replacement
300
Front Turn Signal Lamps
304
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
306
Tire Inspection and Rotation
309
Buying New Tires
311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
312
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
313
Wheel Replacement
314
Tire Chains
315
Appearance Care
316
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
317
Using Cleaner on Fabric
317
Cleaning Vinyl
318
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
318
Cleaning Leather
318
Care of Safety Belts
318
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
319
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
320
Washing Your Vehicle
320
Finish Care
320
Cleaning Tires
322
Sheet Metal Damage
322
Finish Damage
322
Underbody Maintenance
323
Chemical Paint Spotting
323
Engine Identification
325
Electrical System
326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
327
Replacement Bulbs
332
Capacities and Specifications
333
Engine Specifications
333
Wheel Nut Torque
333
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
334
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
335
Introduction
336
Your Vehicle and the Environment
336
Maintenance Requirements
336
How this Section Is Organized
337
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
338
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
338
Selecting the Right Schedule
338
Scheduled Maintenance
339
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
342
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
365
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
378
At Least Twice a Year
378
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
382
Fuel System Inspection
383
Engine Cooling System Inspection
383
Brake System Inspection
383
Throttle System Inspection
383
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
384
Part E: Maintenance Record
386
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
389
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
390
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
392
(TTY) Users
392
Customer Assistance Offices
392
GM Mobility Program for Persons
393
With Disabilities
393
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
394
Canadian Roadside Assistance
396
Courtesy Transportation
396
Plan Ahead When Possible
396
Transportation Options
397
Additional Program Information
397
Reporting Safety Defects to the
398
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
398
States Government
398
Warranty Information
398
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
399
Service Publications Ordering Information
400
Service Manuals
400
Current and Past Model Order Forms
400
Service Bulletins
400
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Model
2002 Astro
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Language
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