User manual CHEVROLET ASTRO 1996

[. . . ] I c The 1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner'sManual Beats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the"SIR" system. It FeaturesandControls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Bmfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. I A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any Ldvier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the your way vehicle handles. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. I--- 4-26 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading, of If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Things you put inside your vehicle and injurepeople in a sudden stop turn, or in or a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle, Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that someof them are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle, 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. 4-27 Payload The Payload Capacity is shownon the Certificationflire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sureto include the weight of the people inside as part of yourload. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sureto include the weight of everything you put in it. And, remember to figure the weight of the people inside as partof your load. Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR. Trailering Package Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. A 34 Towing a Trailer r NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and your GM dealer see for important information about towing a traile with your vehicle. Every vehicle is readyfor some trailer towing. If yours 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 meanschanges in handling, durability and fuel economy. [. . . ] 5-23 6-56 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]