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7. Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 5. Remove the remaining three screws, the ﬁrst one from the corner reﬂector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6. Remove the composite assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 9. Reinstall the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed. 5-53

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Astro Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Seatback Latches	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Bench Seat	17
Bucket Seats	23
Safety Belts	24
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	24
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Driver Position	29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	37
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Center Rear Passenger Position	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	41
Safety Belt Extender	43
Child Restraints	44
Older Children	44
Infants and Young Children	46
Child Restraint Systems	52
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Top Strap	56
Top Strap Anchor Location	58
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	60
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	62
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position (Bench Seat)	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	66
Airbag System	69
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	73
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Restraint System Check	76
Checking Your Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	80
Remote Keyless Entry System	81
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	82
Doors and Locks	84
Power Door Locks	85
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	85
Sliding Side Door	86
Rear Doors	89
Windows	92
Manual Windows	92
Power Windows	93
Sun Visors	93
Theft-Deterrent Systems	94
Passlock®	94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	94
New Vehicle Break-In	94
Ignition Positions	95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting Your Engine	96
Fuel Regulator	97
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	98
Tow/Haul Mode	100
All-Wheel Drive	101
Parking Brake	101
Shifting Into Park (P)	102
Shifting Out of Park (P)	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	104
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	105
Mirrors	106
Manual Rearview Mirror	106
Outside Manual Mirror	106
Outside Power Mirrors	106
Outside Convex Mirror	107
HomeLink® Transmitter	107
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	108
Storage Areas	111
Overhead Console	113
Luggage Carrier	116
Convenience Net	116
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Overview	120
Hazard Warning Flashers	122
Other Warning Devices	122
Horn	122
Tilt Wheel	122
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	123
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	124
Flash-to-Pass	124
Windshield Wipers	125
Windshield Washer	126
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	130
Headlamps on Reminder	130
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	131
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Instrument Panel Brightness	132
Dome Lamps	132
Entry Lighting	133
Exit Lighting	133
Battery Run-Down Protection	133
Accessory Power Outlets	133
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	134
Climate Controls	135
Climate Control System	135
Outlet Adjustment	137
Rear Heating System	137
Rear Air Conditioning System	138
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	139
Instrument Panel Cluster	140
Speedometer and Odometer	141
Trip Odometer	141
Safety Belt Reminder Light	141
Airbag Readiness Light	142
Charging System Light	143
Voltmeter Gage	143
Brake System Warning Light	144
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	146
Oil Pressure Gage	149
Security Light	150
Highbeam On Light	150
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	150
Tow/Haul Mode Light	151
Check Gages Warning Light	151
Fuel Gage	152
Low Fuel Warning Light	152
Driver Information Center (DIC)	153
Audio System(s)	155
Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Button	156
Setting the Time for Radios with HR and MN Buttons	156
AM-FM Radio	156
Radio with CD	158
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	162
Theft-Deterrent Feature	164
Radio Reception	166
Care of Your CDs	166
Care of Your CD Player	166
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
Driving Your Vehicle	167
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	168
Defensive Driving	168
Drunken Driving	169
Control of a Vehicle	171
Braking	172
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	173
Braking in Emergencies	174
Locking Rear Axle	174
Steering	175
Off-Road Recovery	177
Passing	177
Loss of Control	178
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	181
City Driving	184
Freeway Driving	185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	186
Highway Hypnosis	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	187
Winter Driving	189
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	193
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	194
Loading Your Vehicle	194
Towing	199
Towing Your Vehicle	199
Recreational Vehicle Towing	200
Towing a Trailer	200
Service and Appearance Care	213
Service	215
Doing Your Own Service Work	216
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	217
Fuel	217
Gasoline Octane	217
Gasoline Specifications	217
California Fuel	218
Additives	218
Fuels in Foreign Countries	219
Filling Your Tank	220
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	222
Checking Things Under the Hood	222
Hood Release	223
Engine Compartment Overview	224
Engine Oil	225
Engine Cover	229
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	233
Automatic Transmission Fluid	235
Engine Coolant	238
Radiator Pressure Cap	240
Engine Overheating	240
Cooling System	242
Engine Fan Noise	247
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	254
Jump Starting	254
All-Wheel Drive	259
Rear Axle	260
Front Axle	261
Bulb Replacement	262
Halogen Bulbs	262
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	262
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	266
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	267
Replacement Bulbs	268
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	269
Tires	270
Tire Sidewall Labelling	271
Tire Terminology and Definitions	273
Inflation - Tire Pressure	276
Tire Inspection and Rotation	277
When It Is Time for New Tires	278
Buying New Tires	279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	280
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	281
Wheel Replacement	282
Tire Chains	283
If a Tire Goes Flat	283
Changing a Flat Tire	284
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	285
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	288
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	294
Compact Spare Tire	296
Appearance Care	296
Fabric/Carpet	297
Vinyl	298
Leather	299
Instrument Panel	299
Interior Plastic Components	299
Glass Surfaces	299
Care of Safety Belts	299
Weatherstrips	300
Washing Your Vehicle	300
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	300
Finish Care	300
Windshield and Wiper Blades	301
Aluminum Wheels	302
Tires	302
Sheet Metal Damage	303
Finish Damage	303
Underbody Maintenance	303
Chemical Paint Spotting	303
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	304
Vehicle Identification	305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	305
Service Parts Identification Label	305
Electrical System	306
Add-On Electrical Equipment	306
Headlamp Wiring	306
Windshield Wiper Fuses	306
Power Windows and Other Power Options	306
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	307
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	308
Underhood Fuse Block	310
Capacities and Specifications	313
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	314
Maintenance Schedule	315
Maintenance Schedule	316
Introduction	316
Maintenance Requirements	316
Your Vehicle and the Environment	316
How This Section is Organized	317
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Selecting the Right Schedule	319
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	321
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	330
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	338
At Each Fuel Fill	338
At Least Once a Month	338
At Least Twice a Year	338
At Least Once a Year	339
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	342
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	342
Exhaust System Inspection	342
Fuel System Inspection	342
Engine Cooling System Inspection	342
Throttle System Inspection	343
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection	343
Brake System Inspection	343
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	343
Part E: Maintenance Record	345
Customer Assistance and Information	349
Customer Assistance and Information	350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	350
Online Owner Center	352
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	352
Customer Assistance Offices	352
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	354
Roadside Assistance Program	354
Courtesy Transportation	356
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	358
Reporting Safety Defects	359
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	359
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	359
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	360
Service Publications Ordering Information	360