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1998 Astro
1998 Product Information Guide 5
INTERIOR FEATURES (contd.)
Column, standard on LS and LT and
optional with standard trim, tailors the
wheel to the most comfortable, individual-
ized steering position
• Rear compartment convenience net,
standard on LS and LT, helps prevent gro-
ceries and other small cargo items from
sliding around
• A Remote Keyless Entry system (included
with LT models, optional with LS, base
(1SB) and Astro Cargo Van), transmits a
uniquely coded high-frequency radio sig-
nal to
activate power lock/unlock functions,
as well as illuminated entry
• HomeLink 3-channel transmitter,
optional on LS and LT models with avail-
able roof console, memorizes the activa-
tion codes for as much as three remote-
control devices (such as garage door, gate
and security lights), reducing clutter in the
vehicle.
Audio Systems
While it’s impossible to forecast everyone’s
musical tastes, Astro offers a sound system
with the technology and features designed to
complement all varieties of music, from jazz
to country and in-between. Uplevel cassette
and compact disc player systems feature
speed-compensated volume, which automati-
cally compensates for road noise by adjusting
the audio volume to the vehicle’s speed, as
well as automatic tone control, which sets
equalizer levels with one touch for talk and a
variety of music programs.
Center-row radio controls are available
with the uplevel cassette and dual playback
cassette/compact disc player systems. This
handy feature, which includes dual audio
controls and dual headphone jacks, allows
center-row passengers to listen to a different
music source (radio and cassette tape or
compact disc, depending on sound system
selected) at a different volume than front-seat
passengers.
Available Sound Systems Include:
• Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with
seek-scan, digital clock and six-speaker
system is standard on all models
• Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with
cassette player, seek-scan and digital
clock is available on all models
• Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with
cassette player, speed-compensated
volume, automatic tone control, seek-scan,
digital clock, TheftLock security feature
and eight-speaker system is optional on
all models*
• Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo
with compact disc player, seek-scan,
digital clock, automatic tone control,
speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and
eight-speaker system is optional on
all models*
• Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo
with cassette player, compact disc
player, seek-scan, digital clock, automatic
tone control, speed-compensated volume,
TheftLock and eight-speaker system is
optional on all models.*
*Cargo Van models offer four front-door speakers and
rear speaker wiring.
Seats
Astro features a number of seating
arrangements designed to accommodate as
many as eight passengers, depending upon
seating configuration and model chosen.
Front passengers are protected by lap and
shoulder safety belts and head restraints,
while passengers in the intermediate and rear
bench seats have lap safety belts for all pas-
sengers and shoulder safety belts and head
restraints for the outboard seating positions.
Integrated child safety seats are available
for the intermediate seat’s two outboard
positions (optional base and on LS).
Astro LT models have available Special
Leather seating surfaces (Medium Gray and
Neutral only).
All-Wheel Drive ... On
A Van?
All-weather traction isn’t
the exclusive domain of 4x4
sport utilities and pickups.
The available All-Wheel-
Drive is just one of the factors
that help make this midsize
van so versatile.
Under normal road
conditions, the All-Wheel-Drive
Astro provides full-time regula-
tion of power flow to all
wheels. As it senses road condi-
tions, the system automatically
transfers torque to front or rear
wheels best able to provide
traction.
Astro Drivers Aren’t
Left In The Dark
Astro interior lighting
automatically stays on briefly
after the last door is closed, or
until the ignition key is turned.