CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps On Reminder
Aren&idertone will sound when your headlamps or.
pzi&irig:.lamps ,-and interior lamps are turned on and your
ignition is
in OFF, LOCK -or ACCESS-'ORY To turn the
to.ne off, press the OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
dthezs to- s-eethe front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
amditions,
but they can, be especially helpful in the
short periods after- dawn and before sunset.
The DRL;syste;m will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
* the ignition is on,
the headlamp switchis off and
tkparking brake. is released.
When the DRL are on, only your he-adlamps will be on.
The taillamp, sidemarker md other lamps wan't be on,
The. instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL ifidicator light: is a
reminder to turn yoar headlamp switch .on. The other
lamp3 that come on with your headlamps will al9.0
Come on.
When you 'turn the headlmp switch .off7 the regular
lamps will g.0 off, arld:your he.adlanipS will change. to
the reduced brightness
of DRL.
Tcr: idle your vehicle with the.DRL off, set .the paking,
brake. The DRL will stay off until yab release- the
p.arking
brake,
As with any vehiclej yau:sho.uld turn on the regular
headla-mp. system. when ycwneed it.
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Use your fog lamps for better &ion in foggy or misty
conditi.ons. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must be on for your fog lamps to. work.
The fog lamp switch is on tne Instrument panel under
the
lamp switches. Press the side of the. switch with the
fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to
turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the
fog lamps are on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much
light
.as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in
the dark without turning on your headlamps.
Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam
headlamps come
on. When the high-beam headlamps go
off, the fog lamps will come on agah.
Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Turn the.switch next to the headlamp switch up to
make your ,instrument panel and transfer case lights
brighter. Turn the switch all the way up to. turn on the.
interior lamps.
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to tugn on the dome lamp.
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
Press the tab under the .mirror to .reduce glare ftom
headlamps behind you..
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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side
of your vehicle.
You can fold them before entering
a car wash. P.dl the
mirrors
in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out
when finis.he.d.
Power Remote Control Mirror
The control is located .on the
driver’s
door armest. Turn
the control
to L or R to
choose the mirror, then
press the arrows
on the
outside switch ring
to adjust
the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
Yo.ur passenger’s side mirror is convex; A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, squeeze the lever at the top of
the glove box and lower the door. Two cup depressions
are provided for your convenience,
but the glove box
should not be open while driving.
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You will find a storage compartment on each door.
Front Storage Area
If yaur vehcle has this-c.ons.ole compartment, squeeze
the front lever
while lifting the top to :open It. You
can store cassettes in the slQts in the front of the
compartment:
If you have a compact disc player, you
may store compact discs inside the console.
If your vehicle has the center armrestcompartment, lift
the cover .to expose the storage area which inc1u.de.s slots
f6r cassettes and a coinholder.
Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the- back of
the bucket or 60/40 bench seats.

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The front:ashtray mus.t.be c:ornpletely pulled out to the
open
position before the ashtr-ay cover 0pen.s and
smoking. material can be deposited.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back-away from the heating element when it%
feady, That can make it overload,
damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materiai-s
eodd set them on fire
causing damage. I TO block out gl.are, you can swing down the top and
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I bottom.visors? You can also swing the bottom visor from
side
to side. Your vis'ors may have an extensimthat can
TO remove the front ashtray, lift the release tab as high be pulled our for additional glare protection and a strap
as possible, then remove the tray. for holding. small items, such as 'maps.
To use, the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go.
When it's rezdy, it will pop back by itself. Visar 'Vanity Mirror
Full the sun visor down and lift the. cover to e.xpose tbe
vanity mirror.
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(If Equipped) (If Equipped)
If y.ou have accessory power outlets, you can plug-in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The acc'essary power
outlets are located below the cigarette lighter. Just pull
down
from the: top of the door and follow the proper
installatian instructions
that are included with any
e1ectric.al equipment you install.
These circuits
are protected by a fBSe .. and. have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must
not .exceed
Pull the sun vkor down and lift the mirror cover to turn 25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
on the lamps. equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipm-ent
on far extended periods will drain
your battery.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents. E. Glove Box I. Audio System
B
. Instrument Cluster E Ashtray J. Lamp Controls
C. Electronic Transfer
Case G. Cigarette LighterPower K. Brake Release
D. Comfort Controls H. Storage Compartment
(If .Equipped) Auxiliary Outlets (If Equipped) L. Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Your instrument clwstef is designed to let you know at a gl-ance how yollr vehicle is running.,. You'll how how fast you%
goi~g, about how much firel you've use$,.. and many other things you'll need to -how to drive safely .and ec~onomically.
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 SHIFT
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FUEL
Standard Cluster

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Optional Cluster
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