check engine CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and-filter (or evely
12 months, whichever: occui-s first).
Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever’ occurs first).
(See footnote
#->
An Emission Control Service.
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed, Check constant velocity
j0int.s and axle seals
for leaking.
(See footnote >k*.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire.Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

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Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
m&e
sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade-
inSerts: that app-ear
worn or damaged or ihatstreak .OI-
miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” .in the Index.
At Least Four Times a Year
Manual Transn@gton Check
Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
“Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion” in the‘hdex.
Check for leaks.
A fluid bss may indicate a proble-IB. Have the system
inspected and repaiced if needed.
Automatic Transmission Ghe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See
“Auto’matic Tfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir. See-
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 10s ill
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
insgected and repaired at o.nce.
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgate latch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D.
A-t Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specifi-ed
in Bart D.
Body Lubrication S:ervice
Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es, latches
and locks including the glove
box, consde Qoors-an.d the
body
hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the- hod safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D
tells
you what use. More frequent lubrication may be:
requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.

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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move.suddedy. Ifit does, you or others could be
injured..
Follow the steps below.
1. Befbre you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply.bath the parking brake (se:e “Parking
Brake”
in the- Index if necess:ary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not us‘e the accel&ator pedal, afi-d be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it. starts.
around the
vehicle.
3”. 3 On automatic t.ran-smission vehicles, try to start the
-engine in each gear, The staxter should work only in
PARK (P) or-NEUm (N). If the starter works in
any
other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual timsmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and
try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed do-wn all the way to
the- flaor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed
all the way dawn, your vehicle needs service.
When -you are doing this check, the. vehicle could
move suddenly. If‘ it, does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the step3 .. b.e.low,
1. Before yo,u start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should he parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly .apply the parking brake (see “‘Parking -,rake”
in the Index- if ner - .. sary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the. vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine.. Without applying-
-the regular brake, try to move-the shift lever 0u.t of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift Iever
moves out
0.f PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs serviee.
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While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn
the ignition
key to LOCK in each .shift lever p.o,sition.
With an :automatic transmission, the key should turn
t.0 LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P).
On vehicles with a key release: butto-n, try tQ turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK Only when you press the key butfon.
On all ve,hlcle:s, the key should c.ome out only-in LOCK
Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P IK (P) Mechanism Check
me.-- IOU. are doing this cheek, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured
an-d property could be damaged. Make
sure there-is
room in front of your vehicle- b case
it begins too roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin ta move.
Park on .a fairly steep hill, with the vehide facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the
parking
brake.
To chec-k the. parking brake’s holding ability:
‘With the engine running-and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do; this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
9 To chak the PARK (P) mechafiism’s holding ability:
With the eng-ine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brake-s.

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Check redfront axle fluid Ievcl and add as neede,d.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Tra-nsfm Case (Four-wheel Drive)
lnsp.e.ction
Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer c.ase-and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer ms-e for kinks and proper
installation. Mare-frequent lubrication may be.&quired
on.of€-road u-se.

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After tbe .scheduled services. are performed, record the
:date, odometer. readkg
and who performed the. service
in the boxes provided’ aftex the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks.and
Services” OF “Periodic Mairitenance” can. be added on
the following recard pages, Also, YQLI should relain .all
maintenance receipts. Your owner infgmation portfolio
is
a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFO-RMED.
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The foliowing publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle- can be purchased by filling ob
-the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, rn-oney order,
or credit ca.Ld information to Helm, lncorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEEO
SERVICE MANUALS OWNER’S INFORMATION
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner
publications-are written directly for Owners and
on engines, tra’nsmission, axle, suspension, brakes, intende-d to provide b.asic operational information about
thr
electrical, steering,
body, etc. vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance,
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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
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Axle .................................. 2-22,6-22
S,eat. Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-4.6
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
RecoveryHaoks
................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank,
Coolant ..................... 5-16,6-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-67
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-69
Reporting. Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
Rear
Replacement,
Wheel ..................... : ...... 6-50
Restraints- Check
...................................... 7-54
Checking
.................................... 1-37
Child
....................................... 1-30
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-38
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 18
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Canadian .................................... 8-7
Rocking Your-Vehicle ........................... 5-37
Reverse
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-46
safety Belts
................................... 1-7
Adults ...................................... 1-12
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-25
Children ............................... 1-28,l-34
Driver Position
............................... 1- 12
Extender .................................... 1-37
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Label
...................................... l-38
Lap Belt ............................... 1-26, 1-27
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-12
Questions and Answers
........................ 1- 11
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8,2-55
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
Why They Work
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-54
Safety Defects, Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and
Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
....................................... l-5
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-25
...
Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 19
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-20
Service
and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service Engine
Soon Light ....................... 2-60
Service
Parts Identification Label .................. 6-62
Service Publications ..... ....................... 8- 12
Second Gear
9-8