lock CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G User Guide

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es on your
vehicle, and information on starting, shifting, and braking. Als\
o explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly-and what to do if you have a problem.
For explanation of vehicle symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in
Section 0.
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Your Doors and How They Work
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Side Doors
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Door Locks
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Theft
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Switch
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Starting Your Engine
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Automatic Transmission
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Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...................................................................... 2-1 9
Locking Rear
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Parking Brake
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
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When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs \
from the keys, and gives them to the first owner.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys,
you’ll be able
lo have new, ones made easily using these plugs.
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Door Locks
1 A Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
' Passengers-especially children-can easily open the doors and fall
out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you s\
low
down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren't locked. Wear
safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far b\
etter
off
whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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From the outside: Use your door key.
From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lever on your inside door to
LOCK.
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To unlock the door from the inside: Slide the lever on your insi\
de door
toward you. You will see a red area on the lever.
Power Door Locks
If your vehicle has power door locks, push the power door lock s\
witch on
either front door toward the key symbol.
This switch will lock all the doors at
once.
To unlock the doors, push the switch away from the key symbol.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door a\
nd set the
locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door.
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Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your
vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on
it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition:
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-s\
o don’t
do it. when^
you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll \
hear a tone reminding
you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always
do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have
an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your \
transmission.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage
area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots:
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your
vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to
leave your ignition key? What
if you have to leave somethina valuable in vour
vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove DOX.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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ignition Switch
Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key \
lets you turn the
ignition switch
to five different positions:
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Acc (Accessory): Acc lets you use things like the radio and \
the windshield
wipers when the engine is
off. To get into Acc, push in the key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked,
just as it was before you
inserted the key.
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LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and tra\
nsmission. It’s
a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition
is turned to LOCK.
Off: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel
like LOCK. Use Off if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine
is
off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
Run: This is the position for driving.
Start: This starts your engine.
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to
“LOCK’ will lock
vehicle. This coiu18d cause am collision. If you need to turn the engiw
off Mhile the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to “OW. Don’t
mve the key release lever while the vehicle is moving.
- the steering column an’d result in a loss of ability to steer the
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The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission
vehicles unless the key release lever is used.
To Remove the Key
Turn the key to the LO,CK position while pressing the key release lever down
at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the \
key straight out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and p\
ull it straight
out.
To Starz Your 2.5 -Liter (VIN Code A) L4 Engine:
1. Automatic Transmission:
Move your shift lever to
P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won't start
in any other position-that's a safety feature.
To restart when you're
already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
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In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the optional engine block heater
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy\
during engine
warm-up.
To use the brock heater:
1. Turn
off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical
shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and
cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a
properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet.
If the cord won’t reach,
use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least \
15
amps.
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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of
oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a General Motors\

dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer c\
an give
you the best advice for that particular area.
Automatic Ilansmission
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