key CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the
best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some
things to keep in mind. At higher speeds:
you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain
for obstacles.
you have less time to react.
you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles.
you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’\
re on an
unpaved surface.
I CAUTION
A When you’re driving off road, bouncing and quick changes in direc-
1 tion can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to
lose control and crash. So, whether you’re driving on or off the road,
you and your passengers should wear safety belts.
Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need
to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. \
Here are some
things
to consider.
Surface Conditions
Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering, acceleration,
and braking of your truck in different ways. Depending upon the kind of
surface you are on, you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,
delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances\
.
Surface Obstacles
Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or
bump can startle you
if you’re not prepared for them. Often these obstacles
are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain
itself. Here are some things to consider:
Is the path ahead clear?
Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?
Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s more discussion of
Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly?
these subjects
later.)
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1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Place the auto’matic transmission in P (Park) or the manual transmission
in th:e lowest gear
(1 st gear).
3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Refer to the
hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause your veh\
icle
to
roll even if the transmission is in P (Park), for an automatic
transmission, or
if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission.
This is because the transfer case overrides the transmission.
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1 NOTICE
6. Insert the ignition key into the iginition switch and turn it one notch .for-
ward of the “LOCK’ position. This places the key into the “OFF” position,
which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain\
. Unlock-
ing the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front
wheelshires during towing.
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Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let pol\
ice know
you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and
off. But they won’t flash if you’re braking.
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Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on
and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in,
and even if the key isn’t in.

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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device
designed for a towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steeri\
ng column
lock for this. The transmission (either automatic or manual) should\
be in
N (Neutral) and the transfer case (either manual shift or elec\
tronic shift), if
you have one, should be in 2 WHEEL (two-wheel drive). The parking brake
should be released.
Don't have your vehicle towed on the rear (drive) wheels, un\
less you have
to,
If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don't go more than 35 mph
(56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your transmission will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the rear drive wheels have\

to be supported on a dolly.
If your vehicle has the four-wheel-drive option, a dolly
MUST be used under
the rear wheels when towing from the front.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at th\
e
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check -Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label. See
“Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricate key lock cylinders with\
one of the
lubricants recommended in this Section.
Transmission neutral or clutch start switch operation
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1 CAUTION
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. \
I
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake. and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push
the clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter should
work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
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Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the \
key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the gear shift is in P (Park).
With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you’re in R
(Reverse).
On vehicles with a key release lever, try
to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking brake and transmission
P (Park) mechanism operation -
CAUTION
A When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\

1.- )ping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular
brake and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt sy\
stem,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including th\
e
tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spa\
re tire carrier (if equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges,
latches and locks including interior glove box and console door\
s, and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and\
prop rod
pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment.
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Recomm'ended Fluids & Lubricants
[Cont'cs,)
USAGE
Clutch Fork Ball Stud
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Constant Velocity Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge
.and Linkage, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent and
Anti-freeze Weatherstrip
Tailgate Mountea spare
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Carrier
(If Equipped)
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points
Gas Line
Weather Strips
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl Grade 2,
Cataaorv LB or GC-LB IGM Part No. 10524971.
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of GM-6031-M
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Catagory LB
or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
Engine oil
(GM Part No. 1052497).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil (SAE 5W-30).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
GM OptikIeenB washer solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
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Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of GM Part No. .!
123451 20.
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Gas Line De-lcer (GM Part No. 1051516).
Stxav-A-Saueek IGM Part No. 1052277).

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If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud
Ice. or Snow
............................. 5-30
Ignition Switch ................................ 2-9
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-44
Instrument Panel ............... 2-58, 2-62
Digital Cluster ................ 2-61, 2-62
Standard Cluster ............ 2-59, 2-60
J
Jack Storage ...................... 5-17, 5-27
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-1 1
Keys ................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ........ ................................... 2-46
Brake System Warning ............ 4-1 6
Bulb Replacement .................... 6-31
Charging System Light ............ 2-70
Check Gages Light ................... 2-71
Dome Lights ............................. 2-50
Fog Lamps ................................. 2-47
Indicator ........................ ..2-65, 2-70
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Malfunction Indicator
.... 2-68, 6-37
Operation ................................... 2-37
Service Engine Soon ............... 6-37
Rear ............................................ 6-33
Loading Information .4-23, 6-38, 6-41
Loading Your Vehicle ........ 4-23, 6-38
Lubrication .................................... 6-35
Front Parkingnurn Signal ........ 6-32
Replacement Chart ................... 6-63
Accelerator Control System .... 6-35
Body ........................................... .- 36
Front Axle ........................ ..... 6-22
Front Suspension and
Steering Linkage
................... 6-34
Front Wheel Bearings
(Two-Wheel Drive)
................ 6-34
Tailgate Handle ......................... 6-36
Hydraulic Clutch Grease
Fitting
..................................... 6-34
Hood Latches and Hinge ........ 6-36
Lock Cylinders .......................... 6-36
Propeller Shaft Slip
SplineslUniversal Joints
....... 6-36
Rear Axle .................................. 6-21
Recommended Lubricants ...... 7-14
Transfer Case ............................ 6-21
M
Other Items ............................... 6-34
Periodic Inspections ................ 7-13
Record ....................................... 7-16
Scheduled Maintenance ............ 7-3
Underbody ................................. 6-55
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................... 2-50
Convex Outside ........................ 2-51
inside ......................................... 2-51
Outside ...................................... 2-51
Vanity ......................................... 2-52
Model Reference ............................... iii
Maintenance
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Odometer ............................ 2-62, 2-63
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
...................... 4-1 9
Oil .................................................... 6-9
Additives .................................... 6-13
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-14
Pressure Gage .......................... 2-69
To Check .................................. 6-10
What Kind to Use .................... 6-11
When to Add ............................ 6-10
When to Change ...................... 6-13
Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-11
P
On Hills ........................... 4-48, 4-61
Torque Lock (Automatic
Parking
Over Things That Burn
........... 2-25
Transmission) .............. 2-22, 4-50