air condition CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehide can
roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running, \
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have to.
If you’ve left the engine running, tihe vehicle can move
suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, always se\
t your
parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park).
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever
and your transfer case
is in N (Neutral), your vehide will be free to
roll, even if your shift lever is in P (Park). So, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear-not
in ‘N (Neutral)., Follow the proper steps
to be sure your vehicle
won’t move. See “Shifting Into P (Park)” in
the Index.
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
“Farking on Mills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’\
s driving power
to all four wheels for extra traction.
To shift out of two-wheel drive and into
four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever
to 4 HIGH or 4 LOW. You
should use
2 WHEEL for most normal driving conditions, however.
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Press the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you.
If your vehicle has optio.nal map lights, they will automatically \
come on for
approximately
15 seconds when either front door is opened, or until the
ignition is turned to
RUN.
You can also turn the map lights on and off by pressing the switch near
each light. However, the ignition must be turned to
RUN for the map lights to
come on.
Outside Mirrors
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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
Some vehicles come with a remote control switch for adjusting the o\
utside
mirrors. Find the switch on the instrument panel below the Air\

Conditioning/Heater controls. Twist the switch to the right or left to choose the
mirror, then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right 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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lndicator Lights
lndicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low beam
headlights to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers. The next
few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and
help you locate them.
Charging System Light
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The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then
it
should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical c\
harging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or anothe\
r
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is
on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
It is on the lower
right hand side
of your standard instrument cluster.
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In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort contro\
l systems and
audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular
system supplied with your vehicle.
For explanation of vehicle
symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in
Section
0.
Comfort Controls ..............I..........I....I..........................I.......r......\
........................... 3-3
Flow-Through Ventilation System
..................................................................... 3-3
Heating System
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.................. 3-5
Heating/Air Conditioning System
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Engine Block Heater
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..................... 3-7
Audio Systems
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FM Stereo ........................................................................\
.................................. 3-8 .
AM ........ -...... ........ =....... ........ ...... ...... ........ ..... ...... .......... . ....... ........... .............. . .... .3-8
AM Stereo
................... ........................ ............................................................. 3-8
How to Operate Your ETR* AM Radio
..... .................... -.. ............ .......... 3-9
How to Operate
Your ETRB AM-FM
Stereo Audio System
........................................................................\
........... 3-11
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM
Stereo Audio Cassette System
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Flow-Through Ventilatr'on System
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Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to\
the inside
of your vehicle when it
is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow
into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out\
the rear air exhaust
valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heate\
r or the air
conditioning fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
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e Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other
obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will w\
ork far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your wind\
ows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan
to HI for
a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air
to circulate throughout your vehicle.
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Air Vents
You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument
panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents
altogether. When
you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out
of any vents that are open.
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents in each kick
panel below the instrument panel. Each vent has
a handle to open and close
it.
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HeatingAir Conditioning System
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If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatinglair conditioning \
system will
look like this.
Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the window\
s to clear the
vehicle of hot air.
Fan Lever
The lever at the top of the system has four positions. To increase the air
flow, move the lever toward
H1. To decrease the air flow, move it toward LO.
Temperature Lever
The lever on the left of the system display lets you select the temperature of
the air coming into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the
lever down for cooler air.
Function Lever
The lever on the right of the system can be moved to seven different heating
and air conditioning functions.
DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out
near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and s\
ide window
defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield.
HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out
from the defroster vents under the windshield and at your front
side windows.
This is best for cold weather.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may
not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little
too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute
or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.
2. Turn your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral).
window as necessary.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to
be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn't com\
e back on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle \
right away.
If there's still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is
about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine sp\
eed back to
normal idle speed after
two or three minutes. Now see if the warning stops.
But then,
if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE
OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide
not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pres\
sure cap line up like this.
Engine Fan Noise
This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged,
the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most every day
driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fue\
l economy and
reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing andlor high
outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch e\
ngages.
So
you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal and should not be
mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts.
It is merely the
cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down whe\
n additional
cooling is not required and the clutch disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away
as the fan clutch disengages.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re d\
riving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly.
If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to
leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”\
here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pu\
lls the vehicle toward
that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel
firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to \
a stop well out of
the traffic lane.
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Service & Appearance Care
What to Use:
Use a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 6038-M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. Also use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with
a complete coolant change. If
you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your
engine could get
too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use
- Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the
II a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.
NOTICE
J use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warrant\
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much water
in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, hea
core and other
part
Some conditions, such as air trapped in the cooling system, can affect the
coolant level in the radiator. Check the coolant level when th\
e engine is cold
and follow the steps under “Adding Coolant” for the prope\
r way to add
coolant.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer
check your cooling system.
’‘ you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors c-
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