engine oil CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights.
Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
(Digital Cluster)
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I Battery Charging
System
BRAKE
Fuel Engine Oil
Pressure
SHIFT
Brake
(Standard Cluster) Shift Light
Here are some other symbols you may see.
Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the
wipers start, then let
go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want
more cycles, hold the band on
MIST longer.
For steady wiping at
low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO
position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the
wipers, move the band to the
off symbol.
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Low Speed Delay Wipers (Option)
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay
time. The closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
Damaged wiper blades may prevent
you from seeing well enough to I
drive safely. To avoild damage, ble sure to &air ice and SKIW from
the wiper blades before usilng them.
If they're frozen to the
wi'ndshield, carefully
lloosen or thaw them. If your blades become
damaged, get new blades
or blade inlserts. I
I leavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice
to prevent an overload.
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Standard Cluster DigM Cluster
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The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per
square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles ind\
icate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone
indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil
level or other problems causing low oil pressure.
On the digital cluster, a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin to flash
when the oil pressure is low.
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Dsln't ke'ep drivinlg if the oil pressure is l'ow. If you do, your engine
can become
so hot that it catches fire. YQU or others could be
burned. Clheck your oil as soon as possiblle and have yo'u~r vehicle
serviced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Depress the BAND knob. The radio will display 000.
5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display will show the
numbers as entered.
6. Depress the BAND knob. If the display shows "- - -", the disabling
sequence was successful. The numbers matched the user-selected c\
ode
or the factory back-up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED \
mode.
If
the display shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and
the numbers did not match either
of the codes and. the .unit will rema-in
in the SECURED mode.
Care of Your Compact Disc
KO557
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
If the surface of a disc is
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergen\
t solution and
clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs.\
Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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C. .-, - ._ .
may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.\
For example,
40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this
could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for
20 mph (30 km/h)!
Driving a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are\
still many
made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the s\
ame in some
ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, yo\
u drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the \
wheel. You’ll
enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape. Here are
some tips for a successful long trip.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t plan to make too many miles
that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it’s ready to go.
If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in \
your vehicle’s
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and w\
illing to help
if
YOU
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need it.
ire
Some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.\

Is the tread
good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflat\
ed to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your rout\
e? Should you delay your trip
a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:
Do you have up-to-date maps?
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2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a \
trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are esp\
ecially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t ove\
rfill),
engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and brake adj\
ustment. Each of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Light Wiring
See “Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index.
Power Winches
If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your
vehicle is stationary or anchored.
NOTICE
Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake Or UIWK ihe wheels IW keep
your vehicle from rolling.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see:
A. Coolant recovery tank
B. Radiator pressure cap
C. Engine fan
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything
else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at or above the
ADD mark. If it isn't, you may
have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator or water pump or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
CAUTION I
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very\
hot.
Don't touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
loose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be
burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. run the engine
if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could
NOTICF
If there seems
to be no leak, start the engine again to see if the fan runs
when the engine does.
If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the
engine.
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If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the
ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and the
proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine\
Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.)
I CAUTION
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Rain water,
or some other liquid, like alcohill, can boil before the
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
‘a 5Q/M mix of clean wafer and a proper antifreeze.
NOTICE
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the en1
core and other
parts. Use the recommended coolan
*
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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant
b contains ethylene glycol and it wil’l burn if the engine parts are hot
I’ enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above \
the
ADD mark,
start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you c\
an try. You
can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but \
be sure the
cooling system
is cool before you do it.
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Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the
radiator pressure cap-even a little-they can come out at high
speed. Never turn the pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
system and radiator pressure cap
to cool if you ever have to turn
the pressure cap.
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CAUT'oN
I A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,
4 can make the wheel nub become loose after a time. The wheel
could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a doth or a paper towel
to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
KO754
Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surface\
s or spare
wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
I Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might
L come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.