heater CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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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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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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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.
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
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Heating System
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Heating/Air Conditioning System
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Engine Block Heater
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Audio Systems
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FM Stereo ........................................................................\
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AM ........ -...... ........ =....... ........ ...... ...... ........ ..... ...... .......... . ....... ........... .............. . .... .3-8
AM Stereo
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How to Operate Your ETR* AM Radio
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How to Operate
Your ETRB AM-FM
Stereo Audio System
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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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The lever at the top of the system has four positions. To increase the air
flow, move the lever toward
HI. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.
Temperature Lever
The lever on the left of the system lets you select the temperature of the air
flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the leve\
r
down for cooler air.
Function Lever
The lever on the right of the system can be moved to three different heating
functions.
DEFROST: This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out
near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side 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 the front\
side windows.
This is best for cold weather.
VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and \
at your
front side windows.
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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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at your
front side windows.
BI-LEV NC: With this, outside air comes in through the heater floor vent and
the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright
sunlight.
NORM
NC: This setting cools the outside air. If you first used MAX, use
NORM as soon as the vehicle has cooled down,
so outside air will be going
through your vehicle.
MAX NC: This cools the air the fastest. Move the other lever all the \
way to
Cold. MAX lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX at first
when it’s really hot outside and you need to cool
off quickly.
OFF: The blower is off, but air still will come from outlets at the front of your
vehicle. The system will try
to keep the air at the chosen temperature.
Engine Block Heater
If you use the optional engine block heater before starting your \
engine, your
heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the pas\
senger
compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
Audio Systems
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Hearing damage frolm lloud noise is almost undetectable until it is too
late. Your
hearing can adapt to higher volmes of sound. So’und that
seems normal can
be loud an’d harmfull to your hearing. Jake
precaution’s by adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to
it.
To help avoid hearing IOSS or damage:
* Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume SliOWly until you hear comfortably and
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Your L-.CO@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give
years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if
you acquaint yourself with
it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of
the advanced engineering that went into it.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. W\
hen you run
the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the\

accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that yo\
u get and it keeps
the battery charged. You will need
a well-charged battery to restart the vehi-
cle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater
run for awhile. Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost all the
way
to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only\
when
you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But
do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and
do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so
until help comes.
lf You’re Stuck in Deep Snow
This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without
damaging it. See “Rocking Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Foue Wheel Drive Only)
If your vehicle has 4-wheel drive you may tow it behind another vehicle
providing, it does not have the optional electronic shift trans\
fer case.
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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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