key CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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This figure lights up when you turn the key to RUN or START when your
safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. \
It’s the reminder to
buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says
to wear
safety belts. Here’s why:
They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know
if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even
if you’re not
buckled up. And some crashes can be
so serious, like being hit by a train,
that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most cr\
ashes are in
between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed.
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wear safety belts?
A: You may he an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even one
that isn’t your fault
- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, \
such as bad
drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest
number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s
safety belt
is buckled, a chime will also sound.
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Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the w\
ay. If you slam
the door on
it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants,
they are more likely to be seriously injured
if they don't wear safety belts. A
pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt and the lap por\
tion should
be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus
is to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't \
be hurt in a crash.
For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety b\
elts effective
is wearing them properly.

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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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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous
for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or even
killed.
They could operate power windows or other controls or even make
the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young
children.
The ig,nilion keys are for the ignition Only.
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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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Features & Controls
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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