spare tire CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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avoid only
a rear braking skid. In a braking skid (where the front wheels \
are no longer
rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes to get the front wheels rolling
again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal dow\
n steadily
when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the front wheels \
are rolling, you
will have steering control. Steer the way you want to go.
Off-Road Driving with Your FoutNVheel
Drive Vehick
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive.\
Also, see
“Antilock Brakes’’ in the Index.
If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive,
you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, so\
lid surface.
Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards.
The greatest of these is the terrain itself.
“Off-roading” means you’ve left the great North American\
road system behind.
Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There a\
re no road signs.
Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short, \
you’ve gone right
back to nature.
Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important
that you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and suggestio\
ns. These
will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. \
Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go outi For example, be sure to
have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Be sure \
you read all
the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this man\
ual.
Is there
enough fuel?
Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where
they should be? What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll
be driving?
If you don’t know, you should check with law enforcement people\

in the area. Will you be on someone’s private land?
If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about how to load your
vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain
axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
doesn’t toss things around.
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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road .
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................................................................\
............. 5-2
Other Warning Devices ........................................................................\
................. 5-3
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
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Towing Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
...................... 5-7
Engine Overheating ........................................................................\
....................... 5-9
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................................................\
...................... 5-15
Changing a Flat Tire ........................................................................\
................... 5-16
Compact Spare Tire ........................................................................\
.................... 5-28
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ................................................... 5-30

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you'll need is behind the seat. Your spare tire is stowed under
the truck.
KO748
Jack Storage
Your jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks are stored behind the front seats,
either on the center wall or along the right wall.
To remove your jack cover,
if you have one, turn the plastic wing nut to the
left until you can pull it out. Remove the jack cover.
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KO744
Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle.
Underbody Carrier
To help avoid personal injury and property damage, never remove or
restow a tire fromlto a stowage position under the vehicle while the
vehicle is supported
by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against
the underside
of the vehicle when restowing. I
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To Remove the Spare Tire
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KO745
Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, into the hole in the
rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the
hoist shaft.
KO747
Turn the wheel wrench to the left to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the
wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from unde\
r the vehicle.
When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end
of the
cable and pull
it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the
vehicle.
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Start with the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks. Rotate the jackhandle clockwise (to the right). That, will ra\
ise the jack lift head
a little.
F
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KO503
Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. Then put your spare tire near the flat tire.
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KO751
Raise the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
enough off--hke.-ground
so there is enough. room for the spare tire to fit.

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Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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Put on the spare tire.
KO755
Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the \
hub.
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KO757
Lower the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle counterclockwise. L\
ower the jack
completely.

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KO546
Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper \
location behind
the seat. Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these\
in
I the proper place.
Compact Spare (If So Equipped)
Although your compact spare was fully inflated when the vehicle\
was new,
it can lose air over time. Check its inflation pressure regularly.\
It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and get a new tire where you want.
Of course, it's best to replace your spare with
a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you ever need
it again.
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Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don\
’t mix your
compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’\
t fit. Keep your
spare and its wheel together.
I CAUTION
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or
I collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these\
in
the proper place. A
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NOTICE
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