ECU CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehiclein good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
mix is correct.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shove\
l,
a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old
carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably\
have
good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and
will need to be very careful.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electricql connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load \
is secure, and
that the lights and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations \
that
require heavy braking apd sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re to\
wing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to g\
o much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. \
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and\
, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than n\
ormal. Do this
so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, \
trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different \
turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel wi\
ll
flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re \
about
to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument pan\
el will flash
€or
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s importan\
t
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still \
working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tightening Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence
Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as
shown. Remove the wheel blocks.
Storing 'The Tire in The Underbody Carrier
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem
pointed down and to the rear.
Pull the retaining bar through the wheel.
NOTE: With ZR2 option, spring and retainer must be separated to insert
through wheel opening.
Put the chisel end
of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the
rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. Turn the wheel wrench right until the
tire is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two"clicks" when the tire is secure, but pull on th\
e tire to
make sure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing The Jacking Equipment
Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location
behind the seat. Secure the items
and replace the jack cover.
NOTICE:
Don’t use the existing hoist to store a tire with an aluminum
wheel or it could damage the wheel. Secure the tire in the pickup
bed.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels. The method
known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re
stuck, but
you must use caution.
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as
the tires.
If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your
transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your vehicle has P235/75R15 or 31xlOSOR15LT/C size tires,
don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and
only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that
are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the drive axle
tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles)
and tighten them as tightly
as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow down
until
it stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your
vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning’ products can be hazardous. Some are toxic\
. Others can
burst into flame
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from
a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your\

doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
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