heater CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owners Manual

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Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine.
If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
(Option)
2.2 Liter
1. Engine coolant heater cord cap
2. Engine coolant heater cord clip
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1. Engine coolant heater cord cap
2. Engine coolant heater cord strap
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel ec-onomy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged
in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
I NOTICE:
After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.
If vou
don't, it could be damaged.
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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 GM
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transmission
I There are several
different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use \
when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Section
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In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort co\
ntrol 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 the
Introduction
.
Comfort Controls
Flow-Through Ventilation System
........................... 3-2
Heater Controls
.......................................... 3-3
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
........................... 3-4
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
.................... 3-5
Audiosystems
............................................. 3-5
FMStereo
.............................................. 3-6
AM
................................................... 3-6
AM Stereo
.................. ... -* ........ I ............ 3-6
How to Operate Your
E I R@ AM Radio ....................... 3-7
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System
...... 3-8
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette
System
............................................. 3-10
How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
With Equalizer
....................................... 3-13
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-16
How to Operate Your
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc
(CD)Systern
........................................ 3-17
Care of Compact Disc
.................................... 3-22
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-22
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside a\
ir 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 valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle whe\
n the heater
or
the air conditioning fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
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 windows.
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 insid\
e 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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You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument
panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow
of air, or close the vents
altogether. When you close a vent,
it will increase the flow of air coming out
of any vents that are open.
Heater Controls
If your vehicle does
not have
air
conditioning, your
heater controls will
look like this.
The switch on the righthand side changes the fan speed. To increase the
fan
speed, push the switch upward toward HI. To decrease the fan speed, push
the switch downward toward
LO .
The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob right (clockwise)
for warmer
air. Turn the knob left (counterclockwise) for cooler air.
The lower knob changes the heater function and determines which\
outlets
the
air will flow through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc.).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OFF: This setting turns off all heating functions. Some outside air will still
come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward.
VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents. Set the upper knob to
the temperature desired. This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures,
when little heating
or cooling is desired.
BI-LEV: Outside air comes in through the heater floor vents and the
instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather \
with bright sunlight.
HEAT Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and windsh\
ield
defroster vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and t\
he
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful in cool weather when you
have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows.
DEF: This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster \
vents
and some through the heater vents. This setting is useful when\
you have fog
or ice on the windshield.
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
If your vehicle has air
conditioning, your
heatedair conditioning
controls will look like
this.
Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows \
to clear the vehicle
of hot air.
The switch on the righthand side changes the fan speed. To increase the fan
speed, push the switch upward toward
HI. To decrease the fan speed, push
the switch downward toward
LO .
The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob righ\
t (clockwise)
for warmer air. Turn the knob left (counterclockwise) for coo\
ler air.
The lower knob changes the heater function and determines which out\
lets
the air will flow through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc\
.).
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If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine,
your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat th\
e passenger
compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ 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.
Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until
it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that
seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound le\
vel before your
hearing adapts to it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When 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 you get and it keeps
the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle, 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.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four- Wheel Drive Only)
If your vehicle has &wheel drive, you may tow it behind another vehicle
providing it does not have the optional electronic shift transfer case.
NOTICE:
Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for vehicles
with the optional electronic shift transfer case because the
electronic shift has no neutral position.
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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:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
0 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 on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
3.
If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N” (Neutral).
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 come 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 speed 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.
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood,
here’s what you’ll see:
A. Coolant recovery tank
B. Radiator pressure
C. Engine fan
cap
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until it cools down.
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