transmission CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owners Manual

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Section
.
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking
. Also 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 the Introduction
.
Keys ..................................................... 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
.............................. 2-5
SideDoors
............................................. 2-5
DoorLocks ............................................. 2-6
Tailgate
................................................ 2-7
Theft
..................................................... 2-8
New Vehicle Break-In
....................................... 2-9
Ignitionswitch
............................................ 2-10
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-12
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
...................... 2-14
Automatic Transmission
.................................... 2-16
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
............................. 2-19
LockingRearAxle
......................................... 2-21
ParkingBrake
............................................ 2-21
Parking Over Things That
Burn ............................... 2-24
EngineExhaust
........................................... 2-25
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ................... 2-26
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tailgate Removal
Theft
1.
2.
Raise the tailgate slightly and
remove both
retaining cables.
Lift the tailgate at the right side and
pull
it out at the
left side.
Reverse the
procedure to
reinstall. Make sure the tailgate
is secure.
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Altho\
ugh 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
- so don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’\
ll hear a chime
reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take i\
t 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.
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If your key seems stuck in “Lockyy and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the
way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel Ieft and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehide needs
service.
Key Release Lever
The ignition key
cannot be removed
from the ignition of
manual transmission
vehwles unless the
key release lever is
used.
To Remove the Key
Turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever
down at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the key
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it
straight out.
straight out.
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Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) \
only
when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral
while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if the clutch pedal is not
all the way down
- that’s a safety feature.
To start your 2.2 Liter engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key t\
o “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down
as your engine gets
warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pe\
dal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start”
for about three seconds. If
the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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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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Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift to
“R” (Reverse) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transmission, see
Tf You’re Stuck In Sand,
Mud, Ice
or Snow” in the hdex.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart
when you’re already moving, use
“N’ (Neutral) only. Also, use “N”
(Neutral) when your vehicle is being towed.
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Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P”
(Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by
your warranty.
@ (Overdrive)
This position is for normal driving. If you need more p . rer f_ r
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 ludh), push your accelerator
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
pedal about halfway down.
the
way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
@ should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy
load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select
“D”
(Third Gear) when operating the vehicle under any of these
conditions.
D (Third Gear)
This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use “D”
(Third Gear) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on
steep hills, or for off-road driving.
2 (Second Gear)
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can
use
“2” (Second Gear) on hills. It can help control your speed as y\
ou go
down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your
brakes
off and on.
If you manually select “2” (Second Gear), the transmission will drive
in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear
wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on
slippery road surfaces.
1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy)
than
“2” (Second Gear). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep
snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in
“1” (First Gear), the
transmission won’t shift into
“1” (First Gear) until the vehicle is going
slowly enough.
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If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen
if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Also,
if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage
the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into
“P” Park to hold
your vehicle in position on
a hill.
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
This is your shift
pattern. Here’s how to
operate your
transmission:
1 (First Gear)
Press the clutch pedal and shift into
“1 ” (First Gear). Then, slowly let
up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into
“1” (First Gear) when you’re going less than 20 mph
(32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into
“1” (First Gear), put the shift lever in“N” (Neut\
ral) and let up
on the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into
“1” (First
Gear).
0 2 (Second Gear)
Press the clutch pedal as you let up
on the accelerator pedal and shift
into
“2” (Second Gear). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as y\
ou
press the accelerator pedal.
0 3’4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears)
Shift into
“3” (Third Gear), “4” (Fourth Gear), and “5” (Fifth Gear) the
same way
you do for “2” (Second Gear). Slowly let up on the clutch
pedal as
you press the accelerator pedal.
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Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just b\
efore
the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and\
shift
to
“N’ (Neutral).
N (Neutral)
Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
R (Reverse)
To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6 seconds, then
shift into
“R’ (Reverse). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while
pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Shifting to
“R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could
damage your transmission.
Also, use “R” (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your
vehicle.
Shift Light
If you have a manual
transmission, you
have a
SHIFT light.
This light will show
you when to shift to
the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next high€ ;ear if weather,
road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy\
, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and
off if you
quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the
SHIFT light when
you downshift.
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and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when
the transfer case is in
4LO.
Locking Rear Axle
If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additio\
nal traction on
snow, mud, ice, sand
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the
locking feature will allow the. wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Parking Brake
To Set the Parking Brake:
To Release the Parking Brake:
Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your
right foot. Push down
the parking brake
pedal with your left
foot. If the ignition is
on, the brake' system
warning light will
come
on.
Hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the
brake release lever.
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