check engine CHEVROLET S10 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control
Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Ifyo~l do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the-fluid
and-filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
;
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at
the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to pe~orm these
underhood checks
at each.fueE.fil1.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant”
in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid
if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on
the CertificatiodTire label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication
Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges w\
ith
lubricant recommended
in Part D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if
following schedule
I or every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) if following schedule
11.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove
box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
I To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
~ Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut or otherwise damaged.
Part C; Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are completed at once.

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Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Do
not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all external deposits from pulley. Do
not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that have
high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose
at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road
use.
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Weatherstrip
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage
Weather Strips
Gas Line
FLUILULUBRICANT
Silicone grease (GM Part No.
1052863) or equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting
requirements of
GM Part No.
9985 164.
Spray-A-Squeak (GM Part No.
1052277).
Gas Line De-Icer
(GM Part No.
1051516).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for recommended replacement
filters, valves and spark plugs.
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed
the service in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following recor\
d
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
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Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Accessory Power Outlets
.......................................... 249
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”
Air Conditioning
(See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
Antennacare
................................................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearance Care
................................................ 6-47
Materials Chart
............................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-5
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
................... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.................................... 3-6
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
............................. 3-7
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
with Equalizer ................ 3-10
Care
of Your Cassette Player and Tape ............................. 3-18
Care of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-19
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature
............................... 3-15
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 3-17
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Automatic Transmission
( See “Transmission”)
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-20
LockingRear
................................................. 2-22
Rear
........................................................ 6-19
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-29
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes
Adjustment
.................................................. 6-29
Anti-Lock
.................................................... 4-5
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 6-26
Parking
..................................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................................. 6-29
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-29
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Trailer (See “Trailer Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-28
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
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Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
Fluid Capacity (See “Capacity and Specifications”)
l;luidLeakCheck
................................................ 6-30
Fluids (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Four-wheel Drive
.......................................... 2-28. 6-19
Manual Transfer Case
.......................................... 2-28
Electronic Transfer Case
........................................ 2-30
FillingYourTank
.............................................. 6-4
Foreign Countries .............................................. 6-4
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.................................... 6-3
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-62
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-59, 6-65
Fuel
FuseBlock .................................................. 6-60
G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................ 2-65
FuelGage
................................................... 2-66
Odometer
................................................... 2-54
OilPressureGage
............................................. 2-65
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-55
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-67
Speedometer
................................................. 2-54
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-55
.............. 5-1
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Headlamps Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
High Beam
Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
High-Low Beam Changer
................................. 2.36, 2.64
Reminder
.................................................... 2-45
Heater Controls
.................................................. 3-1
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
.................................... 3-2
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-70
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing a Trailer”)
Wood
Horn ......................................... ............. 2-33
HydraulicClutch
................................................ 6-18
Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
Checking
Under, Hood Release
................................... 6-6
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-32
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-10
Inflation-Tire Pressure
( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-53
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-53
Jacking Equipment Storage
........................................ 5-20
Jumpstarting .................................................... 5-2
K
KeyLockCylinders .............................................. 6-39
Key Release Button
.............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System
............................................. 2-6
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificatioflire
( See “Certification/Tire Label”)
Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 2-67
Dome
....................................................... 2-46
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-44
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Replacement
(See “Bulb Replacement”)
Lights
......................................................... 2-43
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-57
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-59
BrakeSystemLight
............................................ 2-58
Charging System Indicator Light
................................. 2-62
Check Gages Indicator Light
.................................... 2-62
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-45. 2-63
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-64
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-60. 6-39
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-57
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”) Shift Indicator Light
...................................... 2-21. 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
....................... 2-64
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-36
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 4-39
Off-Road Driving
............................................. 4-13
Payload ..................................................... 4-38
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................................ 4-42
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading Information
.............................. 440
Two-Tiered Loading ........................................... 4-38
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders”)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’)
Maintenance Record (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
Convexoutside
............................................... 2-48
Inside
....................................................... 2-46
Outside
..................................................... 2-47
Vanity ...................................................... 2-48
Multifunction Lever
.............................................. 2-34
OBDII ........................................................ 2-60
Odometer (See “Gages”)
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Oil
............................................................ 6-8
Additives
.................................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-8
WhatKindtoUse .............................................. 6-9
WhentoAdd .................................................. 6-9
Whentochange .............................................. 6-11
What to Do with Used
.......................................... 6-12
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-35
Off-Road Recovery ............................................... 4-9
P
Parking
Brake
( See “Brakes-Parking”)
On Hills
( See “Towing-Parking On Hills”)
Over Things That
Burn ......................................... 2-25
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
............................ 2-25
Passing (See “Driving-Passing”)
Payload (See “Loading
Your Vehicle”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Power
Door Locks
( See “Doors”)
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
SteeringFluid ................................................ 6-24
Winches (See “Winches”)
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................................ 6-23
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Axle (See “Axle”)
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (See “Safety Belts”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)

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Replacement Parts
............................................... 6-61
Reporting Safety Defects
To The United States Government (See “Safety Defects”)
Roadside Assistance
............................................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................................ 5-33
Safety Belts
.................................... .......... 1-6
Center Passenger Position
....................................... 1-22
Checking Restraint System
...................................... 1-35
Child Restraints
............................................... 1-27
Center Front Seat Position (60/40 Split Bench Seat)
................ 1-29
Center Seat Position (Except 60140 Split Bench Seat)
.............. 1-28
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)
................................... 1-30
LargerChildren
............................................ 1-32
Right Front Seat Position
..................................... 1-30
TopStrap
................................................. 1-27
Children
.................................................... 1-25
DriverPosition
............................................... 1-10
Extender .................................................... 1-34
LapBelt
................................................ 1-22. 1-23
Lap Shoulder Belt
...................... : ...................... 1-10
Properwear
................................................. 1-10
Questions
& Answers ........................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)
..................... 1-23
Reminder Light (See “Lights”)
Replacing Seat and Restraint
Parts After a Crash ............... . . 1-35
Right Front Passenger Position
................................. 1-22
Use During Pregnancy
....................................... 1-21
Why Safety Belts Work
.......................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................................... 1-10
Cleaning
.................................................... 6-51
Safety Chains (See “Towing a Trailer”)
Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
...................... ..... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ......................... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States ........................ 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................................ iv
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance Record
............................................ 742
Maintenance Schedule
I ......................................... 7-6
Maintenanceschedule
II ........................................ 7-26
Periodic Maintenance
.......................................... 7-38
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 7-40
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................................... 7-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
................................. 7-3
When Trailer Towing
.......................................... 4-49
Seats ........................................................... 1-1
Controls
...................................................... 1-1
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)
.................... .............. 1-5
Front Seat (Easy Entry Only)
..................................... 1-2
Front Seat (Except Easy Entry) .................................... 1-1
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