section 6 CHEVROLET S10 1995 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
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In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
Heater Controls
If your vehicle does
not have air
conditioning, your
heater controls will
look like this.
The switch with the fan symbol 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 clockwise for
warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.
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TREBLE
- Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If
the station is weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the
noise.
BASS
- Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the
BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear.
AUTO DNR
@ - This unit is equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise
Reduction system. DNR@reduces background hiss on
AM and FM radio
broadcasts, as well as on cassette tapes. DNR@is a registered trademark of
National Semiconductor Corporation.
To PIay A Cassette
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes
long
on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well
in this player.
Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower
knobs for volume, balance
and fade just as you do for the radio. A lighted arrow shows which direction
the tape is being played.
FWD
- To rapidly advance the tape, press 4 or b in the direction that the
amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press the
STOP-EJECT button lightly.
REV
- To rapidly reverse the tape, press 4 or b in the opposite direction
that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly reverse until you press
the STOP-EJECT button lightly.
PROGRAM
- To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob.
STOP-EJECT
- To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio,
press
the STOP-EJECT button.
If “Cln” (Clean) appears
on the display when you insert your cassette tape,
your cassette player needs to be cleaned.
It will still play cassette tapes but it
should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette
tape player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” later in this section.
After you have cleaned the cassette tape player, press and hold EJECT for
5
seconds to reset the the “Cln” indicator. The radio will display “- - -” to
show the clean feature has been reset.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FWD - To rapidly advance the tape, press 4 or in the direction that the
amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press the
STOP-EJECT button lightly.
REV
- To rapidly reverse the tape, press 4 or b in the opposite direction
that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly reverse until you press
the STOP-EJECT button lightly.
SEARCH
- Press the SEARCH button to the recessed position.
Press
b to go to the beginning of the next selection.
Press
4 and the tape will reverse to the beginning of the current selection.
PROGRAM
- To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob.
STOP-EJECT
- To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio,
press the STOP-EJECT button.
If “Cln” (Clean) appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape,
your cassette player needs to be cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes but
it
should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette
tape player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” later in
this section.
After you have cleaned the cassette tape player, press and hold EJECT for
5
seconds to reset the the “Cln” indicator. The radio will display “- - -’, to
show the clean feature has been reset.
Your Delco system may be able to receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.
Many
AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo,
though some do not. C-QUAM@ is
a re istered trademark of Motorola Inc.
If your Delco system can get C-QUAM signals, your STEREO light will
come on when you are receiving stereo. %
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Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in
varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on
driving.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle:
Buckle up.
(See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets,
rural roads, or freeways,
it means “always expect the unexpected.”
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The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits
for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around
the vehicle ahead, then
goes back
into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle
on a two-lane highway is a
potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same
lane
as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in
judgment,
or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the
passing driver face to face with
the worst of all traffic accidents - the
head-on collision.
So here are some tips for passing:
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“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for
situations
that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt
whatsoever about making
a successful pass, wait for a better time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines. If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross
a solid line on your
side of the lane or
a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area
of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.
Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly
slows or stops. Keep back
a reasonable distance.
When it looks like
a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but
stay
in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move so you
will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more
than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And
if something happens to cause you
to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving
out of the right lane to pass. When you
are far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside
mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back
into the
right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror
is convex. The
vehicle
you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it
really is.)
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One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay
attention to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just
as you would for a
cross-country trip.
0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll
save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”)
0 Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just
before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection
or may be running the red light.
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NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result\

in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your
GM dealer
for important information about towing a trailer with your
vehicle.
Most vehicles are ready for some trailer towing. If yours was built with
trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering
is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes
in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has
to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety
and that
of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you
pull a trailer.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points.
There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only
where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
A good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds
(900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer
will weigh more than
2,000 pounds (900 kg). You can ask a hitch
dealer about sway controls.
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1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help
you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a
good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to
see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring
See “Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index.
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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning
flashers let
you warn
others. They also let
police know
you have
a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal
lamps will flash on
1 and off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing the Tire
Start with the jacking equipment. See “Jacking Equipment Storage” earlier
in this section.
Turn the jackhandle
clockwise. That will
raise the jack lifthead
a little.
Before you start,
block the front and
rear of the tire farthest
away from the one
being changed. Put
your spare tire near
the flat tire.
Hub Caps And Wheel Nut Caps
You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel
nuts.
If you have individual
wheel nut caps that
cover each nut, they
must be removed in
order
to get the wheel
nuts
off. Use the
socket end of the
wheel wrench to
remove the wheel nut
caps.
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