towing CHEVROLET S10 1995 2.G Owner's Guide

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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- 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.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY
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7-15

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99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs,
and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- 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.
Service.
driven under one or more of these conditions:
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do nor require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
7-25

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should be performed after 100,000 miles (166
000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
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-f The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance
item will not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to
the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be perfo\
rmed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
** Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid
as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check
readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE

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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- 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.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you 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
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check
readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
rotation pattern and additional information.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-30

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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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To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction,
Chevrolet is excited
to provide the services of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance Center.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling
1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872). The call is toll-free and warranty
repairs are covered at
no cost. Additional services arranged by the Roadside
representative may entail charges, and those charges, if any, will be fully
explained
to you before you authorize us to act in your behalf. Trained
representatives are available
to help you solve your problem or coordinate a
variety of quality services through Chevrolet’s dealer network and their
preferred service providers. The following services are available:
Towing
0 Locksmith
0 Tire repair
Rental car or taxi
0 Additional services as necessary
For prompt assistance when calling, please have
the following available to
give
to the representative:
0 Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
0 Vehicle color
Vehicle location
0 Telephone number where you can be reached
Vehicle mileage
0 Description of the problem
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance
program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to
the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for
emergency services.
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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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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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.................................................... 4-43
Driving on Grades
.......................................... 4-48
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-46
ParkingonHills
............................................ 4-48
Passing
................................................... 447
SafetyChains
.............................................. 4-46
Hitches
..................................................... 4-45
Recreational Vehicle (Four-wheel Drive Only) ...................... 4-35
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-6
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 446
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-68, 6-60
Trailering Package
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfer Case
................................................... 6-19
Electronic
( See “Four Wheel Drive”)
Manual
( See “Four Wheel Drive”)
Automatic
................................................... 2-17
When to Check and Change Fluid
.............................. 6-14
HowToCheck
............................................. 6-14
HowToAdd
............................................... 6-16
Five-Speed Manual
........................................... 2-20
Whentocheck
............................................. 6-17
HowToCheck
............................................. 6-17
Transmission
HowToAdd
............................................... 6-18
Shift Light
( See “Lights”)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
.......................... 2-25
Trip Odometer
( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
.............................. 2-35
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6-57, 6-58
Loading ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-29
Symbols
.............................................. v, vi, vu, vlll
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-4
Tips ......................................................... 34
Voltmeter
( See “Gages”)
.....
W
Warning Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers ( See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-56
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-45
Hub Caps and Wheel
Nut Caps .................................. 5-25
NutTorque .................................................. 6-62
Replacement
................................................. 645
Used Replacement
............................................ 6-46
Wheel
9