trailer CHEVROLET S10 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out
of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them
with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock
it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition
key? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500
miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index for more information.
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set, Your
vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you
have to.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
won’t move, even when you’re on
fairly level ground, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P),
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll -
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) - if your transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear,
two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel high (4HI) or four-wheel
low
(4LO) - not in NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK
(P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index.
REVERSE (R) - Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift
to REVERSE (R) 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 “If You’re Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index.
0 NEUTRAL (N) - In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with
the wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)
only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by
your warranty.
0 OVERDRIVE (@) - This position is for normal driving. If you need
more power for passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 kdh), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
- Going about 35 mph (56 kdh) or more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
OVERDRIVE
(a) should not be used when towing a trailer,
carrying
a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road
driving. Select DRIVE
(D) when operating the vehicle under any
of these conditions.
DRIVE (D) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You
should use DRIVE
(D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load,
driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving.
0 SECOND GEAR (2) - This position gives you more power but lower
fuel economy. You can use SECOND GEAR (2) on hills. It can help
control your speed
as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you
would
also want to use your brakes off and on.
If you manually select SECOND GEAR (2), 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.
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Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts
of your vehicle.
If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section
shows how to
turn your front wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer
from moving.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking
brake.
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If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK
(P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult
to pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the
Index.
When you
are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before
you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may need
to have another vehicle push
yours a little uphill
to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Parkirig Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual
transmission in REVERSE
(R) and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure
your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t.
If
you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Parking on Hills”
or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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(Automatic Transmission)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are some things to know.
A CAUTION:
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If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and
your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll,
even
if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear
- not in NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking brake. Follow
the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
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The turn signal has
two upward (for
Right) and two
downward (for Left)
positions. These
positions allow you
to
signal a turn or a lane
change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
es
A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green arrow
starts
to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal
indicator will flash even
if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly
to make sure they are working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Your vehicle is equipped with an onboard computer which monitors
operation of the emission control system. This system is called OBD I1
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that
emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment. The “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON’ light
comes on to indicate when service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by
the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent
more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist
your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
The “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON, light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This
light will also come during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
0
0
Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected.
Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity.
Light flashing
- indicates a misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. The damage may be reduced by
lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled
or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or by avoiding steep uphill
grades.
If these actions are effective, the light will stop flashing and
remain on steady. Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. If the light
continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for a steady light to come on,
then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service.
These following conditions also may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” light to come on:
Low FueVOut of Fuel
- As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the
“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” light may come on as a result of an engine
misfire. Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition. Make sure
to install the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light
off.
Poor Quality Fuel
- Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Your
engine may not run efficiently on poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling,
hesitation or misfire. These conditions may go away when the engine is
warned-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON, light to come on.
Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are found, you may want to
change to another brand
of fuel.
Driving Through Standing Water
- Driving your vehicle through puddles
of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition. This
condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries
out. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off.
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Your vehicle may have either a 5-wire or 7-wire harness.
The 5-wire harness is stored under your vehicle, along the left rear frame
crossmember. The harness has no connector, and you should have a
qualified service person wire your harness for you. Be sure you leave it
loose enough
so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it
drags on the ground.
Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly
so it won’t be damaged.
The 7-wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember.
This harness has a
30 Amp. in-line fused battery feed wire and no
connector, and should be wired by
a qualified service person. Attach the
harness to the trailer, then tape or strap
it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be
sure you leave it loose enough
so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not
so loose that it drags on the ground.
Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly
so it won’t be damaged.
The fuse for trailer wiring is in-line and located in left front side panel
electrical block.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly
attached to the tow vehicle.
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch
forward of the
LOCK position. This places the key into the OFF
position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery
drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement
of the front wheelshires during towing.
NOTICE:
You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle.
Loading Your Vehicle
PAYLOAD =I-1
The Certificatioflire label is found on the driver’s door lock pillar. The
label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a
trailer.
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