battery CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Voltmeter
‘When your engine is not
ninning, but the ignition
is
on (in the RUN position),
this gage shows your
battery’s state of charge in
DC volts. You
can only drive for a short time with the reading in
either warning zone.
If you must drive, turn off all
unnecessary accessories.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem
in the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Light
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. Readings between the
low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.

Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number
of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine
is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full power at
engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system to create maximum power. Your
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to RUN.
If it doesn’t come on then, BRAKE
have it fixed so it will be
ready to
warn you if there’s
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RCL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing. The track number also appears when you
change the volume or when a new track starts to play.
COMP (2): Press this button to make loud and soft
passages more nearly equal in volume. COMP
will
appear on the display while using this control.
RDM (3): Press this button to play tracks in a random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the
display while using this control. Press the button again
to return to normal sequence.
REV (4): Press and hold this button to return to a
passage quickly. Release
it to play the passage. The
counter reading will appear on
the display while using
this control.
FWD (5): Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. Release it to resume playing. Watch the
display
to stop at a specific passage.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for
about six seconds. The disc will go to the next selection,
stop for a few seconds, then go to the next selection.
Press
RDM, SCAN or any other motion button again to
stop scanning.
PREV: Hold the backward arrow or press it more than
once to return the disc to previous tracks.
NEXT Press the forward arrow to hear the next track
now instead of waiting
until the current track is finished.
If you hold this button or press it more than once, the
disc will advance further.
ST-PL: Press this button to stop the disc and play the
radio. Press
it again to restart the disc at the point where
it stopped.
Press the POWER-VOL knob or turn the ignition key
off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player
and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.
E JCT Press this button to eject the disc and play the
radio. The disc
will start at track one when you reinsert it.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Delco LOC II@ is a theft-deterrent feature for the
compact disc player. It can be used or ignored.
If ignored,
the system plays normally. If used, your player won’t be
usable
if it is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code
into the system. It is recommended that you read through
all 11 steps before starting the procedure. If your vehicle
loses battery power for any reason, you must unlock the system with your secret code before the radio will
turn on.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between
any steps, the radio automatically .reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Locking the Theft System
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. Write down
any six-digit number
and keep it in a
safe place separate from the vehicle.
Turn the ignition
to the ACCESSORY or
RUN position.
Press
POWER to turn the radio off.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
Press
SET and 000 will appear on the display.
Press SCAN
to make the first digit appear.
Press SEEK right arrow or SEEK left arrow
to
make the next two digits agree with your code.
Press BAND and
000 will appear on the display
again. Now you are ready
to enter the last three
digits of your code.
Repeat Steps
6 and 7 for the last three digits of
your code.
Press
BAND and the display will show REP for about
five seconds and then 000 will appear on the display.
Repeat Steps
6 through 10. This time the display will
show SEC to let you know that your radio
is secure.
Unlocking the Theft System After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on with the radio off.
2. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press SCAN to make the first digit appear.
4. Press SEEK right arrow or SEEK left arrow to make
the next two digits agree with your code.
5. Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display
again. Now you are ready to enter
the last three
digits
of your code.
6. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the last three digits of
7. Press BAND after you have confirmed that the code
matches the secret code you have written down. The
time will be displayed indicating that the system
is
disabled. If the display shows SEC, the numbers
entered did
not match your secret code and the unit
is
still secured.
your code.
When battery power is given
to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display.
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly
CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside.
CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can’t see it
or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that
is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side
of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will help
keep
CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That
is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later
on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way
to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold.
But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and
do some fairly vigorous exercises
every
half hour or so until help comes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four-wheel Drive Oniy)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Set the parking brake firmly.
Place
an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in FIRST (1).
Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow
vehicle.
Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper
bar. Refer to
the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
Place the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for
vehicles
with the optional electronic shift transfer case
because the transfer case has
no neutral position.
Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in
PARK (P), for an automatic transmission,
or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual
transmission. This is because the transfer case
overrides the transmission.
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
in 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while
you:
Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
0 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 Wiring Harness
The eight-wire harness is stored under your vehicle
along
the rear frame crossmember. This harness has a
30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located in the
instrument panel fuse block and no connector. It should
be wired by a qualified electrical technician. The
technician can use
the following color code chart when
connecting the wiring harness to your trailer.
0 DARK BLUE: Use for electric trailer brakes or
0 RED: Use for battery charging; it connects to the
LIGHT GREEN: Back-up lamps.
0 BROWN: Taillamps and parking lamps.
0 YELLOW Left stoplamp and turn signal.
0 DARK GREEN: Right stoplamp and turn signal.
0 WHITE (Heavy Gage): Ground wire.
0 WHITE (Light Gage): Auxiliary stoplamp.
Securely 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.
auxiliary wiring.
starter solenoid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work. The flashers will stop
if you 'step on.
the brake.
,Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
'If your battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start
your vehicle. But please use the following steps to
do it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be 'covered by
your warranty.
.
DO not try to start your' vehicle by pushing or
pulling
it. This could damage'your vehicle, even if'
you have a manual transmission. And if you have
an automatic transmission, it won't
start thqt way.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
1 A CAUTION:
---
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take
care
of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables,
here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts
too.
6. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable to
the positive
(+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect
it to the positive
(+)
terminal of the
good battery.
8. Now connect the
black negative
(-) cable
to the good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal. Don’t let the
other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end
of the negative cable doesn’t go to
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine of the vehicle with the
dead battery.
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9. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm) away
from
the dead battery,
but
not near engine parts
that move.
The electrical
connection is just as
good there, but the
chance
of sparks getting
back
to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
-the engine for a while.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after
a few tries, make sure all
connections are
good. If it still won’t start, it
probably needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or
any other metal.
I A CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines are running.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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