brake CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission
Models
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@ Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer
case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive
gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
remove the key from
your ignition, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK
(P) with the
parking brake firmly set. 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 -9 not in NEUTRAL (N). And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle
is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave
it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pulling it toward you. If
you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”
in the Index.
If
you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission Models
Only)
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 pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Before you get out of your vehicle’, turn off your engine,
put your manual transmission in
REVERSE (R) and
firmly apply the parking brake.
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I b CAUTION:
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It can be 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’ve 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 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.
Windows
Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your
m&ual side door windows.
Power Windows (Option)
If you have the optional power windows, the controls
are on each of the side doors. Your power windows will
only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN.
The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger’s
window as well.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before
using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle
marked with the windshield washer symbol and the
word
PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield,
press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and
then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Cruise Control (Option)
With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed
of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your
foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
-’ C SJTIC -J: If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
-- your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until If you have a manual transmission and you apply your
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking shut off.
your vision.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You'll go right back up to your chosen, speed and
stay there.
Remember,
if you hold the switch at R/A longer than a
112 second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you
release the switch or apply the brake.
You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at
WA.,

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills,
you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill,
you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find
this to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if
you have a manual transmission.
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Lamps
The switches are on the driver’s side of your
instrument panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the top switch with the parking lamps symbol on it
to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
Transfer Case Indicator Light (if you have one)
Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol
on it
to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as
the headlamps.
Press the side
of the switch marked OFF to turn off
your lamps.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps and interior lamps are turned on and your
ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the
tone off, press the OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps (If So Equipped)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come
on at
reduced brightness when:
0 the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off, and
the parking brake is released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
The instrument panel won’t be
lit up either.
When it begins
to get dark, your DRL indicator light
is
a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The
other lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come
on.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will
go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.
Fog Lamps (Option)
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp switch is on
the instrument panel under
the lamp switches.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Air Vents
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Electronic Transfer Case (Option)
4. Comfort Controls
5. Glove Box
6. Ashtray
7. Cigarette LightedPower Auxiliary Outlets (Option)
8. Storage Compartment
9. Audio System
10. Lamp Controls
11. Brake Release
12. Fog Lamps (Option)
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