check engine light CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the
transmission case.
Then, follow these steps: 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure
it is fully seated. If the fluid level is low, add more
fluid as described in the next steps.
How to Add Fluid
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug. hole. Add only enough
fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated.
Hydraulic Clutch -
The hydraulic clutch system in your vehicle is
self-adjusting.
A slight amount of play (1/4 inch to
1/2 inch or 6 mm to 12 mm) in the pedal is normal.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plug hole. It isn’t a
good idea to “top
off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct a leak. A fluid
loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
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Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired
or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid
loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
At Least Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if
following schedule I or every
7,500 miles (12 500 km)
if following schedule 11.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, latches
and locks including the glove box, console doors and the
body hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.
A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-47
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-24
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1-1 9. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
Aircleaner
............................... 6.14. 6.67
Air Conditioning/Heater Controls
................... 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes ............................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.56. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-45
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-46
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-16
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-48
Fluid ................................... 6-16. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
.................................. 2.19. 6.21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
BrakeFluid .................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-25
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-55
ChargeLight
................................ 2-54
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Brakes Adjustment ........... ....................... '6-34
qMager Cylinder ............................... 6-31 Anti-Lock .................................... 4-6
Pedal Travel- ................................. 6-34
Replading System Parts ......................... 6-34
Trailer 4-52
Wear ....................................... 6-33
Brake-Transmission' Shift Interlock Check ........... 7-49
Braking ......................................... 4-5
......................................
BTaking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle ............................ 2-8
BTSI Check .................................... 7-49
Bulb Replacement .......................... 6-35., 6-66
Brightness Control ............................. ; 2-42
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications ................. 6-66. 6-68
Cassette Tape Player ......................... 3.7. 3.9
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-39
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-25
Certif?cation/Tire Label ............... , ........... 4-42
Chains
Carbon Manoxide .......................... 2.30. 4.40
Care ....................................... 3-18
Safety ...................................... 4-51
Tire ......................................... 6-52 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
Charging System Light .......................... 2-54
Check Gages Light ' ' ... ' .. 2-62 ............... ..........
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................... 1-38 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-59
ChiSd-ReStraints ........................... 1 .... 1-30
Securing in the Center Seat Position (Except W40) . . 1-31
Securing in the Right FTont Seat Position .......... 1-33
Where Not to Put
Top
Strap
................................... : 1-30.
......................... 1-32. 1-33
Cleaner, Air .............................. 6-14, 6-67
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-58
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-53
.
Cigarette Lighter ................................ 2-46
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ......................... 6-63
Cleaning
Fabric
........................................ 6-53
Glass 6-56
Instrument Panel ................ .'. ....... 1 ... 6-55
Leather .................. : ..................... 6-55
Outside of Your Vehicle' ........................ 6-57
Safety Belts ................................... 6-56
Stains ...................................... 6-54
Tires 6-58
.Vinyl ....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips .................... : ............ 6-56
.......................................
........................................
Wheels ...................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-56
Climate Control System ........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting ................................... 3-5
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Clutch, Hydraulic ................................ 6-20
Compact Disc Care ......... I. .................... 3-18
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Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-32
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-44
Coolant
............................. 5- 13.6.24. 6.68
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I3
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish/Sheet Metal ..................... 6-59
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-61
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4- I
Defrosting .................................... 3-5
Delco LOC 11' ................................. 3- 14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-69
DomeLamp ................................... 2-42
Door Locks
....................................... 2-3
StoragePocket
............................... 2-44
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- 16
DriverPosition ................................. 1-12
Driving
........................................ 4-1
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4 Freeway
.................................... 4-33
Guidelines
.................................. 4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Off-Road
................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions
...................... 4-37
Throughwater
............................... 4-31
WetRoads
.................................. 4-29
Winter
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-52
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Driving
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ........... 4-54
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding ................ 3-1.7, 6-62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Capacities
................................... 6-68
Coolant ................................ 5- 13. 6-24
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-13
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-57
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Identification ................................ 6-61
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating
................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-66
Type ........................................ 6-66
Engine
........................................ 6-8
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Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-46
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20. 2-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.56. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-55
Charging System
............................. 2-54
CheckGages
................................ 2-62
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-61
Safety Belt Reminder
...... .. ............... 1.7. 2.53
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-57
Shift
....................................... 2-61
Loading. Truck-Camper
......................... 4-45
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-42
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2- 19
Locks ......................................... 2-3
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-50
Loss of Control
................................ 4- I2
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6-68. 7.53
Lubrication Service
Body
....................................... 7-48
Tailgate
..................................... 7-48
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3 Maintenance
Record
........................... 7-56
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway ............................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-51
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........ 6.68. 7.53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-56
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-57
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-43
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-44
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Visor
Vanity ................................. 2-46
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
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. Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3
Recovery Tank. Coolant
...................... 5-13. 6-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 4-41
Replacement Parts
............................. ... 6-67
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-50
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 8-8
Child ........................................ 1-30
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-39
-! System Check ................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission
.. , ..................... 2- 15
Recovery Hooks
....... ; ........................ 5-34
Replacement Bulbs
.............................. 6-66
Restraints Checking
.................................... 1-38
Reverse Manual Transmission
................. 8 ......... 2- 18
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
............................... 8-4
Canadian
.................................... 8-6
Rocking Yow Vehicle ............... ' ............ 5-34
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-46
safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-25
Children
................................ 1-28, 1-35
DriverPosition
............................... 1-12
Extender
.........................:........... 1-38
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Label
...................................... 1-39
Care
........................................ 6-56 Lap Belt
............................... 1-25. 1-27
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-11
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Right Front Passenger Position
................... 1-25
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1.- 24
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-12
Reminder Light
......................... : 1-7, 2-53
Replacing After a Crash
......................... 1-39
Why They Work
................................ 1-8
Safety Chains
................................... 4-51
Seatback
Latches
..........,............................ l-5
Reclining Front ...... : ........................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1
Manual Transmission ........................... 2-18
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-57
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-61
Second Gear
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-16
Service and Appearance Care
....................... 6-1
Service Publications
.......................... : .... 8-9
Service Work, Doing Your Own
.................... 6-2
Sheet Metal Damage
.............................. 6-59
Swft Light ............................... 2-19, 2-61
Shifting
........ .4r. ............................. 2-14
Out of Park
................................... 2-28
Side Access Panel
............................... 2-4
Signaling
Turns ................................ 2-34
IntoPark
.................................... 2-26
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Trailer Hitches
................................. 4-5 1
Trailer Recommendations ........................ 4-47
.Trailer Tongue Weight
............................ 4-50
Trailer Weight
.................................. 4-49
Trailer Wiring Harness
............................ 4-56
Transfer Case
............................. 2-20, 6-22
Electronic
................................... 2-23
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-47
Manual
..................................... 2-20
'Transmission Fluid
Automatic
............................... 6-16, 6-68
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
......................... 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip, Before Leaving
............................ 4-34
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-52
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Two-Tiered Loading
............................ 4-44
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signals
When Towing a Trailer ................. 4-54
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-59
Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
............ 6-41
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-41
Used Replacement Wheels
......... : .............. 6-51
Vehicle Control
....................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-68
Loading
.................................... 4-42
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-55
Identification
Number
......................... 6-61
. Storage ........ ............................ 6-35
Visors, Sun
..................................... 2-46
warning Devices
........................ ........ 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-53
Washer Fluid. Windshield
......................... 6-29
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-57
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-56
Wheel Alignment
............................... 6-50
Wheel Nut Torque
......................... 5-29. 6-68
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-50
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-33
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-36
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-47
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-35
Blade Replacement
...................... 6-42, 6-67
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
Wiring, Headlamp
............................... 6-62
Wrecke~Towing
.................................. 5-7
Windows
..................................... 2-31
Express-Down
................................ 2-32
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
Fuses
...................................... 6-62
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