tow CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or 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 the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed 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).
0 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). ..
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.

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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
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 O 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.
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.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-38

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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
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.
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.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-46

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To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a
1996 Chevrolet/Geo,
membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance
is available
24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1 -800-CHEV-USA
( 1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors
have access to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy” Care:
0 Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
0 Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
0 Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc
.)
ROADSIDE Courtesy ” Care PROVIDES:
0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Disc Player ............................ 3- I2
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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Engineoil .................................... 6-10
Change Intervals ............................. 6- 13
Checking ................................... 6- 10
Kind to Use
.................................. 6- 12
Pressure Gage ................................ 2-60
Used ....................................... 6-14
Engine, Running While Parked .................... 2-30
Engine, Starting ................................ 2- 10
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-30
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-32
Exterior Metal Parts, Protecting .................... 6-58
Adding ....................................... 6-11
Additives ................ .I ................... 6- 13
Extender, Safety Belt ............................. 1-38
Fabric cleaning ................................. -6-53
Fifth GeBr. Manual Transmission .................... 2-18
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter
Air
.................................... 6-14, 6-67
Remote Oil .................................. 6-14
........................ 6-57
........................ 6-59
....................... 2-17
........................ 2-18
.......................... 5-1
........................ 5-22
................... 6-68, 7-53
Fog Lamp Switch ................................ 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2-18
Four-wheel Drive ......................... 2-20. 6-22
French LanguageManual 11
Front Axle ...................................... 6-23
Front Map Lamps ............................... 2-42
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-39
Front Storage Area ............................... 2-45
.. ...........................
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Foreign Countries .............................. 6-4
Gage ......................................... 2-62
Fuel Tank Capacity ............................. 6-68
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-63
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-57
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-60
Fuel ....................................... 2-62
GasCap ....................................... 6-5
GAWR ....................................... 4-42
Gear Positions .................................. 2-14
GloveBox .................................... 2-44
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-42
Guide en Frangais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
.. .................................
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-40
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Neutral Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 16
Manual Transmission .......................... 2- 18
New Vehicle “Break-In” .......................... 2-8
Nightvision
................................... 4-2 8
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-47
Odometer
.................................... 2-52
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 13
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
............. 8-9
ManualAdjust ............................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Convex
..................................... 2-44
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 I
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-47
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-9
Outside
Mirror On
Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-55
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-55
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-29
Parts. Replacement .............................. 6-67
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Payload
....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-51
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................. 4-47
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-47
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-62 /
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-43
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows ................................... 2-31
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
..................................... Paint Spotting. Chemical 6-59
Park
Automatic Transmission 2- 14
Shifting Into 2-26
Shifting Out
of 2-28
AtNight 2-7
Brake
2- 25
Brake Mechanism Check 7-50 Radiator
5-18
. Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-28
Radio Reception 3-16
Radios
3-5
Rain. Driving 4-29
Rear
Axle 2-19, 6-21
Seatpassengers 1-27
Towing
5-10
Rearview Mirror 2-43
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................................ ....................... ........................................ ................................. .................................. ...............................
Parking 4 .................................. ..................................... .............................. ...................................... ..................................... ....................... ................................ Lots 2-7 ........................................
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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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Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sliding Rear Windows
........................... 2-33
SpareTire
..................................... 5-23
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-66, 6-68
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 10
Steering
......................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-50
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Power
........................................ 4-8
Steering Wheel, Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-44
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-46
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
................... 1 -I8
Symbols, Vehicle
................................... v
Tachometer .................................. 2-52
Tailgate
........................................ 2-6
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-18
Theft
........................................... 2-7
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................. 3- 14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2- 18
Starter Switch Check
....................... ., .... 7-49
Steam
........................................ 5-11 Tilt
Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
................................... 3-5
Tires Tire Chains
.................................... 6-52 .
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-50
Buying New
................................. 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
..................................... 6-58
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-23
Temperature
.......................... ...... 6-50
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwear
................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement
.................... ...... 6-50
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-68
TowingaTrailer ................................. 4-47
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-54
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-52 1
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-56
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-55 ~ 1
Safety Chains ................................ 4-51
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-51
Turn Signals
.................................. 4-54
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
TopStrap
..................................... 1-30
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