check engine CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer-and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road
Driving" in the Index
for information ab.out driving
off-road.)
Keep your vehicle in good shape; Check all fluid
levels and
also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These pqrts
@a work hard on
mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing
to 'know is this: let: your engine do. some of the
slowing. down. Shift
-to a lower gear when you go
down
a steep or long hill.
If you .don't shift down, your brakes could get
so hot that,they wouldn't work well. You would
then have
po.or braking or even none going
down
a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let
your engine assist your brakes .on a steep
downhill
slope.
I
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or WILII the
ignition
off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to
do all the work of slowing down. They could get so
hot that they wouldn't work wen. You would then
have poor braking
or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have your enbe running
and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to-shift down
to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine
and transmission, and you can climb the hill better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads
in hills- or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut I
across the center-of the road, Drive at speeds that let
-you stay in your own lane.
As YOU go over the top of--a hill, be alert. There could be
something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident.
YQU may see highway signs an mountains that warn of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or
no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding
roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Snow can trap exhaust gases under yo.ur vehicle.
This.can cause
deadly CO (carbon rncmoxide) 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
aruund 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 col1ect:there.
Open a window just a, little on the side of the
vehicle that% away
froin the wind. This will help
keep
CO out.
Run your engine o111y as long as you h~ust. This s&veS-
fu.eL When you run the engine, make it g.-a little faster
than just idle. That is, push. the, accelerator..slightIy. This
uses less fuel far the heat that .you get and it keeps- the.
battery
charg.ed. You willl neecia well-charged battery 'to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later an
with. your headamps.. Let the heatex run for a while.
Then,. shut the-engine off and dose the window almost
all the way to' p&erve the heat. Start the e.ngine again
and repe.at
.this only when you feel ceally qxkbmfortable
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 .faidy vlgorous -exercises
every half how os so until help comes.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When. you tow a tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha.s to’have extra
wiring :and a- heavy-duty turn signal flasher. (included in
the- optional trailering package).
The arrows-on your instrument panel will flash
whenever.
you signal a turn 01- 1-me. change, Properly
hooked .up, the &&la lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re
about to :turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a:txailer,
the. arrows. on your hstrument
panel will flash for turm even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
axe seeing your signal when they arenot. ICs important
to check. occasionally to.be sure- the trider bulbs are.
still working.
Driving On .Grades
Reduce speed and shiftlo dower. ge.ar. ,befure you start
dawn B long -or steep downgrade. If-you do-n’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes wmuch that
they would
get hot and no longer work weIl.
If you have an.aut~~atic-transm~ssion, you should use
DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in DRIVE @) when towing a. trail& will
Mze: heat:buiidup and merid the life af y.our
transmissioil. Qr, if you have, a-manu-ai transmission,
it’s
better not to use FIFTH (S), just drive in FOURTH (4)
(or, as you need to, a lower gew).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When You Are Re.ady .to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
s.hift; int,o a.gear; and
.i Release tfie parking brake.
2. Let up dn the brake pedal.
3. .Drive slowly until the trailer- is ele-ar of-the chocks.
4. .Stop. and have someone pick up and store the chocks,
Maintenance W-hen Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more. often when you're
-pullilig'.a trailer. Swthe Maintenance Schedule 'for more
on this. Things. that ar.e e.specizrlly import,at in trailer
operation
-axe automatic trmsrnission.fluid (don't
overfill),
engjne oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and brake adjustment.
Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the
Tndex- will help you find them. quickly.
If you're traileriqg, i-t's a go0.d i,dea to review these
sections before you start ,your trip ...
Check periodicailp t6 see-.th-at all hitch nuts and bolts
are -tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness,
'The -eight-wire harness is: stored under ysur vehicle
along the
rear frame crossmember. This hamess has a
30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the
.junction block. It has no.cmnecttor .and should he. wired
by a qualified electrical technician. T.he .technician can
use the fullowing c~lor:c.ode chart when connecting the
-wiring harness IO yow trailer:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Jump S t-arting.
If your battery has run clown, you m.ay want to use
another vehic1.e and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle,
But p1eas.e use the-folluwing steps to do
it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldnlt
b.e covered by
your ww-ranty.
Do not try to Start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it. This could damage your vehicle, even if
you have. a m-mual transdssion. And if you have I
an automatic transmis;sion, it: won’t start that way.
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 corit&iu enough electricity to
If you don’t follow- these -steps exactly,-’some or all
of-these things-
can hurt you.
burn you.
1. Check the other ve-hicle. 1.t must.have a 12-volt
battery with a neg,ative ground system.
I NOTICE:
I€ the other system isn’t a l2-volt .systein with .a
negative ground, both vehicles, can role d-amaged.: I

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.
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 flashiight
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 fist, 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 ga
to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to 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
dead btittery.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A, Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Mmiels)
E. Cover (Extended Cab)
%. Cover (Stand,ard Cab)
D. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)
E. Bdt
Compact Spare Tire (If Equippe.d)
Although the compact spare-tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle w.as new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the. inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi
(420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as 'soon as possible and 'm.ake-. sure your
spare tire
is cor-rec.tly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at speeds up to 65 :mph
(I 05 krn/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5.000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaceid where.you
want. Of course, it's best
to replace y0.w spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and be: in .good shape in
case you-need it again.
I NOTICE: I
When the compact 'spare: is installed, don't ta.ke
your vehicle through
an automatic car wash with
guide rails, The compact spare can get caught on
the rails; That can damage the tire and wheel,
-and maybe other-parts of your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and. Appearance Care
Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,,
and then it.shows how to check important fluid and lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There is a1s.o technical informatkm &;gut your
vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are.
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countrks
Filling
Your Tank
Checking Things Ugdgr lhs Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Autam-atic Trans-missi-on Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid..
Hy.draulk Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine' Coolant
Radiator Pressare- Cap
'Thermg-sgat
P6we.r. Steering Fluid
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6- 3-5.
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6-6.1
6-62
'6-63
6-67
6-68
&'70
Windshield. Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield;
Wiper Blade Rephement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materids Chat
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical Sptem
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities -and Specificztions
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Your vehixle was xiat desigaed. for fk%I that
contains me-thand. 'Don't use it. It can Corrode
metal parts in your- fuel-system and also, damage
phstie and rubb-er parts. -That damage wouldn't
be covered under your warranty.
' . .~ % i in Foreign ,Countries
If-you pian on driving-in another country outside the
United.,
States or Canada, .the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Neveruse leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended
in the previous. text on fuel. Costly repairs.
caused by use of improper file1 w-oddn't be c.overed:'by
your warranty.
TQ check un fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does bt s in the
country.where
you'I1 be driving.
You can also write us &the following addressfor
advice. Just tell us where. you're going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Molars International Product Center
190.8 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH SP7
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine som-ething ignites it; y0.u could. be badly burned.
Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open the
fuel fiIler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel fiier cap slowly and
wait for;ang ‘ShW’ noise to stop. Then unscte-w
the cap all the way.
Be- careful .not to spill gasolina. C1e.m gasoline from
painted
surfaces-as- SOO~ as possible. Se-e “Clean-ing the
Out; e
o lam Vehicle” in- the Index.
When y0.u put the cap back on, twn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a cli.cking sound. Make sure
you -fully install the cap. The-dia.gn determine if the E~1.d cap has b-e-e,n left off DX .impr.~pesly
installed,
This would-allow fud to evaporate into the
atmos.phere.
See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index,
NOTICE:
If y0.u need .a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer ean get. one for you. If you $-et
the wrong type, itmay not fit properly. This-may
cause your rnalfunctiori indicator lamp to
li.ght
and your fuel tank and emissions. system may be
damaged. S;ee “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the
Index.
Checking Things Under the Ho
To open the hood, first pull
the handle- inside the vehicle
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.