warning CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A :50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant far
your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to-265'0F (129 "C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the whg lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding. coolant, It is important that you use
only DEX--COOL@ (s&ate-&ee) coolant.
Tf co.olant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
the system, premature. engine, heater core
or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sdoner
-- at
30,000 miles (SO 000 km) .or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
W.hat to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL' coolant which
won't
damage aluminum parts. If YOU use this mixture,
you don't need
to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your co ng system
can be dangerous.
Plain water, or some other
Iiquid.like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning
system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engme could
get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat
warning. Your engme
c:onld catch -6re and you or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX=COOLQ coolant.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts, For example,
just a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as. engine
oil, in your brake system can dam-age brake
system
patts-so badly that thef”l1 have to be
rep1aced:Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces,
the paint- finish can be
damaged:. $e careful not to
spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
imnxdiately. See “Appearance Care” in
the-Index.
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes..
Disc brake ‘pads have built-in wear indicators that make. a.
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle-is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warnirg sound. means that.s.oon
yaur brakes won’t work, well. That could lead to
an accident. When
you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have
your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
I
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
c’ould result in costly brake repair.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light-trucks may vary with respect..to these
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performanc.e Criteri-a (TPC) standads.
e: orades, . they must also. conform to Federal safety
Warning: .The tract-ioa grade assigned to thi.s .tire is based
,on brakin.g (straight ahead) tractioli tests and- do.es not
include
comering (tuning3 tractioh.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Temperature -- A, 33, C
Warning: 'The temperature grad.e for this tire is
estab1ishe;d for' a-tire that i.s properly inflated .and not
overlaaded. Excessi-ve speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat bui1.d.up and. pes-sible tire failure,
Scheduled wheel alig-nment an.d wheel balancing are not
needed. However,
if y0.u notice unusual tire wc;ar or
yo?ur vehicle pulling. ode way or -the o,t.her, the alignment
may need to b.e met. If y~u notice your vehicle
vibrating.
when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replac-ement
The whWs on your vehicle were'aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give.you the longest tire life
and best overall perf~rrnance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
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Axle .................................. 2-22,6-22
S,eat. Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-4.6
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
RecoveryHaoks
................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank,
Coolant ..................... 5-16,6-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-67
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-69
Reporting. Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
Rear
Replacement,
Wheel ..................... : ...... 6-50
Restraints- Check
...................................... 7-54
Checking
.................................... 1-37
Child
....................................... 1-30
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-38
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 18
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Canadian .................................... 8-7
Rocking Your-Vehicle ........................... 5-37
Reverse
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-46
safety Belts
................................... 1-7
Adults ...................................... 1-12
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-25
Children ............................... 1-28,l-34
Driver Position
............................... 1- 12
Extender .................................... 1-37
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Label
...................................... l-38
Lap Belt ............................... 1-26, 1-27
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-12
Questions and Answers
........................ 1- 11
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8,2-55
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
Why They Work
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-54
Safety Defects, Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and
Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
....................................... l-5
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-25
...
Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 19
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-20
Service
and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service Engine
Soon Light ....................... 2-60
Service
Parts Identification Label .................. 6-62
Service Publications ..... ....................... 8- 12
Second Gear
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Turn . Signal ad Lane Change . Signals ................. 2-3.8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-56
Two-Tiered Loading ............................ 4-45
underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-60
Underhood L.mp. Bulb Replacement ................ 6-41
Used Replacement Wheels
......................... 6-51
vanity Mirror Lamp
Bulb Replstcernent ............ 6-41
Vehicle
Control ...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings .............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-71
Identification Number 642
“Break-In” .................................. 2-11
Loading .................................... 4-44
.........................
Stwag. e ..................................... 6-35
Ventilation System ............................... 3.- 4
visors, sun ..................................... 2-49
Voltmeter ...................................... 2-57
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Waning Lights. Gages and Indimtors ................ 2-55
Washer FIuid. Windshield ........................... 6-29
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-57
Weathemips .................................. 6-57
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