automatic transmission CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Here y~u can learn about the many standard and opti-onal features o.n your-vehide, and irkofmation on starting,,
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and, the warning systems that teil you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door L.ocks
Key1e.s~ Entry 'System- (If Equipped)
Tailgate
Theft
Ne.w Vihicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
S.tarting
You Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
htqmatic. Tr.ansmission Operation
Manual Trmsrnissio,n
Locking Rear Axle:
Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake.
Shi€ting
Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission
Ma.dels Only)
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2-3 3
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2-3 7
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2-4-6;
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Auto'mmtic Transmission)
Parking
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only)
Parlung Qve.1- Things That Burn
.Engine
Exhaust
Running Your EQg-ine While YGu're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Windows
Ti it Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn Signal/Multi~~ncti-on- Lever
Exterior Lamps
'3 t-orage Compartments
Accessory
Power Outlets (If Equipped)
Tnstrument Panel
Warning
Lights; Gap .and Tndicatms
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The key cannot b.e removed
from ttie ignition of manual
transmission vehicles
unless the
key release
button is used.
Starting Your ,Engine
Automatic Transmissio.n
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any .other position -- that’s a
safet,y feature. To reStart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
I NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to
PARK (P) only when
your vehicle is stopped. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,
turn the key to the
OFF position. Then turn the key to
the LOCK position while pressing the key release button Manual Transmission
down- at the .s.arne time. Pull the key straight out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, tu,rn the key to
LOCK and pull it straight out.
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all. the way
down -- that’s a safety feature.
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Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever,
it
features an electronic shift position indicator within the
instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out
of
the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in
the
OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small
current drain
on your battery which could discharge
your battery over a period of time.
If you need to leave
your key in the ignition
in the OFF position for an
extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect
the battery cable from the battery
to prevent discharging
your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
Lf! C A TION:
It is 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 have 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, your vehicle
will be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever
is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel
high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO)
-- not in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TO shift into or mt. of 4LQ:
1. The-vehicle myst be movingless than 3 mph
(4.8 h) with the tfansrnissi-on in NEUTRAL (N)
fa an automatic transmisSion. Fm a n~anual.
transmission, the clutch pedal must
.be engaged. The
p-referred method for shi€tin.g into 4LO is to have
your vehicle moving
1 to 2 mph (1.5 to 3.2 Wh).
2. Press the trans€er case s:hi€t buttan .and shift in one
continuous motion.
Don't pausejn
N SET PARIK;BRAKE as y-ou shift into
or out of 4L0, or your gears could clash.
Remember that driving in 4HI ur 4LO may reduce fuel
ec-onomy.
Also, driving in fo.ur-whee1 drive:on dry
pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and
make your transfer case harder to shift and-reduce
powertrain longevity.
Electronic Transfer. Case (KEquipped)
I~y~~~-four-wheel-drive
vehicle
has the electrofiic
transfer
case, the transfer
case switches are above the,
radio controls.
Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel
drive.
You can choosea-rmng three driving settings:
2M[: This setting- is for driving in most .street and
highway situatibns ... Your front axle is not engaged in
two-wheel drive. When this. lamp is lit, it is about
orre-half as bright as the Others.
4HI: This setting engages your front axle ta- help
drive,
your vehitk. Use 4Hi when YOU. need extra
traction, such as
on snowy or icy rcmds, or in mast
off-road situations-.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission Models Only)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fd1y in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have 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, use the steps
that follow.
If you have four-wheel drive with
a manual transfer case-shift lever and your
transfer case
is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle
wiIl be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in
PARK (P). So, b.e sure the trans€er case is in a
drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). If you’re
pulling
a trailer, see CLTowing a Trailer’’ in
the Index.
Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right,foot and
2. Move the SM lever into PARK (P) position like this:
set the parking brake.
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Pull the lever toward you.
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(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehick has a brake-transmission shift biterlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before. you
can :.shift from PARK (P) when the i-gnitlon 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 (PI as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want (you must
pms the shift lever button if you have the. console
shift lever).
If you ever ho1.d the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK- (P), try this:
Par g, Your Vehicle (M-anual
Transmi,ssion Models Only)
Before you-get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine,
put
y.0~11- manual transmission in REVERSE-(R) and
firmly .apply the parking bzakei
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case
.shift lever, be sure
your transfer case is in a drive gear.
Your vehic1.e
could roll if it i.sn’t.
If you are parking on a hill or pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
I. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and ho-18 the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Sliiffto NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start. the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
5. Have the vehide fixed as soon as you can.
you want.
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-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 belo-w about
25 mph (4.0 kdh).
If you have an automatic transmission and y.0~ apply
your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
:If you have a manual transmission and you apply your
brakes
or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will
shut off:
@ Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely aka steady
speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes
in
tire traction can cause needless. wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery
roads.
a Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four-wheel Drive With Manual
Shift Transfer Case Only)
1 * Set the 1 'king brake: firmly.
2. Place an auromatic transmission in PARR (P) qr a
-manual transmis'siori in FIRST (1).
3. Firmly attach the vehicle .being towed to the 'to,w
vehick. Do not tow the. v&icle by the rear bumper
bar. Refer to the hitch manufactu.rer's instructions.
4. Place the manual shift transfer case- shift lever in
'NEUTRAL (N).
Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N. an
cause your vehicle
to roll evenif the transmission
is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or
if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual
transmissi6n.
You or othets could be injured.
Make sure the-parking brake is firmly .set befbre
you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).
5. Release the parking brake only after the -vehicle,
being
towed is firmly attache-d to the tow vehicie.
6; Ins-ert thei-gnitiaa key into the ignitim switch md
turn it one notch fixward of the LOCK position. This
places the key in the OFF po'sitiofi; which 'ufilocks
the steering column while preventing battexy draia.
Unlocking the
steering column will allow for proper
rnovemcnt of the:front w'beel.s/tirr;s during towing.
R-ecre.ationa1 Vehicle Towing
(Except Four-Wheel Drive With
Manual Shift Transfer Case)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine '0 If you have- an automatic transsinission5. you can
use DRIVE (Dj (m,as you need to, a lower gear)
when -towing a.tr-ailer. Operating your vehickin
DRIVE (P) when towing a trail& will minimize. heat
buildup a-nd extend the life of your transmission. If
you have -a manual eansmission and YQU'W~ towing-
a trailer, it-'s :better not to 'use FIFTH (5) gear. Just
drive in FOURTH (4). gear (or, as y-ou necd to, a
1Qwer ge.a).
Three importmt considerations have to do. with weight:
the; weight Qf the- trailer,
0 the weight of the traiirer?tongne
and the weight on-your vehicle's tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How he-avy can - a trail& safely be?'
It depends on how yosll plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, mad grades, outside
-temp&ature and how much yaw vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are -all important. An,d~, it can also depend an any
.-special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
The follo-w%g chart shows haw much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your: vehicle rno.&l and. options.
Vehicle
2wD
2.2L Engine:
2wJ-J
'VOREC"'
4300, Auto. Trans.
Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
3.73
4.10
2,000.Il.?s. (90.8 kg)
2,000 lbs. (908 kg:)
3 .m
3.42
5,000.lbs. (2 270 kg)
6,O.OO lhs. (2 724 kg)
3.08 4,000 lbs. (1 g.16 kg)
4m 3.08
"VORTEC" 3 -42
4300 Auta:. Trans. 3.73
4.,500 hs. (2 043 kg)
5,500 1b.s. (2 497 kg)
$,5OOllbs.. (2 497 kg)
3,500 ibs. (I 589 kg,)
4,500 lbs. (2 043 .kg)
4,000, lbs. (1 8 1.6 kg)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IfNo Steam Is Coming -. From Your Engine
If y0.u get the overheat warning but s.ce or hear RO
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine
can get a 1i.ttle too hot when yau:
.O Climb a long hill OLI: a hot day.
0 S.top after high-speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
e- Tow a trailer. See “Dfiving on Grades” in .the Index.
If you get .the overheat warning with no sign of s-team;
try this for a minute or so:-
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest.$gm
speed
and open the window as necessary.
3. 1% you’re in a. traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving -- AUTOMATlC OVERDRIVE (@) or
DRIVE (D) far automatic transmissions.
If you n.0 longer have the overheat warniiqg,. you
can drive. Just to besafe, driv.e slower for .about
10 minu.tes. If the
warning does;n’.t come back. ofl,
you can drive normdly..
If the warning c.aritinues-, pull OV&, stop, and p-~k y.Our-
vehicle right hway.
If there’s still no sign of steam, push the accelerator Uhtil
the
engine speed is about twice as fast-as normal idie
speed. Bring the. engine speed back to- normal idle sped
after two QP three minutes. Now:s.ye if the warning, stops.
But
&en-, if you still have the .warnhg-, twn qfl--fhc
engine and get Gveryona .out af rhe whicle until it
coois Eo wn.