battery CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Vehkle .Symbols.
These are sa-me of the s,ymbols you may find on your vehicle.
For-example,
these symbols
are used :on an
original battery:
PROTECT EYES
BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARK OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These- symbols
:are important
for you and
yo,ur passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
'BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do. with
your iamps.:
LlGmmI ING
.SIGNALS.
6 e3
TURN
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some Qf
your daritroh:
WINDSHIELD WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD 'DEFROSTER
WiNDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used oil
warning and
indicator lights:
-BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE (@)
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
Here are so.me
dther symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%F
I
LIGHTER
HORN
ttT
,SPEAKER
b
FUEL. p3
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
V
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The air bag affects how your vehicle ihould be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag system in ,several places
around your vehicle, Y0.u dm’t-want the sys.ttem to.
inflate. while someone is wo&g on your vehicle.
Your
GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have
information about servicing
your vehicle and the aif bag-
system.
To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications”
in the Index.
For up to two minutes i er tht pition key is
turned
ofT‘and the battery is di-scannected, an -air
bag can.stiIl inflate durin,g improper service. You
can be injured if~you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yelIow tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be.sure to follow proper
service procedures,
and make snm’e the person
performing-
work for you is qualified to do so.
The air bag. system dses not need regular.maintenance.
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(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, youcan lock and unlock
your
doors from up to 30 feet (9 m) away .using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your
vehicle. This
system. has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
.30 feet.(9 m). .At times .you-may notice-a decreas-e in
‘range. This is normal for any remote keyks-s entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
t.0 stand .closer to your vehic1e.h the tfansl’nittei’ to
work, try this:
0
0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary.
See the instruclioits
thtit fol1.0~.
Check the distance.
YOU may be to.0 far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or
snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles. or objects may be
blocking the signal.
Take a few steps to the kft or
figh, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your %M dealer or
a qudifiied technician for service.
Changes or modifications to. this system by other than an
authoi-ized service facility could void authorization to
use. this equipment.

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When you press UNLOCK, the driver's door will
unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again
within five seconds, all the do.ors will unlock. .Press
L0CK:to lock all the' doors.
Matching. Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Battery
Replacement
Under normal use,
the battery in your .remote keyle-ss
entry transmitter- should la.st about two 'years.
You .ca tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work
at the n.ormal range in any Io~atiQfi. .If you h.ave to
.get close 'to
your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably
ti 3 to change the battery.
When repIacing the battery, use. care niot..to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these
surfaces may damage
the. transmitter.
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Resynchronization
1'. Jnsert a dime in the slot b.etween the covers of the
tmnsmnitter near the key ring hole. Remove the
bottom by twisting the.
dime.
2. Remove qd replace.the battery with a
Panasoaic@--type battery (CR2032 or equivalent),
positive-
side down.
3. .Align the covers ,and snap them together.
4. Check the op.eration af the transmitter.

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Don't operate accessories. in the ACCESSORY
position far long periods of time. Prolonged.
operation
of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery-and prevent
you
from skarting your vehicle.
LOCK (E): This position locks your ignition; -steering
wheel-and tra-nsmiss-ion.
It's a theft-deterfeat feature.
You will oaly be able to remove your key whe.n the
ignition is turned to. LOCK.
.OFF (C); This position lets you turn off.the engine but
Tstill turn the steering wheel'. Us.e OFF if you must have
~yx.u- whic1.e in motion while -the erigine :is off (for
example, if your vehickis being towed).
RUN (I)): This is the positio-n for driving.
START (E): This starts your engine. On manual transmission
vehicles, turning t.he key
to
LOCK will lock the steerihgcolumn and result
in
a lass of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
-a collision. If you need to turn the enghe
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in 'LOCK. and -you can't
turn it, be sure you
are using the corkect key; if
so, is it all the way in? If'ft is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key h.ard. But t.urn the key only with
your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could. break the key or the
ignition switch.
'If none of this. works, then your
vehicle needs service.
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1. Without puslung -the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to STUT. When the engine starts, let
go :of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets
warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for Ionger than 15
.secon&at a time will cause your battery to h.e
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat- can
7-- t : ~ ,1 :, .. damage your starter motor. ->..c , .-2
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in., your vehicle.
If you add .ekectrical
parts
or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before addmg electrical
equipment, check
with your dealer. If you dodt,
your engine might not perf0.m properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle -towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells.how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing
Your Vehicle'? in the Index. ~~
1 2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
staps), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
€lcm and holcling-it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If'the vehicle starts
briefly but-then stops
again,. db the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six-seconds.
This clears the' extra gasoline from the engine.
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1. Witho.ut pushing the: amilerator pedal, turn your
ignition- key to START. When the-engine starts, let
go of the. key, The idle speed w go-down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key :in START for longer khan
15 .sec.onds at- a lime will cause. your battery-to be
draihed:-much so6ner. And the exc4?ssiVe heat can
damage
your starter motor.
2. If it doe.sn’t start right away? hold your key in
START. If it doe‘sh’t start in 10 seconds, push ,the
accelerator p:edal .all tkway down for five. more
seconds, 01- .until it starts.
3. If your engine stili wun’t .start (or sta?s but then
stops)., wait 15 seca,nds and start over..
When .the engine starts, let go of the key and the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with t.he
electronics in
your vehicle. If you .add electpica1
parts or :accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates, B-efore adding electrical
equipment, check with
y0u.r dealer. If you dan’t,
your engine might not perform
properly.
If-you ever have to have your vehicle. towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells- how to do it:
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing,
Your Vehile” in the Index.
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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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(If Equipped) (If Equipped)
If y.ou have accessory power outlets, you can plug-in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The acc'essary power
outlets are located below the cigarette lighter. Just pull
down
from the: top of the door and follow the proper
installatian instructions
that are included with any
e1ectric.al equipment you install.
These circuits
are protected by a fBSe .. and. have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must
not .exceed
Pull the sun vkor down and lift the mirror cover to turn 25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
on the lamps. equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipm-ent
on far extended periods will drain
your battery.