power steering CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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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 Remember: Anti-lock dsesn’t change tbc- -time y.ou :need
:to get yo.ur fo~t up to .the brake ped,ai or always decrease
stopping
diskan&. If.you get-to6 cl~,se to thcvehicle in
front of YOU; you won’t have time to apply your brzikes
If.th:at vehicle suddelily .slows or siop-s. Always i-eave
e.nough mom up ahead to si.op, even though you have
anti-lockrbpkes.
U.s,ing.Anti.-LthA
Don’t pump the’bisakes. Just hdd the brake pedzl down
and let anti-lock wark..fox you. You ‘may feel the brake.$
vibrate., or you-may notice som-e noise, but this is-
::normal. Ofi vehicles Mth-four-wheel drive, your
;anti-lockbrakes work at all times- -- whether ,you are in
two-wheel driveor fuur-wheel:&.ive.
Braking in Emergencies,
With m-ti-lock, you can steer and brake at thc same
.time-. In many emergencies., st.eering can kip, you more
than even the very $est braking.
Power Steering
If you lose p~wer steeringatssist because the e.ngine
stop;s or the system is not fiw.dt?orriag, you can ste.er .but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It’s important to take c.urv.es at a reasonable sp-eed.
A lot of the “drivet lo‘st ci3ntml”‘accidents meritionedl ~li
the slews happen on curves. Here’-s why

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed,. h-ave the ignition key
. md.& ;the OFF- position.. The ite,erin,g wliegl sli~ultl
be. cla-mped in- a straightdahezd position witb a clamping
&vice desi:ped for towing-service. DO fiat ust the
vehicle's steering c.olumxz I-ock for this. The transmission
should be in
NEUTRAL (N) an-d the .transfer case, if you
'31ave one, ShQuLd. be in 2HI. The p&ing.bm.ke shguld-.-lje
seleased.
If your vehicle has. a flqor mounted shifter and no
.electrical power,
the electrical.So1enoi.d lock must be
.ovexKidd.m tu shi%t-.hm PARK (P> :to NEUTRAL (Nj.
Follow -:these. step.8:
1. Push the'bme of the.'€e.ather shift leva boat forward
with
your thumb.
L
3.
4.
5'.
'Move the solenoid. lever toward the driver's side to.
m1oc.k it;
'While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock
gosition, press the shift lever button and shift into
NEUTRAL
(N).
Release the solenoid lever and snap the b.QgL.b.a&
into place.
,... . .
Don't have your vehi-cle towed on th-e drive wheels
unless you must. If -the Vehicle .must be towed--on. the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the. sp.e.ad and distance
restrictions
Mer in this section oryour transmission will
be damaged.. If these limitations must be exceeded, the0
the drive wheels have to b:e supported on .a dolly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you.lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the 2.2L engine:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Engine 011 Fill Cap and Dipstick
C. Brake Master Cylinder
D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoi.r
E. Battery
E Power Steering Reservoir
G. Air Cleaner
H. WindshieId Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
A. Battery
E.
Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Transmission Dipstick
E. Engine Oil Fill
F. Power Steering Reservoir
G. Brake Master Cylinder
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

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NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line
up with the overflow tub.e on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine
coolant sys-tem. The. thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Check Power $.teering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or
ym hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicattt a problem. Have-the .-system inspecte.d
and repaired.
How To -Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and.
the top of the-reservoir ciean,.then tms.crew the cap and
wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccap tind
completely :tighten .it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The 1evel.sh.suld be between the- ADD and FULL
mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be
at tbe C- mark. If rieCe;sssirfr, add mly enou.gh fluid to
bring the level up to the proper range.
TO determine what kind of fluid to use, E&
“Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants” in the-:Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can-cmse leaks and damage hoses-and seals.
Windshield Washer Flu,id
What to Use
When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read
the:maaufact-’s
instructions before me. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where. the. temperature
may
fall below freezing, use a fluid th-at has su.fficien.t
protection against free2i.n.g.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections ,and services which should
be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for ins‘tanck, each
spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department .or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure my necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
.Proper procedures to perform tliese services ‘may be.
found in a GM service manual. See “SService and Owher
Public-ations” in
the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspeetion
Ins.pe.ct the front and rear -suspension a.nd steering
system. for damaged, l~ase .or missing parts, sig-ns of
wear or lack of iubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines-.and
hoses for-proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing,
etci Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boo1 seals for ~d&.rila-ge, te&s UT lkakage. Replace
seals:
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Imp-ect the complete exhaust system. Irmspecrthe. body
near the exhaust. system. Lo& for broken, ,damaged.,
miss-iqg ox-.aut-of-pa.sition parts as: well a;s ppen scams,
holes,
Ioase connections or. other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up- in the floor pan 91- could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
“Engine Exhaust”
in the
Index.
Ra,diator- and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced. if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings
and c1amp.s; replace as needed.
Throttle: Linkage. Inspectton
Inspect the throlttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for dam-age or missjng parts. Replace-
parts .as
needed. Replace, any cables that lime hgh effort oti
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and.c;ruise-
control cabl-es.

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: Re@ornrmended Fluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part numb.er
or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine- Oil
I Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified
For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
-of the proper viscosity. To
deterniine the preferred viscosity
for
your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL TM
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in
the
Index.
GM Part NO. 3634621 or
equivalent ‘with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
with
V6 Engine
Manual
Transmission
with L4 Engine
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 * Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12377916 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
SheetMetaJDamage
................... i........ 6-59
Shift Light
............................... 2-21’2-63
Shifting
....................................... 2-17
IntoPark .................................... 2-29
Out of Park .................................. 2-32
Side Access Panel
............................... 2-5
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-38 .
SIR .......................................... 1-19
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Sliding Rear Windows ........................... 2-36
SpareTire ..................................... 5-25
Specifications and Capacities
.................. 6-68, 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-55
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-56
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- I3
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering Speedometer
................................... 2-54
Colizi~~~ Pirk Lock Check
...................... 7-57
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-37
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage,.Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-49
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 19
Symbols, Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-54
Tailgate
........................................ 2-9
Lubrication Service
........................... 7-55
Taillamp
Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-40
Tape Player Care .......................... 3.20. 7.54
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear.
Manual Transmission .................. 2-20
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-37
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains ................................... -5-52
Tires Alignment and Balance
......................... 6-50
Buying
New ... : ............................. 6-48
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflation Check
............................... 7-54
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-25
Temperatme ................................. 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
Topstrap
..................................... 1-30
THEFTLOCK TM ............................... 3-17
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