washer fluid CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield. Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers
by twning the band
with the wiper
symbol on it.
For
a single wiping. cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it;[email protected]
the- w-ipers s-tart, then let go. Th,e wipers wilI
stop ,after one ,wipe. If you want more wipe.$, hold 'the
,band on M1.S.T longer.
You can: sex the wiper speed for a l.oq 'or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow.
Turn the'band to choose the delay time; The
closer
to LOW, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, -turn .the band away
from you. to .the LOW ppsition. For high-speed wiping,,
tui-n the band further, to HIGH. To s.top the wipers,
move the band-to OFF.
Be sure to clear ic.e and snQw f'som the wiper blades
before using them. 'If they're frozen to the windshield,
careftilly loosen.
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washes
At the top .of the multifumtion.le.ver therc's a p-addle
marked with the windshield washer
symbol and the
word PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield,
press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and.
then either stop or return to your preset speed.
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10 freezing weather, don't- use your washer. until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can. form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine D-riving in Rain and on Wet Roa ; Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
-road,
you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your fire-to-road traction isn’t as good.
as on dry roads.
Arid, if your tires don’t- have much tread
.left, you-’11 get
even less traction. It’-s alway,s wise to go :slower and.be.
cautious
if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The-
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving o,n dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is: to see. Even if your
.windshield wiper blades
are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder
to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavernent.maskings, the
edge sf the road and even
people walking.
It’s wise
to ke,ep your wiping equipment-in gaod shape
and keep your windshield washer tank-filled with
washer fluid. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts
when they show signs
of streaking or missing areas on
rhe windshieJd, or when strips of rubber start to sep-arate
from The inserts..
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle. Include
an ice scraper, a small brush. or
broom, n supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing,
a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and
reflective warning triangles. And,
if you will be driving.
under severe conditions, include-a small bag
of sand, a
piece
of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help
provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these
items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have
a very slippery situation. You’ll
have a
lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful.
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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood- release.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer .and
put.the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
Things that burn can-get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,. windshield washer and
other fluids,-.and plastic or rubber.
Yau or others
could
be burned. Be carefuL not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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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

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adding Washer Fluid
dpen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the
washer synibol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full.
.NOTIICE-:
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions .for
adding water.
Don’t
mix water with rea-dy-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause- the soIution
to freeze.
.and damage your washer
fluid. tank .and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water.doe-sn’t clean as well’aswasher fluid.
Fill yourwasher fluid tank only
thre-elquarters full-when it’s very
cold. This
alIows for expansion if freezing occurs,
which codd damage: the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator :antifreeze
in your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and.
Wiper Blades
If tlx windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer?
or if the wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax,
sm or other materid may be on the blade or windshield.
&WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield,
‘Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (ilon-scratching glass,
cleaning powder),
GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield.
is-. clean-if beads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water,
Grime from
the windshield will stick $0 the wiper blades
and affect their performam.
Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with
a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield
washes solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
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.Check the wiper blades ad clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast
longer,
s.eal-better, and no.t stick or squeak. Apply
sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at: least every six
months. D.urin,g very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be re,quired. (See “Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth
of calor, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean
by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direc:t rays of the sun.
Don’t. use strong
s-oaps.or chemical detergents. Use
liquid’hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should
be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on
the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois.
or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water sptting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses
Use 1ilkewa-m or cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid
hand,
dish or car washing (ndd detergent) soap .to clean
exterior
lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”