battery CHEVROLET S10 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (-) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll
get a short that would damage the battery and
maybe other parts too. And don't connect the
negative(-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the
dead battery because this can cause sparks.6. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal
of the dead battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
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8. Now connect the black
negative (-) cable to
the negative (-)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (-) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (-) cable
doesn'tgo to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote
negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts that move. The
electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don't touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
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A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
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Fuse Usage
4Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
7Headlamps Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
8Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down
Protection
9Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
Control Head (Manual)
10 Turn Signal
11 Cluster, Engine Control Module
12 Interior Lights
13 Auxiliary Power
14 Power Locks MotorFuse Usage
154WD Switch, Engine Controls (VCM,
PCM, Transmission)
16 Supplemental In¯atable Restraint
17 Front Wiper
18 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
19 Radio, Battery
20 Ampli®er
21Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
(Manual), Heating,Ventilation, Air
Cooling (Automatic), Heating,
Ventilation, Air Cooling Sensors
(Automatic)
22 Anti-Lock Brakes
23 Rear Wiper
24 Radio, Ignition
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-12
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-28
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-29
Automatic Transmission...................................2-22
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Backing Up....................................................4-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Rundown Protection.............................3-17
Battery..........................................................5-45
Bed Rails......................................................2-50
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-15
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-28
Brake Adjustment............................................5-45
Brake Fluid....................................................5-41
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-44
Brake Wear...................................................5-44
Brake............................................................2-32
Parking......................................................2-32
System Inspection.......................................6-32
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-58
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps.................................................5-54
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-56
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Taillamps....................................................5-59
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide...................4-38, 4-54, 2-13, 2-37
Care of.........................................................5-86
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-75
Your CD Player...........................................3-76
Your CDs ...................................................3-76
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-60
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-26
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-58
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-23
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E
Electrical System............................................5-93
Add-On Equipment......................................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamps.................................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-30
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-35
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-96
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-26
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-26
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Coolant......................................................5-27
Cooling System Inspection............................6-32
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Fan Noise..................................................5-39
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-30
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15Environmental Concerns..................................4-16
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Express Down Window....................................2-15
Extended Cab (Jump Seat)..............................1-48
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-48, 3-56, 3-66
Finding a Station....................3-42, 3-45, 3-53, 3-63
Finish Care....................................................5-88
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Five-Speed....................................................2-28
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-76
Flash-To-Pass Feature....................................... 3-7
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire........................................................5-71
Fluid.............................................................5-22
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Manual Transmission....................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
FM ...............................................................3-74
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-29, 5-52
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