maintenance CHEVROLET S10 2003 2.G Service Manual

Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and
any additional information from ªOwner Checks and Servicesº or ªPeriodic Maintenanceº on the following record
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenance Record
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Maintenance Record (cont'd)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenance Record
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-65
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-40
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-93
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-50
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-43, 3-47, 3-55, 3-65
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag System..............................................1-55
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-59
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-64
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-59
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates? . . 1-60
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-59
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-57
Air Bag .........................................................3-28
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-41
AM ...............................................................3-74
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-76Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-32
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-83
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-90
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-84
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-87
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-19
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Assist Handles...............................................2-49
Audio System(s).............................................3-40
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-41
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-75
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-76
Care of Your CDs........................................3-76
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-76
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-52
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-62
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-41
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-40
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-74
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-74
1

Chains, Tires..................................................5-70
Charging System Light....................................3-29
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking the Fluid Level..................................5-23
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-65
Check...........................................................3-33
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Gages Warning Light...................................3-38
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints..............................................1-36
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat
Position..................................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-39, 1-40
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-87
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-84
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-86
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-86
Cleaning Leather............................................5-85
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-39
Cleaning the Photocells...................................2-39
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-86
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.........5-88
Cleaning Tires................................................5-89
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-85
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-86
Cleaning........................................................5-84
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-87
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-26
Compact Disc Messages.................3-52, 3-62, 3-73
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-83
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant.........................................................3-32
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-32
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cooling.........................................................3-19
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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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Hood (cont.)
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-36
How to Add Fluid....................................5-24, 5-26
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27
How to Check Lubricant..........................5-51, 5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-22, 5-25, 5-63
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-28
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-26
Hydroplaning..................................................4-32
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-34
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-40Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-30
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-63
Inspection......................................................6-32
Brake System.............................................6-32
Engine Cooling System................................6-32
Exhaust System..........................................6-31
Fuel System...............................................6-32
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-31
Throttle System...........................................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive).....................................................6-32
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-42
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-94
Instrument Panel.............................................3-23
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Seat.....................................................1-10
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-28
Key Release Button........................................2-21
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-13
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt................................................1-23, 1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-34
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Light.............................................................3-28
Air Bag Off .................................................3-28
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Charging System.........................................3-29Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning.................................3-38
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-37
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-37
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-15
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-49
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-101
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-26
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-26
At Least Four Times a Year..........................6-28
At Least Once a Month................................6-26
At Least Once a Year..................................6-28
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-27
Brake System Inspection..............................6-32
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-32
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-31
Fuel System Inspection................................6-32
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-26
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-31
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 6-33
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-35
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-31
Throttle System Inspection............................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-32Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-63
Making Turns.................................................4-61
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Transmission Check.............................6-27
Manual Transmission.......................................2-22
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-28
Manual Windows............................................2-14
Manually Closing the Sunroof...........................2-52
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-53
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-41
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-40
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-40
Model Reference................................................ vi
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