1994 CHEVROLET S10 automatic transmission

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Section
.
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking
. Also explained
are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly- and what to do if you have a problem
.
For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols\
” in the Introduction
.
Keys ..................................................... 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
.............................. 2-5
SideDoors
............................................. 2-5
DoorLocks ............................................. 2-6
Tailgate
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Theft
..................................................... 2-8
New Vehicle Break-In
....................................... 2-9
Ignitionswitch
............................................ 2-10
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-12
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
...................... 2-14
Automatic Transmission
.................................... 2-16
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
............................. 2-19
LockingRearAxle
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ParkingBrake
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Parking Over Things That
Burn ............................... 2-24
EngineExhaust
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ................... 2-26
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tailgate Removal
Theft
1.
2.
Raise the tailgate slightly and
remove both
retaining cables.
Lift the tailgate at the right side and
pull
it out at the
left side.
Reverse the
procedure to
reinstall. Make sure the tailgate
is secure.
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Altho\
ugh your vehicle has
a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target
for joy riders or professional thieves
- so don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’\
ll hear a chime
reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take i\
t with you.
Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition.
If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also
locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors.
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If your key seems stuck in “Lockyy and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the
way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel Ieft and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn 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 vehide needs
service.
Key Release Lever
The ignition key
cannot be removed
from the ignition of
manual transmission
vehwles unless the
key release lever is
used.
To Remove the Key
Turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever
down at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the key
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it
straight out.
straight out.
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Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) \
only
when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral
while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if the clutch pedal is not
all the way down
- that’s a safety feature.
To start your 2.2 Liter engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key t\
o “Start.”
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 longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pe\
dal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start”
for about three seconds. If
the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do 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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depends on the weather, the kind
of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a GM
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transmission
I There are several
different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use \
when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
0 Bull the lever toward you.
0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, \
be
4. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear
- not in “N’ (Neutral).
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is i\
n
“P”
(Park).
Leaving Your Vehicle Wth the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
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If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P’
(Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of
“P” (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and
then shift into “P” (Park) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the
Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
“P” (Park)
BEFORE you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push
yours a little uphill
to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of “P’ (Park).
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual
transmission in
“R’ (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake.
lr you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure
your transfer case is
in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t.
If you are parking on
a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Parking on Hills” or “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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(Automatic Transmission)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are some things
to know.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and
your transfer case is in “N” (Neutral), your vehicle wi\
ll be free to roll, even
if your shift lever is in “P’ (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear
- not in “N’ (Neutral). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
won’t move. See
“Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in\
the Index.
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