1994 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

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Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high\
-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are \
needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard
all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you -are pushing on the brake pedal
firmly).
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal w\
hen the
brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Your rear
drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a
rear brake rabbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the
rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the\
tires itre
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, o\
r if
there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and
firmly applying the
brakes a few times.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to
be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have \
really good
braking. Vehicles
we design and test have topquality GM brake parts in
them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When you replace parts of your
braking system
- for example, when your brake linings wear down and
you have to have new ones put in
- be sure you get new genuine GM
replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong \
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the
worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add
water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery,
we recommend a
Delco Freedom’ battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
For more information, contact your dealer’s service department\
, or write: Adistra Corporation
171 Hamilton Street
Plymouth,
MI 48 170
In Canada, write:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Services Department
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 5Z6 Canada
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fluid Leak Check
After the vehcle has been parked for awhile, inspect the surface under the
vehicle
for water, oil, fuel OX other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Halogen Bulbs
NOTICE:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlights
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screws at the top
of the radiator
support.
3. Pull the headlight
lens assembly
out.
4. Unplug the
electrical
connector.
1 5. Turn the bulb to
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into the headlight
lens assembly
and turn it to the
right until
it is
tight.
7. Plug in the electrical
connector.
8. Put the headlight lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and
tighten the screws.
Sealed Beam Headlights
1. Remove the
screws from the
headlight retainer.
2. Pull the headlight
out
and remove
the retainer.
3. Unplug and
remove the
headlight.
4. Plug in the new headlight and put it in place.
5. Put the retainer on the headlight and install and tighten the \
screws.
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(Composite and Sealed Beam)
If you have fog lamps, the fog lamp bracket must be removed \
before you can replace the front park/turn signal lights.
1. Reach under the bumper and behind the parking/turn signal light\

assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
_. Turn the socket to
the left
and pull it
out.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Put the socket back into the parking/turn signal light assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Lights
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the light assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out
the light
assembly.
3. Pull the light assembly away
from the pickup
side panel.
4. Turn the socket to
the left to remove
it.
Push the tab in
while you turn
the socket.
5. Pull the bulb out.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Put the socket into the light assembly and turn the socket to the right
until it locks in place.
8. Replace the light assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
9. Close the tailgate.
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1. Remove the CHMSL lens
retaining screws.
2. Remove the CHMSL lens.
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I 3. Remove the
CHMSL bulb.
4. Install the new
CHMSL bulb.
5. Replace the CHMSL lens.
Install and tighten
the
screws.
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