1994 CHEVROLET S10 manual transmission

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1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Place the automatic transmission in “P’ (Park) or the manual
transmission
in the lowest gear (1 st gear).
hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Firmly attach
the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Refer to the
4. Place the transfer case shift lever in “N’ (Neutral).
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed i\
s firmly
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch
forward
of the LOCK position. This places the key into the OFF
po.sition, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery
drain. Unlocking the steering column
will allow for proper movement
of the front wheelshires during towing.
attached to
the tow vehicle.
I NOTICE:
I You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle.
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Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start dawn a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed
to around 45 mph
(70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If you have an automatic transmission, you should use “D” when towing a
trailer. Operating your vehicle
in “D” when towing a trailer will minimize
heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission.
Or, if you have a
rrianual transmission with fifth gear, it’s better not to use fifth gear, just
drive in fourth gear (or, as
you need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, \
on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People
can be injured,
and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have
to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into “P” (Park) yet, or into
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the
gear
for
a manual transmission.
chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and \
then
shift into
“P” (Park), or “R” (Reverse) for a manual transmission.
5. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer \
case shift
lever, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear-not in “N” (Neutral).
6. Release the parking brakes,
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, an\
d brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help
you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you
start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Light Wiring
See “Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index.
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If you wish to use a power wlncn on your vehicle, only use it when your
vehicle
is stationary or anchored.
NOTICE:
When operating a power winch on your vehicle always leave the \
transmission in the neutral position.
Do not leave an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in gear or\
the
transmission may be damaged.
Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake or block the wh\
eels to keep
your vehicle from rolling.
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If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road
ab.out
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another ve\
hicle and some
jumper cables to
start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it could
damage your vehicle, even
if you have a manual transmission.
And
if you have an automatic transmission, it won’t start that
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery wlm a\
negauve
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative \
ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause
a
ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical syst\
ems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll, Set the parking brake
firmly
on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in “P” (Park)\
or a
manual transmission
in “N’ (Neutral). If you have a four-wheel drive
vehicle with
a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case
is not in “N’ (Neutral).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights t\
hat aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
I NOTICE:
I
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and
negative
(-) terminals on each battery.
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Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without
damage.
If your vehicle has been changed since
it was factory-new by adding things
like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things\
could
be damaged during towing.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, or that it has the four-wheel
0 The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the
drive option.
transfer case, if you have one.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
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NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper system
will be damaged.
Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment.
Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment.
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Use safety chains and wheel straps.
If your vehicle has the four-wheel drive option, a dolly MUST
be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you have to. If the
vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t go more th\
an
35 mph (56
km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your transmission will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the rear drive wheels have
to be supported on a dolly.
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