1995 CHEVROLET S10 fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when
you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the
pattern’s lighting is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or
if the front
axle lights do not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your
dealer check your system. Turn the INT LIGHTS switch located to the right
of your headlight switch
to dim your transfer case indicator light when your
headlights or parking lights are
on. This will also cause your instrument
panel lights to dim.
2HI - This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
4HI - This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use
4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most
off-road situations.
N SET PARK BRAKE - Shift to this neutral setting only when your
vehicle needs to be towed.
4LO - This setting also efigziges your front axle to give you extra traction
and provides extra gear reduction. You may never need 4LO. It
sends the
maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were
driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending
steep hills.
You can shift from 2HI to 4HI
or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is
moving.
Do not press the transfer case shift lever button when shifting from
2HI to
4HI or from 4HI to 2HT. Your front axle will engage faster if you
take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift.
To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into NEUTRAL
(N).
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are
applied.
3. Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET PARK BRAKE.
To shift into or out of 4LO:
1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h)
with the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N) for an automatic transmission
or the clutch pedal depressed with a manual transmission.
2. Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion.
Don’t pause in
N SET PARK BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4L0, or
your gears could clash.
Remember that driving in 4HI or 4LO may reduce fuel economy. Also,
driving in four-wheel drive
on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear
faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and reduce powertrain
longevity.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lnstrument Panel
1. Vents
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Air ConditionerLHeater
4. Glove Box
5. Sound System
6. Power Aux Outlets
(Optional)
6. Cigarette Lighter
lnstrument Cluster
7. Brake Release Handle
8. Light Switches
9. Electronic Transfer Case (Option)
10. Fog Lamp Switch (Optional)
11. Ashtray
12. Storage Compartment
Your instrument cluster
is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. you’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel
you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low
beam headlights
to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers. The
next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle
and help
you locate them.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON
Light)
The amber
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
Light) is located at the
top of your instrument
panel.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come
on when the ignition is on, but the engine is
not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come
on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that
you have a problem. You should
take your vehicle in for service
soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead
to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
If Your Vehicle is Equipped with OBD I1
Certain vehicles with 4.3 liter engines are equipped with a new emission
diagnostic system. You can tell whether your vehicle has this system
by
reading your tune-up label located under the hood. If the label says “OBD
11” on it, the following instructions apply.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Your vehicle is equipped with an onboard computer which monitors
operation of the emission control system. This system is called OBD I1
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that
emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment. The “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON’ light
comes on to indicate when service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by
the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent
more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist
your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
The “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON, light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This
light will also come during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
0
0
Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected.
Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity.
Light flashing
- indicates a misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. The damage may be reduced by
lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled
or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or by avoiding steep uphill
grades.
If these actions are effective, the light will stop flashing and
remain on steady. Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. If the light
continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for a steady light to come on,
then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service.
These following conditions also may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” light to come on:
Low FueVOut of Fuel
- As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the
“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” light may come on as a result of an engine
misfire. Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition. Make sure
to install the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light
off.
Poor Quality Fuel
- Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Your
engine may not run efficiently on poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling,
hesitation or misfire. These conditions may go away when the engine is
warned-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON, light to come on.
Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are found, you may want to
change to another brand
of fuel.
Driving Through Standing Water
- Driving your vehicle through puddles
of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition. This
condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries
out. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Charging System lndicator Light
The red charging
system indicator light
is above your oil
temperature gage on
your instrument
cluster and will come
on briefly when you
turn
on the ignition,
but the engine is
not
running, as a check to
show you it is
working.
It should go
out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is
on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
CHECK GAGES lndicator Light
CHECK
GAGES
This amber CHECK
GAGES indicator
light
is above the fuel
gage
on the instrument
cluster and will come
on briefly when you
are starting the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant
temperature and engine oil pressure gages
to see if they are in the warning
zones.
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This green DRL
indicator light is
above the fuel gage on
the instrument cluster.
The
DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is on and the headlight
switch and parking brake are off. For more details about
DRL, see “Daytime
Running
Lamps” in this section.
SHIFT Indicator Light
This amber SHIFT
indicator light is at the
top of the instrument
cluster of vehicles
with manual
transmissions.
Shifting when the
indicator light
is on
will help
you get the
best fuel economy.
See “SHIFT Light”
in
this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your
engine can become
so hot that it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil
as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and is not covered
by your warranty.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage tells
you about how much
fuel you have
remaining when the
ignition
is on. When
the gage first indicates
empty, you still have a
little fuel left, but you
should get more fuel
soon.
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a
problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For
example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it
actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the
tank.
0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up.
The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.
For your fuel tank capacity, see the Index under “Fluid Capacities.”
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The lower knob selects the heater or air conditioning function and
determines which outlets the air will flow through (instrument panel,
defroster, heater, etc.).
OFF - This setting turns off all heating functions. Some outside air will
still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward.
MAX A/C
- Air inside your vehicle is recirculated to maximize your air
conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy. This setting
cools the air the fastest and should be used to keep “unwanted odors” and/or
dust from entering the vehicle.
NORM A/C - This setting cools outside air and directs it through the
instrument panel vents. This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot
days.
BI-LEV A/C
- Air is delivered through the heater floor vents as well as
the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright
sunlight.
VENT - Airflow is through the instrument panel vents. Set the upper knob
to the temperature desired. This setting is useful for mild outside
temperatures, when little heating or cooling is desired. The air conditioner
does not run.
HEAT
- Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
BLEND
- Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and the
windshield defroster vents. This setting
is useful in cool weather when you
have fog or ice on the windshield
or side windows.
DEF - This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents
and some through the heater vents. This setting is useful when you have fog
or ice on the windshield.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine,
your heating system
will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger
compartment
in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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