1996 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

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The CHECK GAGES light
will come on briefly when
you are starting the engine.
CHECK
GAGES
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.
Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on, the
fuel gage tells
you about
how much fuel
you
have remaining.
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
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
gage reads
FULL (F).
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.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
speed up.
The gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E) when you
turn off the ignition.
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In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with
your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
With these systems- you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle.
Standard Climate Control System
Fan Control
The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed.
To increase the fan speed, move the switch upward
toward HI. To decrease the fan speed, move the switch
downward toward
LO.
Temperature Knob
The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for
warmer
air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.
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The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
air delivery.
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.
/J VENT: This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets.
+/J BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air through the
heater floor outlets and the instrument panel outlets.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the heater floor outlets and windshield defroster outlets.
+# BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
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WDEFROST This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets.
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Fan Control
The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed.
To increase the
fan speed, move the switch upward
toward
HI. To decrease the fan speed, move the switch
downward toward
LO.
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The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer
air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
MAX NC: This setting provides maximum cooling
with the least amount of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much
of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs it through the instrument panel outlets.
+# BI-LEVEL A/C: Air is delivered through the heater
floor outlets
as well as the instrument panel outlets.
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/J VENT: This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is not working when VENT is selected.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the heater floor outlets and windshield defroster outlets.
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+’ BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
DEFROST: This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster
outlets and some through the
heater outlets.
Air Conditioning (Option)
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time
it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool-down
on very hot days, use MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise. This
setting should be used to keep odors and/or dust from
entering the vehicle. For normal cooling on hot days, use
A/C with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise.
On
cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
If you have the “VORTEC”
4300 engine, when the air
conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. This
is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and
off to keep the desired temperature.
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The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use
HEATER with the
temperature knob turned clockwise.
BLEND is useful in
cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
windshield or side windows.
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.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use
VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument
panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air
to
the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. When the
vehicle
is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any mode. and any fan speed.
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You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of
your instrument panel.
You can move the outlets to direct the flow of air, or
close the outlets altogether. When you close an outlet, it
will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets
that are open.
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
blower fan
to HI for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance
of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold
conditions. Turn the temperature knob clockwise
and move the fan control toward
HI.
Audio Systems
Your Delco' audio system has been designea to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it
if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into
it.
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK
until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and
hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player
Press SET. (The radio may be on or off.) Within five
seconds, press the
SEEK right or left arrow until the
correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
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Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL-RECALL:
This knob turns the system on
and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to display
the time with the ignition
off and to switch between the
clock and radio when the radio is
on.
TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio
stations. Press it
to switch between AM and FM.
SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station
and stop.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few
seconds. The radio will go to the next station, stop for a
few seconds, then go
to the next station. SCAN will
appear
on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
14 stations (seven
AM and seven FM).
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five
seconds, to store the station. Whenever you press
that numbered button, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three
additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,
within five seconds. Whenever you press the same
two buttons, the station
you set will return.
4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Slide this lever up to increase the bass. Adjust
the lever until the sound is pleasing to your ear.
TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase the treble. You
can reduce noise for weak or noisy stations by sliding
this lever down.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: This control ring behind the PWR-VOL-RECALL
knob adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers.
FADE: This control ring behind the TUNE-AM-FM knob
adjusts the balance between the front and rear speakers.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL:
This knob turns the system
on and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to
display the time with the ignition off,
to switch between
the clock and radio when the radio is on, and
to go from
one side
of the tape to the other when a tape is playing.
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