1996 CHEVROLET S10 Transmission manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than
SECOND (2). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever
is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is
moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into
FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
1 NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against
a solid
object.
You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal.
This could overheat and damage the transmission.
Use your brakes or shift into
PARK (P) to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
Manual Transmission
5-Speed
This is your shift pattern.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here’s how to operate your transmission:
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST
(1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less
than
20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete
stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST
(l), put the shift
lever
in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on
the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then,
slowly let up
on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift
into THIRD
(3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the
same way
you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on
the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift
to
NEUTRAL (N).
NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.
REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal
down, wait about six seconds, then shift into
REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal
slowly while pressing
the accelerator pedal.
riGCE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped. Shifting to
REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving could damage your transmission.
Use REVER$E (R), along with the parking brake, for
parking your vehicle.
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SHIFT
If you have a manual
transmission, you have a
SHIFT light. This light will
show you when to shift
to
the next higher gear for
best fuel economy.
When this light comes on,
you can shift to the next
higher gear
if weather, road and traffic conditions let
you.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when
the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go
on
and off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. 'Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.
a CAUTION:
If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose' control of your vehicle.
And
you could injure yourself' or others. Don't shift
down more than one gear when you downshift.'
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped
with a manual transmission, disregard the
SHIFT light
when the transfer case
is in 4LO.
Locking Rear Axle
If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you
additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sad or gravel. It
works like a standard axle most of the time, but when
one
of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does,
the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to
move the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4LO: This setting also engages 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 2HI. 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
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless
NEUTRAL
(N).
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 moving less than 3 mph
(4.8
km) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N)
for an automatic transmission. For a ,manual
transmission, the clutch pedal must be engaged. The
preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have
your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
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 Electronic Transfer Case (Option)
If your four-wheel-drive
vehicle has the electronic
transfer case, the transfer case switches are above the
radio controls.
Use these switches
to shift into and out of four-wheel
drive. You can choose among three driving settings:
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.
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give
you extra traction. 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,
deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
Indicator lights in the switches show
you which setting
you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights
do
not come on, you should take your vehicle in for
service.
An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will
remain illuminated when
the shift is completed.
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
Press and release the 4HI switch. This can be done at
any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically.
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at
any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically.
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must be
stopped or moving less than
3 mph (4.8 kmh) with the
transmission
in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission. The clutch pedal
must
be engaged on vehicles equipped with a manual
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine transmission. The preferred method for shifting into
4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2
kmh). Press and release the 4LO switch.
You must wait for the 4LO indicator light
to stop
flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your
transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in
gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will flash
for
30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your
vehicle is moving slower than
3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the
transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal
is engaged.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your
transfer
case does not shift into 4L0, your transmission
indicator switch may require adjustment. With your
transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the
4LO switch. While the 4LO indicator light is flashing,
shift your transmission into
PARK (P). Wait until the
4LO indicator light stays
on before shifting your
transmission into gear. This will get
you into 4L0, but
you should take your vehicle in for service
to restore
normal operation.
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI
To shift from 4LO to 4H1, yo Iur vehicle must be
stopped
or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 kmh) with
the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N).or the clutch pedal
engaged. The preferred method for shifting out
of
4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI switch.
You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop
flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your
transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in
gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash
for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the
vehicle
is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 kmh) and
the transmission is in
NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch
pedal engaged.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your
transfer case does
not shift into 4H1, your transmission
indicator switch may require adjustment. With your
transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), press and release the
4HI switch. While the 4HI indicator light is flashing,
shift your transmission into PARK
(P). Wait until the
4HI indicator light stays on before shifting your
transmission into gear. This will get
you into 4H1, but
you should take your vehicle
in for service to restore
normal operation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission
Models
0 lv)
@ 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 sure the transfer case is in
a drive
gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
remove the key from
your ignition, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK
(P) with the
parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel
drive with
a manual transfer case shift lever and
your transfer case is in NEUTRAL
(N), your
vehicle will be free to roll, even
if your shift lever,
is in PARK (P).
So be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear -9 not in NEUTRAL (N). And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle
is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave
it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pulling it toward you. If
you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) 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 PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of
PARK (P)
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 PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”
in the Index.
If
you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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