1996 CHEVROLET S10 battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work. The flashers will stop
if you 'step on.
the brake.
,Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
'If your battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start
your vehicle. But please use the following steps to
do it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be 'covered by
your warranty.
.
DO not try to start your' vehicle by pushing or
pulling
it. This could damage'your vehicle, even if'
you have a manual transmission. And if you have
an automatic transmission, it won't
start thqt way.
b
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
1 A CAUTION:
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Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take
care
of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables,
here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts
too.
6. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable to
the positive
(+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect
it to the positive
(+)
terminal of the
good battery.
8. Now connect the
black negative
(-) cable
to the good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal. Don’t let the
other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end
of the negative cable doesn’t go to
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine of the vehicle with the
dead battery.
..
9. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm) away
from
the dead battery,
but
not near engine parts
that move.
The electrical
connection is just as
good there, but the
chance
of sparks getting
back
to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
-the engine for a while.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after
a few tries, make sure all
connections are
good. If it still won’t start, it
probably needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or
any other metal.
I A CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines are running.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Battery
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir
C. Brake Master Cylinder G. Air Cleaner
D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir H. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
V
I. Transmission Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill
2. Brake Master Cylinder
1. Coolant Recovery Tank
:. Engine Oil Dipstick
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E Power Steering Reservoir
G. Battery
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 replacement 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.
d CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt. Also,
for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature’’ in
the Index.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
/u CAUTION:
-
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker
7 Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly
Line Diagnostic Link
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Not Used
PCMNCM Battery,
ABS Battery, Fuel
Pump (LN2)
PCM/VCM Ignition, Injectors, Crank
Sensor, Coil Driver Module
Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror
Map Lamp
DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System,
Clock, Radio, Battery,
CD Player
VCM
IGN-3
A/C Compressor Battery Feed
Daytime Running Lamps,
Fog Lamps,
Fog Lamp Relay
Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker
16
17
19
20 21
22
24 Turn
Signals and Back-up
Lamps, Brake-Transmission
Shift Interlock Solenoid
Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Signal, Air Bag System
Cluster Illumination,
Radio Illumination, Heater
Lamp, Four- Wheel-Drive
Illumination, Chime Module,
Fog Lamp Illumination
Air Bag System
PRNDL Power, 4L60E Automatic
Transmission
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