1996 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start
the engine. The starter should work.
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way
to
the floor. If the st,arter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
around
the vehicle.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
With
the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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,While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
with the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be perfowed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts
as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated; Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification
may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline’ DEX-COOL
5M
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index.
USAGE
‘,Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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USAGE
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
Clutch, Pushrod
to Clutch Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots, Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt and Linkage
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 1234624 1
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
USAGE
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
Weatherstrip
FLUIDLUBRICANT
.(GM Part No. 12346241
Squeaks
or equivalent).
Gas Line Gas Line De-Icer
(GM Part
No. 1051516).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for f?ecdmmei.liled
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~~ ~