1996 CHEVROLET S10 Power

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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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servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained
technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to
promptly address any issue which may arise. Chevrolet
has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair
vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to
your complete satisfaction. If your concern has not been
resolved to your satisfaction, take the following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a
member of dealer management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts
Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the
General Manager.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member
of dealership management, it appears your concern
cannot be resolved by the dealership without further
help, contact
the Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada,
contact
GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center
in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help
outside of the United States and Canada, call
the following numbers as appropriate:
0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
0 In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135
(English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish)
0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
0 In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763-1315
0 In other overseas locations, call GM North American
Virgin Islands:
1-800-534-0 122
Export Sales in Canada at: 1-905-644-41 12
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-47
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-24
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1-1 9. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
Aircleaner
............................... 6.14. 6.67
Air Conditioning/Heater Controls
................... 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes ............................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.56. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-45
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-46
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-16
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-48
Fluid ................................... 6-16. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
.................................. 2.19. 6.21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
BrakeFluid .................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-25
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-55
ChargeLight
................................ 2-54
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Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- I
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-35
Wiring
..................................... 6-62
Headlamps
On Reminder ......................... 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heater Controls ................................. 3- I
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ................... 3-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-5 1
Hood .......................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Horsepower
................................... 6-66
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
HighLow
Beam Changer
........................ 2-35
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-31
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-8
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-45
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Drive
Axle .................................. 7-52
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-5 1
Steering .................................... 7-51 Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle
Linkage ..............................
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-48
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Cluster ..................................... 2-50
Fuse Block .................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
JumpSeat
...................................... 1-6
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
in the Ignition .............................. 2-7
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-48
Key Release Button
............................. 2-10
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificationRire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-64
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-39
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-61
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-61
Dome ...................................... 2-42
Front Map
................................... 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-42
Lamps
........................................ 2-39
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Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-46
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20. 2-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.56. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-55
Charging System
............................. 2-54
CheckGages
................................ 2-62
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-61
Safety Belt Reminder
...... .. ............... 1.7. 2.53
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-57
Shift
....................................... 2-61
Loading. Truck-Camper
......................... 4-45
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-42
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2- 19
Locks ......................................... 2-3
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-50
Loss of Control
................................ 4- I2
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6-68. 7.53
Lubrication Service
Body
....................................... 7-48
Tailgate
..................................... 7-48
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3 Maintenance
Record
........................... 7-56
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway ............................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-51
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........ 6.68. 7.53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-56
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-57
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-43
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-44
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Visor
Vanity ................................. 2-46
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
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....................... 2- 16
Manual Transmission .......................... 2- 18
New Vehicle “Break-In” .......................... 2-8
Nightvision
................................... 4-2 8
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-47
Odometer
.................................... 2-52
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 13
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
............. 8-9
ManualAdjust ............................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Convex
..................................... 2-44
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 I
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-47
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-9
Outside
Mirror On
Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-55
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-55
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-29
Parts. Replacement .............................. 6-67
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Payload
....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-51
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................. 4-47
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-47
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-62 /
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-43
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows ................................... 2-31
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
..................................... Paint Spotting. Chemical 6-59
Park
Automatic Transmission 2- 14
Shifting Into 2-26
Shifting Out
of 2-28
AtNight 2-7
Brake
2- 25
Brake Mechanism Check 7-50 Radiator
5-18
. Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-28
Radio Reception 3-16
Radios
3-5
Rain. Driving 4-29
Rear
Axle 2-19, 6-21
Seatpassengers 1-27
Towing
5-10
Rearview Mirror 2-43
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Parking 4 .................................. ..................................... .............................. ...................................... ..................................... ....................... ................................ Lots 2-7 ........................................
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Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sliding Rear Windows
........................... 2-33
SpareTire
..................................... 5-23
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-66, 6-68
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 10
Steering
......................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-50
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Power
........................................ 4-8
Steering Wheel, Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-44
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-46
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
................... 1 -I8
Symbols, Vehicle
................................... v
Tachometer .................................. 2-52
Tailgate
........................................ 2-6
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-18
Theft
........................................... 2-7
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................. 3- 14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2- 18
Starter Switch Check
....................... ., .... 7-49
Steam
........................................ 5-11 Tilt
Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
................................... 3-5
Tires Tire Chains
.................................... 6-52 .
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-50
Buying New
................................. 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
..................................... 6-58
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-23
Temperature
.......................... ...... 6-50
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwear
................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement
.................... ...... 6-50
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-68
TowingaTrailer ................................. 4-47
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-54
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-52 1
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-56
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-55 ~ 1
Safety Chains ................................ 4-51
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-51
Turn Signals
.................................. 4-54
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
TopStrap
..................................... 1-30
9-9
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