1997 CHEVROLET S10 service

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Li-ght)'
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Yaw vehicle is eq-uipped
with
a computer which
monitors
.operation of the
fuel, igniti.on and ernis-sion
control systems.
This .system
is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and. is intended to
.assure that ernisstons are. at acceptable levels,fo.r
the
l-ife of the vehicle, helping to produce a clearier
environment,
(In Canada,:OBD I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diqgnostics.)
The SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light comes on to indicate that there is a-problem..ancl
service is require-d. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before .any proble,m is apparent. This may
prevent more serious. damage to your vehicle. This
system is al-so designed to assist your servi:ce:technician
in correctly di-agnosing any malfunction.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this-light
on, ,after
a while,- your ernitision controls may not
work as: well, your fuel economy may not be as-
good and your engine may not run as. smoothly.
This could lead to. costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should ceme on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn't come an, have-it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfuncti-on in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle-emis-sions and
may damage the emission control-system on your
vehicle. Dealer
or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is'required.
L&ht On: Steady -- .An erni,ssion control system
malfunction
has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer
or qualified service center diagnosis. and
service may b:e required.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The oil pressure gage shows
the -engine oil pressure in
psi (poutlds pet square inch)
when theen@ne is running.
b CAUTION
Don't Keep driving if the oil pressure is.Iow.'If
yowdo, your engine can become sa, hot that it
catc-hes fire.-You or others could be burmd. ..
Che-ck your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
probkms.can
be- costly and is. not covered by'
your warranty.

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Remove .any brush. or debris th.at has collected an. the-
underbQdy, chassis
or under the hood. These
accu.mulation-s
can be a fire hazard.
After
operation in mud or. sand, have the br&e linings-
cleaned -and checked. These substances can cause
glazing- and uneven braking,. C,heck tihe, body struc.ture,
steerbig, su$pensioonj
wheels, tires .-and exhaust system
for damage, Also, check the file1 lines and cooling
system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will req.uire more frequent service due to
aff-rrrad
use.. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule fo,r
additional infofmation.
.Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous th-an day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaire-d -.- by
alcohol or drugs, with nieht vision broblems, or by fatigue.
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:,Is there actually such a condtion as “highway hypnosis”?
“Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? .Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness; or whatevm.
There is something. about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on th.e road,
the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind :against
.the vehcle that cai~ ~ake you sleepy. Don’t let it happen
.?to
you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the soad h.Eess
tlzan a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you
do about h.ighway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can .happen.
Then
here a-e some tips:
0 Make sure. your vehicle: is well ventilated; with a
comfortably cool interior.
0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan -the road ahead
and to
the sides. Cheek y-our mirrors and your
imtruine’nts frequently.
Hill and Mountain Roads-
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
drivjng .in
flat or.ro1ling terrain.
0. If-you get sleepy, p.ull off-the road into a rest, service
or-par.king- area and take
a asp, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When You Are Re.ady .to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
s.hift; int,o a.gear; and
.i Release tfie parking brake.
2. Let up dn the brake pedal.
3. .Drive slowly until the trailer- is ele-ar of-the chocks.
4. .Stop. and have someone pick up and store the chocks,
Maintenance W-hen Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more. often when you're
-pullilig'.a trailer. Swthe Maintenance Schedule 'for more
on this. Things. that ar.e e.specizrlly import,at in trailer
operation
-axe automatic trmsrnission.fluid (don't
overfill),
engjne oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and brake adjustment.
Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the
Tndex- will help you find them. quickly.
If you're traileriqg, i-t's a go0.d i,dea to review these
sections before you start ,your trip ...
Check periodicailp t6 see-.th-at all hitch nuts and bolts
are -tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness,
'The -eight-wire harness is: stored under ysur vehicle
along the
rear frame crossmember. This hamess has a
30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the
.junction block. It has no.cmnecttor .and should he. wired
by a qualified electrical technician. T.he .technician can
use the fullowing c~lor:c.ode chart when connecting the
-wiring harness IO yow trailer:
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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
(-1 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
unpaiked
ketal 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.
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.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines .are running.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed,. h-ave the ignition key
. md.& ;the OFF- position.. The ite,erin,g wliegl sli~ultl
be. cla-mped in- a straightdahezd position witb a clamping
&vice desi:ped for towing-service. DO fiat ust the
vehicle's steering c.olumxz I-ock for this. The transmission
should be in
NEUTRAL (N) an-d the .transfer case, if you
'31ave one, ShQuLd. be in 2HI. The p&ing.bm.ke shguld-.-lje
seleased.
If your vehicle has. a flqor mounted shifter and no
.electrical power,
the electrical.So1enoi.d lock must be
.ovexKidd.m tu shi%t-.hm PARK (P> :to NEUTRAL (Nj.
Follow -:these. step.8:
1. Push the'bme of the.'€e.ather shift leva boat forward
with
your thumb.
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3.
4.
5'.
'Move the solenoid. lever toward the driver's side to.
m1oc.k it;
'While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock
gosition, press the shift lever button and shift into
NEUTRAL
(N).
Release the solenoid lever and snap the b.QgL.b.a&
into place.
,... . .
Don't have your vehi-cle towed on th-e drive wheels
unless you must. If -the Vehicle .must be towed--on. the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the. sp.e.ad and distance
restrictions
Mer in this section oryour transmission will
be damaged.. If these limitations must be exceeded, the0
the drive wheels have to b:e supported on .a dolly.

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The coolant level should be at the ADD mark.
If it isn’t, you may have, a-le-& in the mdiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump 01 ?mewbere else in
the cdoling. system.
1
heater and radiator noses, and other engine
parts, can be. very hat. Don’t touch them. If you
do,, you can be burned.
Don’t
run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause ,an engine fire,
and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
-.
Engine damage from running your ,engine
without coolant isn’t
covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, start the fine again, :See
if the fan speed increases when idle sped is -doubled by
pushing the -accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your
vehicle needs service. Turn off-the engine.