1997 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire, Chains
use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle
because there’s not enough clearance.
Use another type
of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it
for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that -manufacturer’s
instructions.
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if
it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your -wheels..
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If you do find a traction device that will fit, install
them on the rear4irgs.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only
where legal and only when you
must. Use. only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper
size
for your tires. Install them on the drive axle
tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles. can use chains on
both axles) and tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends. securely fastened. Drive slowly
and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If
you can hear the chains contztc,ting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them.
If the contact contimes;
slow down until
it stops. Driving toa fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will damage
your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care
R.emernkr, cleaning producrs can b’e hzardous. Some:
are tQxic. Others can bwst ir~to. flame if YOU slrike -a-
match or get them on a hot part of the veh-ide. Some are
dangerous if
yau breathe their- fumes in ,a clo.sed space.
Wlie11 you use anything fram a co&t.ainer to clean your
vehicle,
b.e sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnirigs-
-and instruc.tiam. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the i,nsi.de.
..
Never use’ these to clean your vehicle:
e Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
@ Lacquer Thinner
@ Nail Pb1is.h Remover
They can all be. hazardous. -- some-mare- than
others -- and they can all damage .. your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says-,yQu can.
In many uses, these will damap yciur vehicle:
* Alcohd
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vac.um cleaner often to geb-r-id of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Focl-Type Cleaner on Fabric
1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
2. Always clean a whole- trim panel or section. Mask
3. Mi-x Muid-Purpose Powdered Cleaner- following, the
4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t
5. As- soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use-a sponge
surromdiirrg.trim
along stitch
or welt lines..
directions
on the container label.
saturate
the mater‘ial and do.n’t .rub it roughly.
to remove the suds.
6. Rinse the section with .a- cletin, wet sponge.
7. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper mwel
8. Dry it immediately with - ,tow dryer.
or
cl.oth.
9. Wipe with a dean
cloth.
Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fa’
First, see if you have to use solve,nt-type cle at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better wm Just
water and mild. soap.
‘If you need to use a.solvent:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from -the trim-material with
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a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2. Use ve1.y little cledner, li-ght pressure arid clean cloths
(preferably cheeseclo.th). Cleanirig- should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward .the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloch.
,4. When you clean a stain from fabric, imme.diately dry the
area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning Ang.
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been
‘treated with Scotchgard
TM Fabric Protector’ a 3M
product. It protects fabrics- by repelling oil and water,
which :are .the c,arriefs of nio$t staihs. Even with this
protection, you still ,nee:d to. clean your upholstery and
carpet. often
to keep it I-0-aking new.
.Further information an cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, ‘I -800-442-6167).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Non-Gre,asy $%aim
11.. %&efully scrape off .excess stain, Thefi .sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2. Ifa. stai-n remains., 'follow the fwm-type in.strwtions
described. earlier.
1. 'Cgrefully Scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with coQ1.water and diow to dry.
3. If a ~ -$n.remai:ins, clean it with s.slvent-type c1:leaner.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning rthe Top -of the. Instrum-exst. Panel
Use only mild soap and- w&te,r .tb clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause ,annoying;reflections in the windshield
&:d even make it difficu1.t to see: thfough .the windsh-ield
under ce1 n conditions. ..
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and I - r.
Do not. bleach-or dye safety belts. If you do, it.
may severely- weaken
them. In a, crash, they
might not be able $0 .provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap ,and
lukewarm wate-r.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glas,s Cleaner (CM.
Part No% 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will
remove nbrmal tobdccu smoke and dust films on
inreri0;T glass.
D,on’t use abrasive
deaners on gl&s, because they
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the jnsicte rear
window, since they may have to b.e, scraped off 1at.e.r.
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Windshield and.
Wiper Blades
If tlx windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer?
or if the wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax,
sm or other materid may be on the blade or windshield.
&WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield,
‘Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (ilon-scratching glass,
cleaning powder),
GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield.
is-. clean-if beads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water,
Grime from
the windshield will stick $0 the wiper blades
and affect their performam.
Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with
a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield
washes solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
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.Check the wiper blades ad clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast
longer,
s.eal-better, and no.t stick or squeak. Apply
sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at: least every six
months. D.urin,g very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be re,quired. (See “Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth
of calor, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean
by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direc:t rays of the sun.
Don’t. use strong
s-oaps.or chemical detergents. Use
liquid’hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should
be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on
the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois.
or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water sptting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses
Use 1ilkewa-m or cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid
hand,
dish or car washing (ndd detergent) soap .to clean
exterior
lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”

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Occasional waxing. 01 miid~~palishmg~ of yaw-vehicle by
hand may be neces.$ary TC, reinove-regidue. frm the paillf
finisk You Can g~t GM-apprci;v.ed cleaning prod,ucts
fhm your dealer. (See “Appearance C,me :and Materials”
in the Index.)
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NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a bas.ecoai/clesircaat paint fmish may dull. the.
finish or leave swirl marks..
Foreign-materials su.,ch as ealci-u:m chloride and other-
salts, i.ce ‘melting agent.s, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals: from industrial chimneys, etc., can ~
damage your vehicle’s fhish if theyremain OD painted
sur€&es.
Wash the. vehicle as: Soon a.s p~s’sibk. If
nkcessary, use n:an-ibrasive cl~aners -that ge marked
safe
for painted surfaces to remove fmeign matter..
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and.chemic’a1 fallout tha3
can take their tall over a period
of years. Y0.u c.m help0 keep the paint finish iooking
new by keeping your .v&icle gaaged .or covered
. whenever possible.
Pratecting Exterior Bright Metal -Parts
Right metal :parts should be cleaned regularly -f,g keep
their lu-ster.
Washing with water is all that-3s umdly
u&ded. ‘Howeve‘s, you. may use chr.ome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use.specia1
care with duminum tr-im. To avaid
damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A
coatifig of wax, -.ru.blaed to high -polish, is recomm-ended
for.all bright metal
papts.

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Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els
(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft de-an cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly.,
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then
be applied.
The-surface
of thae wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strang soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
.on them because you could
darnage he.surface.
Don’t- take- your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has. silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can alsq dam.age I. . the surface-of these wheels.
Ckaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a -stiff bruih with a tire demer.
I NOTICE:
When applying a tire ilressing alwags take care to.
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petsoleum-based products
may damage the
paht finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
.If your vehicle is damaged ahd requires sheet-metal
repair
QT replacement; make sure the body repair shop
-applies anti-corrosion material to the p,artsrepaired or
replaced to- resture corrosion protection.
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