1997 CHEVROLET S10 tow

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four-wheel Drive With Manual
Shift Transfer Case Only)
1 * Set the 1 'king brake: firmly.
2. Place an auromatic transmission in PARR (P) qr a
-manual transmis'siori in FIRST (1).
3. Firmly attach the vehicle .being towed to the 'to,w
vehick. Do not tow the. v&icle by the rear bumper
bar. Refer to the hitch manufactu.rer's instructions.
4. Place the manual shift transfer case- shift lever in
'NEUTRAL (N).
Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N. an
cause your vehicle
to roll evenif the transmission
is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or
if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual
transmissi6n.
You or othets could be injured.
Make sure the-parking brake is firmly .set befbre
you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).
5. Release the parking brake only after the -vehicle,
being
towed is firmly attache-d to the tow vehicie.
6; Ins-ert thei-gnitiaa key into the ignitim switch md
turn it one notch fixward of the LOCK position. This
places the key in the OFF po'sitiofi; which 'ufilocks
the steering column while preventing battexy draia.
Unlocking the
steering column will allow for proper
rnovemcnt of the:front w'beel.s/tirr;s during towing.
R-ecre.ationa1 Vehicle Towing
(Except Four-Wheel Drive With
Manual Shift Transfer Case)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing -a Trailer
I
11 you don’t use the correct equipment and. dr-ive
pruperly,
you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For ex.ample, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or, even at all. You;
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if-you have followed ail tIie
ste:ps in
this sectiw. Ask your GM dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a: trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty. To puli a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your.
GM dealer
for important Information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine '0 If you have- an automatic transsinission5. you can
use DRIVE (Dj (m,as you need to, a lower gear)
when -towing a.tr-ailer. Operating your vehickin
DRIVE (P) when towing a trail& will minimize. heat
buildup a-nd extend the life of your transmission. If
you have -a manual eansmission and YQU'W~ towing-
a trailer, it-'s :better not to 'use FIFTH (5) gear. Just
drive in FOURTH (4). gear (or, as y-ou necd to, a
1Qwer ge.a).
Three importmt considerations have to do. with weight:
the; weight Qf the- trailer,
0 the weight of the traiirer?tongne
and the weight on-your vehicle's tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How he-avy can - a trail& safely be?'
It depends on how yosll plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, mad grades, outside
-temp&ature and how much yaw vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are -all important. An,d~, it can also depend an any
.-special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
The follo-w%g chart shows haw much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your: vehicle rno.&l and. options.
Vehicle
2wD
2.2L Engine:
2wJ-J
'VOREC"'
4300, Auto. Trans.
Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
3.73
4.10
2,000.Il.?s. (90.8 kg)
2,000 lbs. (908 kg:)
3 .m
3.42
5,000.lbs. (2 270 kg)
6,O.OO lhs. (2 724 kg)
3.08 4,000 lbs. (1 g.16 kg)
4m 3.08
"VORTEC" 3 -42
4300 Auta:. Trans. 3.73
4.,500 hs. (2 043 kg)
5,500 1b.s. (2 497 kg)
$,5OOllbs.. (2 497 kg)
3,500 ibs. (I 589 kg,)
4,500 lbs. (2 043 .kg)
4,000, lbs. (1 8 1.6 kg)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine M.ax-irnW trailer weight is c-alculated assu~qg :the
driver and one. pesseiger are in the tow vehicle- and it
has till ,the required traiiering equipment; The weight of
additimal optional equipment, passieiigers- and cargo in
the tow vehicle, must be sub,jxac.f,ed from the maximum
trailer weight Two-wh&I-drive models with a. GVWR
of 4,20ci lbs. (L9O7 kg) and. four-wheel-drive models
w& .&e ZR2 suspen&an package are limited to a
2,@001bs. (908 kg) .trailer rating.
YOU can .ask yaur dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you.,cm write us. at the address’listed in your
Warranty and Owner Assis;taace. Information Booklet..
In Canada, write t~:
Weight of the Trailer Tongiue,
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is- an important
weight to.
measure because it affects:the. total or.-gross
wei.ght of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehcle, any
cargo you may c.my in it, and the people who will be
riding in the vehick. And..if you will tow a trailer, you
must add the ton vehicle. will be carrying-that weight, too. See “Loading
Your Ve.hic1.e’’ -in the In&x for ‘more information about
your vehicle’s maximum-laad capacity.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When. you tow a tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha.s to’have extra
wiring :and a- heavy-duty turn signal flasher. (included in
the- optional trailering package).
The arrows-on your instrument panel will flash
whenever.
you signal a turn 01- 1-me. change, Properly
hooked .up, the &&la lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re
about to :turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a:txailer,
the. arrows. on your hstrument
panel will flash for turm even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
axe seeing your signal when they arenot. ICs important
to check. occasionally to.be sure- the trider bulbs are.
still working.
Driving On .Grades
Reduce speed and shiftlo dower. ge.ar. ,befure you start
dawn B long -or steep downgrade. If-you do-n’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes wmuch that
they would
get hot and no longer work weIl.
If you have an.aut~~atic-transm~ssion, you should use
DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in DRIVE @) when towing a. trail& will
Mze: heat:buiidup and merid the life af y.our
transmissioil. Qr, if you have, a-manu-ai transmission,
it’s
better not to use FIFTH (S), just drive in FOURTH (4)
(or, as you need to, a lower gew).
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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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Here you'll:find.what ta do about some problems .that ciin "Ciel%af bfi the road.
5- 2 Hazard. Warning Flaihers.
5-2 .Other Warning Devices
5-3 Jump Starting
5-7 Towing Your Vehicle
5-1 2 Engine Overhearing
5-22
5-22
5-23
5-35
5-36
Engine Fan Noise
Ita Tife Goes Flat
Changirig
x Flat 'Tire
Compact Spare Tire (Tf Equipped)
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow

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TO hdp avoid injury to you or! otfiws:
* Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
@ Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
0 Never taw "wish d.amage.d piarts not
0 Never.@ under your vehicle after it has
being towed.
fully secured,
been.
I[i€ted by the tow truck.
Always we s,eparate safety chains..on each
.side -when towing a vehicle.
0 Newr use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier .i it isn't
adequately secured.
This can cause a .:collision9
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle
shouid.be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before
it is transported.
Dan% use substitutes (ropes, leather-straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges. underneath thedowed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T=hook slots, Never use
J-hooks. They will damage .drivetrain *and
suspension components.