1997 CHEVROLET S10 air conditioning

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In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle; Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Standard Climate Control System
Optional Climate Control Syste-m
Air Conditioning (Option)
Heating
Ventilation System
Defogging and Defro.sting
Audio Systems Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc- Player and Automatic
Tone Control
AM-FM Stereo
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape PlayeT
and
Equalizer (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
(if Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Fixed Mast Antenna
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The switch with the:fan symbol changes the fan speed.
To.increase the fa speed, rnove.the s-witch upwatd
towai-d HI. To -de.g-e.ase the fan speed, move the. swi.tch
downward toward
Lo.
Temperature Kmb
The uppe-r kn0.b regulates the .temperature of the air
corning thfuugh'the system. Turn the knob clchAwisc far
warmer
air. Turn the knab counterclockwise for
cbolet air.
Mode. Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
aif delively.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle i.s
tnsving foxward.
MAX. A/C: This setting pr0vi.de.s maximum coo,l.ing
with the 1east:amount of wor,k. MAX A/C recircalates
m.uch of the air-inside your vehicle so it c001.s quickly.
A/%: This setting cools the air erite-kng your vehicle and
directs it through th,e instrument pxnel outlets.
#' BI-LEVEL AK: Air is delivered thTough the
heater iloor outlets 8s well as the instmnent panel outlets.
/.I VENT: This setting directs airflow thr-ough the
instrument panel outlets.
The air conditioning
compresso~ is not working when VENT is selected.
+', HEATER: This s-etting directs warmed air th,rough
the heater floor outlets an-d winds-hield defroster outlets.
+' BLEND: Airflow is divided -equalfybetween the
heater
floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
%? DEFROST This setti-ng direct,s ~OSC air. through
th,e windshield- defroster ou-tkts
.and Some thmugh the
heater owlets.
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The heater -works best if'pu keep; you^ windows ck
whi1.e using it.. On cold days, us.e HEATER with the
temperature
knob-turned clockwise. BLEND iS .useful in
cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
wind-shield or side windows.
If yoLuse the- optional engirie coolant'heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air fasier to heat the,pa,ssenger compartmgent in
cold. weather, 'S-ee "Engine Coolmt'Heater'' in the' Index,
Ventilation System
For mild outsid&:V3npaature:s when little heating or
c-ooling is needed, me VENT to: direct au.tsi.de. sir
through your vehic1.e. Airflow is tllrough the'ihnstrumalt
panel outlets.
Your vehicle's ventilation gystem supplies outside air to
the inside of your vehick wkin it is moving,. When the
.vehicle is not rn0vin.g you can-get outside ~r to ilow
-through by selecting any mode and an.y fan ,sp.ee.d.
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repair wouldn't b-e covered
by
your warranty.
I€ your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary
electric
fan under the. hood can start up even
when- the engine- is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clathhg and tools away'from
any underhood
electric fan.

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CAUTION:
If your vehicle. has air conditioning, the auxiliary
electric
fan under the hood can start up .even
when the. engine is not running. and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from
any underhood .electric
fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t do anything else u,ntil it cools down.
A, Ccrolant R-ecovery Tank
B. .Radiator Prmsure Cap
C . Engine .Fan
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Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,,
and then it.shows how to check important fluid and lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There is a1s.o technical informatkm &;gut your
vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are.
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countrks
Filling
Your Tank
Checking Things Ugdgr lhs Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Autam-atic Trans-missi-on Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid..
Hy.draulk Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine' Coolant
Radiator Pressare- Cap
'Thermg-sgat
P6we.r. Steering Fluid
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Windshield. Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield;
Wiper Blade Rephement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materids Chat
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical Sptem
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities -and Specificztions
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Crankcase Capacity* Engine-
2.2L
“VORT’EC” 43QO
Quantity with F-ilter
45 quarts (4.3 L)
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic. Transmis$ion Capacity*
Type Quantity (Drain and Refill)
4L60E 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
*After refill, the level nzmt be checked,
Dit’ferential Fluid
Axle
Rex
Front
Fuel Tank Capacity-
Type Quantity
Standard Tank . . . . I . . . + . . . . .1.8.5 gallons (79- L)
A/C ReSrigerant Capacity
Type Quantity
R-134.a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9kg)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not :all air c.onditianidg refrigerants -me the. same..
If th,e air condi-tioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant,
be sure the proper reffigerant is- used.
If .. you’re. no.t mfkj ask your GM dealer.
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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
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