
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owner’s Manual
1,- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your ‘seats-and s;afety belts properly. It also explains the:“SIB” system.
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Features and Controls
This section.expl&s how to start and operate your vehicle.
C.omfOrt Contrals and Audio Systems
This sectiun tells you -how to adjust the venti-lation and cordfort c trols an&how 6 @Crate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
.He?& you’ll findhelpful information and tip.s about .the road ami how to drive underdifferent c:onditions.
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Problems on the Road
This scctign tells what.to do. if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or o-verheatd engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells yon how to keep your vehic-le runriing prgperly and 1o.oking;go.od.
Maintenance- Schedule
This section tells you when toperform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubficants to use.
Customer Assistance Information
This sectim tells y0.u how to contact Chemolet for assistaxe and how to get s-ervice arid. owner publications.,
It alS0 @VeS YOU information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of.almost every subject in this manual: You can use it to quickly Wna,
something you want to read.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents. E. Glove Box I. Audio System
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. Instrument Cluster E Ashtray J. Lamp Controls
C. Electronic Transfer
Case G. Cigarette LighterPower K. Brake Release
D. Comfort Controls H. Storage Compartment
(If .Equipped) Auxiliary Outlets (If Equipped) L. Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Delco@ audio system has -been designed to operate
easily afid give years df 1iste.hg pleasure. You will.,get
the
mast enjoyment out of it if yuu acquaint yourxelf
with It first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate-all its coatr.ols, to be swe you're
getting the most 0-ut of the advanced erigineerhg that
went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK
uri-ti1 the correct minute appears on the. display. Press and
hoId SCAN -until the ccmect hour appears on the di,splay.
Press and, hold HR until the correct hour appears .on the
display. Press and hold.MIN until the correct minute
appears on the display. To display the clock with the
ignition off, pres-s RECALL and .the time will be
displayed for -a €ew seconds, There is an initial
two-sec-ond
delay before-the clo.ck goes into the
time-set mode.
Playing the .Radio.
PWR-VOL: This knob turns :the system on .and. off -and
controls the
volume. To increase. volulme, turn the hob
clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Display the time. with the ignition off by
plxessing this knob. 'When the radio is .playing, press this
knob to red1 the station frequency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery
Every -new vehicle h-as n D~CQ Freedom. .battery. You
never have to .add watu to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we .recommend a .Deko Fteedom
battery. Get-one that has the replacement number shown
on .the. original battery’s label.
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Bulb Replacement
&fore you replace any bulbs, .be .SUE that all .the ku~~ps
are off and the engine. isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
If you’re not going to drive your vehisle.for 25 days &+more,
take- off the black, negative (-) cable fkom the -battery. This
will help keep your battery from Mnming dawn.
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gy inside and
can
burst if you drop 6.r scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb packa.ge.
B-atteries have ac.id that can burn
you and gas J I
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jumy? Starting” in the index
for tips on working a und a battery with9,qt
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
far longer storage periods..
Also, for your. audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owns ,. Check-s and Services
Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
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sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 9 Index
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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