1997 CHEVROLET S10 charging

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Vehkle .Symbols.
These are sa-me of the s,ymbols you may find on your vehicle.
For-example,
these symbols
are used :on an
original battery:
PROTECT EYES
BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARK OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These- symbols
:are important
for you and
yo,ur passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
'BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do. with
your iamps.:
LlGmmI ING
.SIGNALS.
6 e3
TURN
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some Qf
your daritroh:
WINDSHIELD WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD 'DEFROSTER
WiNDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used oil
warning and
indicator lights:
-BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE (@)
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
Here are so.me
dther symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%F
I
LIGHTER
HORN
ttT
,SPEAKER
b
FUEL. p3
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
V
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Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever,
it
features an electronic shift position indicator within the
instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out
of
the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in
the
OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small
current drain
on your battery which could discharge
your battery over a period of time.
If you need to leave
your key in the ignition
in the OFF position for an
extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect
the battery cable from the battery
to prevent discharging
your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
Lf! C A TION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake
firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever
is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel
high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO)
-- not in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index.
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There is '.an air hag readines.s light on the instrumen-t
panel, which shows A1R.BA.G. The syste.m checks the.
air.
bag's electrical system for malfunction-s. The light
,tells
.you, if thereis -an ekctrical pmbkm. The system
check
ificlndes .the ak bag sensors, the ,air bag. nzQdule,
the wiring. and the diagnostic module. For- more
infcjrmation on the air bag system, s,ee "Air Bag" in
the
Index.
AIR
BAG
'This, light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
-seconds. Then the light
:should go Out.. This means
,the system is r"eady.
If-tbe air bag readiness light stays on afterylau start the
efi.gine or c.omes on wh&n you are drivingj. yo.ur air bag
s.ystem may not work properly. Have :your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light sho.uid. flash.for a few
seconds when you turn the. ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn't come
on. then, have it- fixed SO it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
I--i/
The charging system light
will c.ome on briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
-running, as- ,a cheek to
show -you it is- working.
1t:should go .out once the engine. is Iuming. If it stays
on, or corms on while you are driving; you may have a
problem with the chargigg system. It c'ould. indicate that
you have problems with a generator ,dsive belt, or
%math& ekctrical probIern. Have it checked right away.
Driving whilethis light is. on could drain ,your b.attery.
If you must drive a short distance. with the light an, be,
certain
to turn. off all your wxssories, .such as the radio
adair conditioner.

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Referto- the. M-aintenance Schedule t~ dtztermirie. what
kind of- tram~ssion fluid to. me. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants:” in. the Index.
Add fluid only after checking tktrmsmission fluid HOT.
(A COLD check is used .only as a reference.) If the fluid
levd is low, add Only enough of the proper flvid. to bring
the le,vel up t.0 the HOT area fora hat check. It doesdt
take much fluid, ,generally less than Qne pint (0.5 L).
Don t ove.$ll.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because. fluid with that label is
made especidy
for-. your automatic transmission.
.Damage caused.
by fluid other than DEXRON-111
is not covered by y.our new vehicle warranty.
After srddiag fluid-, recheck the fluid Ievel as
When the-correct fluid level Ls obtained, .push the
described under “How to Check.”
dipstick back
in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
A good time to have it checked is when-the engine
oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual
transmission doesn’t require charging..
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at.you-r GM dealership
Service Department.
‘If YOU do it yourself, be sure. to follow all the
instructions here, or
you could ge.t a false reading,
NOTICE:
Too much or too little-fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that same: u1
the fluid could come; out and fall on hot engine.
parts
or exhaust system p-arts, starting a fire. Be
sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
tranqmission fluid.