1997 CHEVROLET S10 heating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ashtrays, and. Cigarette .Lighter
The front:ashtray mus.t.be c:ornpletely pulled out to the
open
position before the ashtr-ay cover 0pen.s and
smoking. material can be deposited.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back-away from the heating element when it%
feady, That can make it overload,
damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materiai-s
eodd set them on fire
causing damage. I TO block out gl.are, you can swing down the top and
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I bottom.visors? You can also swing the bottom visor from
side
to side. Your vis'ors may have an extensimthat can
TO remove the front ashtray, lift the release tab as high be pulled our for additional glare protection and a strap
as possible, then remove the tray. for holding. small items, such as 'maps.
To use, the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go.
When it's rezdy, it will pop back by itself. Visar 'Vanity Mirror
Full the sun visor down and lift the. cover to e.xpose tbe
vanity mirror.
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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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With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehis1.e;
Standa.rd Climate Control System
The: upper .. hob regulates the temperature .af the air
c:omi.n-g through the system. Turn the knob clockwise
for warmer air. Turn the knob countellclockwi,se-.%or
cooler air.
Mode Knob
Fan Control
The. switch withdx fan synib-01 changes the'-fan speed.
To increasethe $an -speed,, move the switch upward
t6wa.$d HI. To decrease the fan spe-ecl, move-the switch.
downward toward LO,
The lower knob allows you to c.11oose the direction of
air delivery.
OFF: This setting. turns-off all heating functions. Some
outside air will still come out of the heater outlet
wlrenever the: vehicle
is moving forward.
/J VENT: This setting directs airflow thmogh the
ins-trument p.anel outlets.
+fl BI-LEVEL: This setti'ng directs air through the
heater floor outlets and the-instrument palxel outkts.
+fl HEATER.: This setting directs warm.ed air through
the h-eater floor outlets and windshield defmstef outlets.
+' BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
he.ater
floor autiet and the- windshield. defro~skr outlets.
DEFROST This setting directs mbsf air thraugh
the windshield defroster ootlits. and sixhe through the
heater outlets.
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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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YQU will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument paneI.
ESteam Is Coming FroniYour Engine
Steam from an overheatdengine can burn y.ou
badly, even if you just open the ho.od. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam toming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of-steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine:is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch.fire. You
.or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it overheats,, and getmt of the vehicle until. the
engine
is cool.
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If your -engine catches fire. because you keep
driving with no co.olant, your vehicle can b.e
badly damaged. The costly repairs would..not. be
c~overed by your warranty.
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -to determine haw
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es” in the Index.
HOW to Check Lubricant
If the 1ev.el is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
youfll need to add some lubricant.
If the differential is at aperating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to ,raise the level to the bottom of
the filler plug hole,
If the differe.ntia1 is. cold, add enough lubricant to raise-
the level
to 1/2 inch ( 12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determirie what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine C,oolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled
with
DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for:5 year$ or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whicheveroccurs first,
if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant.
The fdIowing explains
your .coaling system and how to
add coolant when
it is-10~~ If YQU have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine Overheating’’ in
the Index.
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NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line
up with the overflow tub.e on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine
coolant sys-tem. The. thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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Poorly maintained and improp-erly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result
of too much, friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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Unaerinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting-accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured
or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
Overinflated tires are more likely to-be
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