1997 CHEVROLET S10 hood open

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Codant Heater (Option) 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC .outlet.
“VORTEC” 4301); 2.2L Engine
Engine
In very cold weather? 0 “F (- 18 * C) or colder, the engine
ooiantheater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better
fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a
minimum of
four hours prior to statin-g your vehicle.
10 Use the- Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the- engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the ele.ctrica1 cord.
Plugging le cord into an-ungroundec let
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause:
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, .use ,a
heavy-duty three-p.rong extension cord rated for
at least 15
amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure -to unplug. and store
the cord as
it was before tu keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you don%, it could b.e damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in?.The answer depends on the-outside temperature, the
kind
.of ail you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your GM dealer in the area where-you’Il be parking your
vehicle. The
dealer can give you the best advtce for that
particular area.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can mote the,outkts to direct the. flow of air; Gr
cl.os;e the out1et.s altogether. When you Close an outlet, it.
will increase the flow of air coming out p;.f any outl.ets
that
are open.
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as 1eave.s). The heater
and defroster will work-far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside- of your windows.
a When you enter a vehicle in cold:weather, move the
€an
control to HI for a few moments. before driving-
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and re-duces the chance
of fogging .the
inside
of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front se.ats clear of
objects. This he1p.s air to- circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and- Defrosting
On cool, Ilumid days, use BLEND to keep me
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly .in extreme humid
or .cold conditions.
Turn
the temperature knob clockwise ,and move the fan
control toward HI,

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
Using a match near .a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashiight
if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You don’t
need to add water
to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed
in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. .If it is‘low, add water to take care
of that fist, If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery
fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could. get a shock.
The-vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some- basic
things
you should know. Positive (+> will ga
to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a
metal engine
part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too.
6. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable to the
positive
(+) terminal of
the vehicle with the
dead btittery.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Overheating
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.
NOTICE:
I
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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Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open the
fuel fiIler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel fiier cap slowly and
wait for;ang ‘ShW’ noise to stop. Then unscte-w
the cap all the way.
Be- careful .not to spill gasolina. C1e.m gasoline from
painted
surfaces-as- SOO~ as possible. Se-e “Clean-ing the
Out; e
o lam Vehicle” in- the Index.
When y0.u put the cap back on, twn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a cli.cking sound. Make sure
you -fully install the cap. The-dia.gn determine if the E~1.d cap has b-e-e,n left off DX .impr.~pesly
installed,
This would-allow fud to evaporate into the
atmos.phere.
See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index,
NOTICE:
If y0.u need .a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer ean get. one for you. If you $-et
the wrong type, itmay not fit properly. This-may
cause your rnalfunctiori indicator lamp to
li.ght
and your fuel tank and emissions. system may be
damaged. S;ee “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the
Index.
Checking Things Under the Ho
To open the hood, first pull
the handle- inside the vehicle
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlamps
1. Open. the hood.
2. Remove the black
protective cap.s
from the
removal pins at the
top
of the radiator support.
Use
a hex socket to
unscrew
the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
' assembly out. (Some
vehicles may have
side-by-side bulbs.)
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
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