1997 CHEVROLET S10 wiper blades

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield. Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers
by twning the band
with the wiper
symbol on it.
For
a single wiping. cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it;[email protected]
the- w-ipers s-tart, then let go. Th,e wipers wilI
stop ,after one ,wipe. If you want more wipe.$, hold 'the
,band on M1.S.T longer.
You can: sex the wiper speed for a l.oq 'or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow.
Turn the'band to choose the delay time; The
closer
to LOW, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, -turn .the band away
from you. to .the LOW ppsition. For high-speed wiping,,
tui-n the band further, to HIGH. To s.top the wipers,
move the band-to OFF.
Be sure to clear ic.e and snQw f'som the wiper blades
before using them. 'If they're frozen to the windshield,
careftilly loosen.
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washes
At the top .of the multifumtion.le.ver therc's a p-addle
marked with the windshield washer
symbol and the
word PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield,
press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and.
then either stop or return to your preset speed.
I
I
10 freezing weather, don't- use your washer. until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can. form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine D-riving in Rain and on Wet Roa ; Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
-road,
you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your fire-to-road traction isn’t as good.
as on dry roads.
Arid, if your tires don’t- have much tread
.left, you-’11 get
even less traction. It’-s alway,s wise to go :slower and.be.
cautious
if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The-
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving o,n dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is: to see. Even if your
.windshield wiper blades
are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder
to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavernent.maskings, the
edge sf the road and even
people walking.
It’s wise
to ke,ep your wiping equipment-in gaod shape
and keep your windshield washer tank-filled with
washer fluid. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts
when they show signs
of streaking or missing areas on
rhe windshieJd, or when strips of rubber start to sep-arate
from The inserts..
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -Windshield Wiper Blade .Replacement
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Pqrt.s” in the
Inde-x for the proper type of replacement blade.
I NOTICE:
Use care when -removing-or installing a blade
assernb-ly. ,Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
1.. To remove the old wiper blades;, lift the wiper arm
until it
1o.ck.s into a vertical position.
A. Bl.ad-e Asse.mbly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook S.10t
E Arm Hook
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and.
Wiper Blades
If tlx windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer?
or if the wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax,
sm or other materid may be on the blade or windshield.
&WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield,
‘Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (ilon-scratching glass,
cleaning powder),
GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield.
is-. clean-if beads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water,
Grime from
the windshield will stick $0 the wiper blades
and affect their performam.
Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with
a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield
washes solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
@- - ..
.Check the wiper blades ad clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast
longer,
s.eal-better, and no.t stick or squeak. Apply
sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at: least every six
months. D.urin,g very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be re,quired. (See “Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth
of calor, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean
by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direc:t rays of the sun.
Don’t. use strong
s-oaps.or chemical detergents. Use
liquid’hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should
be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on
the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois.
or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water sptting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses
Use 1ilkewa-m or cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid
hand,
dish or car washing (ndd detergent) soap .to clean
exterior
lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wiper Blade Check
1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade-
inSerts: that app-ear
worn or damaged or ihatstreak .OI-
miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” .in the Index.
At Least Four Times a Year
Manual Transn@gton Check
Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
“Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion” in the‘hdex.
Check for leaks.
A fluid bss may indicate a proble-IB. Have the system
inspected and repaiced if needed.
Automatic Transmission Ghe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See
“Auto’matic Tfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir. See-
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 10s ill
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
insgected and repaired at o.nce.
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgate latch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D.
A-t Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specifi-ed
in Bart D.
Body Lubrication S:ervice
Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es, latches
and locks including the glove
box, consde Qoors-an.d the
body
hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the- hod safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D
tells
you what use. More frequent lubrication may be:
requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.