1998 CHEVROLET S10 steering

If the right front pass,enger% air bag is turned
of& the person sitting there won't have the-extra
protection of an air bag.. In a crash, -t.heair bag
wouldnst
be able- to inflate and help proteet the
person .sitting there. Make sure the air
bag ~~ is
turned on unless yon are using a rear-facin-g child
restraint
in the right front seat positioni
'NOTICE:
If you damage the. covering for the driver 'S or the
right front passeager's
-air Bag, the bag may not
work properly. You maylhave to replace the air
bag~.'module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag'module -and the instrument panel for
the
right front passenger's air bag. Do not open .or
break the air ba,g &werings. -
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Turn SignaYlVZuItifu-nction ,Lever
Ilf~ you. have the tilt. steering
wheel, you shou1d:adjust.
'the .steering .wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it. to .the
highest level to.give your
legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehiile.
The lever: on the left side. of.the-steering column
includes ysur:
Turn Sig-nal and Lane Change. In6icator
* Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
* W'indshield Wipeys
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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Once you decide yowan sa€ely drive up t-he hill, you.
need.to take some special steps.
.; Use a low gear and .get a €im grip o.n .,the
:steering -wheel.
lkrning or dr’iving @WO$S steep. h___.j can be
dangerow.
You could lope: traction, slide:
sideways, -and possibJy roll .over. YQU~ could be-
seriously injurid.. or kille.d,. When driving. .. up hifls;
always try to go~traight up.
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D,riving to the top (crest) of a hi11 at iull speed csln
emb.ankment,. cliff, .or..even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or kill,ed, As.~ou near
the’ top of -a hill, slow.down and stay alert.. 1
~ cause an accident. There could be- a-drop.=;off,_
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After Off-Raad Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has colkcted on the
underbody,
chassis .ox under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
c-learied and checked. These substances
c.an cause
glazing and uneven braking. C,heck the. body structure, steering, suspension,
wheels; tires and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines -and cooling
system
for any leakage+
Driving at Night
Your vehicle will require more frequent.serv;ice due to
off-road use. Refer to -the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information.
Nigbt driving is more
dmgerms than day.driving. One
reason
is that some- drivers are likely to be impaired -- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision nroblems, or by fatigue.
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En,gfne Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat
You may also hear this fan noise when y0.u start the.
engine.. It, will 99 away as the fan clutch disengages.
If s unusual for a tire tc! “blow aut.” while. yau’re .driving,
espe-cially
if you ,maintain your fire.s- propedy. If air gOes
.out of a tire, ft’s much more likely to’ le,& out. slowly.
B.ut if you shoul-d ever have. a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to. expect and what to do:
If a front .ti..te fails, -the flat tire- will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side, Take your foot off
the accelerator :pe&al and .grip the steering wheel‘ firmly.
.Steer;to maintain lane position, and tkn geritly-brake to
a stop well out ..of the traffic lane.
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When you lift the hood,. you’ll see these items on the 2.2L-engine:
A. Battery D. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Air Cleaner
B. Coolant Recovery Tank and Dipstick H. Fuse Block
C. Automatic Transmission E. Power Steering Reservoir I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder
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When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items an the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
A. Battery E. Transmission Dipstick H. Air Cleaner
B. .Coolant Recovery Tank E. Power Steering Reservoir I. Fuse Block
C. Engine Uil Dipstick G. Brake Mas-ter Cylinder J. Windshield Washer Fluid
D. Engine Oil Fill
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Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat
-NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressuredype cap and must be tightly installed ta
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
frum overheating. Be sure the arrows
on the cap
line up
with the averflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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