2003 CHEVROLET S10 child restraint

{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the air bag, it means
that something may be wrong with the air bag
system. The right front passenger's air bag
could in¯ate even though the switch is off. If
this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the
national government has identi®ed as a
member of a passenger air bag risk group sit
in the right front passenger's position (for
example, don't secure a rear-facing child
restraint in your vehicle) until you have your
vehicle serviced.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on brie¯y when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to
show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on,
or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
Notice:Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle±like suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else±they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
·Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
·Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
·Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
·When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
·Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See
ªLoading Your Vehicle
for Off-Road Driving²underOff-Road Driving with Your
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-14.
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Chains, Tires..................................................5-70
Charging System Light....................................3-29
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking the Fluid Level..................................5-23
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-65
Check...........................................................3-33
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Gages Warning Light...................................3-38
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints..............................................1-36
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat
Position..................................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-39, 1-40
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-87
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-84
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-86
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-86
Cleaning Leather............................................5-85
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-39
Cleaning the Photocells...................................2-39
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-86
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.........5-88
Cleaning Tires................................................5-89
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-85
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-86
Cleaning........................................................5-84
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-87
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-26
Compact Disc Messages.................3-52, 3-62, 3-73
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-83
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant.........................................................3-32
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-32
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cooling.........................................................3-19
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Hood (cont.)
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-36
How to Add Fluid....................................5-24, 5-26
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27
How to Check Lubricant..........................5-51, 5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-22, 5-25, 5-63
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-28
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-26
Hydroplaning..................................................4-32
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-34
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-40Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-30
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-63
Inspection......................................................6-32
Brake System.............................................6-32
Engine Cooling System................................6-32
Exhaust System..........................................6-31
Fuel System...............................................6-32
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-31
Throttle System...........................................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive).....................................................6-32
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-42
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-94
Instrument Panel.............................................3-23
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Seat.....................................................1-10
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-28
Key Release Button........................................2-21
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-13
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt................................................1-23, 1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-34
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Light.............................................................3-28
Air Bag Off .................................................3-28
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Charging System.........................................3-29Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning.................................3-38
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-37
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-37
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-15
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-49
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-101
O
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Odometer......................................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil ................................................................5-15
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System............5-54
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-14
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside.........................................................2-40
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Heated Mirrors............................................2-41
Manual Mirror.............................................2-40
Power Mirrors.............................................2-40
Overhead Console..........................................2-41
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)........................................................2-35
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-30
Parking on Hills..............................................4-62
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-35
Parking.........................................................2-32
Brake........................................................2-32
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Park(P).........................................................2-33
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-26
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-31
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-33
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-35
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-61
Passlock
ž......................................................2-19
Payload.........................................................4-50
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-53
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-66
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check...................................6-27
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-66
Restraint Systems...........................................1-65
Checking....................................................1-65
Replacing Parts...........................................1-66
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-42
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-38
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-26
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Safety Belts...................................................5-86
Care of......................................................5-86
Center Passenger Position............................1-23
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers.........................1-25, 1-26
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Chains.................................................4-59
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-18
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
Seat............................................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Seats.............................................................. 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Jump Seat..................................................1-10
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-4
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-53
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-8
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-49
Center Seat Position....................................1-49
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-49
Security Light.................................................3-37
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