Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1995 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introduction3
About This Manual4
Safety Warnings And Symbols5
How To Use This Manual5
Vehicle Symbols6
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Seats & Restraint Systems10
Front Seat (Easy Entry Only)11
Lumbar Adjustment11
Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Or 60/40 Bench)12
Front Seatback Latches13
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)14
Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)15
Safety Belts15
Why Safety Belts Work16
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts18
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Driver Position19
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Sir)25
How The Air Bag System Works26
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?28
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates28
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle29
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy30
Right Front Passenger Position31
Center Passenger Position31
Lap Belt31
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)32
Children34
Smaller Children And Babies34
Child Restraints36
Top Strap36
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Seat Position (Except 60/40 Split Bench Seat)37
Center Front Seat Position (60/40 Split Bench Seat)38
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)39
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position39
Larger Children41
Safety Belt Extender43
Checking Your Restraint Systems44
Replacing Seat And Restraint System Parts After A Crash44
Features & Controls46
Keys46
Your Doors And How They Work48
Side Doors48
Door Locks49
Power Door Locks50
Tailgate50
Tailgate Removal51
Leaving Your Vehicle51
Keyless Entry System51
Doors Operation52
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle52
Battery Replacement52
Theft53
Key In The Lgnition53
Parking At Nlght54
Parking Lots54
New Vehicle Break-In54
Ignition Switch55
Key Release Button56
To Remove The Key57
Starting Your Engine57
To Start Your 2.2 Liter Engine57
To Start Your 4.3 Liter Code Z Engine58
To Start Your 4.3 Liter Code W Engine59
Driving Through Deep Standing Water60
Engine Coo/Ant Heater (Option)60
Liter61
To Use The Coolant Heater61
Automatic Transmission62
Park (P)62
Reverse (R)63
Neutral (N)63
Overdrive64
Drive (D)64
Second Gear (2)64
First Gear (1)65
Five-Speed Manual Transmission65
Shift Light66
Locking Rear Axle67
To Set The Parking Brake67
To Release The Parking Brake67
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)68
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)69
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)70
Parkirig Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)70
Parking Over Things That Burn70
Engine Exhaust71
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)72
Four- Wheel Drive (Option)73
Manual Transfer Case73
2Hi74
4Hi74
N Set Park Brake74
4Lo74
Electronic Transfer Case75
Windows77
Sliding Rear Window78
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)78
Horn78
Tilt Wheel79
Multifunction Lever79
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator80
Headlamp High-Low Beam81
Windshield Wipers81
Windshield Washer82
Cruise Control (Option)83
To Set Cruise Control84
To Resume A Set Speed85
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control85
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control86
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control86
Using Cruise Control On Hills87
To Get Out Of Cruise Control87
Lamps88
Fog Lamps (Option)89
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light90
Dome Lamp91
Inside Mirror91
Outside Mirrors92
Convex Outside Mirror93
Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors93
Accessory Power Outlets94
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray94
Storage Compartments95
Lnstrument Panel98
Lnstrument Cluster98
Speedometer And Odometer99
Tamper Resistant Odometer99
Trip Odometer100
Tachometer100
Warning Lights And Indicators101
Safety Belt Reminder Light102
Air Bag Readiness Light102
Brake System Warning Light103
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light104
Indicator Lights105
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)105
Charging System Indicator Light107
Check Gages Indicator Light107
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator108
Shift Indicator Light108
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light109
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator Light109
Gages110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage110
Oil Pressure Gage110
Fuel Gage111
Voltmeter Gage112
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl) Feed Wire112
Trailer Wiring Harness113
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems114
Heater Controls114
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls115
Engine Coolant Heater116
Ventilation System117
Ventilation Tips117
Audio Systems118
Setting The Clock118
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio System119
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette System120
To Piay A Cassette122
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer123
To Play A Cassette124
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Compact Disc (Cd) System126
To Play A Compact Disc (Cd)127
Anti-Theft Feature128
To Lock The System129
To Unlock The System After A Power Loss129
Disabling The Theft System130
Understanding Radio Reception130
Care Of Your Cassette Player And Tape131
Care Of Compact Discs132
Antenna Care132
Your Driving And The Road134
Defensive Driving134
Drunken Driving135
Control Of A Vehicle137
Braking138
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)138
To Use Four-Wheel Anti-Lock140
To Use Rear-Wheel Anti-Lock140
Braking In Emergencies140
Steering Tips140
Steering In Emergencies141
Off-Road Recovery142
Passing143
Loss Of Control144
Skidding144
Driving Guidelines145
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle145
Before You Go Off-Roading145
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving146
Traveling To Remote Areas146
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving147
Scanning The Terrain147
Driving On Off-Road Hills148
Approaching A Hill149
Driving Uphill149
Driving Downhill152
Driving Across An Lncline153
Stalling On An Incline154
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice155
Driving In Water155
After Off-Road Driving156
Driving At Night156
Night Vision157
Driving In The Rain158
Hydroplaning159
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips159
City Driving160
Freeway Driving161
Before Leaving On A Long Trip162
Highway Hypnosis162
Hill And Mountain Roads163
Winter Driving164
Driving On Snow Or Ice165
If You're Caught in a Blizzard166
Power Winches168
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive Only)168
Loading Your Vehicle169
Two-Tiered Loading171
Payload171
Trailering Package172
Add-On Equipment172
Truck-Camper Loading Information173
Truck Loading Information174
Example Of Proper Truck And Camper Match174
Trailer Recommendations175
Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab175
Towing A Trailer176
Weight Of The Trailer177
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue177
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires178
Hitches178
Safety Chains179
Trailer Brakes179
Driving With A Trailer179
Following Distance180
Passing With A Trailer180
Backing Up180
Making Turns With A Trailer180
Driving On Grades181
Parking On Hills181
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill182
Maintenance When Trailer Towing182
Problems On The Road184
Hazard Warning Flashers184
Other Warning Devices185
Jump Starting185
To Jump Start Your Vehicle186
To Remove Jumper Cables189
Towing Your Vehicle189
Towing From The Front191
Towing From The Rear192
Engine Overheating193
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine193
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine194
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank196
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator198
Engine Fan Noise201
If A Tire Goes Flat201
Changing A Flat Tire202
Jacking Equipment Storage203
Jack Storage Cover204
Jacking Equipment205
Spare Tire205
To Remove The Underbody-Mounted Spare Tire206
Underbody-Mounted Spare Tire207
Changing The Tire208
Hub Caps And Wheel Nut Caps208
Tightening Wheel Nut214
Tightening Sequence214
Storing The Jack And Spare Tire214
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow215
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out216
Service & Appearance Care218
Fuel219
Gasolines For Cleaner Air220
Fuels In Foreign Countries221
Filling Your Tank221
Checking Things Under The Hood223
Engine Oil225
When To Add Oil226
What Kind Of Oil To Use226
Recommended Sae Viscosity Grade Engine Oils227
Engine Oil Additives228
When To Change Engine Oil228
Four-Wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter229
Engine Coolant Heater Use229
What To Do With Used Oil229
Air Cleaner229
Automatic Transmission Fluid - When To Check And Change231
How To Check The Automatic Transmission Fluid231
How To Add Fluid233
Manual Transmission Fluid Check234
How To Add Fluid (Manual Transmission)235
Hydraulic Clutch Check235
Rear Axle - To Check And Change Lubricant236
Four-Wheel Drive236
Transfer Case - When To Check Lubricant236
How To Check Lubricant237
Front Axle - To Check And Change Lubricant237
Engine Coolant238
Adding Coolant239
To Check Coolant240
To Add Coolant240
Radiator Pressure Cap240
Thermostat241
Power Steering Fluid241
How To Check Power Steering Fluid242
What To Add242
Windshield Washer Fluid242
Brakes243
Brake Master Cylinder243
To Check Brake Fluid244
Brake Wear245
Brake Pedal Travel246
Brake Adjustment246
Replacing Brake System Parts246
Vehicle Storage246
Bulb Replacement247
Sealed Beam Headlamps247
Halogen Bulbs248
Composite Headlamps249
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (Composite And Sealed Beam)250
Rear Lamps251
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)252
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement253
To Install The New Wiper Blade254
Air Conditioning255
Lock Cylinders256
Exhaust System256
Three-Way Catalytic Converter256
Engine Control Module System256
Tires257
Inflation - Tire Pressure257
Tire Inspection And Rotation258
When It's Time for New Tires260
Tread Wear Indicators260
Buying New Tires260
Uniform Tire Quality Grading261
Treadwear261
Traction A, B, C261
Temperature A, B, C261
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance262
Wheel Replacement262
Used Replacement Wheels263
Tire Chains264
Appearance Care264
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle265
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric266
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric266
Fabric Protection267
Greasy Or Oily Stains267
Non-Greasy Stains267
Combination Stains267
Cleaning Vinyl268
Cleaning Leather268
Cleaning The Lop Of The Instrument Panel268
Care Of Safety Belts268
Glass269
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades269
Weatherstrips269
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle269
Finish Care270
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts270
Tires Cleaning271
Sheet Metal Damage271
Foreign Material271
Finish Damage271
Underbody Maintenance272
Chemical Paint Spotting272
Appearance Care Materials Chart273
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)274
Engine Identification274
Service Parts Identification Label276
Add-On Electrical Equipment276
Fuses And Circuit Breakers276
Headlamps277
Power Windows And Other Power Options277
Fuse Block277
Capacities And Specification Charts278
Replacement Parts278
Engine Identificafion278
Wheel Nut Torque279
Cooling System Capacity279
Crankcase Capacity279
Fuel Tank Capacity279
Lamp And Bulb Data280
Instrument Cluster Lamps Data281
Fuses And Circuit Breakers Chart282
Circuits Protected283
Service Replacement Part And Filter Recommendations286
Air Conditioning Refrigerants287
Maintenance Schedule288
Your Vehicle And The Environment288
How This Section Is Organized289
Scheduled Maintenance Service290
Selecting The Right Schedule291
Schedule I Definition291
Schedule I Intervals291
Schedule Ii292
Maintenance Schedule I - 3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)294
Maintenance Schedule I - 6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)294
Maintenance Schedule I - 9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)295
Maintenance Schedule I - 12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)295
Maintenance Schedule I - 15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)296
Maintenance Schedule I - 18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)296
Maintenance Schedule I - 21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)297
Maintenance Schedule I - 24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)297
Maintenance Schedule I - 27, 000 Miles (45 000 Km)298
Maintenance Schedule I - 30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)298
Maintenance Schedule I - 33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)299
Maintenance Schedule I - 36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)300
Maintenance Schedule I - 39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)300
Maintenance Schedule I - 42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)301
Maintenance Schedule I - 45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)301
Maintenance Schedule I - 48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)302
Maintenance Schedule I - 50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)302
Maintenance Schedule I - 51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)303
Maintenance Schedule I - 54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)303
Maintenance Schedule I - 57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)304
Maintenance Schedule I - 60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)304
Maintenance Schedule I - 63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)305
Maintenance Schedule I - 66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)306
Maintenance Schedule I - 69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)306
Maintenance Schedule I - 72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)307
Maintenance Schedule I - 75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)307
Maintenance Schedule I - 78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)308
Maintenance Schedule I - 81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)308
Maintenance Schedule I - 84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)309
Maintenance Schedule I - 87,000 Miles (145 000 Km)309
Maintenance Schedule I - 90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)310
Maintenance Schedule I - 93,000 Miles (155 000 Km)311
Maintenance Schedule I - 96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)311
Maintenance Schedule I - 99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)312
Maintenance Schedule I - 100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)312
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)313
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)314
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)314
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)315
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)316
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)316
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)317
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)317
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)318
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 67,500 Miles (112 500 Km)319
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)319
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)320
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)320
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)321
Owner Checks And Services322
Maintenance Schedule Ii - 100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)322
At Each Fuel Fill322
At Least Once A Month323
At Least Four Times A Year323
At Least Once A Year323
Starter Switch Check324
Steering Column Lock Check324
Periodic Maintenance Inspections325
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check325
Lap And Shoulder Belts Condition And Operation325
Steering And Suspension Inspection326
Exhaust System Inspection326
Accelerator Control System326
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection326
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants327
Maintenance Record329
Customer Assistance Information332
Reporting Safety Defects336
Index344