Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1996 S10 Pickup Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual3
Index8
Safety Warnings And Symbols8
How To Use This Manual8
Vehicle Damage Warnings9
Vehicle Symbols10
Model Reference11
Seats And Seat Controls12
Manual Front Seat12
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems12
Manual Lumbar Support14
Reclining Seatbacks14
Seatback Latches16
Easy Entry Seat17
Jump Seat17
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone18
Why Safety Belts Work19
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts22
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Driver Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt23
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Sir) System29
How The Air Bag System Works31
When Should An Air Bag Inflate?31
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate?32
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?32
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates?33
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy35
Right Front, Passenger Position36
Center Passenger Position36
Rear Seat Passengers38
Lap Belt38
Smaller Children And Babies39
Child Restraints41
Top Strap41
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Seat Position42
Center Front Seat Position43
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)44
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position44
Larger Children46
Safety Belt Extender49
Checking Your Restraint Systems49
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash50
Keys52
Section 2 Features And Controls52
Door Locks54
Side Access Panel55
Power Door Locks55
Leaving Your Vehicle55
Keyless Entry System (Option)56
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle56
Battery Replacement56
Operation56
Tailgate57
Theft58
Key In The Ignition58
Parking At Night58
Parking Lots58
New Vehicle Break-In59
Ignition Positions59
Key Release Button61
Starting Your Engine61
Automatic Transmission61
Manual Transmission62
Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine62
Starting Your Vortec 4300 Engine63
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)64
To Use The Coolant Heater64
Automatic Transmission Operation65
5-Speed68
Shift Light70
Locking Rear Axle70
Four-Wheel Drive (Option)71
Manual Transfer Case71
Electronic Transfer Case (Option)74
Shifting From 2Hi To 4Hi74
Shifting From 4Hi To 2Hi74
Shifting From 4Lo To 4Hi75
Parking Brake76
Shifting Into Park77
Leaving Your Vehilce With The Engine Running78
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)79
Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)79
Parking Your Vehicle80
Parking Over Things That Burn80
Engine Exhaust81
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)81
Manual Windows82
Power Windows82
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)83
Express-Down Window83
Sliding Rear Window (Option)84
Tilt Wheel (Option)84
Horn84
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever85
Turn And Lane Change Signals85
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer86
Windshield Wipers86
Windshield Washer87
Cruise Control (Option)87
Setting Cruise Control88
Resuming A Set Speed89
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control89
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control89
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control89
Lamps90
Using Cruise Control On Hills90
Ending Cruise Control90
Erasing Speed Memory90
Lamps On Reminder91
Daytime Running Lamps91
Fog Lamps92
Interior Lamps93
Brightness Control93
Front Map Lamps (Option)93
Dome Lamp93
Inside Daynight Rearview Mirror94
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror94
Power Remote Control Mirror94
Storage Compartments95
Convex Outside Mirror95
Glove Box95
Door Storage95
Front Storage Area96
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter97
Sun Visors97
Visor Vanity Mirror97
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)98
Accessory Power Outlets (Option)98
Instrument Panel99
Instrument Panel Cluster101
Speedometer And Odometer103
Trip Odometer103
Tachometer103
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators104
Safety Belt Reminder Light104
Air Bag Readiness Light105
Charging System Indicator Light105
Voltmeter106
Brake System Warning Light106
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage108
Malfunction Indicator Lamp108
If The Light Is Flashing109
If The Light Is On Steady110
Engine Oil Pressure Gage111
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light112
Check Gages Light113
Fuel Gage113
Standard Climate Control System114
Fan Control114
Temperature Knob114
Section 3 Comfort, Controls And Audio Systems114
Optional Climate Control System115
Mode Knob115
Air Conditioning (Option)116
Heating117
Ventilation System117
Audio Systems118
Ventilation Tips118
Defogging And Defrosting118
Am-Fm Stereo119
Playing The Radio119
Finding A Station119
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player120
Setting The Tone120
Adjusting The Speakers120
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player With Equalizer122
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player125
Theft-Deterrent Feature127
Locking The Theft System128
Unlocking The Theft System After A Power Loss128
Understanding Radio Reception129
Disabling The Theft System129
Fm Stereo129
Tips About Your Audio System130
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player131
Care Of Your Compact Discs131
Fixed Mast Antenna131
Defensive Driving132
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road132
Drunken Driving133
Control Of A Vehicle136
Braking136
Anti-Lock Brakes137
Braking In Emergencies139
Power Steering139
Steering Tips139
Using Anti-Lock139
Steering In Emergencies140
Off-Road Recovery141
Passing142
Loss Of Control143
Skidding143
Driving Guidelines144
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle144
Before You Go Off-Roading145
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving145
Environmental Concerns146
Traveling To Remote Areas146
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving146
Scanning The Terrain147
Driving On Off-Road Hills148
Approaching A Hill149
Driving Uphill149
Driving Downhill153
Driving Across An Incline155
Stalling On An Incline156
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice157
Driving In Water157
After Off-Road Driving158
Driving At Night159
Night Vision159
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads160
Hydroplaning162
Driving Through Deep Standing Water162
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips162
City Driving163
Freeway Driving164
Before Leaving On A Long Trip165
Highway Hypnosis166
Hill And Mountain Roads166
Winter Driving168
Driving On Snow Or Ice168
If You're Caught in a Blizzard170
Recreational Vehicle Towing172
Loading Your Vehicle173
2-Tiered Loading175
Payload175
Add-On Equipment175
Truck-Camper Loading Information176
Trailer Recommendations178
Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab178
Towing A Trailer178
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer179
Weight Of The Trailer180
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue181
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires182
Hitches182
Safety Chains182
Trailer Brakes183
Driving With A Trailer183
Following Distance184
Backing Up184
Making Turns184
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer185
Driving On Grades185
Parking On Hills186
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill187
Maintenance When Trailer Towing187
Trailer Wiring Harness187
Hazard Warning Flashers190
Section 5 Problems On The Road190
Other Warning Devices191
Jump Starting191
Towing Your Vehicle196
Front Towing198
Rear Towing200
Engine Overheating201
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine201
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine202
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank205
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator208
Engine Fan Noise211
If A Tire Goes Flat211
Changing A Flat Tire212
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools213
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire216
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools220
Compact Spare Tire222
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow223
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out224
Using The Recovery Hooks224
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care227
Doing Your Own Service Work228
Fuel229
Fuels In Foreign Countries230
Filling Your Tank231
Checking Things Under The Hood233
Engine Oil236
Checking Engine Oil236
When To Add Oil237
What Kind Of Oil To Use238
Engine Oil Additives239
When To Change Engine Oil239
Air Cleaner240
Remote Oil Filter240
What To Do With Used Oil240
Automatic Transmission Fluid242
When To Check And Change242
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot243
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold243
Checking The Fluid Hot Or Cold243
Manual Transmission Fluid245
How To Add Fluid245
When To Check245
Hydraulic Clutch246
Rear Axle247
When To Check And What To Use247
When To Check And Change Lubricant247
How To Check Lubricant248
Four-Wheel Drive248
Transfer Case248
When To Check Lubricant248
Front Axle249
Engine Coolant250
Checking Coolant252
Adding Coolant253
Radiator Pressure Cap254
Thermostat254
How To Check Power Steering Fluid255
Windshield Washer Fluid255
Adding Washer Fluid256
Brake Fluid257
Checking Brake Fluid258
What To Add258
Brake Wear259
Brake Pedal Travel260
Brake Adjustment260
Replacing Brake System Parts260
Battery261
Vehicle Storage261
Halogen Bulbs261
Bulb Replacement261
Headlamps262
Sealed Beam Lamps262
Composite Headlamps263
Front Turn Signal Lamps264
Front Sidemarker Lamps265
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp265
Taillamps266
Underhood Lamp267
Vanity Mirror Lamps267
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement268
Tires270
Inflation - Tire Pressure271
Tire Inspection And Rotation272
When It's Time for New Tires273
Buying New Tires274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading275
Treadwear275
Traction275
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance276
Wheel Replacement276
Temperature276
Used Replacement Wheels277
Appearance Care278
Tire Chains278
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle279
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric279
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric280
Fabric Protection280
Special Cleaning Problems280
Greasy Or Oily Stains280
Cleaning Vinyl281
Cleaning Leather281
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel281
Combination Stains281
Care Of Safety Belts282
Glass282
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades282
Weatherstrips282
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle283
Washing Your Vehicle283
Finish Care283
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts284
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)284
Sheet Metal Damage285
Finish Damage285
Underbody Maintenance285
Chemical Paint Spotting285
Appearance Care Materials Chart286
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)287
Engine Identification287
Service Parts Identification Label287
Electrical System288
Add-On Electrical Equipment288
Power Windows And Other Power Options288
Fuses And Circuit Breakers289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block289
Replacement Bulbs292
Capacities And Specifications292
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts293
Wheels And Tires294
Capacities (Approximate)294
Air Conditioning Refrigerants294
Your Vehicle And The Environment297
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule297
How This Section Is Organized298
Scheduled Maintenance Services299
Using Your Maintenance Schedule299
Selecting The Right Schedule299
Short Trip/City Definition300
Short Trip/City Intervals300
Long Trip/Highway Definition301
Long Trip/Highway Intervals301
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule302
3,000 Miles303
6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)303
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)304
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)305
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)305
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)306
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)307
24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)308
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)308
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)309
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)310
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)310
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)311
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)311
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)312
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)313
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)314
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)315
54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)315
57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)316
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)317
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule317
63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)318
66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)318
69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)319
72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)320
75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)320
78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)321
81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)322
84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)323
87,000 Miles (145 000 Km)323
90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)324
93,000 Miles (155 000 Km)325
96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)325
99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)326
100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)326
7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)329
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule329
22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)330
52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)335
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule335
Miles (112 500 Km)337
97,500 Miles (142.500 Km)340
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 Km)341
Owner Checks And Services343
At Each Fuel Fill343
Engine Oil Level Check343
Engine Coolant Level Check343
At Least Twice A Year344
At Least Four Times A Year344
Restraint System Check344
Manual Transmission Check344
Starter Switch Check345
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) Check345
Steering Column Lock Check346
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission Park (P)346
Periodic Maintenance Inspections347
Steering And Suspension Inspection347
Radiator And Heater Hose Inspection347
Throttle Linkage Inspection347
Drive Axle Service348
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection348
Brake System Inspection348
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure355
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information355
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users357
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program358
Canadian Roadside Assistance360
Courtesy Transportation360
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program361
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government362
Service And Owner Publications363
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government363
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors363
Service Manuals364
Service Bulletins364
Owner Publications364
Section 9 Index365