1994 Chevrolet S10 Owners Manual

Pins, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge Key Lock Cylinders

Chassis Lubrication

Windshield Washer Solvent Weatherstrip

a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109). b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497). Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2, Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497). Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).

GM Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or a synthetic light weight engine oil (SAE 5W-30). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497). GM Optikleen TM washer solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or equivalent.

Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi-purpose lubricant meeting Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, requirements of GM Part No. 9985164. and Linkage Gas Line Weather Strips

Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No. 10515 16). Spray-A-Squeek (GM Part No. 1052277).

Maintenance Record After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed, record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list item numbers) and who performed the services in the appropriate column. In addition, retain copies of your receipts. It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner’s Manual.

TO001

Service Station Checks It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these under-hood checks at each fuel fill.

@ Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.

Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.

0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.

See the Index under these items for information on how to check them.

,Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water. See Page 6-32.

,Cooling

Sysfem Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. See Page 6-23.

Engine Oil

\see Page 6-9m Transmission Fluid Automatic: See Page 6-15. Manual: See Page 6-18.

,Fuel

Capacity 20 U.S. Gal. (7.6L). Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or higher. See Page 6-3.

Cold TiFe Pressure See Tire-Loading sticker on the inside of the rear edge of the driver's door lock pillar. See Page 6-45.

Hood Release Lever See Page 6-6. Remote Oil Filfer See Page 6-1 3. Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 6-28. Power Steering ' Reservoir See Page 6-26.

Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Page 6-20.

I c /

Brake Fluid. Reservoir See Page 6-29.

Spare Tire /

Pressure See Page 6-45.

fit-

7- 17

Notes

Customer Assistance Information

Program ................................................

Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance . This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects . Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) . . . . . 8-3 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution 8-3 Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government ......... 8-4 Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government ............ 8-5 Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors ..................... 8-5 Roadside Assistance ......................................... 8-6 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE - Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO - If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 1-800-263-7854 In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-41 6-644-41 12. As of October 4, 1993, call 1-905-6444112. For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance

(English) or

(French).

Your name, address, home and business telephone number

0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle

of the instrument panel

registration or title, or the plate at the left top and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM overseas offices.

. . .. .. .- I . .

8-2

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV (1-800-833-2438).

(TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

GM Participation in 888 AUTO LlNE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your vehicle identification number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. We prefer you utilize the customer satisfaction procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. If you The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123

in the War- npton, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other infon tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada, Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 , or write:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (French). Or, write:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

(English) or 1-800-263-7854

Chevrolet Rc rdside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to provide the services of the ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Center. q-Hour Roadside Assistance Number Koadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. The following services are available:

. -

; L

. I

- -

0 Towing 0 Locksmith Tire repair

0 Rental car or taxi

Additional services as necessary

The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may utilizing outside services. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor:

be incurred for

0 Vehicle Identification Number

License plate number

0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location 0 Telephone number where you can be reached

Vehicle mileage

0 Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 emergency services.

for

8-6

Courtesy Transportation

Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. In Canada, please consult your GM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation.

retail purchasers of 1994

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION INCLUDES:

One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair. Up to $30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days. Up to $30 maximum daily CAB, BUS, or OTHER transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days. Up to $10 daily FUEL allowance for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days.

Note: All Courtesy Transportati---~ arrang by your ChevroletIGeo dealershlp service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs.

Its will be administered

Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification. For additional program details, contact your Chevrolet/Geo dealer.

Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP's) and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chevrolet monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too.

8-7

of Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs, Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. You can subscribe to all Chevrolet’s bulletins by calling Helm, Inc. at 1-800-782-4356. This way you’ll get them as they become available. mdividual PSP’s li you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet truck models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one: What You’ll Find in the Index:

for au car67

A list of PSP’s published by Chevrolet in a model year (1990 or later). PSP’s covering all models of Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg) GVWR) are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want. Price information for the PSP’s you may want to buy.

How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Chevrolet models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be listed order an index for a model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published~issue. Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years. Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1994 model years.

to a current model year car or truck.

in the later year’s index. When you

8-8-

Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-55 1-4123.

Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’s are at your participating Chevrolet dealer. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely. Chevrolet reserves the right to change these procedures without notice.

Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these Product Service Publications by using the order form. You can also get Service Manuals and Owner Publications.

8-9

! , '!

8-10

n

Index

3 4 3-5 6-78 3-5 3-22

2-51 6-14 3-4. 6-42

Accessory rower Outlets .......................................... Aircleaner ..................................................... Airconditioning ............................................ Fanswitch ................................................... Functionhob ................................................ Refrigerantcapacity ........................................... ............................................. Temperature Knob Antenna. FixedMast ............................................. Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”) Appearancecare ................................................ 6-59 Materials Chart ............................................... 6-67 Arbitration Program ............................................... 8-3 Audiosystems ................................................... 3-5 AMRadio .................................................... 3-6 AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-8 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer . . . . . . . . 3-13 Anti-Theft System (CD) System) ................................. 3-20 Cassette Tape Player Care ....................................... 3-16 CompactDiscCare ............................................ 3-22 .......................................... 2-16 ....................................................... Fluid 6-15 Front ....................................................... Rear ........................................................ RearLocking .................................................

Automatic Transmission

6-22 6-20 2-21

Axle

Battery ........................................................ Belts (See “Safety Belts”) Better Business Bureau Mediation .................................... Blizzard ....................................................... Brakes Adjustment ................................................... .................................................... Anti-lock Anti-lock Warning Light ....................................... Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................................... Four-wheel Anti-lock .......................................... Rear-Wheel Anti-lock Leakcheck .................................................. Mastercylinder .............................................. Paking ..................................................... .................................................. Pedal Travel RearDrumBrakes .............................................. Replacingparts ............................................... System Warning Light ..................................... 2.59. Trailer ...................................................... Wear Indicators ................................................

6-32

8-3 4-35

4-5 4-6 2-60 6-30 4-7 4-7 6-28 6-29 2-16 4-7 4-7 6-32 4-5 4 4 4 4-6

Brakes (continued) Braking ......................................................... InEmergencies ................................................ ............................................ Break.In. New Vehicle Bulb Replacement ............................................... Replacement Chart ............................................

4-5 4-8 2-9 6-33 6-78

Capacities and Specification Charts .................................. CarbonMonoxide .......................................... 2.25, 2.26 Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems” ) .............................................. Catalytic Converter Certif“lcation/Tire Label ........................................... Changing a Flat Tire ....... ...................................... Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”) CHMSLFeedWire .............................................. Cigarette LightedAshtray ......................................... Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”) Cleaning

6-73

6-44 6-52

.5.20.

6-67

2-67 2-52

Finishcare .................................................. 6-65 Glass ....................................................... 6-64 Inside of Vehicle .............................................. 6-60 Instrument Panel. Top .......................................... 6-63 Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-64 Special Problems ......................................... 6-62. 6-66 .............................................. Vinyl or Leather 6-63 Wheels and Tires .............................................. 6-65 Windshield .................................................. 6-64 Clock .......................................................... 3-8 AMRadio .................................................... 3-7 AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-17 AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-8 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer . . . . . . . . 3-13 3-2 6-50

Comfort Controls ................................................. Conversion to Chassis Cab ........................................ Coolant (See “Engine”) Cooling System Capacity .......................................... 6-73 Crankcase Capacity .............................................. 6-74 CruiseControl .................................................. 2-39 Increasespeed ............................................... 2-42 OnHills ..................................................... 2-43 Passing ..................................................... 2-43 Reducespeed ................................................ 2-43 Resume ..................................................... 2-41 Set .......................................................... 2-40 ToGetOutOf ................................................ 2-44 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................................... 8-2

.........................

Indicator Light

.....................................

247. 2-64 2-47.2-62. 2-64 2-48 2-5 2-6

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) DomeLight .................................................... Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks ........................................................ Driving Across an Incline ............................................. 4-22 ........................................ After Off-Road Driving 4-25 AtNight .................................................... 4-25 Backingup .................................................. 4-42 Defensive .................................................... 4-2 Downhill ...................................................... 4-20 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Highway Hypnosis ............................................ 4-31 Hydroplaning ................................................ 4-27 InBlizzard ................................................... 4-33 InCity ...................................................... 4-28 In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice ................................ 4-23. 5-35 InRain ...................................................... 4-26 InWater ..................................................... 4-24 LossofControl ............................................... 4-12 Nightvision ................................................. 4-26 Off-Roading ................................................. 4-13 OnCurves ................................................... 4-18 OnGrades ................................................... 4-43 .................................... On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-31 On Off-Road Hills ............................................ 4-17 OnSnoworIce ............................................... 4-33 Passing ..................................................... 4-11 Skidding .................................................... 4-12 Stuck in Deep Snow ........................................... 5-35 Throughwater .......................................... Uphill ...................................................... 4-18 Winter ...................................................... 4-33 WithaTrailer ................................................ 4-38 DrunkenDriving ................................................. 4-2

2-14. 4-24

Electrical System

Engine

....................................... ...........................................

Accessory Power Outlets Add-on Equipment Adding Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant (Block) Heater ................................ 2.14.3-5. 6.13 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23. 6.73 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................................... Crankcase ................................................... Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FanNoise ................................................... Identification ............................................ Oil (See “Oil”)

2-51 6-70

5-15, 6-25 6-14

2-60 6-74 2-25 5-19

6-69, 6-73

Engine (continued)

Overheating .................................................. Runningwhileparked ......................................... Starting ..................................................... Equipment, Add-on Exhaustsystem .................................................

5-12 2-16 2-12 ............................................. 6-47 6-44

Gages ......................................................... 2-58 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................................... 2-60 ................................................... 2-66 Fuel Gage Odometer .............................................. 2-56, 2-57 Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-62 ..-.............. 2-56 Speedometer ................................ Tachometer .................................................. 2-57 Trip Odometer ................................................ 2-57 Voltmeter .................................................... 2-67

Gages (continued)

If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... Ignitionswitch .................................................. Inflation-Tire Pressure ............................................

5-35 2-10 6-52

Jackstorage ............................................... Jump Starting ................................................

5-21, 5-29 5-3’5-4

Key Release Lever ................................................ Keys ...........................................................

2-11 2-3

L

Labels

6-45. 6.52

6-48 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

CertificatiodI‘ire ......................................... Truck-Camper ............................................... Brake System Warning .................................... Bulb Replacement ........................................ Charging System Light ......................................... CheckGagesLight ............................................ Dome ....................................................... FogLamps .................................................. Front ParkingEurn Signal ....................................... Headlights (See “Headlights”) InQcator ............................................... 2.62. 2.65 Malfunction Indicator ..................................... 2.61. Operation ................................................... ServiceEngineSoon ........................................... Rear ................................................... Replacement Chart ............................................

2-63 2-63 2-48 2-46 6-36

6-44 2-35 6-44

2.59. 4-16 6.33. 6-74

.......................................

Loading Information ................................... Loading Your Vehicle Lubrication ..................................................... Accelerator Control System ..................................... Body ....................................................... FrontAxle ................................................... Front Suspension and Steering Linkage ............................ ......................... Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive) TailgateHandle ............................................... HoodLatchesandHinge ........................................ Lock Cylinders ............................................... Propeller Shaft Slip SplinesNniversal Joints ........................ RearAxle ................................................... RecommendedLubricants ...................................... ................................................ Transfer Case

6-43 6-43 6-43 6-22 6-39 6-39 6-36 6-34 6-44 6-43 6-20 7-13 6-21

6-37, 6-74 6-74 4-14,645, 6-48 4-14, 6-38

Maintenance

OtherItems .................................................. ........................................... Periodic Inspections Record ...................................................... ScheduledMaintenance ......................................... Underbody .................................................. WhenTowingaTrailer ......................................... Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”) Mirrors ........................................................ Convexoutside ............................................... Inside ....................................................... Outside ..................................................... Vanity ......................................................

ModelReference ..................................................

6-39 7-12 7-16 7-3 6-67 4-38

2-48 2-50 2-48 2-49 2-50 ... 111

0

Odometer ................................... ............. 2.56. 2.57 Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”) Off-RoadRecovery .............................................. Oil ............................................................ Additives .................................................... DisposalofUsed .............................................. Pressure Gage ................................................ ToCheck ..................................................... WhatKindtoUse ............................................. WhentoAdd .................................................. Whentochange .............................................. Owner Checks and Services ........................................

Parking

.................................................... On Hills Over Things That Burn ......................................... Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................ Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) .............................. ParkingBrake .............................................. 2.21, 2.28 Passing Other Vehicles ............................................ Payload Capacity ................................................ Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................................... Power DoorLocks ................................................... Steering ...................................................... SteeringFluid ................................................ Winches ..................................................... Product Service Publications ........................................

4-10 6-9 6-13 6-13 2-62 6-9 6-10 6-9 6-13 7-10

4-43 2-24 2-24 2-24

4-11 6-47 7-12

2-7 4-8 6-26 4-45 8-7

Pressure

...... Radiator Radio (see “Audio Systems”) ................................ 7-13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants RecoveryHooks ................................................. 5-35 Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-73 Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8-4 Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5 ............................................ 5-35 Rocking Your Vehicle

6-25

Safety Belts

Cleaning .................................................... 6-63 Checking Restraint System ...................................... 1-33 ChildRestraints ............................................... 1-25 Children .................................................... 1-23 Small Children and Babies ...................................... 1-23 Extender .................................................... 1-33 Lap ........................................................ 1-20 Lapshoulder ................................................. 1-13

T

Tachometer ..................................................... 2-57 Tailgate ......................................................... 2-7 Theft ....................................................... 2 4 2 - 8 Thermostat ..................................................... 6-26 TjiltWheel ...................................................... 2-33 Tires .......................................................... 6-51 Balancing ...................................................... 6-57 Chains ...................................................... 6-59 ChangingaFlat .......................................... 5-20, 5-26 Flat ........................................................ 5-20

V

Vehicle

Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Identification Number .......................................... 6-69 Loading ..................................................... 6-45 Storage ..................................................... 6-32 . . . . . . Symbols .............................................. vn. ~111. IX. x Ventilation System ................................................ 3-2 AirVents ..................................................... 3-3 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Voltmeter ...................................................... 2-67

W

10

Notes

Notes

.C - 9408

WE SUPPORT

VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH

National Institute for

AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICE

EXCELLENCE

GM -

4 S - I O P I C K - U P O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

1

INTRODUCTION 1994 Chevrolet S-IO Pickup Owner's Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup and to provide important safety information. There is also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. In some vehicles, there can be information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment companies. We urge you to review all these publications carefully. This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service, keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Remember, if you have a concern and need help handling satisfaction, see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the Chevrolet family. We want to assure you of our continuing interest in your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.

it to your

Chevrolet Motor Division

30007 Van Dyke Ave.

General Motors Corporation

Warren, Michigan

'Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division.

All Rights Reserved

Second Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

Important Notes to Owners and Drivers . . . .About This Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time reserve the right to make changes in further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

it was printed. We the product after that time without

.. .

General Motors, GM and the GM Emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Emblem, and S-10 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

Model Reference This manual covers these models:

REGULAR CAB

CLUB COUPE / EXTENDED CAB

Table of Contents Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

Section 1 - Seats and Safety Restraints

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety restraints properly.

Section 2 - Features & Controls Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Section 5 - Problems on the Road

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care

Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.

Section 7- Scheduled Maintenance Services

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4.

Index

Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. SECTIONS 1-6: Each section of this manual begins with a brief contents, so you can often find at a glance if a section contains the information you want. SECTION 7: This section of the manual covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. SECTION 8 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE: This section includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as We’ve also included ordering information for service publications in this section.

the mediatiodarbitration procedure.

list of its

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

If

‘I

vi

.. .

Vehicle Damage Warnings

in this book 3u wi:

ind these notices:

I NOTICE: I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you^ what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

Cautran

Possible Injury

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Sould Cause Burns

Spark or Flame Could

Explode Battery

Avoid Sparks

or Flames

vii

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever vour vehicle is driven:

2U

Door LocwUnlock

Fasten Safety Belts

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Master Lighting

Switch

Turn Signal

Direction **.*:o

Headlight High Beam

Hazard Warning

Flasher

. e .

Parking Lights

Daytime

Running Lights

I Fog Lights

viii.

These symbols are on some of your controls:

Windshield

Washer

Windshield Defroster

Windshield

Wiper

Off

Ventilating Fan

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Battery Charging

System

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

SHIFT I

Shift Light

BRAKE

Brake

n

;are s

ler symbols you may see:

Fuse

Hood Release

Lighter

Horn

Seats & Restraint Systems

Section

Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls ...................................... Head Restraints .......................................... Safety Belts: They're for Everyone ............................. ...................................

1-2 1-6 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work 1-8 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Adults ................................................... 1-12 Driver Position ......................................... 1-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-23 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 ........................................ Child Restraints 1-25 LargerChildren ......................................... 1-30 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Checking Your Restraint Systems ............................. 1-33 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash .......................... 1-33

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .......................... Right Front Passenger Position ............................. Center Passenger Position ................................. LapBelt ............................................ ............................. Children .................................................

Rear Seat Passenger Positions

1-1

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how and down. Front Seat (Except Easy Entry)

to adjust them, and fold them up

Move the lever under the front of the seat to your left to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.

Move the lever under the front of the seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.

Front Seat (Easy Entry Only)

1-2

I

Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench)

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

1-3

Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill.

To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly.

1-4

Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)

The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area.

When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward.

0 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front

seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks.

To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.

1-5

Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)

STORED POSITION

FOLDED-DOWN POSITION

Your extended cab pickup has jump seats in the rear area. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the handle on the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the cushion, then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panels. Don’t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches. Safety belts should be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback.

Head Restraints

The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjustable.

1-6

Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.

I,

This figure lights up as a reminder to bucklk up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

so serious that even

After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

When the bike hits block9 it stops. But child keeps going!

the the

Put someone on it.

1-9

.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield . . .

01- me safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. IOU get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers Q t Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident

I’m wearing a

safety belt?

A: You could be - whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you

can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q : Why don ’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear

safety belts?

A: Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only - so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially other collisions.

in side and

1-11

0: If I’m a good drive4 and I never drive farfium home, why should I A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even

wear safety belts?

one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled, a tone will also sound. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. rlrsz, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

1-12

Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up

straight.

1-13

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until

it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

if you ever had to.

of

5. To make the lap

part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

1-14

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. Q: What’s wrong with this?

1 8

At The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection

this way.

Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

1-16

Q: What's wrong with this?

1 8

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the

shoulder at all times.

Q: What's wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

' Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the

door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

1-18

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

lap portion

if they don’t wear

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position

in a crash. For

The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.

1- 19

Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)

,i

Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can

sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

1-20

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)

Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only. It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

1-21

Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out a crash. And they can strike others belts.

of the vehicle in in the vehicle who are wearing safety

Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate a little and pull the belt.

To make it shorter, pull the belt as shown until it is snug.

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of the driver’s safety belt (see “Driver Position” in the Index). Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Don’t use child restraints on these seats. They won’t work properly.

1-22

Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

1-23

1-24

Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. in the center (except 60/40 The child restraint must be secured properly bench seat) or right front passenger seat. If you have a 60/40 split bench seat, you must use the right Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when nQ. child is in it. Top Strap

in the vehicle. Be sure to properly

front passenger seat.

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your vehicle dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.

1-25

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Bench Seat - Except 60/40 Bench Seat)

Don’t use child restraints in the center position of a 60140 bench seat.

When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child

restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child

restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is the latch plate over and

secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly.

1-27

60/40 Split Bench Seats 8

Don’t use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won’t work properly.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

the top

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about strap if the child restraint has one. 1.

Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pick up the latch plate, and run vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

the lap and shoulder portions of the

for the child

1-28

2. 3.

If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Pull the rest of

the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

1-29

7 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work larger child passenger. Larger Children

for an adult or

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

to a window so the child can

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

1-30

0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.

1-31

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so

small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the If the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

1-32

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the driver’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

1- 33

Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle. See “CertificatiodTire Label” in the Index.

The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace. Pull shoulder belt all the way out

to see this label.

Features & Controls

Section .

.............................. SideDoors ............................................. DoorLocks ............................................. Tailgate ................................................

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly- and what to do if you have a problem Introduction . For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Your Doors and How They Work 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-7 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2-16 2-19 2-21 2-21 2-24 2-25 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

.................................... Automatic Transmission Five-Speed Manual Transmission ............................. LockingRearAxle ......................................... ParkingBrake ............................................ Parking Over Things That Burn ............................... EngineExhaust ...........................................

2-1

Four-wheel Drive ......................................... Manual Transfer Case .................................... Electronic Transfer Case .................................. Windows ................................................ Horn .................................................... TiltWheel ............................................... Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever .............................. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...................... ............................... Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers ...................................... Windshield Washer ...................................... Cruise Control .......................................... Lights ................................................... Mirrors .................................................. Accessory Power Outlets .................................... Cigarette LightedAshtray ................................... Storage Compartments ...................................... Instrument Cluster ......................................... Wamrng Lights, Gages and Indicators .......................

2-27 2-27 2-29 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-39 2-45 2-48 2-51 2-52 2-53 2-55 2-58 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Feed Wire ............ 2-67 Trailer Wiring Harness ...................................... 2-68

...

2-2

Keys

The square-shaped key is for the ignition only.

2-3

The oval-shaped key is for the doors and all other locks.

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs~ffom the keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.

~~

NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehide if' you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sare you have extra keys.

- .

Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors

To open the door from the outside, lift the handle and pull the door open.

To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open.

2-5

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

From the outside: Use your door key.

From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lever on your inside door to LOCK. To unlock the door, slide the lever on your