Chevrolet 1993 S-10 Pickup User manual

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1993
CHEVROLET
SI 0 PICK-UP
OWNER'S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
f993 Chevrolet Sf0 Pickup
Owner's Manual
Welcome
Thismanualwaspre.pared to acquaintyouwiththeoperarlonand
maintenanceofyour
1993 Chevrolet S-10 Pickupandto .provide imponant
safetyinformation.ThereisalsoaChevroletTruckWarrantyandOwner
AssistanceInformationbooklet. In somevehicles,therecanbeinformation
manualsfromothermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipment
companies.We urge you to reviewallthesepublicationscarefully.Thiswill
helpyou enjoy safeandtrouble-freeoperation of yourvehicle.
When
it comes to service,keep in mind that yourChevroletdealerknows
yourvehiclebestand
is interested in yourcompletesatisfaction. Your dealer
invitesyou to returnforall ofyourserviceneeds both duringandafterthe
warrantyperiod.
Remember,
if youhaveaconcernandneedhelphandling it to your
satisfaction,seetheprocedure in'theChevroletTruckWarrantyandOwner
AssistanceInformationbooklet.
ThanksforchoosingaChevroletproduct. We valueyouasamember of the
Chevroletfamily. Wewant to assureyouofour continuinginterest in your
pleasureandsatisfactionwithyourvehicle.
ChevroletMotorDivision
GeneralMotorsCorporation
30007 Van DykeAve.
Warren,Michigan
0 Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division.
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition Printed in U. S.A.

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Model Reference
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TABLE OF CONT€NTS
How to Use this Manual
Comfort Confmls & Audio Sysfems
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Section
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This sectiontells you how to use your manualand includes
safetyand vehicle damage warnings andsymbols.
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Thissectiontells you how to use your seatsandsafety belts
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This section explains how to start andoperate your vehicle.
’ This sectiontells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operate your audio system,
Here you’llfindhelpfulinformation and tips about the road and
how to drive under different conditions.
This sectiontells you what to
do if you have a problem while
driving, such as a
flat tire or engineoverheating.
’ Here the manual tells youhow to keepyour vehicle running
properly and looking good.
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This section tells you when to performvehiclemaintenanceand
what fluids and lubricants to use.
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1 This sectiontells you how to contact your GM division for
assistance andhow to get service publications.
It also gives
youinformation on “Reporting SafetyDefects”,
Here’san alphabetical listing ofalmostevery subjectinthis
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Illrcl.
read.
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How To Use This Manual
Manypeoplereadtheirowner’smanualfrombeginning to endwhen theyfirst
receivetheirnewvehicle.Thiswillhelpyoulearnaboutthefeaturesand
controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you’ll find thatpicturesandwords
worktogether to explainthingsquickly.
INDEX:Agoodplace to
look forwhatyouneed is the Index in back of the
manual.It’sanalphabeticallist of allthat’sinthemanual,andthepage
numberwhere you’ll find it.
SECTIONS
1-6: Eachsection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist of its
contents,
so youcan often find ataglance if asectioncontainsthe
informationyouwant.
SECTION
7: Thissection of themanualcoversthemaintenancerequiredfor
yourvehicle.
SECTION
8: CUSTOMER A -3lSTANCE: This sectionincludesimportant
informationaboutReportingSafetyDefectsandgivesyoudetailsaboutthe
“RoadsideAssistance”program. You willalso find customersatisfactionphone
numbers(includingcustomersatisfactionnumbersforthehearingandspeech
impaired)aswellasthe mediatiodarbitration procedure. We’ve alsoincluded
orderinginformationfor service publications
in thissection.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
You willfindanumber of safetycautions in this book.Weuseyellow and
theword
CAUTION totellyouaboutthingsthat could hurtyou if youwere to
ignorethewarning.
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In theyellowcautionarea, we tellyou what thehazardis.Then we tell you
what to do to helpavoid orreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions.If
youdon’t,youorotherscouldbehurt.
You willalsofindaredcirclewithaslashthroughit in thisbook.Thissafetv
symbolmeans“Don’t’’,“Don’t
do this”, or“Don’tletthishappen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you willfindthesebluenotices:
NOTICE I
In thebluenoticearea, we tell you aboutsomethingthatcandamageyour
vehicle.Manytimes, this damagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and
itcouldbecostly.But the noticewill tell youwhatto
do tohelpavoidthe
damage.
Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE
warningsindifferentcolorsorindifferentwords. In thismanual,we’veused
thefamiliarwordsandcolorsthatGeneralMotorshasusedforyears.
You’llalsoseewarninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyusethesamecolors.
and the wordsCAUTIONorNOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols,
These are someof the symbols youwill findon your vehicle. For example,
these symbols
are used onan original battery:
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Caution
Possible Injury Protect Eyes
by Shielding CausticBattery Acid
Could Cause Burns
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Avoid Sparks
or Flames
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park or FlameCould
Explode Battery
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These symbols are important for you and your passengers wheneveryour
vehicle
is driven:
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fastenSafetyDoor Lock/Unlock
Belts
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Master Lighting
Switch
Parking Lights
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Turn Signal
Direction
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Daytime
Running Lights
lights.
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HazardWarning
Flasher
fog Lights
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Headlight
HighBeam
Thesesymbolsareonsome of yourcontrols:
Windshield
Washer
Ventilating Fan
Windshield
Defroster
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Off
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Windshield
Wiper Hood Release
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Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights.
EngineCoolant
Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
(Digital Cluster)
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Battery Charging
System
BRAKE
Fuel Engine Oil
Pressure
SHIFT
Brake
(Standard Cluster) Shift Light
Here are someothersymbols you maysee.
FuseLighterHornSpeaker
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Seats & Safety Belts
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Section
Hereyou’ll find informationabouttheseatsinyourvehicleandhowtouse
yoursafetybeltsproperly
. You canalsolearnaboutsomethingsyoushould
not do with safety belts .
Seats and Seat Controls ...................................................................................... 1-2
Head Restraints
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1-7
SafetyBelts:They’reForEveryone .................................................................... 1-7
Why Safety Belts Work .....................................................................................
1-9
QuestionsManyPeopleAskAboutSafetyBelts ......................................... 1-12
How
To Wear SafetyBeltsProperly ................................................................. 1-14
Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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SafetyBeltUseDuringPregnancy
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RightFrontPassengerPosition
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CenterPassengerPosition
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1-21
Lap Belt ........................................................................................................ 1-22
RearSeatPassenger
f ;ition .......................................................................
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Children
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SmallerChildrenandBabies
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Child Restraints
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Larger Children ................................................................................................
1-32
Safety Belt Extender
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1-35
Checking Your Restraint Systems
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ReplacingSafety Belts AfteraCrash
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Seats and Seat Controls
Thissectiontellsyouabouttheseats-how to adjustthem,andfoldthemup
anddown.
Front Seats
You canlosecontrol of thevehicle if youtrytoadjustamanual
1 driver’sseatwhilethevehicleismoving.Thesuddenmovement
couldstartleandconfuseyou,ormakeyoupush
a pedalwhenyou
don’twant
to. Adjustthedriver’sseatonlywhenthevehicleisnot
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Movetheleverunderthefront of theseattowardyourdoortounlock it.
Slidetheseat
to whereyouwantit.Thenreleasetheleverandtry to move
theseatwithyourbody,tomakesuretheseatislockedintoplace.

Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60140
Split-Bench)
To adjusttheseatback, lift thelever on theouterside of theseat.Release
thelever to lock the se’atbackwhereyouwantit.Pull up ontheleverand
theseat
will gotoanuprightposition.
Butdon’thaveaseatbackreclined
if yourvehicle is moving.
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Sitting in areclinedpositionwhenyourvehicleis in motioncan I:
dangerous.Even if youbuckleup,yoursafetybeltscan’t do their JL
whenyou’rereclinedlikethis
Theshoulderbeltcan’t
do its jobbecause it won’tbeagainstyour
body. Instead,
it willbe in front of ;--u. In acrashyoucoul 2” into
it, receivingneckorotherinjuries.
The lap beltcan’t
do itsjob,either. In acrashthebeltcould go
overyourabdomen.Thebeltforceswouldbethere,notatyour
pelvicbones.This could causeseriousinternalinjuries.
For properprotectionwhenthevehicleisinmotion,havethe
seatbackupright.Then,sitwellback in theseatandwearyour
safetvbelt DroDerlv.
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Manual Lumbar Adjustment
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If youhavethisfeature,therewillbeaknobwithsixsettingsontheoutside
of thedriverandpassengerbucketseats.
Turntheknobcounter-clockwise
to increaselumbarsupportandclockwise to
decreaselumbarsupport.
Fronf Seafback Latches
Thefrontseatbackfoldsforwardtoletpeoplegetintothebackseatorreach
thestorageareabehindtheseat. Yourseatbackwillmovebackand forth
freely,unlessyoucome
to asuddenstop.Then it willlock in place.
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There’sonetime the seatbackmaynotfoldwithoutsomehelpfromyou.
That’s
if yourvehicle is parkedgoingdownafairlysteephill.
To
fold afrontseatbackforward,pushtheseatbacktowardtherearasyou
lift thislatch.Thentheseatbackwillfoldforward.Thelatchmust be downfor
theseat
to workproperly.
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)
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Therightfrontbucketorsplit-benchseatofyourvehiclemakes it easytoget
inandout
of therearvehiclearea.
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Whenyou tilttherightfrontseatbackfullyforward,thewholeseatwill
slideforward.
Aftersomeonegetsintotherearseatarea,movetherightfront
seatback to itsoriginalposition.Thenmovetheseatrearwarduntil it
locks.
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, Ifaneasyentryrightfrontseatisn'tlocked, it canmove. In a I
suddenstoporcrash,thepersonsittingtherecouldbeinjured.After
you'veusedit,besure to pushrearwardonan easyentryseat to
besureitislocked.
To getout,again tilt theseatbackfullyforward.
Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)
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Your extendedcabpickupmayhavejumpseats in the reararea. To fold the
jumpseatdown,pulldownonthehandleonthebottomoftheseatuntilthe
seat is in place.
To storetheseat,push it upuntil it isflushwiththetrim
panels.Don'tletthesafetybeltsbedamagedbythehingesorthelatches.
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