Chevrolet 1997 S10 Pickup User manual

The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owner’s Manual
1,- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your ‘seats-ands;afety belts properly. It also explains the:“SIB”system.
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Features and Controls
This section.expl&s how to start and operateyour vehicle.
C.omfOrt Contrals and Audio Systems
This sectiun tells you -how to adjust the venti-lation and cordfort c trols an&how 6 @Crate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
.He?& you’ll findhelpful informationand tip.s about .the road ami how to driveunderdifferent c:onditions.
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Problems on the Road
This scctigntells what.to do. if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or o-verheatd engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells yon how to keep your vehic-le runriing prgperly and 1o.oking;go.od.
Maintenance- Schedule
This section tells you when toperform vehiclemaintenanceand what fluids and lubficants to use.
Customer Assistance Information
This sectim tells y0.u how to contact Chemolet for assistaxe and how to get s-ervice arid. owner publications.,
It alS0 @VeS YOU information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10.
Index
Here’s an alphabeticallisting of.almostevery subject in this manual: You can use it to quickly Wna,
somethingyou want to read.
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How to Use this Manual
Many people read.their owner% manual from beginoing.
to end when:they-first receive their n.ew vehicle, If you
do this., it will help yuu learn about the features and
cofitrols for yom vehicle. In this manual, you’II find
that-pictures-, and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A gpod place t.0 look-far what y0.u need is the’Index
in the back ofthe manual. It’s an alphabetical list of
what’s in the manmi, and the page iumber where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Sy.mbols
You will find a number of safety c’autions in this. boGE.
We use abox arid the word.CAUTIONto tell. you
,aboutthings that. could hurt you’if you -were to ignore
the warning;
These mean there is something that could hurt
yon or .other people.
In the caution ,area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what.-to dq to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Pleaseread these cautims. If you don’t, you or
others .could be hurt.
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Y6u will.also find a circle
with a slash through it
in
this book.This safety
symbol
.means. “D~dt,”
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this:b,o.ok you will find tkse notices:
I NOTICE:
These mean there .is something that could
damage your vehicle.
In the notux area, we [ell youabout something-that can
dam-ageyour vehide. Many times.,this damag-e would
not be covered by your warranty, and it.co,uldbe costly.
Butzthe n,oticewill tell you whit to da to help avoid
the
damage.
When you~ead 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-
the
same words, CAUTION or’NOTICE.
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Vehkle .Symbols.
These are sa-me of the s,ymbols you may find on your vehicle.
For-example,
these symbols
are used :on an
original battery:
PROTECT
EYES
BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARK OR ,111,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These- symbols
:are important
for you and
yo,ur passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
'BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do. with
your iamps.:
LlGmmI ING
.SIGNALS.
6 e3
TURN
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some Qf
your daritroh:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD
'DEFROSTER
WiNDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used oil
warning and
indicator lights:
-BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE (@)
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
Here are so.me
dther symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%F
I
LIGHTER
HORN
ttT
,SPEAKER
b
FUEL. p3
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
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Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Extended Cab Pickup

Section 1 Seatsand Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find informationabout the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn aboutsome
things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and Seat Controls
SafetyBelts: They’re for Everyone
Here Are Questions ManyPeople
Ask About
S.afetyBelts
-- and the Answers
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
S.upplementalMatableRestraint
(SIR)
System
Safety Belt
Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
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Center PassengerP.osition
Rear SeatPassengers
(Extended Cab
Jump Seats)
Children
Child
Restraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
CheckingYour Restraint Systems
ReplacingRestraint SystemParts After
a Crash
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Seats and Seat Controls
This; section tdls you about the seats -- how to adjust
them,
and fold them up- and down.
For vehicleswithout easy
Manual Front Seat
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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust
.a manual .driver’s seat while the vehicle is
moving. The- sudden movement could startle- and
confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
entry seats, move the lever
under the front of the seat
toward the driver’s door to
unlock it. Slide theseat 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.
For vehicles with-easyentry
seats, 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.
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option)
If you have this feature,
there
will be a knob on the
outside bf the driver and
passenger
bucket seats.
Reclining Seatbacks
(Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench)
To adjust the front seatback,
lift the lever
on the outer I
side of the seat. I
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Turn the knob counterclockwise toincrease lumbar
support
and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.
Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it.
Pull up
on the lever and the seat will go to an i
upright position.
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