1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 344

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look any other loose or damaged for safety belt system parts.If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any tornor frayed safety belts replaced. Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See loss "Manual Transmission" in the Index. A fluid may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See A "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in theclutch reservoir. See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. At Least Four Times a Year Tailgate Lubrication Service Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if following schedule Ior every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) if following schedule 11. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in PartD. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all bodydoor and fuel door hinges, latches and locks including the glove box, console doors and the body hood, and any moving hardware. Lubricate seat the hood safety lever pivot and rod pivot. Part D prop tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposedto a corrosive environment. 7-48