1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual
1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup manual content summary:
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I Supplement to the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (with ZR2 Su.sp--lsion)and Chevmlet Blazer (with ZR2 Suspension) Owner's ~IManuals 7lis.informationshould be Includedwirh the "'Engine Cornpartmefit F w e Block" information located-in Se.ction6 in yuur owner's .manwl. DRL Not used for Daytime-Running .Lamps - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 3
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this manual. Zase k p this manual In your vehicle, So it will be mere if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you this manual in itso the new sell the vehicle, please leave owner can use it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNlCtAN :cERTlRCATIONTHROUGH National haiiutefar AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Index - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
'VehicleDamage -Warnings 3 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 12
PROTECT EYESBY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A LIGHTING = WINDS.HlELD WIPER COOLANT TEMP $ DOOR.L ~ C K UNLOCK LIGHTER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM t n FASTEN EAT. BELTS BRAKE (a) BURNS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WINDOW COOLANT a (@) ' . SPEAKER FUEL b B V FOG LAMPS. $0 VENTILATING FAN 4 7 ANTI-LOCK - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 13
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,Section 1 Seats and Restraint.Systems - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
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.Manual Lumbar Support ( I fEquipped) I f you have.this feature, there willbe knob on the outside.of the driverand passenger bucket seats. a . Reclining Seatbacks(Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To. adjust thefront seatback, lift thelever on the auter ,side of the $eat. Turn .the knob to the ldt to - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 17
up, your safety belts can't do theirjob when you.3-e reclined like thfs. The shoulder belt can't :doits job becausg it won't be against your body, Instead, it will.be in front of you. In .a crash you could :.go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do its jab either - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 18
theseat. To fold the front seatback forward, rotate thehandle on the side 0%the; seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. Easy Entry e Tilt the. right fr.ont seatb.ack ,completely forward and the whokseat will slide- forward. Mo.veth.e seatback to.its original pc&ion-after someonegets ,5nto - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 19
(Extended Cab Nodels) Your-extended Gab pickup :hasa jump seat in the-. rear aTe8. afety Be s: Th-.ey'refor Everyone tellsyou how touse safety belts .properly.It .alsote.lls you.some things you .shouldnot, dowiih -safetybelts. 273j-s part :of the manual And it :explains the.SUPP? :R) r air.b syste - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
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Why Safety Belts.Work W e n you xi& in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take :.the.$implest-vehicle.Suppose i t s just a seat on wheels. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Get it up .to speed. Then stop'the vehicle.. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going.until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield .., - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 23
orthe instrument panel ,,. or the safety belts ! With safety belts, you slow-do.wri as the vehicle does. You-getm-ore time.to stop. Yau st0.p over more distance, -andya.w.strongest bonestake the fmces. That%why s-afetybelts make such goad.sen-se. 1-10 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 24
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How to Wear Sa.fetyBelts Prop.e,rIy Adults Fist, ym'U want to know which reatmint systems your vehicle has.; We'll .start with the driver pasition. Driv-erPosition Lap-ShoulderBelt The.driver.has allap-shoulderbelt. Here's haw to wear it properly. 1. Close :and lock the.doox. 2. Adjwt the seat ( - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Pull up on ihe.latchplate to make sure -it-issecure. If the.belt isnyt.long enough, see "Safety Belt Ewtender'kt the end o€.thissection. Make sufe the release button oh ihe-buckle ispositiofied so you would be able to unbuckle the :safety .belt quiCkly if you ever had t.0. 1-13 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 27
toa loose. In a wash, you would move fimward too much,.which.c.auld.increaseinjury. The shouIder belt should fit against p u r ba-dy. I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q.: m . . rt9s; wrong.wiih this? L CAU You:canDe sermusly mpred if your belt is buckled i n the wrong place like this, In a wash, the belt would go up gver your abdom6n. .The- belt.'forces would b.ethere;not at the peIvie~ bones. This could cause:serious internal . mpries. Always bgckle -yourbelt - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 29
&; What's wrong with this? 3hu can.loe seriously :injuredif yau wear the shoulder-.belt under .your.arm.&-a crash, your body would move too %ar .forward, which would inereas.& the chance of head and neck-injury. Aka, the belt. would apply too-much force to.the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Q: What's wrong.with this? You can be seriously injured. by a twisted belt..In .acrash, you wouldn'thave the .fullwidth of the belt tospread impact forces.If a belt i s twisted, make It straight so.itcan work properly, or ask. :yourdealer to fix.it. I 1-17 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
just push the-button on thti buckle. The belt should go-back out -of .the way. Before you :closethe door, be sure the; belt is out of-the way. If ypu.slam the door on it, you can damage.boththe belt and your vehicle.. , A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbdt,and the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 32
.Supplemental Inflatable Restraint. (SIR) System 1-19 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
.could seriously. injure you..This is true. even with reduceillforce-frontal air bags, Safety belts help keep you in position before arid during a crash. Always wear your safe.tybelt, even with reduced-force air bags, .The -driver should .as sit far back as possible while still mairitaining. control - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 34
The system.checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is a. electrical pKoblem. See "Air Ba,gRe@diness Light" i n the Index for myoreinformation. 1-21 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 35
How the . A i r Bag System Works - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 36
migbt not inflate properly or it mFiht.forceithe.abj;ectinto ;thatIperson. The path of inflating :airbag must-bekept.clear. Don't between an occupmt and an -air put :anything bag,.and.don't attiachor -putanything on the. steerh-g, wheel hub:on oror near any ather - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
problems for people witha history of asthma or other the breathing trouble.-To avoid this, everyone'in vehicle should get out as soon as it is.. safe to .doso. I f you havebreathing problems but can't get out of the-vehicle after an :air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 38
: If you damage the.covering for the driver ' S or the right front passeager's -airBag, the bag may not work properly. You maylhave to replace the air bag~.'module in the steering wheel or both the air bag'module -andthe instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag. Do not open.or break - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Servicing Your -AirB-ag-Equipped. Vehicle 1-26 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Center PassengerPosition Lap Belt If your.vehicle has a 'bench sear;, someone can :sit,inthe ceater position. When you sit in a center seating pasition, y.00have a lap safety belt, which has na retractor.. To make.the belt longer; the latGh .plate arid p d l it along.the-belt. t i & , - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
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. To .makeit shmter, pull the belt as shown until it is :snug. Buckle and.gosition it the same way:as the lap part of the driver'ss~dety belt (see "'Driver Pogition" in the Index). Make sure.the releasebuttan c m the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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in a vehicle, A baby doeen't weigh much until a crash, During a crash a baby will.becume so heavy you can't. hold it..For example, in-a. crash at only 25 mph (40km/hj, a 12-1b,-(5.5 kg) baby wilI suddenly becomea 240-lb. ($10 kg) force-on your arms. The baby would .bealmost.imposiible to hold - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
an infant restraint, but be i sure ts turn off the-passenger!-s air bag.See i "Se.curing;-a. Child Restraint in the Right Front n g a child restraint,take-into. consideration not only the.chil&'s weight and size, but dso-whether or not t.e.restraint.will be compatible with the qetq V&icl.g in whicht - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
of up to:about 20 lbs-.(9 kg) and.-about one yearatage. This type of restrstirit faces: the rear so that the infhnt':s head, Beck and-body-can. have the supporcthey need in a .crash.Some idant seats . c m e in ~ W O pats.-- the base stays secured in the vehicle andthe seat - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
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of age. It's designed to improve the fit of thevehcle's safety belt system.Ekooster seats.with shields uselap-only belts; however; booster seats without shields use right front passenger's-seat, you need.ts turn off the passenger's air bag. See"Securing a; Child Restraint in the Right Front.Seat - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Top Strap If your child restmint:has. a ;top strap, it should.be. .anchored.If you need to. have an .anchorinstalled, you -canask your GM .dealerto put it in:for YOU, If you want to installan anchor yourself7your -dealer-can. tell y ~ u how to do it. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 52
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Securing a Child Restraint i n the Right Front Seat.Position - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 54
your ignition key into the switch, push in, .mdmove the switch to AIR BAG OFF. The AIR BAG OFF light will corne on to let you know that the right front pass-enger'sair bag:is off: The right front passenger's air bag. win remain off until you turn-it on back on again, and - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 55
that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger's air bag. could inflate even though the switch is -off.I% this ever happens, don't securea $ear-facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your v.ehicte-.serviced. I If the shoulder belt goes i n front of - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
5. Pull the:restof the shoulder belt ala the way out uf the,retractor to. set .the lock. 6. To tighten the belt,f e d the shoulder bekback into. the retractor while you push down on the chld restraint. If :you're using a forward-facing .child restraint, you may find it helpful t-0 use.yo.& knee t6 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the way. The safety belt be ready towork.foran adult will move.free1y;again and or larger child passenger. 'If you.were using.a -rear- turn on the right front paisenger's. air bag when y ~ fernow u t h e ; rear-facing child-res$ainrtfrom.the-vehkie. To turn the air bag .on.again, insert your - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
turned off, the person sitting there won? have. the. extra protection of.-an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn't be able to inflate and .help protect the persolk sitting there. Make sure the air bag isa reapfacing child turned on unless you are usingrestraint in the right.front seat position - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
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Never do this. Here a child is sitting in .a.seat.that-has a lap-shoulder .belt, but the shoulder part is.behind the. child. the child wears .the belt in this way, in a crash the chi1d:might slide under the belt. The belt's force would - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 61
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:also may mean you will need to have :safetybelt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt .warm7being :used at the time of the collisian. If air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on-tlieair bag system earlier in - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
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a problem, 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2- 20 2- 10 2- 11 2- 12 2- 14 216 2- 17 2-20 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-26 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Keys I I Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child.or others .could be badly Injured or - even kill&. or other They could operate power windows move. Don't controls or even make the vehicle leave the. keys in a vehicle with young children. 1 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 66
- sided key ignition anddoor.locks. It will fit.with either sideup...When a~ new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair didentical keys-anda key code- number. I NOTICE: Your vehiclehas a number dfeatures that can help prevent theft.But you canhave a lot of trouble getting - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Door Lock 1 :leare several ways to kock and unlock yolur.vehick. 'You can -use:.th-eKeyless Entry S,ys:tem,. if you have this option. YOUcanuse-your key IO ufil-ockyour door-from -the outside., To.lock your &or ffom the inside, $tide the lever on.-your inside door clown. 2-4 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
switchis located on the armrest, Remove the-ignitionkey and press LOCK to lock -all. the-doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the key symbol. TOopen the side access-panel,first-openthe.driver's front.dmr. Then, use the han:de..onthe panelto open it. You must close the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
This device-complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules! Operationis subject to the fol1owing:swo conditions: (1) this device may .not,,caus:e h-armfulinter€ thevehicle; take-your -keys,ape.n:your door and:$@ the lacks from. inside. Then get out a d . .closethe door. .KeylessEntry Spt.em(If Equipped) f - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
must also'bematchgd..Oixe your :dealer-has coded the new transmitter7 the lost trmsmitteir will not.unlockYQW vehicle. Each- vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. . Battery Replacement Under normal use, thebattery .in.your,rematekeykss entry transmitter-should last about:twoyears - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 71
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can open the tailgate by.pulling up on ,the handle whi1e:pulling the tailgate down. When you.put the.taiIgate & cable, turn-it so the end faces . t h e front. Then, push fozward SO the larger part af -the:hole is over-thebolt. Full the end over the bolt. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. Make sqre - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Theft vehicle is equipped . . with the Passlock theft-de$errent system. YO During normal qeratioq, the SECURITY light will go off after the-engine i . started. ~ .. 2-10 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
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key release button is used. 'To remove the key on manual transmission.vehicles, turn the.key t o OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK whge time. pressing thekeyrelease button downat the--same Pull' the key straight .out; On automatic transmissionvehicles, turr.the key to LOCK and pull it strairrhto - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
f Starting 'Y6wrEngine. .Starting Your-2.2 Liter-Engine 1. Withoutpushing the accele@atm pedal., turn your ignition key .to START. W e n the e n g h starts, let. gu .of the key. The idle speed wil1,:ga down 7ds your: .. engine gets warm. . NOTICE.: D.on,"t.try* to shift to PARK (P).if yiriur - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
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J Engine. Coolant Heater (IfEquipped)l - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
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-your. vehicle is-stopped. I S-hifting-aut of PARK-(P)oi. Nk JTRAL (N) while .your engine.: i$ "racing" (Wnning, .athigh speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly-an your vehkle cau1d.mot.every the brake pedal, rapidly. You could lose control and hit:people or objects, Don'tshift Q U ~ of - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
all the way down. . r) FIRST (I): This,psition gives YOU -evenmore power(but lower fuel-economy)than SECOND (2). You-cm. .use:i;t on very Steep hills, or in deep $ with only ;the. .accelerator -pedal.Thts-could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into. PARK (PI - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
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Shift .Light If y ~ skip u more $hap ane..b.--lr when you downshiftFt, -you could lose control of .yousvehicle. And_ you.could injure yourself .or others. Do&tshift ddwn.more. than one gear: when you downshift. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
is on, the brake system wslrining light will come on. To:release the parking brake hold the regular b.rake pedal down. L NOTICE: Driving with the parking, brake. on can cause your rear brakes.to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage.other parts:of your vehicle, If - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmhsion Only) r-- - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before yo,uget:out o f your vehicle, turn off yautiengi.ne, .pat your m a n u a l . transmission in REVERSE (R) and .. Brm1y:'applyh e parking:brake. . Parking Over ' lings Burn Thi--,s that canburmould touch hot exhaustparts under your - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Running-YQUP" Engine Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know, A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the a h system control 0.Ecould allow dan.gerous exhaust^ into .your vehicle (seethe ear1ier Caution under - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
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electronic traWer case, the transfer .caseswitches are abovethe, audio. system controls. 4LO: TI setting also eagageS your %r. and the front axle will lo.& automatically. 2HI: Thk setting i s for driving in most street and. highw3ay-situatians-. Your front..alcle i s not engaged .in two-wheel drive - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
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, .the controls -are~-on each of the side doors.With powef windows, the when the ignition is on or .switches. contra1 the win,do:ws when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is present. (See "Retained Accessory 'Power" in. the -Index.) The .driver's door has a switch €or the passenger .windowas well - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 95
.Swing-OutWindows (Extended Cab) To apen-.a rem swing-out window; pull the.latch toward the front of the vehicle.and then pushthe.latch..out and .rearward. Sliding Rear Win.dow (If Equipped) Whea you.cloSs the windo.w, be sure the 1atch:eatehes. 2-32 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
it.to .the highest level to.give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehiile. The lever:on the left side. of.the-steeringcolumn includes ysur: Turn Sig-naland Lane Change.In6icator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer * * W'indshieldWipeys Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped) 2-33 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To, change the-headlamps. fram lo,w to high -heam01hi& to low beam, pull the multifunct&m'l6verall the. way tow L you. Then release it; I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
t~ MIST. Hold it there until the wip.ers start,^ then letgo. The wipers will stop after one wipe. I f you warit more wip&, .hold the band-on the-wiper speed fora long or shortdelay ktween wipes..This c w be very useful in light rain of snow. Turn the band to: choose the delay time. The closer to . - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 99
a Cruise2controI can be Uangerous where-you can't drive safely at a steady speed. $0, .don't use.yourcruise control on winding mads or in heavy traffic. can be dangerous on -Cruise:control :slippery-r6ads. On such roads, fast .changes .intire tractionc m c&u$e needless wheel spinning, and you could - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 100
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Using Cruise Control sn Hills 1 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Exterim Lamp.s DOME OVERRIDE 2 -9 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
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is off. This will keep -yourbattery from running.down. If the battery run-.downprotection shuts off the interior Iagqg:, to return tonomaloperation it.May be mxessary to: 0 Shut ofFali lamps.and close all-doors;or 0 T w the ,ignitimikey to RUN. Mirrors Electrochromic Daymight Inside Rearview - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 107
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into.theright lane, you could hit-avehi@ke on your. right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanea ~. Stora.ge.Compartments Glove while lifting the: top.ta open i.t...You.c:m . Door Starage You will-find.a storage ccsmpartment on-eachdoor; Store cassettes in the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Rotate-the front ashtray door down to-openit. NOTICE-: Don't put papers and-other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, -frontashtray, pull the bin upward. T O use the lighter, press it in all 'theway, and let go. When it's reidy;it will pop back by:itself. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
-to-side. Your:visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glarepratectition and a strap for-holdingsmall items, such as maps. . ...: . ; .. , . . Visor Vanity Mirror Pull thesun visor down -andlift the cover to:expose the vanity mirror. Pull the sun visor down and lift - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
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OptionaI Cluster - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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-anagag mat may .beon y . ~ uvehicle. r The~pictGes will help ~ Q L I locate them. 'I 1 1 1 s . part desc;rilb;esthe- war: Warning lights .and. g.ages can signal that something is wrong before it becorks serious enough to cause an expensive repair -orreplacement. Paying gtten~ion to. your - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Tliis~light will corne on when.you start yout engine, and ii wlU:-flash.€ora few .secqnds. Then the light should go out, This means the system. is-ready. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
AIR BAG OFF Light When you turn the right front passenger's air bag off, this lightwill came on and stay on toremind you that the air bag has been turned off. This lightwill go off when you turn the air important safety information. If the right front passenger's air bag-is turned off, an adult or a - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
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problem in the ele.ctric:al=ytem.Have the v:ehicle serviced as .Swn as possil + Shift Light You have the shiftli-ght if you.have a manual transmis.sim.This light Games on very briefly as a bulb check-whenyou start the engine, :Shiftingwhen the indicator light is on wi11;hdp you :get the begt fuel - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Your brake system may not be working praperly warning..lightison. Driving if the brake.ayst.em with the.brake system warning ligjht .oncan lead to- an accident. If the lightis -stMion-afteryouJ'vepulled off the road andstc)pped carefully; have the vebicie tawed€@r-.service. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
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n Light). NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle w8h this.light while, yo:ur-emissiafi contrds may not :on, after..a work as well, your:fuel economy may-notbe as. .goadand your engtnemay.notrun :assrno.othly* This could lead to costly repairs thatmay not be:. covered by your warranty. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
: I f the Light 19.Flashing Ifthe Light.Is On Steady 2-61 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
NOTICE: Damage to yaut engine fjmn neglected oilt by problems can be-costlyand is n ~ co.vemd your wiirranty. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Security WarniTlg Light Service 4WD Light This li.ghtshould 'comeon briefly when you~turn -00the ignition, :as a check to-show you it is working, SECURITY 1 I This.Iight w1u mme on -briefly. when you turn the key toward START. The light will.stay on until the engine starts. SERVICE 4WD If the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Fuel .Gage LOW FUEL - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
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Sect.ion3 Cornfort C.ontsolsand Audio Systems 3- 1.9 3-26 3 2.3 3-23 3-24 345 3-25 3-25 - - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
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instrument panel outlets. Youz:vehicle's ventilation system. supplies 0.utsid.eair to the inside 6 f your vehicle when it is moving. When.the vehicle is n0.tmoving, you can get wtside air to flow through-byselecting .anymode and anyfan speed. You will find ai^ outlets in the center and on the sides - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
1 Audio Systems Your DeIcoElecttonics--audio system. has been.designed to operate-easily. the most out OP the a&anced engineering that went into it.. AM-FM Stereo .Settingthe.Clock for Systems without Autowtic Tone.Control t I .Settingthe Clock for Systems with Autonmt~ic Tone Contr.0.l - - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
= Press the right arrow to:trrne 10 the next-higher station -andthe left Whenever you press the -gametwo buttons, the stationyou set will return. 4. Repeat the steps foreach pair of pushbut' leftor right speakers, The middle position balances .the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the.-cmtrol - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
( I fEquipped) Finding:a Station AM-FM: Press the 10~wer knob tos-witchbetween AM, FMII and FM2. TUNE: Turn Press AM-FM .to seiect'the band. 3. Tune,in.the desired station. 4, PreSs.SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 5. :Press and hold one -of the four pushbuttons within €ive s-econds.Whenever - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
seconds. Whenever .you pfess the same two buttans, the station you set will rexurn. 4. Rep-eat-thesteps €or each pairo€pushbuttom. BASS: 5licle both SEEK buttons,to scan throu&each of your preset stations. The system willsc,mthrough and play.each~preset station stored on your pushbuttons for aTew - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 139
f AMmFM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control (EEquipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this-kn&.-to turn me system 0 1 1 off. Toincrease volume.,turn the knob T o the right..Turn it to thdeft: . When :the radio is playine;, pressthis button .to recalhhe station frequency. 3-10 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
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h o b to-release- frclvn it its stored position..Turnthe control to the right to,.adJ'ust the sound ta-the. front speakers .and to the "?:for the r e a speakers-.The middle-positionbalances the sound between the speakers. Push these.knobs back into their stored positions when you're. not usingthem. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 142
player is built to w.or'k-best with tapes that :are 3.0 to 4,5 minutes long -an each side. Tapes:longer than that are $0.thin they h a y not work well in this player. T ignition is an but the radio is off, the tape will begin piaying. PROG ( 2 ) : Press this button to switchfrom one:.si.de of. .the tape - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
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Automatic Tone Control ( I fE.quipped) Playing the'Radio Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this butt0.n to switch betweenAM, FMl and FW. The display will show your selection. PWR-VUL: Press this knob 'to 'turn the system frequency. TUNE: Pres$ this. knob lightly so it extends, Tu~mto it choose - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
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Itf the disc comes -backout and ERR appe-amon the display, it could be that: You are driving OD a very rough road. (The disc should play when the road giits:smoothe;e=) . 3-17 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
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To unlock a secured radio,see "Unlocking the' earller T h e f t - D t t Feature .After a Power Loss7' in this section. To.help avoid hearmg Adjust the volume. controlto the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly -.untilyowhear comfortably and clearly. -Understanding. Radio Reception AM The range - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
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Press,and hold the TAPE AUX.button for-five seconds The tape symbol on display-willflash for two.seconds. I ' t h e 4. Insert the scmbbing action ckaning cassette ,while :the tape symbol is flashing. the manufacturer's 5. EJ&t .thecleaning ca$.setfe after. .recommended cleaning time. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
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Id t.heRoa.d 4-24 4- 3.2 4-33 4-3.4 44.5 4-35 4-37 z4-40 "4-4.1 4-46 -4-46 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
I Defensi.ve Driving The best advice anyone can give. about driving is: Drive.deferrsively.. Please start with a very-imp.o.~ant-s.afe.ty device in your vehick Buckle up. (&e "Safety ,Belts''in the Index.) 4-2 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 158
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skid. When you start your engine.and begin to drive away; yaw anti-lock brake syxiem.will check itself. You may he'&a-momentarymotor or c1icking noise whikthis test; is goi on. This is-nomal. I I€,there.'s a problem with the mti-lock brake system, this warfiing light -will:stay13wr. See."Anti-Lo - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
system can change.thebrake pressure faster than any driver could. The .computer is-programmed to make the most o€'mailabletire .mil road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say theroad is wet. You're driving:safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 164
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-road driving .involves.s.orne.newskills; And.that's why it's very irnr>ortanfthat you read this ,g,ui.de.You'll fmd-many driving.t i p and.suggestims. These .will help driving safer.and more enj-oyable. -makeyoui.6ff-faad 4114 - - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
You'll find other important infomation i n this manual. %e "Vehicle hading3''"Luggage Carrier" -and"Tires" -in-theIndex. 4-15 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Getting Familiar with Off-ROad D2ivin:g and .quick changes in.direc$idn .can easily throw-you :autof posifion. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So; whether you% drivingm oroff the road,you .and your passengers-should w.ears.a€etybelts. 7 : yodre driviag.aff-raad,b-ouacing - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
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as youappfoach :a.hill. I Many'hilkare sfmplyto6 steep for any vehicle.If , p adrive up &ern, you will :stall. Ifyou drive dgwn them, you can't control yo,ur-speed. If you drive across:them, you will roll over.Yon could be seriausly injured.ar killed. X f you haveany doubt rbout the s&eepne$s, don - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Once you decide yowan sa€ely drive up t-he hill, you. need.to take some special steps. . ; Use a low gear and .get a €imgrip o.n.,the :steering -wheel. r ~ 1 lkrning or dr'iving @WO$S steep.h___.j can be D,riving to the top (crest) of a hi11 at iull speed csln cause an accident. There could be - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
up.a.hil1. 0 a 0 Never a t t e m p o prevent a stall by shifdng.into NEUTRAL (N) (or depressing the clutch, if you have a nianual transmisiion) to-"rev-up"the engine and regain forward momentum. This wm't wurk. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quicklyand you could go out:of cont~-ol. Instead - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
&.' Suppose, after.staUing, I try to-back down the-hilland decide I,.just can't do it, What shod $? - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
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Stal1in:gon an Incline . . Getting o,ut on.meaownhill (low) :side-0;f a vehicle stopped across an indine is.da-ngemus.I€the vehicle rollsover,,yaucmdd be crushed of killed.. Always-get. out on the .uphill (high) side ofthe vehicle a.nd stay well clear.of the]rdIaverpath. -4-24 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
P U Driving:on frozen lakes,ponds or ,rivers-an be :dangerous.. Underwater :springs, currents u d e r .the.&, or suddenthaws c.amweaken the ice. Ybur vehicle could'fall through the ice and y0.u.afld your .pas$mge.lt.s could drown, Drive..yourveMc1e. :ob safe surfaces only. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
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or sand, havethe brake linings c-learied and checked. These substances c.an cause glazing and uneven braking. C,heck the. body structure, steering, suspension,wheels; tires and exhaust system for damage. Also,check the fuel lines -and cooling system for any leakage+ Your vehicle will require more - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads: can meal rw ;trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate.or turn as well bec-ause isn't as good as.on dry roads. your tire-to-road tractiofi. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
..., .,,... , fl Wet brakes can. came accidents. They won't work as well in a quick:stopand:may cause pulling to one aide. Yau c.ouldlose:control of the vehi-cle.. After driving through a-large puddle .of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal-lightly.until your brakes work normally. -4-30 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
I NOTICE: Ifyon drive'too qsri;cklythrough ,dee.ppuddres or standing water, water canwme:in through yaur . . engine's-airintake and badly damage your engine. Never drive thrbugh water that i-s.sl;ightly lower thanthe-underbdyof y 0 vehicle. ~ If you can't avoid deep.puddles or. standing water, drive - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Here are ways to increase your safety in city :driving: a a One-of th.e biggest problem$.with city :streets is the amount of traffic un them. Y0u'Il wantto watch out fa1 -whatthe other driversare doing :andpay attention to traffic-si'gnzls-* 1 4-32 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
posted lhnit-or-to the prevailing rate if it's-slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, -glance quickly over your your shoulder tomake sure thereisn't another vehiclei n "blind - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
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Make sure your vehickis well ventilated, with a comf-ortably cool interior. 0. Keep your ey.es moving. Scanthe road ahead and.to the sides. Check your mirrors and^ your imitruments frequently. If you :getsleepy, pull off the road, into a rest, service or padiing area and take -a nap, get s.ome - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
engine a.ssistyour brakes on a steep downhill sI.ope, 0 Know haw to gxuphill. You may wmt to .&if.d~wn to.a lower gex. The Iower ge~ars help-cool yuur engine . You may see highway signs on-mountains .that warn of special problems,-Examplesare long grades, ,p.ass@, or .no-passing zones, a falling - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
washerfluid, a rag, some winter outer and clathing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth reflective warning triangles. And,if you will be driving under severe conditions, inc1ude.a small bag s f sand, a of burlap .bagsto help. piece of old carpet or a couple provide traction.Be sure.youproperly - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
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g Your W icle GAWR FRT GAWR R R i Weight Rating(GAWR). To find out the.actual'loacls'un your . and payloads, Pkase note the Certificati.onlThelabel of your truck or consult your dealer Eor-additional.-~~~a~ls EE dbdEFi'S. MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. I c 1i1the case.ofa sudden stop - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
your vehicle any neavwr tnqn the GV-WR,or%itlxer the: maximum front or rear GAWR. If.yon do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These:could cause yau h -lose:c,ontrol. Also, overloading: can ,sho;rten the [email protected] VI-, icle.. I Your -warrantyd - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
. Any logd that extends heyond.lhe vekclg's taillamp mea must.be pmp-eeslymarked according.to local laws and regulations... NOTI-CE-: I Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of averloading. 4-43 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
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GAWR. You'll get the best pafomance if you spread out the weight of yom load the right way, and.if you cho-ose the correGt hitch and trailer brakes. For :more infop tion, see "Towing a:Trailer" later .in this-section. 0 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab If you don't use the corxect equipment - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
by your warranty*'Topull a tmiIer correctly, follow the advice int h i s part,-andsee your-dealer€or important information about tawinga trailer with,yo.urvehicle. Then, - and don't make starts at full thrattle. This helps your engine-and other parts of your vehicle wew in at the .heavier Ioads. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Vehicle 3.08 4,000 Ibs. (.l8.16kg) 4-48 :{ - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 204
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.'that -can.explode;or.f@te, :a They contain enough electricity to. burn yuu, :Ifyou don't follow these steps exactly, someor -allof these things.. can hurl.you. 0 . 2.. Check the ather vehicle. It mustlhave -a'12-volt b;attery with a;negative gro.und 8ysrtem. I I NOTICE: If the _oth.er - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
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gettine; back 'to the battery is much 1e.s~- '10. Now s .the~ vehicle with the g0o.d battery the enginefor awhile:.. run - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
h CAUTION: Fans os other moving engine parts can injure.-yu.u badly. Keep your hands :away€ram moving parts. once the engine is running, 12. Rern0ve.th.e cables-in reverI=oraer to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they doo't town each-other or-.my other metal. B + L R J A. I A. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 219
to you or others: Nevclet passengers ridg,i-nB v&igIe that is being towed. e Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.. I) Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. il) Never .get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
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If your enginecatchesfire because you Beep driving,w i h o coolant, your vehicle can be: bad1y:'damaged. The costIy repairs would not b-c0.vere.dby your warranty. I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
If No.St( m.Is Coming rom. Y s .Engine .' 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Tmn~on your heater to full hot 'at the,highest fan _speed and 0pe.n the whdow -asnecessary. 3. If you're in a traffic jam,-shi€ttcrNEXJTRAL (N); otherwise,.shift-to .the highest gear while dl'iving -- DRTW - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
ADD .ma&. If it -isn't,you may. havea leakin the radiator hoses, A. C.oalant /Recovery Tank heater hoses, radiator, water pump or sornewhere-elsein the coding system, B. .RadiatorPres,sureCap C, .EQgine:-Fm If .$hecoolant imide.the coolant te.coxe'ty tmk IS: boiling, don't do anythhg eke until - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
.your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. If there s.eems to beno leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling f a ,speed Increases when idle speed is doubled by -pushing. the -aceelerator pedal Turn down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs servic.e. off h e engine. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
c o and ol~~ the t proper coolant mixture. I You can b-eburned i.f you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains- eihylene.glyco1 and it will burn if the.-engine-parts are hotenough. Don't:spillcoolant on a hot .engine, When the caolant in-thecoolaiit re-covery tanlc is 'at the ADD mark - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
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pressurecap,.but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure. cap when the caoling system,.including the rachator pressure cap and upper radiatorhaw; is no longer hot.Turn it the pressuice cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't press - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
3. Fill the radiator with the propet.DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture,up to the baseof the fillerneck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. $. (See "Engine Coolant" the Index for more. -information about -theproper coolant mixture.) .in Put the c-ap..back on the coolant recovery tank, - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
can feel the upper radiator hose gettirsg hot. Watch out for.the fan. engine cooling 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator E the levelis lower, :add filler neck may be lower. more of.the proper [email protected] mixture through the filler neckuntil the level reaches the base of - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
. If air gOes espe side, Take your foot off the accelerator:pe&al and .grip the steering wheel'firmly. .Steer;tomaintain laneposition, and t k n geritly-braketo a stop well out ..ofthe traffic lane. You may also hear this fan noise when y0.u start the. engine..It,will 9 9 away as the fan clutch - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Flat Tire. If..& t.he goex flat,:avoid further.tire and wheel damage by drivingslowly to a-levelplace. T m .on your -hazard warning flashers. I The.following step.s will tell you how :to use the j-ack and change,a tire. Removing the Spare Tire:and.Tools The-jackingequipment you'll need 1s stored - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 234
NOTICE: Never remove or store a tire ffom/toa storage p.ositionunder the vehicle whiIe the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire blly against the undersideof the-vehiclewhen storing it. Insert theehisel-endof the wheel wrench, on-an -an.gle,.into - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
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Position the chisel end.of your wheel wrench, or the optional hub. cap rerncrvaltool, in the notchof the hub cap and pryoff the hub cap. Some of the -moldedplastic hub caps have imitation The.wheel wrenchwon't. wheel nuts molded into them. fit these imitation nuts,so! don't try to remove. them with - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
A. Front Frame Hole. B. Rear Ffarne Hole (ZR2) C. Spring H.agerHole (Standard Pickups) 2. Turn the jack handl;e:"ta the right=%lightly raise to the jgck.lift 'head. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
b.ebadly injured 0.rkilled.-Never get under a vehicle.when it is supported o.nIy.by-a jack. Raising your vehide with thejack improperly positioned can e h e raising the vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicle.by tuwning the jack handle tothe right. Raise the vehicle far en0u.g.hoff the gfound so there i s - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
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turning.the jack handle to-the. left. Lower the jack completely. I "1CAUTION: Incorrect wh,eel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and evencome off. This could lead to an accident. If you- have Be:sur& to use the corre.ct wheel nuts. tu-replace. them, be - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
NIOTICE.: Don% use.the existing hoist-tostore a tire with an .aluminumwheel or it could damage the wheel. -S&cure. the tirein the pickup bed. I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
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spare tire was.fully inflated when your vehicle.wasmew, it can lose air after a h e . Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 p i (420 Wa spare is .installed, don't take your vehicle thrQugh an car wash with guide on the rails. The compact spare can :get,carught tire and-whe.el, - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
'"TireChains" in the hctex; If you let your fires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you orotherscould be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the veliicIe can averhe.aL..That.could cause an e n g h compartment fire.or otherdamagei When.y&?re.. :stuck,spin the wheels as little as - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Using th:eRecovery Hooks $135 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle, Your vehicle could be damaged and it would:not be covered by- warranty. k The recoveryhooks, when .mea,are under a lot of force. Always pull the:vehicle straightout. Never the hooksi-ata sideways-angle. The hooks pull. on could break.off.and - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
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NOTICE: Your.vehicle was: not desig.ned,for'fuel "that contains methanol. Don't use it;. It can -corrode: metal parts in your fuel system :andalso dslmsige plastic -andrubber pzrrts,lThat damage wouldn*t be.cavered unde.r-.your warranty, 6-4 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
recommeadedin .theprevious text-on fuel. cosdy rep.airs caused by use .of improper-fuelwouldn't .be.coveredby Filling YOU Tank your warranty. T c r Check on fuel availability, ask.an-autoclub Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 The fuel cap is be;hind.ahinged door on the driver'sside of - your vehicle. 6-5 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
th something ignites it, you could be badly burned. .~ Gasoline c8n.spra.y.out an you if y0.uopen the fuel filler captoo qukkly..This spray can.happen if your tank is nearly full,-and .ismore likely in hot weather. Open refueling, haag the cap by the tether fiom the hook .onthe filler door" i j - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
) until you hear a.ilicking sound. Make. sure. .you fully install the.cap. The *diagnostic systkm.c'an .determineif the fuel cap..has been left off :or improperly insta21e.d.. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere,. See "Malfunction hdicator-Lamp" in the Index. . Filling a Portable - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Checking Thing$ Un.der the Wood -Thengo to the front of the.vehicie.-and release the twondafy hood relmse. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include Iiquids Iike. gasoIine, ..oil9 coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic 'orrubber. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
When you lift the hood,.you'll see these itemson the 2.2L-engine: A. Battery D. Engine OilFill Cap and Dipstick B. Coolant Recovery Tank E. Power Steering Reservoir C. Automatic Transmission Dipstick Cylinder Master E Brake G. Air Cleaner H. Fuse Block I. Windshield Washer Fluid 6-9 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items an the "VORTEC" 4300 engine: A. B. C. D. Battery .Coolant Recovery Tank Engine Uil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E . Power Steering Reservoir G. Brake Mas-terCylinder H. Air Cleaner I. Fuse Block J. Windshield Washer Fluid 6-10 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
close. It will latch when droppedfrom 10 to-12 inches.(25 to 30 cm) without pkssing;o.nthe hood. The-oil dipstick on the 2.2L engine is-underthe . s h m the a c t d level. Engine Oil It's .a good idea to check.YQWengine oil evesy timeyou get.fuel. In orderto get an accurate teading, the- oil must - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
.Xemave it again, keeping the tip down, and check the lizvd, When to Add Engine Oil If the. oil is.at or below the.ADD line, thenyou'll nee.d, t~ add .atbast one qu.art s f oil.:B.ut you-m.us.tuse the right~kind. This part explElihs what kind 6f oil to-use. FQr crankcase - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
RECOMMENlED SAE YISCOSITY 6R;ADZEWGlNE OILS roR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLO.STARTING,:SEL;ECT'THE LOWEST SA€-VISCOSITIIGRADE OIL .€OR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR T H I S SYMBOL 1 SA€ 5w-30 COLD - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
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Engine "VORTEC" 43.00Engine 4 :f .I 1 8 To remove this a i r cleaner, remove the wing nuts that hold the cover on. Remove the cover andlift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace replace ,the air Tilter.. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. To .fernme this air - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
to determine when to replace theair filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission-fluid level kwhen.the.engine oil is changed. Operating th, dnginc .Ah the air cleaner off can cause - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 267
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for three minutes or-more. Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps: 1. Fiip the handle up and then pullOW. .the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check b-0thsides of the dipstick,tind read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the %OLDarea for a. cold - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 269
'yaur. trangmission, Tor, -muchcam mean thatsome d' the fluid could come out~-md.:€all on hiatgri-gine parts-or exhaust system parts, starting afire. .Be sure. to get an. accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level.as described under "How to - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
.pedai:isnormal. It isn't a good idea to. "top off' your clutch fluid. Adding leak. A fluid loss in this system fluid won't correct a. could indicate a pmblern, Have the systemhspected and repaired.. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant levelis.up to the botrarnar the filler plug - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
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How to Check Lubricant What to use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See ''Recomrnende,d Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
how often to check.the lubricant and when to changeit. See. "Schedul.ecl Maintenance Services" the in Index. How to Check Lubricant If the to determine what k i d o f lubricant to use. See "Recommended Fluids and in thdndex. Lubricants'9 If the level is below -thebottom of the filler - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
whichever occurs first. Damage -caused .ofcoolant other than UEX=COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle. warranty. .If The following.expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto f you havea problem with add:cool&ttwhenit is low. I see "Engine. Overheating" .in engine overheating, the Index. - 61-25 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
.ered by yaw: warranty. Too much wqter the mixture:can freeze ,and crack the engine, radi'atm; heater c:ore and otheP:parts, in. If YOU have-tu add,coolant mare than €our tjmes .a year, have your dealer check yo,^ c:soling.system. I NOTICE: If you use-theproper coolant, you dodt have to add extra - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
r- You can be burned if you-spil1coolant-on hot engine parts,.Cloolant c.ontains ethylen;e..glycoI, and it will.burn if the e.ngine parts are hat enough. Don't spill codant;on a hot enghe. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Power Steering Fluid -NOTICE: Your radiator cap isa 15 psi (105 kPa) pressuredype cap and must be tightly - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Fluid What to Us.e When.you need. windshield waiher fluid, be sureto read the manufacturer's instructions before usei If you will be operating your-vehicle inan area where: the. teniperature. m.ay-fallbelow freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient ptotectlon against- freezing. Adding Washer Fluid - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
cap 1abeledIWASHERFLUID 'ONLY with the.washer &ymbolon it. Add .w8shef fluid until .thetank Brakes.. Brake Fluid Your br&e master cylinder reservoir is here. It i s filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.. There are .only.two reasons why the brake fluid level in h e reservoif might go do.wn.The first is - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
I e roo much brake.fluid,it--can spill on-theengine. The fluid will bum if-the-engine is-.hc& enough; You :or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid Only when werk.is done o n &e brake hydradic.-gystem. .-. 1 Ifycii - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
NOTICE: With :thewmnL i?flu-id. in -yourbrake. sptem, your brakesmay not work well, or they aa.y,noteven wotk atall. This :ciuldcause 8 crash. Always-use-the .. proper brake fluid.. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
The L-ke wc,: warnin, sound means tht-so.on your-brakes wanit wa.s.k.we11.That..could 1egd.to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warningsound, . . have,yo.wvehicle serviced, . NOTICE:. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Brake Adj.ustmc c f Vehicle.. Storage. If you're not goifigjto drive...y.o ur vehkle fGr.25days m more, r~move the black, negative (-.$ cable fram the battery. this will .heipkeep yrrzrrbattery from rmning dowiz-. Batteries have acid that can burn y g ~ nd I& that can explode. You caa be-b. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
bulbs., be sure that-all the 1.mps axe offand; &e-engineisn't running. See-"Replacement B-ulbs".in.,&eIndex.. F.or m y bulb changing procedure not listed -inzhis section, contact your GM dealer%service dep,artment. OnemPiece Comp.osi'te.HeadlampSystem i. Open the ho.od. Halagen Bulbs I . 1 6-35 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Two-Piece.Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the h.ood. :5 Turn the bulb assembly to the. left to-removeit. 0 .6., Put the ne-wbulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it to - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
One-Piece Front 7h-n Signal Lamp Assembly 1. Remove the headlamp assembly .as shown. under in "One-Piece Composite Headlamp System" earlier this section. 2. Twist the bulb socket toremove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb assembly to.the left to remove it. 6 . Put the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
headlamp assembly as-shownunder "Two-Pie-ce Composite Headlamp System" ,earlierin this section, 2 . Lacate the locking tabs -onthe assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push.that end of the-assemblyout while holding the tabs. -Theassembly will .swing.out. 4. Turn the harness bulb socket to the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 288
:3' Remove the bulb.. 1. Remove the 1ens:retainingscrews. 2. Remove the lens.. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
.3. 4. 5.. 6. 7. Close .the.tailgate. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
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assembly Tires 6-42 A - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 292
#NOTICE: -Don% let- anyone tell you that uncIerinflatioa cis overinflation is all right* :It% no$..If yo.urtires don't .have enough air (underinflation), you. canget the fol2owing: 0. Too much flexing Too milch heat 'sire ove-rloading Bad wear .. Bad fuel econ NQTICE: (C-ontinued) - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 293
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I---- I :\ C,I; 1A3N: : If you us.ebias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim-flangescould develop cracks after many- milt%of driving,.A tire and/or wheel c.ould fail suddeoly, causinga cra3h. Use:only radiid-pIy tires with -thewheels on.. yous vehicle. 6-47 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
readwear Warning: The t;rac.tiongmde -scssigne.d ta this tire is.based 0,n braking (straghe ahead) traction tests and does not (turning) traction. include cornering.. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
as the one it repl.ac.e,s. If you need to replaceany of your wheels, wheel.hoIts ~ rwheel , nuts, -replace them only with new GM replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nutson your vehicle can be. dangerous. It could :affect .thebraking and handling. .of your vehicle, make your tires lose air - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
tire size combinat3on and road conditions. Follow that manufticturer 's instructions. To heIp avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readj-ustor remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin yourwheels. NOTICE: (Contimued) bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odozm - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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Using 'Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fab-ric Special Fabric Cleaning Problem. Stains caused by such things as. c.atsup;coffee(black), egg, fruit, 'fruit juice, , clew with. water and.allow todry completely, .3. If-astah.yemains, f o l h instructions far Multi-Purpuse Interiar.Cleaner.. 6-53 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Cleaning Vinyl 6-54 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
provide .adequat,e protection. Clean s.afety beltsmly with'miidsaap and lukwarm water. 1 Cleariing Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM. Part NO. 1050427) .Qr 8 liquid hous.ehs>ldglass cleaner will -remove'normal tobaao smoke and du.st film oninteriox .gIas5, . 6-55 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
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Cleming Alumhum Wheels (If E.qaipped) Macliine compounding or aggressive:polishingon a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish "may dull the .finishor leave swirl marks. 6-57 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 307
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Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
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ENGINE/ -CODE MODEL YEAR iQSS t . 1PLANT ASSEMBLY ... I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Headl.amps. Windshkld Wipe-rs. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 312
'Fusesand Circuit Br i Instrument Panel -FuseBlock -Thefuse bloik i.S at the driver's end of the instrument panel, Wyou ever have a pmblem on the road:and don'? have-a spare fuse, you-earihorrow one thathas the same your vehicle that amperage. Just pick some f&. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
s.e/Circuit Breaker 2 Usage . . 4 1 g A B 1 1 0 11 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
19 20 21 22 23 Radio Battery Not Used. HVAC .I,W A C Control Head., HVAC Devices Anti-Lock Brakes Rear W~per The fuse block is under the .hood at the drivei'8 side of the engine compartment. Remove the cover by turning -the fastener to the left..'To reinstall thefbse panel cover, push in and turn - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
AB.S ECM HORN BTSI - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Sensor. Column-Feed, IGN -2,3 , 4 IGN B DRL FOG LP G NA Daytime Running Lamps Fag Lamps Stating.and ChargingE N 1 Accessory Feeds, Elec.tric Brake J STUD #2 HAZLP P A W ' LR PRK *kirigLamps Vehicle CenterHi-&Stoplamp Heated Mirror stop Lamps Truck Body Computer HTDMIR STOPLP TBC IGN C - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Quantity 2 V.6 X. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
k e l Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 Nm) Tire Pressure...See:the.Certification/Tire label. See "Loading .Your.Vehicle'" inthe Index- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts- 2.2L 10182377 PF47 A1 16.3C N/A Autgmatic Transmission. Filter Kit Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Windshield Wipe ,lades 24200796 6-69 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
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Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER ,EVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED .Yo.urVehicle and the Environment Protection 7-2 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Petformlng maintenancework .ult a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your .own maintenance. work only if-youhave the required.know-how and the proper toolsad equipment for-the job. E you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work. 7-3 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
eduler Maintenance .Services The proper fluids and lub~cants to use are listed in Part D. Make. sure whoev-erservides your vehicle uses these. All parts -shouldbe replaced-and all netessary repairs done behre you o r -anyo;ao else drives the vehicle.- First.you'll need to decide-which of thc.two - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Maint -.-- ---aSchedule I Short Trip/C.ity.Definition 1 7-5 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
.Maintenance-.Schedule I Sh-orkWiplCity.Intervals - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
. Every 15,000 Miles (25 OQO km): Automatic (severe conditions.only). .Transmission Service, Every 30,000 Mriles (50 000.km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Au Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Rep-ack(2WD only) (or at each brake felining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 329
..ShortTrip/C,i$yMaintenance ScheduIe 1 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 330
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DATE 1 I BATE I DATE - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
I Short TripXity Maintenance Schedule I 7-11 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
I RATE I 7-12 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
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I Short TripKity Maintenance S.chedule I I DATE MILEAGE SERVICED.B Y I DATE MILEAGE I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
DATE I MILEAGE I ?4ERVICEDBY: 1 I 7-17 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
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Short .Trip/City. Maintenance .Schedule I DATE I DATE - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
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I Short Tri.p/City Maintenance. Sch,edule I I DATE MILEAGE 7-25 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
1Cho.rtTriplCity .MaintenanceS.chedule DATE 1 7-26: - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 348
I Short.Triplcity Maintenance Sch.edu1.e I RATE 1 ACTUAL I 'SERvIcm MILEA.GE 7-27 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 349
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Long.'I'ripPHighvvay MaintenanceSchedule Footnotes 7-29 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 713.0 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 352
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I RATE I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
30,000 Miles (50 000 km) .DATE MILEAGE 7-32 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
I Long TripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change eagine oil.and filter (or.every 12-months,whichever occurs.first). An Emission Ccwtrol Service. DATE. I - In hilly or mountainous:terrain. (Continued) 7-33 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 DATE I SERVICED BY: 7-34. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 356
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. . .Lon.gTrip/HirLway, Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ ~ rn I .DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERMCEDBY; I 7-37 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I DATE I 7-38 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 1 I 7-39. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
DATE DATE MILEAGE I 7-40 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
DATE I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Part B-:Owner Checks .andServices Cassette Deck Service At L.eastTwice a,Year 7-42 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
wiper Blade Check At Least Four'Times8 Yea.r Tailgate .Lubricati?n Service- Key L.ock CyIinders Service. 7-43. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
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the regular brake pedal. Do this uatil the vel .s held. by the parking brake only. 0 TQ check the PARK (P) rnechanixn's holding ability: With the.engine funning, shift to PARK (P). Then :release a11 brakes. On all vehicles, th,ekey should come -o.utonly in LOCK. Underbody Flushhg 'Service At least - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 367
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Throttle.System Inspection. Brake System .Inspection 7-47 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
.PartI k Recommended Fluids and :Lubricants. NOTE: Fluids aqd lubricants identified below by name, partnumber OF specification may be obtained from your dealer, USAGE Engine Oil' Manual Trransmis-sion with LA -Engine- I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 370
USAGE, Automatic Tt.an&n~is,Sia.n USAGE. Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent: Transfer Case Shift Lever Fmnt .V Re-= Driveline Center Spline.and Universal...Taints - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
USAGE Fuel Tiller Dom .and.Endgate Hing.es,'and Rear Folding Seat T.ailg,ateHiuldle Pivot.Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt and Liakage Weatherstrip Squeaks. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Part E: .Maintenanc.eRecord 7-51 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 373
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Maintenance Recortid. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Maintenance Record 7-54 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
As.sis.taace (TTY) UsersAssistance Program Chevrolet Roadside Canadian Ra-adside.A,ssistance. Courtesy Transportation. GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute 'Re-solutionProgram 8- 10 8.- 10 8.- 11 :8- 11 8- 1.1 VVBsranty Information Reporting SafetyDefects to the United States Government - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Customer Satisfaction 'Procedure I I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Cheivrcdet'$strong commitment to -customer satisfaction, Chevroleti.s excited to announce the establishment:of the Chevrdet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet; membership. in Roadside Assists-nce is free. 8-5 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
* Roadlside Basic-Care services (as-;outlined -previously) Plus FJXEE Non-warranty Towing-(tothe.chsest dealer from a legal madway) I , FREE Jump Start Cat home QX on the road) - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
States. Please refer:to the separate brochure provided -bythedeaier or call 1-800-298-68.00for emerge.ncyservices. Vehicle 1dentiflc.qtiunNumber (VIN) License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle lucation Tekphane number where youcan:be.reached Vehicle mileage Description of - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
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GR/I P:articipation:inan Alternative Dispute Resoluti.onProgram 8-9 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
To c0ntac.t NHTSA, you may either c.a.11..theAuto Safety Hotline toll-fre:e at:1-8.00-424-9393.(.a 366-0123 in &e Washington, D.C. .screa). or write & I : NHT,SA,U.S. Department of Tkans-portation Washington, D.G. 205.90 You g.an .also obtain .otherinformation 'aboutmotor vehicle -s-afety from the - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
.Publications. in C-anada -Service manuals, owner%tnmualsand other service for purchase for &lIcurrent and. literatme .are 'available past mode1 General Motors.vehioles. The toll-fiee.telephone number for ordering information [email protected]. REPORTING SAFETY .DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 387
check, rn.onqrorder, or credit card information tu Helm, Incorpora'ted(address: bellow.) CURRENT PUB-LIGATIONS FOR 1998,CMEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service -Manuals. have .the diagnosis and :repair information on engines, transmission vehicle. The Owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 388
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b NOTES - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Audio Systems ...3-1.3-6 Automatic Headlamp System ...2-40 Automatic Transmission Check ...7-43 Fluid ...6-17, 6-68 Operation ...2-17 Park Mechanism Check ...7-45 Shif~~ng ...2-17 Axle-24 FroItt ...' 6 Rear ...2-28, 6-22 . . . Battery ...-6-34 ChargeLight ...2-56 .Jump Starting ...5-3 Replacement - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
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...4-.29 Winter ...4-37 Witb a.Tcailer ...4-32 Driving.U~I Grades Wbile.-Ta~wing .a Tfder- ...4-54. Drunkin Driving . ...1 ...4-3-1 ...4-3 .. .. - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Fuel Tank Capacity ...$-78: Fuse Blbck Engine .campaament ...-...:e.i 3 Instrument Pam$ ...~ fj+J .. Fus;r=sand:Circuit Breakk-xS ..., ...: , Glove Box...~...= ...2-45. GIOSAxle We&ht R@hg ...- ...4-41 Grgw Vehicle.Weight Rating ...4-41...Guide eri F~&i@is ...-* ...: u _ GVWR 441. I ...i 6.'. ."I - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
...6:-8 Ham ...2-32 Horsepgwer ...6-68 Hydraixlic Clutch ...6-21 Check ...7-43 Hydraplaning ...4-31 . Jack. Tife ...5-22 JumpSeat ...,...l-6 JumpStarting...5-3 K e y in:the Ignition ...2-20 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...7-43 Hey Release Button...2-13 Keyless Entfy System ...2-6 Keys ...2 .2. 9-5 - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 395
I Insidc Day/Night Rearview ...E o w R&mii ~ Con.t.roZ...V$sor vanity ...Madel Refqgeuc~.-...Momfftiin Wads ... AutO~~~atic T ~ ~ ~ ~ ~...~ s ~ . o , D 2.4f. 8 Mmml Tr&nsmiissign ...- 2 0 New Vehicle: 'C&-e&-W ...2-11 Nijght VlSiQn ...-4-28; N:&mal M~ntenanoe Replaminne:ntgrts; ...&69' . . - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
PojvetRe'rnote Cnnml ...2-44 ...-5- 12 (3wner.Chech &d services ...7-42 -OwnerSubiicahns:?Ordering- ...'8-12 . Outsjde: Minor C*ODV~X ...2-44Manuil Adjust ...2-44 .Overheating Engine Remote Control Mlrrbr ...2-44; Steering ...4-9Steefing-Fhid...6-28 'Windwws ...2;31 Pregnancy. U S C of Sakty - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
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v.-:. Bre&-b . i ...2-11 dWk -D.mqgewarnings: ...io ,, . . . r i ...I ..'*.Z 476 'Dimensions. &n&ia~& ...&&&&f. ...3-5 ...2-47 ri ...6-61 ...4-4 1 ...,.._...@-34 .,..?.e.. ~, 6-71 . ...,.. i.. ... i . . I . ...2.-5/7 . - 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
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