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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance j j 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) 7-18

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet S10 Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Model Reference	7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)	10
Power Seats (If Equipped)	10
Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	11
Memory Seat (If Equipped)	12
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)	13
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	15
Seatback Latches (Regular or Extended Cab Only)	15
Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped)	16
Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)	17
Rear Seat (Crew Cab)	17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	18
Why Safety Belts Work	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	23
Lap-Shoulder Belt	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Air Bag System	31
How the Air Bag System Works	33
Where are the air bags?	33
When should an air bag inflate?	35
What makes an air bag inflate?	35
How does an air bag restrain?	35
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	36
Air Bag Off Switch (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models)	37
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Center Passenger Position	41
Lap Belt	41
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)	43
Lap Belt	43
Rear Seat Passengers	44
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab)	44
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Crew Cab)	45
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup)	54
Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)	54
Top Strap	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (Crew Cab Models)	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Regular Cab & Extended Cab Models) and in the Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab Models)	60
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	61
Older Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
Section 2 Features and Controls	71
Windows	72
Manual Windows	73
Power Windows (If Equipped)	73
Express-Down Window	73
Lockout Switch (Crew Cab)	73
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)	74
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)	74
Keys	75
Door Locks	77
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	78
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)	78
Rear Door Security Locks (If Equipped)	80
Lockout Prevention	80
Leaving Your Vehicle	80
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	81
Operation	82
Panic Alarm Button	82
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	82
Battery Replacement	83
Third Door (Extended Cab) (If Equipped)	84
Tailgate	84
Theft	85
Key in the Ignition	85
Parking at Night	86
Parking Lots	86
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	86
Testing the Alarm	87
Passlock	88
New Vehicle "Break-In"	88
Ignition Positions	89
Key Release Button	91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	91
Starting Your Engine	92
Automatic Transmission	92
Manual Transmission	92
Starting Your "VORTEC" 2200 L4 Engine	92
Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 V6 Engine	93
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	95
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	95
Automatic Transmission Operation	96
Manual Transmission Operation	99
Shift Light	100
Shift Speeds	101
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	101
Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	102
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI	102
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI	102
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO	103
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI	103
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	105
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	106
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	107
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	107
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)	107
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	108
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	109
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)	110
Horn	110
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	110
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	111
Turn Signal On Chime	112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	112
Flash-To-Pass Feature	112
Windshield Wipers	113
Windshield Washer	114
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	114
Setting Cruise Control	115
Resuming a Set Speed	116
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	116
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	116
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	116
Using Cruise Control on Hills	117
Ending Cruise Control	117
Erasing Speed Memory	117
Exterior Lamps	117
Automatic Headlamp System	118
Lamps On Reminder	118
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped) (Optional)	119
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	120
Interior Lamps	120
Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel	120
Illuminated Entry	120
Exit Lighting	121
Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)	121
Dome Lamps	121
Battery Rundown Protection	122
Mirrors	122
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	122
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	122
Time Delay	123
Cleaning the Photocells	123
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror	123
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	124
Convex Outside Mirror	124
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	125
Storage Compartments	125
Glove Box	125
Overhead Console (Crew Cab) (If Equipped)	125
Installing a Garage Door Opener	126
Temperature and Compass Display	128
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	130
Door Storage	130
Front Storage Area	130
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	131
Sun Visors	132
Accessory Power Outlets	132
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometer	138
Tachometer (If Equipped)	138
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	139
Safety Belt Reminder Light	139
Air Bag Readiness Light	140
Air Bag Off Light (If Equipped)	141
Charging System Indicator Light	142
Voltmeter Gage	143
Shift Light	143
Brake System Warning Light	144
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	146
If the Light Is Flashing	147
If the Light Is On Steady	148
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	149
Oil Pressure Gage	149
Security Light	150
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light	151
Check Gages Light	151
Fuel Gage	152
Low Fuel Light	153
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	153
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	155
Comfort Controls	156
Standard Climate Control System	156
Fan Control	156
Temperature Knob	156
Mode Knob	157
Optional Climate Control System	157
Fan Control	157
Temperature Knob	158
Mode Knob	158
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)	159
Heating	159
Defogging and Defrosting	160
Ventilation System	160
Ventilation Tips	161
Audio Systems	161
Setting the Clock for Systems with the SET Button	161
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	161
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System (RDS)	162
AM-FM Stereo	162
Playing the Radio	162
Finding a Station	163
Setting Preset Stations	163
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	164
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	164
AM-FM Stereo	164
Playing the Radio	164
Finding a Station	165
Setting Preset Stations	165
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	165
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	166
Radio Messages	167
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	167
Playing the Radio	167
Finding a Station	168
Setting Preset Stations	168
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	169
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	169
Playing a Cassette Tape	169
Cassette Tape Messages	169
CD Adapter Kits	170
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	170
Playing the Radio	170
Finding a Station	171
Setting Preset Stations	172
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	172
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	173
Playing a Cassette Tape	173
Cassette Tape Messages	174
CD Adapter Kits	175
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	175
Playing the Radio	175
Finding a Station	176
Setting Preset Stations	177
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	177
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	178
Playing a Compact Disc	178
Compact Disc Messages	179
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	180
Playing the Radio	180
Finding a Station	181
Setting Preset Stations	181
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	182
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/ Fade)	182
Using RDS	183
Finding RDS Stations	183
Finding a PTY Preset Station	184
RDS Messages	184
Radio Messages	185
Playing a Compact Disc	186
Compact Disc Messages	187
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	188
Playing the Radio	188
Finding a Station	189
Setting Preset Stations	189
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	190
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/ Fade)	190
Using RDS	191
Finding RDS Stations	191
Finding a PTY Preset Station	192
RDS Messages	192
Radio Messages	193
Playing a Cassette Tape	194
Cassette Tape Messages	196
Playing a Compact Disc	196
Compact Disc Messages	198
AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	198
Playing the Radio	198
Finding a Station	199
Setting Preset Stations	200
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	200
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	201
Using RDS	201
Finding a PTY Station	202
Setting PTY Preset Stations	202
RDS Messages	203
Playing a Compact Disc	204
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	205
Using Song List Mode	207
Compact Disc Messages	209
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	210
Primary Radio Controls	210
Remote Cassette Tape Player Controls	211
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	212
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	212
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	213
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	213
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	214
Understanding Radio Reception	214
AM	214
FM Stereo	214
Tips About Your Audio System	215
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	216
Care of Your Remote Cassette Tape Player	217
Care of Your Compact Discs	218
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	218
Fixed Mast Antenna	218
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	219
Defensive Driving	220
Drunken Driving	221
Control of a Vehicle	224
Braking	224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	225
Using Anti-Lock	227
Braking in Emergencies	227
Steering	227
Power Steering	227
Steering Tips	227
Driving on Curves	227
Steering in Emergencies	228
Off-Road Recovery	229
Passing	230
Loss of Control	231
Skidding	231
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	232
Before You Go Off-Roading	233
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	233
Environmental Concerns	234
Traveling to Remote Areas	234
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	234
Scanning the Terrain	235
Driving on Off-Road Hills	236
Approaching a Hill	237
Driving Uphill	237
Driving Downhill	240
Driving Across an Incline	241
Stalling on an Incline	242
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	243
Driving in Water	244
After Off-Road Driving	245
Driving at Night	245
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	247
Hydroplaning	248
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	249
Driving Through Flowing Water	249
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	249
City Driving	250
Freeway Driving	251
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	252
Highway Hypnosis	253
Hill and Mountain Roads	253
Winter Driving	255
Driving on Snow or Ice	256
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	257
Recreational Vehicle Towing	259
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only)	260
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only)	261
Loading Your Vehicle	263
Payload	265
Two-Tiered Loading	265
Add-On Equipment	265
Truck-Camper Loading Information	266
Trailer Recommendations	268
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	268
Towing a Trailer	268
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	270
Weight of the Trailer	270
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	273
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	274
Hitches	274
Safety Chains	274
Trailer Brakes	275
Driving with a Trailer	275
Following Distance	275
Passing	276
Backing Up	276
Making Turns	276
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	276
Driving On Grades	277
Parking on Hills	277
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	278
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	278
Section 5 Problems on the Road	279
Hazard Warning Flashers	280
Other Warning Devices	281
Jump Starting	281
Towing Your Vehicle	285
Engine Overheating	286
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	286
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	287
Cooling System	288
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	290
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	292
Engine Fan Noise	295
If a Tire Goes Flat	295
Changing a Flat Tire	296
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	297
Removing Wheel Covers	299
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	300
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	304
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)	307
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	308
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	309
Using the Recovery Hooks	309
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	311
Service	312
Doing Your Own Service Work	312
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Fuel (Gasoline)	313
Gasoline Octane	313
Gasoline Specifications	314
California Fuel	314
Additives	314
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	315
Fuels in Foreign Countries	317
Filling Your Tank	317
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	319
Checking Things Under the Hood	319
Hood Release	320
Engine Compartment Overview	321
Engine Oil	323
Checking Engine Oil	323
When to Add Engine Oil	324
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	325
Engine Oil Additives	326
When to Change Engine Oil	326
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)	327
What to Do with Used Oil	327
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	328
Automatic Transmission Fluid	329
When to Check and Change	329
How to Check	330
Checking the Fluid Level	331
How to Add Fluid	332
Manual Transmission Fluid	333
When to Check	333
How to Check	333
How to Add Fluid	334
Hydraulic Clutch	334
When to Check and What to Use	334
How to Check and Add Fluid	335
Rear Axle	335
When to Check and Change Lubricant	335
How to Check Lubricant	335
What to Use	335
Four-Wheel Drive	336
Transfer Case	336
When to Check Lubricant	336
How to Check Lubricant	336
What to Use	337
Front Axle	337
When to Check and Change Lubricant	337
How to Check Lubricant	337
What to Use	338
Engine Coolant	338
What to Use	339
Checking Coolant	340
Adding Coolant	340
Radiator Pressure Cap	341
Power Steering Fluid	342
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	342
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	342
What to Use	342
Windshield Washer Fluid	343
What to Use	343
Adding Washer Fluid	343
Brakes	344
Brake Fluid	344
Checking Brake Fluid	345
What to Add	345
Brake Wear	346
Brake Pedal Travel	347
Brake Adjustment	347
Replacing Brake System Parts	347
Battery	348
Vehicle Storage	348
Bulb Replacement	349
Halogen Bulbs	349
Headlamps	349
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System	349
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System	350
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	351
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	352
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	353
Taillamps	354
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	355
Tires	357
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	358
When to Check	358
How to Check	358
Tire Inspection and Rotation	359
When It's Time for New Tires	360
Buying New Tires	361