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When Should an Air Bag Inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed 'threshold level'. If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn't move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts. The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-14 for more tips on off-road driving. What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. 1-50

Section	Page
Chevrolet S10 Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Center Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab)	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System (Rear)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Air Bag System	53
Where Are the Air Bags?	54
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	56
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	56
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	56
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	57
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	58
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	59
Restraint System Check	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	60
Features and Controls	64
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	65
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	66
Doors and Locks	68
Door Locks	68
Power Door Locks	69
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	69
Rear Door Security Locks	71
Lockout Protection	71
Leaving Your Vehicle	71
Tailgate	72
Windows	73
Manual Windows	74
Power Windows	74
Sliding Rear Window	75
Sun Visors	75
Theft-Deterrent Systems	75
Content Theft-Deterrent	76
Passlock®	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	78
New Vehicle Break-In	78
Ignition Positions	78
Starting Your Engine	80
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transmission Operation	82
Four-Wheel Drive	84
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P)	88
Shifting Out of Park (P)	90
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	93
Outside Manual Mirror	93
Outside Power Mirrors	94
Outside Convex Mirror	94
Outside Heated Mirrors	95
Storage Areas	95
Glove Box	95
Overhead Console	95
Front Storage Area	102
Assist Handles	102
Garment Hooks	102
Luggage Carrier	102
Bed Rails	103
Sunroof	104
Instrument Panel	108
Instrument Panel Overview	108
Hazard Warning Flashers	110
Other Warning Devices	111
Horn	111
Tilt Wheel	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	112
Exterior Lamps	118
Interior Lamps	121
Accessory Power Outlets	123
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	124
Climate Controls	124
Climate Control System	124
Outlet Adjustment	127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	128
Instrument Panel Cluster	129
Speedometer and Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	131
Tachometer	131
Safety Belt Reminder Light	131
Air Bag Readiness Light	132
Charging System Light	133
Voltmeter Gage	133
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	135
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	136
Oil Pressure Gage	139
Security Light	140
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	140
Check Gages Warning Light	141
Fuel Gage	141
Low Fuel Warning Light	142
Audio System(s)	142
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	143
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	143
AM-FM Radio	144
Radio with CD	147
Radio with Cassette and CD	157
Radio with Six-Disc CD	167
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	181
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	181
Understanding Radio Reception	182
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	182
Care of Your CDs	183
Care of Your CD Player	184
Fixed Mast Antenna	184
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)	184
Driving Your Vehicle	186
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	186
Defensive Driving	186
Drunken Driving	186
Control of a Vehicle	189
Braking	190
Locking Rear Axle	192
Steering	193
Off-Road Recovery	195
Passing	195
Loss of Control	197
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	198
Driving at Night	210
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	211
City Driving	214
Freeway Driving	215
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	216
Highway Hypnosis	217
Hill and Mountain Roads	218
Winter Driving	220
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	224
Towing	226
Towing Your Vehicle	226
Recreational Vehicle Towing	226
Loading Your Vehicle	226
Truck-Camper Loading Information	233
Trailer Recommendations	235
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	235
Towing a Trailer	235
Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	247
Doing Your Own Service Work	247
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	248
Fuel	248
Gasoline Octane	248
Gasoline Specifications	249
California Fuel	249
Additives	250
Fuels in Foreign Countries	250
Filling Your Tank	251
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Checking Things Under the Hood	254
Hood Release	254
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	262
Automatic Transmission Fluid	264
Engine Coolant	267
Radiator Pressure Cap	270
Engine Overheating	271
Cooling System	273
Engine Fan Noise	280
Power Steering Fluid	280
Windshield Washer Fluid	282
Brakes	283
Battery	287
Jump Starting	288
Rear Axle	293
Four-Wheel Drive	294
Front Axle	295
Bulb Replacement	296
Halogen Bulbs	296
Headlamps	297
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	299
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	300
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	301
Taillamps	302
Replacement Bulbs	302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	303
Tires	305
Inflation - Tire Pressure	316
Tire Inspection and Rotation	318
When It Is Time for New Tires	319
Buying New Tires	320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	321
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	322
Wheel Replacement	322
Tire Chains	324
If a Tire Goes Flat	325
Changing a Flat Tire	326
Compact Spare Tire	338
Appearance Care	338
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	339
Care of Safety Belts	341
Weatherstrips	342
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	342
Sheet Metal Damage	345
Finish Damage	345
Underbody Maintenance	345
Chemical Paint Spotting	345
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	346
Vehicle Identification	347
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	347
Service Parts Identification Label	348
Electrical System	348
Add-On Electrical Equipment	348
Headlamps	348
Windshield Wiper Fuses	349
Power Windows and Other Power Options	349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	349
Capacities and Specifications	355
Maintenance Schedule	358
Maintenance Schedule	358
Introduction	358
Maintenance Requirements	358
Your Vehicle and the Environment	358
How This Section is Organized	359
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	360
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	360
Selecting the Right Schedule	361
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	362
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	373
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	381
At Each Fuel Fill	381
At Least Once a Month	381
At Least Twice a Year	382
At Least Four Times a Year	383
At Least Once a Year	383
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	386
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	386
Exhaust System Inspection	386
Fuel System Inspection	386
Engine Cooling System Inspection	386
Throttle System Inspection	387
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection	387
Brake System Inspection	387
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	388
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	390
Engine Drive Belt Routing	391
Part E: Maintenance Record	392
Customer Assistance and Information	396
Customer Assistance and Information	396
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	396
Online Owner Center	397
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	398
Customer Assistance Offices	398
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	399
Roadside Assistance Program	400
Courtesy Transportation	401
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	403
Reporting Safety Defects	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	405
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	405
Service Publications Ordering Information	405

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When Should an Air Bag Inflate?

An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe

frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate

only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed

'threshold level'. If your vehicle goes straight into a

wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is

about 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h). The threshold

level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so

that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If

your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform,

such as a parked car, the threshold level will be

higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers,

rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation

would not help the occupant.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air

bag should have inflated simply because of the damage

to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.

Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact

and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or

near-frontal impacts.

The air bag system is designed to work properly under

a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.

Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough

terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See

Off-Road

Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on

page 4-14

for more tips on off-road driving.

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?

In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing

system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The

sensing system triggers a release of gas from the

inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag,

and related hardware are all part of the air bag

modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument

panel in front of the right front passenger.

How Does an Air Bag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,

even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or

the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the

protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute

the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s

upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.

But air bags would not help you in many types of

collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many

side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is

not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be

regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety

belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or

near-frontal collisions.

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