Chevrolet 1997 S10 Pickup User Manual

Adjusting manual front seats, lumbar support, and reclining seatbacks for optimal comfort and safety.

Explains the proper use and importance of safety belts for all occupants.

Detailed instructions on wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly for adults and children.

Information on the vehicle's air bag system and its interaction with safety belts.

General safety requirements and laws regarding child restraint in vehicles.

Instructions and considerations for installing and using child restraint systems.

Explanation of the air bag system's operation, including inflation triggers and restraints.

Specific safety advice for restraining infants and young children in vehicles.

Instructions for starting the 2.2L and VORTEX 4300 engines.

Details on shift lever positions (P, R, N, D, OD, etc.) and their functions.

Explains the 5-speed manual transmission shift pattern and operation.

Identifies major components of the instrument panel, including gauges and controls.

Explains the meaning and function of various dashboard warning lights and gauges.

How to operate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning using standard and optional controls.

Strategies for safe driving, including maintaining distance and anticipating hazards.

Explains the risks and legal limits associated with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Explains how brakes, steering, and accelerator systems work together for vehicle control.

How the ABS system functions to prevent skids during braking.

Essential safety advice and procedures for towing a trailer.

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Procedures for towing the vehicle, including front, rear, and recreational towing.

What to do if the engine overheats and how to check coolant levels.

Information on tire noise, flat tires, and how to change a flat tire safely.

How to check engine oil level, what type of oil to use, and when to change it.

Guidance on checking and changing automatic transmission fluid levels and filters.

Information on brake fluid levels, types, and maintenance procedures.

Guidelines for tire inflation, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Details on selecting the correct maintenance schedule based on driving conditions.

Specific maintenance tasks and intervals for city or short-trip driving conditions.

A comprehensive chart listing required fluids and lubricants for various vehicle systems.

How to report vehicle safety defects to US and Canadian government agencies.