User manual CHEVROLET S10 1997

[. . . ] The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owner's Manual 1, 1 2-1 3-1 4-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your `seats-ands;afety belts properly. It also explains the:"SIB" system. Features and Controls This section. expl&s how to start and operate your vehicle. C. omfOrtContrals and Audio Systems This sectiun tells you -howto adjust the venti-lation andcordfort c trols an&how 6@Crate your audio system. Your Driving and theRoad . He?& you'll findhelpful information and tip. s about . the road ami how to drive underdifferent c:onditions. 511. 6-1 Problems on the Road This scctign tells what. to do. if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or o-verheatdengine, etc. [. . . ] you. can rexurn tp your larrc. Backing Up Hold the. battom of the -steeringw'heel with- nand. one Then, to move the-tr. ai1e. rto the left, just m Q ~that hmd e to the left. move the trailer tf the-right, move your o hmd. t. 0 she right. Always back up d-owly if possible, haveSorneone , guide ycau. Wkfm `Y6u're turning with . a trauer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees . or other objects. S, ignal well in advance. 4-55 When. you tow a tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha. s to'haveextra wiring :and a-heavy-duty turn signal flasher. (included in the-optional trailering package). The arrows-onyour instrument panel will flash whenever. you signal a turn 01- change, Properly 1-me. hooked . up, the &&lalamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to :turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a:txailer, the. on yourhstrument panel will flash for turm even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you axe seeing your signal when they arenot. ICs important to check. occasionally to. be sure-the trider bulbs are. still working. If you have an. aut~~atic-transm~ssion, should use you DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE @) when towing a . trail& will M z e :heat:buiidup and merid the life af y. our transmissioil. Qr, if you have, a-manu-ai transmission, it's better not to use FIFTH (S), just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to, a lower gew). Driving On . Grades Reduce speed and shiftlo dower. ge. ar. , befure you start dawn B long -orsteep downgrade. If-youdo-n'tshift down, you might have to use your brakes w m u c h that they would get hot and no longer work weIl. 4-56 Parking on Hills You really should notpark your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hll. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can beinjured, and b. oth your vehicleand the trailer can be damaged. But if you everhave to park your rig on a hill, here's how to doit: 1. Apply your regulafbrakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for amanual transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb. the 2. Have someone place chocks under trailer wheels. [. . . ] 2-10 THEFTLOCK TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5-52 Tires Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 ChangingaFlat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]