2000 Chevrolet S10 Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
S10
Rating:
Table of Contents
2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Model Reference
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
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Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench)
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Seatback Latches
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Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Models)
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Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag System
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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AIR BAG OFF Switch
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
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Jump Seats (Extended Cab)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
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Lockout Prevention
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Remote Panic Alarm
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) (If Equipped)
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Tailgate
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
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Testing the Alarm
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Key Release Button
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Retained Accessory Power
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transmission
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Manual Transmission
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Starting Your 2200 L4 Engine
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Starting Your VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Manual Transmission Operation
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5-Speed
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Shift Light
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)
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Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
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Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
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Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
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Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
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Locking Rear Axle
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Express- Down Window
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Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)
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Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-To-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Automatic Headlamp System
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Interior Lamps
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Brightness Control
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Illuminated Entry
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Exit Lighting
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Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)
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Dome Lamps
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Battery Run-Down Protection
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Outside Manual Adjust Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirror
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Door Storage
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Front Storage Area
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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirror
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
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Instrument Panel - Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer (If Equipped)
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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AIR BAG OFF Light
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Charging System Indicator Light
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Voltmeter Gage
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Shift Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Gage
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Security Warning Light
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Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light
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Check Gages Light
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Fuel Gage
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Low Fuel Light
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Fan Control
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Optional Climate Control System
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Fan Control
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Air Conditioning (If Equipped)
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button
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Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons
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AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
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Before You Go Off-Roading
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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Environmental Concerns
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Traveling to Remote Areas
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
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Approaching a Hill
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Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
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Driving in Water
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After Off-Road Driving
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Payload
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2-Tiered Loading
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Add-On Equipment
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Truck-Camper Loading Information
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Trailer Recommendations
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Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Using the Recovery Hooks
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel (Gasoline)
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Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Remote Oil Filter (Four- Wheel Drive)
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Manual Transmission Fluid
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When to Check
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How to Check
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How to Add Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
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Two- Piece Composite Headlamp System
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One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
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Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
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Taillamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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When to Check
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield/ Backglass and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Headlamps
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Wheels and Tires
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Capacities (Approximate)
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Cooling System Capacity*
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Crankcase Capacity*
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Automatic Transmission Capacity*
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Differential Fluid
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions*
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the Right Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Short Trip/City Intervals
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Spare Tire Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Manual Transmission Check
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Automatic Transmission Check
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Tailgate Lubrication Service
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Drive Axle Service
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Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2000 Chevrolet S10 Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Chevrolet S10 stands as a versatile choice in the compact pickup truck segment, combining rugged functionality with everyday usability. Marrying classic design with practical features, the S10 is built to tackle various tasks, whether hauling gear, commuting, or enjoying weekend adventures. Its robust construction and available options cater to a wide range of driving preferences, making it a well-rounded pick for both work and leisure.
Powertrains
The 2000 S10 offers a choice of two powerful engine options that enhance its performance and efficiency. The base model comes equipped with a 2.2-liter inline-four engine, generating a reliable 120 horsepower, making it suitable for city driving and light hauling tasks. For those seeking a more robust driving experience, the optional 4.3-liter V6 engine delivers an impressive 190 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, allowing for better towing capabilities and off-road adventures. Each engine pairs seamlessly with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, providing drivers with flexibility in their driving experience.
Trims
The 2000 Chevrolet S10 is offered in various trims, including the base trim, LS, and the sporty ZR2. The base trim focuses on value with essential features, while the LS adds a touch of comfort and convenience, such as a nicer interior and upgraded sound systems. The ZR2 trim, on the other hand, is designed for off-road enthusiasts, boasting features like wider wheel tracks, enhanced suspension, and all-terrain tires, making it ready to conquer rugged trails.
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