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...'s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle. The 1996 Chevrolet S-Series Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . i It also explains the "SIR' system. ProblemsontheRoad This section tellsyou what fluids and lubricants... Here you'll find this something you informationon "Reporting Safety Defects"on page 8-8. CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. ... 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 ... 8-1 9-1 ...
...'s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle. The 1996 Chevrolet S-Series Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . i It also explains the "SIR' system. ProblemsontheRoad This section tellsyou what fluids and lubricants... Here you'll find this something you informationon "Reporting Safety Defects"on page 8-8. CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. ... 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 ... 8-1 9-1 ...
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho in the ... it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. . GM WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Division whenever it . AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE I For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire...
GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho in the ... it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. . GM WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Division whenever it . AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE I For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire...
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Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. GENERAL MOTORS, GMC, CHEVROLET, JIMMY, BLAZER and SONOMA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. ,15026635 1 Supplement to make changesin the product aJzer that timewithoutcficrther notice. @Copyright1996 General Motors Corporation. f We reserve the right to the 1996 GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S-Seriesmuck Owner's Manuals This supplementincludes the latest information at the timeo printing.
Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. GENERAL MOTORS, GMC, CHEVROLET, JIMMY, BLAZER and SONOMA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. ,15026635 1 Supplement to make changesin the product aJzer that timewithoutcficrther notice. @Copyright1996 General Motors Corporation. f We reserve the right to the 1996 GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S-Seriesmuck Owner's Manuals This supplementincludes the latest information at the timeo printing.
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This infurmationreplaces the "Recreational Vehicle Towing" portion located in Section 4 in your vehicle is in gear, for an automatic transmission, or if your owner's manual. Firmly attach thevehicle being towed is f i i l y attached to the tow vehicle. You or others could be injured. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 6 . Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Place the manual shift transfer case shift lever in PARK ...
This infurmationreplaces the "Recreational Vehicle Towing" portion located in Section 4 in your vehicle is in gear, for an automatic transmission, or if your owner's manual. Firmly attach thevehicle being towed is f i i l y attached to the tow vehicle. You or others could be injured. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 6 . Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Place the manual shift transfer case shift lever in PARK ...
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Vehicles withall-wheel drive (AWD) cannot be towed in this manner. Please contact your dealer for the towing information that is appropriatefor your particular vehicle. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer Case) Vehicles with two-wheel drive orthe optional electronic shift transfer case requirespecial modifications before they can be towed in this manner. 3
Vehicles withall-wheel drive (AWD) cannot be towed in this manner. Please contact your dealer for the towing information that is appropriatefor your particular vehicle. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer Case) Vehicles with two-wheel drive orthe optional electronic shift transfer case requirespecial modifications before they can be towed in this manner. 3
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In this , it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. A CAUTION: I These mean there something thatcould hurt is . If you do this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." iii Please read thesecautions. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find it in the back of all that pictures and words work together to ignore the warning. It's analphabetical list of the manual. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to help you about the features and controls for what the hazard is you were to explain things quickly. In the caution ...
In this , it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. A CAUTION: I These mean there something thatcould hurt is . If you do this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." iii Please read thesecautions. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find it in the back of all that pictures and words work together to ignore the warning. It's analphabetical list of the manual. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to help you about the features and controls for what the hazard is you were to explain things quickly. In the caution ...
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it But the notice will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. II NOTICE: I You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICEwarnings in different colors or in this damage would iv Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, wetell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. I These mean there something that could be costly. Manytimes, this book you will tell you what to do ...
it But the notice will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. II NOTICE: I You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICEwarnings in different colors or in this damage would iv Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, wetell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. I These mean there something that could be costly. Manytimes, this book you will tell you what to do ...
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1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN ,1, 11 '.* 0 VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER ENGINE PRESSURE OIL e , FUEL b B3 V FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD ...
1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN ,1, 11 '.* 0 VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER ENGINE PRESSURE OIL e , FUEL b B3 V FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD ...
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Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup I vi
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup I vi
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how to . Adjust the driver's seatonly when the vehicle is moving . ~ 1-1 You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to use your safety belts properly. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or makeyou push a pedal when you about the seats in your vehicle and how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats -- Manual Front Seat Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you 1 don't want to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Section 1 Seats and ...
how to . Adjust the driver's seatonly when the vehicle is moving . ~ 1-1 You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to use your safety belts properly. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or makeyou push a pedal when you about the seats in your vehicle and how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats -- Manual Front Seat Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you 1 don't want to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Section 1 Seats and ...
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Slide the seat to where you want it . Then release the lever and try move the seatwith your with easy entry seats, move the lever under thefront of the seat up to unlock it. For vehicles with body to make sure the seat is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat your to body to make surethe seat is locked intoplace. I For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the driver's door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it .
Slide the seat to where you want it . Then release the lever and try move the seatwith your with easy entry seats, move the lever under thefront of the seat up to unlock it. For vehicles with body to make sure the seat is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat your to body to make surethe seat is locked intoplace. I For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the driver's door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it .
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Release the lever to an upright position. 1-3 Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outer side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the seat. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you want it.
Release the lever to an upright position. 1-3 Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outer side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the seat. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you want it.
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Even if you buckle up over your belt properly. Instead, it will be against yourbody. This could go into it won't be in the seat and wear your abdomen. Then well sit back in you front of you 're reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can 't doits job either. In a crash could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have seatback reclinedif your pelvic bones. The lapbelt can 't do theirwhen job you . In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be there, not at your vehicleis moving. The belt forces would be...
Even if you buckle up over your belt properly. Instead, it will be against yourbody. This could go into it won't be in the seat and wear your abdomen. Then well sit back in you front of you 're reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can 't doits job either. In a crash could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have seatback reclinedif your pelvic bones. The lapbelt can 't do theirwhen job you . In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be there, not at your vehicleis moving. The belt forces would be...
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To return the seatback to the person sitting there. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it could cause injury to the upright position, pushthe seatback all the way back until the latchcatches. That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. A C WTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it will return to the reclined position. I- Always press rearward on the seatback to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to be sure it is locked. To fold the front seatback forward,...
To return the seatback to the person sitting there. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it could cause injury to the upright position, pushthe seatback all the way back until the latchcatches. That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. A C WTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it will return to the reclined position. I- Always press rearward on the seatback to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to be sure it is locked. To fold the front seatback forward,...
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... the cushion, then push, the entire seat up until it is locked. Safety belts should be injured. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in and out of the rear vehiclearea. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on...
... the cushion, then push, the entire seat up until it is locked. Safety belts should be injured. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in and out of the rear vehiclearea. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on...
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Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. you are in the Index.) A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he she can be seriously you injured orkilled. You can survive and sometimes walk away. If you do with safety belts. After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in acrash. In most crashes buckling up . L. Here's why:They work. But most statesand Canadian provinces, the law says to ...
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. you are in the Index.) A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he she can be seriously you injured orkilled. You can survive and sometimes walk away. If you do with safety belts. After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in acrash. In most crashes buckling up . L. Here's why:They work. But most statesand Canadian provinces, the law says to ...
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Put someone on anything, you ride in or on it. Take the simplest vehicle. it's 1-8 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Suppose just a seat on wheels.
Put someone on anything, you ride in or on it. Take the simplest vehicle. it's 1-8 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Suppose just a seat on wheels.
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Then stop . In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. 1 Get it could be the windshield... 1-9
Then stop . In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. 1 Get it could be the windshield... 1-9
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You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces. stop over more time to stop. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-10 With safety belts,you slow down as the vehicle does. or the safety belts! or the instrument panel...
You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces. stop over more time to stop. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-10 With safety belts,you slow down as the vehicle does. or the safety belts! or the instrument panel...
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so they are belted. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you from home, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? A: 1-11 Even if you're in many vehicles today and will be hurt. whether you 're upside down. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I wear safety belts? &= A: Won't I 'm a good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your fault -- Air bags are in a vehicle that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. But they work with safety belts -- ...
so they are belted. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you from home, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? A: 1-11 Even if you're in many vehicles today and will be hurt. whether you 're upside down. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I wear safety belts? &= A: Won't I 'm a good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your fault -- Air bags are in a vehicle that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. But they work with safety belts -- ...