CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995 2.G Manual Online
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and
your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll,
even if your shift lever is
in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear
- not in NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking brake. Follow
the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
All- Wheel Drive (Option)
If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power\
is sent to
all four wheels for extra traction. This
is like four-wheel drive, but there is
no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic
and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
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If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving
power to all four wheels for extra traction.
To shift out of two-wheel drive
and
into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO.
You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions, however.
NOTICE:
I
Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or
wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivet\
rain.
Manual Transfer Case
If your four-wheel
drive vehicle has the
manual transfer case,
the transfer case shift
lever
is on the floor
next to the driver. Use
this lever to shift into
and out of four-wheel
drive.
An indicator light near
the lever shows you
the transfer case settings:
0 2HI
4HI
N SET PARK
BRAKE
4LO
The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when
you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the
pattern’s lighting is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front
axle lights
do not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your
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of your headlight switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when you1
headlights or parking lights are on. This will also cause your instrument
panel lights to dim.
2HI - This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
4HI - This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use
4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in mos
off-road situations.
N SET PARK BRAKE - Shift to this neutral setting only when your
vehicle needs to be towed.
4LO - This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction
and provides extra gear reduction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the
maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if
you were
driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending
steep hills.
You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is
moving.
Do not press the transfer case shift lever button when shifting fron
2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI. Your front axle will engage faster
if you
take your foot off
of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift.
To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are
3. Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET PARK BRAKE.
applied.
To shift into or out
of 4LO:
1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 kdh)
with the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N) for an automatic transmission
or the clutch pedal depressed with a manual transmission.
2. Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion.
Don’t pause in
N SET PARK BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4L0, or
your gears could clash.
Remember that driving in 4HI or 4LO may reduce fuel economy. Also,
driving in four-wheel
drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wea
faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and reduce powertrain
longevity.
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If your four-wheel
drive vehicle has the
electronic transfer
case, the transfer case
switches are on the
right side of your
instrument panel
above
the radio
controls.
Use these switches to shift into and out
of four-wheel drive. You can choose
among three driving settings:
2HI - This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
4HI - This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads,
or in most off-road situations.
4LO - This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra
traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all
four wheels. You might choose
4LO if you were driving off-road in
sand, mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
Amber indicator lights
in the switches show you which setting you are in.
The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and
one will stay on. If the lights do not come on,
you should take your vehicle
in for service. When shifting,
an indicator light will flash until the shift is
completed then remain solidly lit.
To shift from 2HI to 4HI - Press and release the 4HI switch. This can be
done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically.
To shift from 4HI to 2HI - Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be
done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically.
To shift from 2H1, or 4HI to 4LO - The vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than
3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N)
in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal
depressed
in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The preferred
method for shifting into
4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2
mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO switch. You must wait for
the amber
4LO indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before
shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
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amber 4LO indicator light will flash for
30 seconds and not complete the
shift unless your vehicle is below
3 mph (4.8 ludh) and the transmission is
in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal depressed.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles: If your transfer case does not
shift into 4L0, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment.
With your transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the 4LO
switch. While the amber 4LO indicator light is flashing, shift your
transmission into PARK
(P).
Wait until the 4LO indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your
transmission into gear. This will get you into 4L0, but you should take your
vehicle in for service
so normal operation can be restored.
To shift from 4LO to 4HI - Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less
than
3 mph (4.8 kdh) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutcl
pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have
your vehicle slowly moving
1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 kdh). Press and release
the 4HI switch.
You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing
and
go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing
the clutch pedal.
If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle
is in gear and/or moving, the
4HI indicator light will flash for
30 seconds but not complete the shift
unless the vehicle is below
3 mph (4.8 kmh) and the transmission is in
NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal depressed.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles: If your transfer case does not
shift into 4H1, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment.
With your transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the 4HI switch
While the 4HI indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into PARK
(P). Wait until the 4HI indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your
transmission into gear. This will get you into 4H1, but you should take your
vehicle in for service
so normal operation can be restored.
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. . , .. , To open your manual
windows, turn the
hand crank on each
door to raise or lower
your side door
windows.
If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side
doors. Your power windows
will only work when the ignition has been
turned to
RUN. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as
well.
Push the side
of the
switch with the down
arrow to lower the
window.
Push the side
of the
switch with the up
window.
1 arrow to raise the
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Four-door vehicles
have a lockout feature
to prevent passengers
from operating power
windows. It is located
on the driver’s door.
Press
LOCK and only
the driver can operate
all windows. Press
NORM and the
windows return to
normal operation.
Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only)
If your vehicle has
rear swing-out
windows, just unlatch
them at their clasps and push out on the.
glass to open them.
When you close the
window, be sure the latch catches.
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. *,. ..
To sound the horn,
press anywhere on the
pad on
the steering
wheel.
Tilt Wheel (Option)
If you have the tilt
steering wheel, you
should adjust the
steering wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move t\
he
steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever
to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High-Low Beam
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has
two upward (for
Right) and two
downward (for Left)
positions. These
positions allow you to
signal a turn or a lane
change
.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash
in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher instal\
led, the signal
indicator will flash even if
a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are w\
orking.
Operation of Lighting System
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog
lamps, side marker lamps and taillamps) meets all applicable federal
lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own
lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate
these lamps.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog
lamps only when your lower beam headlamps are also on,
or that headlamps
be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In \
addition,
most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at
dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.
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