maintenance CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Chanqe L. engine oil and filter (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
,411 Emission C'otItrd Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
'?)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation"
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED HI': I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
AJI Emis.sio/l Coutrol Sen9ice.
AJI Emissior1 Co~~tr-ol Service.
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t
require change.
Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Sewice.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
I50,OOO Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak
or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission’’
in the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired
if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.
A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including
the
glove box, console doors and the body hood and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance. each
spring and
fall). You should let your GM dealer's
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at
cme.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a CM service manual. See "Service and Owner
Publications"
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front md rear suspension and steering
system for datna_ced. loose or missing parts. signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks.
chafing. ctc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle
hoot seals for dm~age. tears or leakage. Replace
seal5
if nccessq'.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged.
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes. loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust
fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace
as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkaze for interference or binding.
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control
cables.

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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services’’
or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages.
Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Labels Certificatioflire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-60
Safety Belt .................................. 1-48
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Dome
...................................... 2-48
Front Map
................................... 2-48
Front Reading
........................... 2.47. 2.51
Interior ..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-2 1. 2.73
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.76. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-75
Charging System
............................. 2-73
CheckGages
................................ 2-80
Gate
Ajar ................................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-9. 2-72
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-77
Shitt
.................................. 2-22, 2-80
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-42
Locking
Rear Axle .............................. 2-23
Lockout Switch
................................ 2-37
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-32
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ............... 2-80 Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-47
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Loss of Control ................................ 4-13
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6.64. 7.52
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-47
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-59
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1.3. 1-4
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway
....................... 7.6. 7.30
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-50
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-52
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
............................ 7.5. 7.7
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-77
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shifting ..................................... 2-21
Starting
Your Engine .......................... 2-16
Steering
Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-49
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Mirrors ....................................... 2-49
Convex Outside .............................. 2-50
Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-49
Outside ..................................... 2-49
Visor Vanity ................................. 2-62
Model Reference ................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-38
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-57
Neutral
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 19
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-22
New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2- 13
Nightvision ................................... 4-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-63
Odometer .................................... 2-68
Off-Road Driving .............................. 4-15
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 1 1
0il.Engine ..................................... 6-9
Opener . Garage Door ............................ 2-51
Ordering Owner and Smite Publications ....... 8- 1 I. 8- 12
Outside Mirror
Manual Adjust ............................... 2-49
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-49
Convex ..................................... 2-50
Overdrive . Automatic Transmission ................ 2-20
Overhead Console .............................. 2-50
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-46
Owner Publications ........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-56
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-18
Shifting Into ................................. 2-30
Shifting Out of ............................... 2-33
AtNight .................................... 2-12
Brake ...................................... 2-29
Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-49
Lots ....................................... 2-12
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-52
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-34
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-33
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Payload ....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-50
Power
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-63
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-49
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid ................................ 6-26
Windows ................................... 2-36
Powerseat ..................................... 1-3
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-4
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Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . I2
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-3 1
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-28
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-26
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-26
WhyThey Work ............................... 1-9
Safety Defects. Reporting ................... 8- 10. 8- I 1
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... III
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front ............................... 1-4
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1
Second Gear
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-2 1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-77
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 6-58
Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55
Shift Light ............................... 2.22. 2.80
Shifting
.................................. 2-1 8. 2.21
Into Park ............................ ....... 2-30
OutofPark .................................. 2-33
Safety Chains .................................. 4-49
...
SignalingTurns ................................ 2-39
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities ................. 6.63. 6.64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer ................................... 2-71
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-51
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-48
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-15
Steam ........................................ 5-12
Steering
In Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Steering Column Park Lock Check ................. 7-49
Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................. 2-38
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-62
Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-56
Sunroof ....................................... 2-63
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-20
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-71
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-20
Temperature and Compass Display ................. 2-53
SIR .......................................... 1-20
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THEFTLOCK
TI( ............................... 3-17
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-2 1
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-38
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
Changing a
Flat .............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Inflation ............................... 6-41. 7-46
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.................. : ........... 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-63
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-45
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 3-41
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Brakes ................................... 4-49
Trailer Driving on
Grades
............................ 4-52
Driving
with a Trailer .......................... 4-50
Hitches
..................................... 4-48
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-54
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-52
Safety Chains
................................ 4-49
Tongueweight
............................... 4-47
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-48
Towing
..................................... 4-45
Turn Signals
................................. 4-51
Weight ..................................... 4-46
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-55
Transfer Case
.................................. 6-21
Electronic
................................... 2-26
Manual
..................................... 2-24
Automatic
................................... 6-14
Manual
..................................... 6-18
Transmitters
. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip. Before Leaving ............................ 3-34
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-39
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-51
Transmission Fluid
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-71
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-56
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-37
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