CHEVROLET BLAZER 2001 2.G Owners Manual
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Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment can be used to conveniently store
the opener.
If you have the optional HomeLink
Transmitter,
please see ªHomeLink Transmitterº in the Index
for instructions on how to use the system.
To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the latch forward.
Peel the protective
backing from the hook
and loop patch.Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener,
as close to the center of the opener as possible.
Center the garage door opener activation button over
the console door button and press the opener firmly
into place.
The pegs inside the
compartment door are used
to make sure the button on
the compartment door will
contact the control button
on the garage door opener.
Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed when you
press the button.
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Now, with the compartment
door closed, press the
button again to make sure
the garage door opener
operates properly.
With the garage door opener positioned properly and
the right number of pegs in place, you should only
have to press the button slightly to operate the opener.
Adjust the position of the garage door opener and
add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener
operates properly.Temperature and Compass Display
The outside air temperature and the compass are
displayed at the front of the overhead console.
The control buttons are located to the left of the display.
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Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF
button. Display the temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing
the US/MET button.
Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on.
If the outside temperature is 37F (3C) or lower
when you turn on the ignition, ªICEº will appear
on the display. This is a warning to the driver that road
conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions
should be taken.
The compass is self
-calibrating, so it does not need to
be manually set. However, when your vehicle is new,
the compass may function erratically. If it does, ªCALº
(Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the
problem, drive in a complete 360 degree circle three
times, and the compass will function normally.Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to
set the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your
zone number.
2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the US/MET
buttons. The display will go off.
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3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the
display. When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears
on the display.
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number.
Your variance is now set.
Driver Information System (If Equipped)
This system displays the outside air temperature,
compass direction and trip information in the
overhead console.
US/MET: The US/MET (United States/metric) button
allows you to switch the display between the English
and metric system.
MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP
and TRIP.COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside
temperature and one of eight compass readings to
indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
Before you turn on the ignition and move the
vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last
outside temperature recorded with the ignition on.
If the outside temperature is 37F (3C) or lower,
the display will toggle between the word ªICEº and
the current temperature every eight seconds. This is a
warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy,
and that appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self
-calibrating, so it does not need
to be manually set. However, if ªCº (Calibration) is
displayed, the compass will need to be calibrated.
You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated
mode by pressing and holding the MODE and US/MET
buttons simultaneously while in the COMP/TEMP
mode. After about 10 seconds, the compass will display
ªCº and you can release the buttons. Drive the vehicle
in a complete 360 degree circle three times at a speed of
less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the compass will function
normally. Once the calibration is complete, the display
will return to a compass reading.
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Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to
set the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map earlier in this
section. Record your zone number.
2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET
buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.
3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number. When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears
on the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number.
Your variance is now set and the display will
return to the COMP/TEMP mode.TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the
MODE button will step you through the following
TRIP functions:
AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
last reset is displayed.
INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
last second of driving is displayed.
RANGE: The display indicates the estimated
distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel
in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last
few hours of driving.
FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset
is displayed.
AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and
US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds.
All functions will be displayed for half a second once the
system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the
AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes.
All three modes are reset simultaneously.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
To open the compartment press the release button.
Then pull the compartment down.
Door Storage
You will find a storage compartment on each of the
front doors.
Four
-door models have storage pockets and cupholders
on rear doors.
Front Storage Area (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze
the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can
store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of
the compartment. There is also a lift
-out storage tray
in the console.
Some models will have a console with pop out cup
holders located on the front of the storage compartment.
If your vehicle has this console push in and release on the
cup holder door. The cupholders will pop out for use.
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The console also contains the following components:
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
Six
-disc CD Changer
Cellular Phone (if equipped)
For more information on these components, please see
the Index for that item.
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment,
lift the cover to expose the storage area which includes
slots for cassettes or compact discs and a coinholder.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle
to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing,
in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed to retain these items during
off
-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side
of the endgate/liftgate opening (the label should be in
the upper passenger side corner, visible from the rear
of vehicle). Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie
downs on the floor.
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Cargo Cover (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover
items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts
into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the
passenger's side of the vehicle to secure it.
CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision
or sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are five cargo tie
downs in the rear of your
vehicle that allow you to
strap cargo in and keep it
from moving.
Rear Convenience System (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
If the convenience system isn't secured properly,
it can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure the convenience system properly.
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The convenience system, located in the rear of your vehicle,
provides a place to store loose items in your vehicle.
A. Collapsible Dividers
B. Anchor Bracket/
Cargo Tie
-Down
Plugs
C. PartitionsD. Soda Pop/Gallon
Jug Holder
E. Partition Storage
F. Cargo Tie
-Down
CutoutsTo increase the space in the convenience system,
do the following:
1. Remove the individual partitions (C) by pulling
upward on the partitions. Storage for the partitions
is located in area (F).
2. Then fold the collapsible dividers (A) by pulling
upward and folding the dividers toward each other.
To reinstall or rearrange the partitions, push down gently
on the partitions making sure both sides fit into the
appropriate slots of the collapsible dividers (A).
Located on the top of each collapsible divider (A) are
T
-pins designed to hold grocery bags, etc., in an
upright position.
The anchor bracket/cargo tie down plugs (B), located in
the center and on each side of the convenience system
nearest the passenger compartment, are used to help seal
the convenience system. However, the plugs also cover
the anchor bracket /cargo tie
-downs. To remove the
plugs, grasp the edges of the plugs and pull straight out.
See ªChild Restraintsº and ªTop Strapº in the Index
for more information on using anchor brackets.
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There are two cutouts (E) for the rear cargo tie-downs
located near the liftgate/endgate sill. In order to access
the rear cargo tie
-downs, the cutouts must be removed.
You will also find a soda pop/gallon jug holder (D) on
the passenger side of the convenience system. Some
vehicles do not have this feature, but instead include a
smaller storage area.
To remove the entire convenience system,
do the following:
1. Remove the convenience net if it is in place.
See ªConvenience Netº in the Index for more
information. You may also want to remove the
partitions (C) and fold the collapsible dividers (A)
to make the convenience system easier to handle.
2. Grasp the sides of the convenience system and push
the sides together while sliding the unit out until it
clears the sides of the liftgate/endgate opening.
To reinstall the convenience system, reverse the
removal procedure.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress,
and so forth
-- the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to lose control.
What you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage your
vehicle. You may be able to carry something like
this inside. But, never carry something longer
or wider than the luggage carrier on top of
your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The adjustable tie
downs, at either end of the crossrails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.