CHEVROLET BLAZER 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift
back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward
gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1)
or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator
pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is in gear. By slowly
spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse
directions, you will cause a rocking motion that may free
your vehicle. If that doesn't get you out after a few
tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use
your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them. If you do
need to be towed out, see
Towing Your Vehicle on
page 4-45.
Using the Recovery Hooks
Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The
hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You
may need to use them if you're stuck off-road and need
to be pulled to some place where you can continue
driving.
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{CAUTION:
These hooks, when used, are under a lot of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
The hooks could break off and you or others
could be injured from the chain or cable
snapping back.
Notice:Never use recovery hooks to tow the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would
not be covered by warranty.
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Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see ªRecreational Vehicle Towingº following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle ± such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as ªdinghy towingº (towing your
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and ªdolly
towingº (towing your vehicle with two wheels on
the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a
ªdollyº).With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See
Dinghy
TowingandDolly Towing,following.
Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:
·What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
·How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
·Do you have the proper towing equipment?
See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment recommendations.
·Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you
would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you'll
want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be
towed. See
Before Leaving on a Long Trip on
page 4-35.
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Dinghy Towing
Vehicles with the Automatic Transfer Case
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transfer
case with a NEUTRAL position, you can dinghy tow your
vehicle. To dinghy tow your vehicle, use the following
steps:
1. Firmly set the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission in PARK (P).3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow
vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer
case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to
roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for
an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is
in gear, for a manual transmission. You or
others could be injured. Make sure the parking
brake is ®rmly set before you shift the transfer
case to NEUTRAL.
4. With the engine running, shift the transfer case to
NEUTRAL (N). See ªAutomatic Transfer Caseº
under
Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-45for more
information on how to shift the transfer case
to NEUTRAL.
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5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is ®rmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
Notice:Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
Notice:Do not exceed the posted speed limit when
towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
6. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery
from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT
and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you
reach your destination. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive
Vehicles and Vehicles with the Electronic
Transfer Case)
Notice:Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground will damage drivetrain components.
Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles with the
electronic transfer case should not be towed with all
four wheels on the ground. Your transmission has
no provision for internal lubrication while being towed.
To properly tow your vehicle, it should be placed
on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground.
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Dolly Towing (Vehicles with Automatic
Transfer Case)
If your vehicle has an automatic transfer case, your
vehicle should not be dolly towed. Your automatic
transfer case vehicle should be either dinghy towed or
placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off
the ground. See ªDinghy Towingº previously for further
instructions.
Dolly Towing (Vehicles with Electronic
Transfer Case)
Front Towing (Front Wheels off the
Ground)
Notice:Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your
vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
If your vehicle has an electronic transfer case, you can
dolly tow your vehicle from the rear only if the front
wheels are on the dolly. Use the following steps to dolly
tow your vehicle:
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1. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to
attach and secure the vehicle being towed to
the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow
vehicle.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Put an automatic or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL (N).
4. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. See ªElectronic
Transfer Caseº under
Four-Wheel Drive on
page 2-28for how to shift the transfer case to 2HI.
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is ®rmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
Notice:Do not exceed the posted speed limit when
towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
Notice:If you tow your vehicle from the front for
more than 50 miles (80 km) on a dolly, you could
damage it. Never dolly tow your vehicle from
the front more than 50 miles (80 km).
6. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery
from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT
and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you
reach your destination See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground)
Notice:Do not tow your vehicle from the rear.
Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
If your vehicle has an electronic transfer case, you can
dolly tow your vehicle from the rear only if the rear
wheels are on the dolly. Use the following steps to dolly
tow your vehicle:
1. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to
attach and secure the vehicle being towed to
the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow
vehicle.
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2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in
NEUTRAL (N).
4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is ®rmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
Notice:Do not exceed the posted speed limit when
towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery
from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT
and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you
reach your destination See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive
Vehicles)
Front Towing (Front Wheels off the
Ground)
You can dolly tow your vehicle from the front. Use the
following steps to dolly tow your vehicle:
1. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to
attach and secure the vehicle being towed to
the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow
vehicle.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
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3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in
NEUTRAL (N).
4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is ®rmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery
from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT
and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you
reach your destination See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
Notice:Do not exceed the posted speed limit when
towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
Notice:If you tow your vehicle from the front for
more than 50 miles (80 km) on a dolly, you could
damage it. Never dolly tow your vehicle from
the front more than 50 miles (80 km).
Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground)
You can dolly tow your vehicle from the rear. Use the
following steps to dolly tow your vehicle:
1. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach
and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and
then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in
NEUTRAL (N).
4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is ®rmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
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Notice:Do not exceed the posted speed limit when
towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery
from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT
and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you
reach your destination See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
Loading Your Vehicle
The Certi®cation/Tire label is found on the driver's door
edge, above the door latch.The label shows the size of your original tires and the
in¯ation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and
trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer.
The Certi®cation/Tire label also tells you the maximum
weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ®nd out the actual loads
on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a
weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR
for either the front or rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs
and payloads. Please note your vehicle's
Certi®cation/Tire label or consult your dealer for
additional details.
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