lock CHEVROLET BLAZER 1993 Owner's Guide

Features & Controls
Torque Lock
The parking brake should be set first whenever leaving the dri\
ver’s seat. If
you are parked on a hill and the transmission is placed in P (Park) before
the parking brake is set, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. It may be difficult to pull the selector
lever
out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent this, the parking
brake should be set
BEFORE moving the selector lever to P (Park).
When preparing to move the vehicle, the selector lever should be moved out
of P (Park) BEFORE releasing the parking brake. Set the parking brake first,
then release the transmission from
P (Park), even on level surfaces.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may have to have another vehicle nudge
your vehicle uphill
a little to take some of the pressure off the transmission
while you pull the selector lever out of
P (Park).
Shifting lnto P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not I
A fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenl\
y.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that foll\
ow.
If you have four-wheel drive, and your transfer case is in N (Neutral), I
your vehicle will be free to roll-even if your shift lever is in P
(Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in N
(Neutral).
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
I “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. I
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Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
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Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear-not in
N (Neutral).
4. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
P (Park).
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Features & Controls
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic
Transmission Models Only)
A It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
h Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift le\
ver
and your transfer case
is in N (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to
roll, even
if your shift lever is in P (Park). So be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear-not in
N (Neutral).
And,
if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t
I leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.\

If you have to leave your vehicle with the englne runnmg, De sure your
vehicle is in
P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set, before you leave
it.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift le\
ver, be sure
that the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in
N (Neutral).
After you’ve moved the shift lever into the
P (Park) position, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Then,
see if you can move the shift lever away from
P (Park) without first pulling it toward you.
If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked \
into P (Park).
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in
R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if it isn’t.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” or “Parking on Hills” in the Index.
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Features & Contmls
N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed or
when using a power take
off.
4L (Low): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction,
but should be used only for off-road or on extremely slippery surfaces.
You can shift from
2H to 4H or from 4H to 2H while the vehicle is moving.
Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot
off of the accelerator
for a few seconds after you shift. In extremely cold weather it may be
necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift out of
2H.
To shift into or out of 4L or N (Neutral):
1. Slow the vehicle to a roll, about 3 mph (5 km/h) and shift your
transmission into neutral.
2. Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion.
Don’t pause in
N (Neutral) as you shift the transfer case into 4L, or your
gears could clash.
Remember that driving in
4H or 4L may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in
four-wheel drive on
dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and
make your transfer case harder to shift.
Front Axle Locking Feature
The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift \
the transfer
case.
A slight delay for the axle to lock or unlock is normal. If the outside
temperature is very hot, or the vehicle has been used under hard driving
conditions, there may be a slight delay for the axle to unlock.
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Features & Contuvls
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
Multifunction Lever
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The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Option)
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Features & Controls
Windshield Washer
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At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle with th\
e word PUSH on
it.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either
stop or return to your preset
speed.
CAUTION
A * Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud I
- splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go
9 In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield \
i‘s
off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.
warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the
I windshield, blocking your vision.
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Push the right side of the switch with the 0 symbol on it to turn off your
lights.
Turn the dial at the right of the headlight switch
to adjust interior lights.
Turning the dial all the way up turns on the interior lights.
You can switch your headlights from low beam
to high by pulling the
multifunction lever toward you.
To return the headlights to low beam, pull the
lever again.
A circuit breaker protects your headlights from electrical overload\
. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlights will flicker on and
off. If this ever
happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away.
Headlights-On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlights are turned on and your ignition is
in
Off, LOCK or Acc.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only)
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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light
on the instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are
on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Run\
ning
Lights”
(DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more
visible
to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are
required
on new vehicles sold in Canada.
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Underhood Reel Lighf
IL
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You may have an underhood reel light. It is inside the engine compartment
on the passenger side fender. You can use it as a flashlight.
To use the light, pull up on the release lever and pull the light out. The
cord
will unreel as you pull the light.
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When you are done using the light, reel the cord back into the housing by
turning the handle. Then, slide the light into the holder. Press PUSH on the
release lever
to lock the light into the holder.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them
out to help block glare from the side.
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Your visor may have a strap to hold small items, such as maps. Some visors
have mirrors on them.
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Some visors have an extender on the inside edge. When the vis\
or is down,
pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front or side.
Some visors have mirrors with lights. The mirror lights will c\
ome
on when you
lift the mirror cover.
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Glove Box
To open your glove box, press the button down and pull the door \
open.
Two cup holders are provided for your convenience.
Center Floor Console
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats\
. To
open it, just squeeze the buttons on both sides of the keyhole, and pull up.
Use your round key to lock this compartment. Your console also includes a
handy place to hold cups.
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