light CHEVROLET BLAZER 1993 Owners Manual

These symbols have to do with your lights:
A
Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal
Direction Hazard
Warning
Flasher Headlight
High Beam
0 50
I
Parking Lights Fog Lights Off Daytime
Running
Lights
These symbols are on some of your controls:
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1 I
Rear Window Wiper
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Windshield
Washer Windshield
Defroster
I
Windshield
Wiper
I
CYT
I
Rear Window
Defogger
L
Ventilating Fan
I I
Hatch
Release
Rear Window Washer
PO595
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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights.
Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
I-,
Battery Charging
System Fuel
ANTI-
LOCK 1
1 4 Wheel
Anti-Lock
RELEASE
Parking Brake
Release
I
Engine Oil
Pressure
I
I SHIFT
1
Shift Light
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn
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Seats & Safety Belts
1
I I
1
AM110001
This figure lights up when you turn the key to RUN or START when your
safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a buzzer or tone,
too. It’s the
reminder to .buckle
up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says
to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know
if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not
buckled up. And
some crashes can be so serious, like being hit by a train,
that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
But most crashes are in
between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive an\
d sometimes
walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt
or killed.
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Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even one
that isn’t your fault
- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, \
such
as bad
drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest
number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s
safety belt is buckled, a buzzer or tone will also sound.
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Features & Controls
Locking Rear Axle ........................................................................\
....................... 2-22
Parking Brake
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.............................. 2-23
Parking Over Things That Burn
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. 2-27
Engine Exhaust
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........................... 2-28
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-29
Four-wheel Drive
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........................ 2-30
Transfer Case
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.......................... 2-30
Front Axle Locking Feature
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.... 2-32
Windows
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....................................... 2-33
Horn
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.............................................. 2-35
Tilt Wheel
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..................................... 2-35
Multifunction Lever
........................................................................\
...................... 2-36
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
....................................................... 2-37
Headlight High-Low Beam
........................................................................\
...... 2-38
Windshield Wipers
........................................................................\
................... 2-39
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
.................. 2-40
Cruise Control
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-41
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
........................................................................\
. 2-46
Mirrors
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.......................................... 2-51
Sun Visors ........................................................................\
................................... 2-53
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...................................................................... 2-54
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
........................................................................\
........... 2-55
Storage Compartments ........................................................................\
............... 2-55
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.......................................................... 2-68
Instrument Cluster
........................................................................\
....................... 2-62
Gages
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-76
Luggage Carrier
........................................................................\
........................... 2-80
Trailer Wiring Harness
........................................................................\
................ 2-82
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Features & Contmls
You can release the check strap if you need to open either door farther. First
open the door part way, but do not let the end of the strap catch the pin on
the
door. Then hold the strap at the white mark and pull the strap away from
the door pin. You can then swing the door open all the way.
To attach the check strap, just close the door and the strap wil\
l catch the
pin.
Theft
Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your
vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don’t do it. When
you park
your vehicle and open the driver‘s door, you’ll hear a tone r\
eminding
you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition. If you have
an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle, Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them
in a storage
area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your
vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to
leave your ignition key? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box or console, if
you have one.
Lock the console
Lock all doors except the driver’s
Then take the key with you.
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Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R :I
?verse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmisslor
Also. use Reverse. alona with the Darkina brake. for oarkina vour ve\
hic.,
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Shift Light
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. This light will
show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel\
economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher g\
ear
if weather,
road and traffic conditions let you.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it
is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly
change the position
of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you
downshift.
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is
equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light \
when the
transfer case is in
4 LOW.
Locking Rear Axle
If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional \
traction on
snow, mud ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle \
most of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other one
does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction t\
o move the
vehicle.
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Parking Brake
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K2221
To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push \
down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the lever marked RELEASE.
If you are on a hill:
See “Parking on Hills’’ in the Index. That part shows how to turn your front
wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill:
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep
the trailer from moving.
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The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver. Use this
lever to shift into and
out of four-wheel drive. An indicator near t9e lever
shows you the transfer case settings:
4L
ON
2H
4H
The front axle portion of the indicator diagram will light up when you shift into
four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the indic\
ator’s lighting is
normal. If the indicator does not light up, or
if the front axle light does not go
out after you shift
out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your
system.
When your headlights or parking lights are
on, rotate the dial to the right of
your headlight switch
to adjust the brightness of your transfer case indicator
light. Rotate the dial up
to brighten, or down to dim, the indicator light.
Transfer Case Shift Positions
2H (High): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Your front axle
is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
4H (High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
Use
4H when you need extra traction, such as on wet or icy roads, or in
most
off -road situations.
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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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