warning lights 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:
w
1 I
Rear Window Wiper
-~ ~
Windshield
Washer Windshield
Defroster
I
Windshield
Wiper
I
CYT
I
Rear Window
Defogger
L
Ventilating Fan
I I
Hatch
Release
Rear Window Washer
PO595
0-5

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
PO597
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Features & Controls
Locking Rear Axle ........................................................................\
....................... 2-22
Parking Brake
........................................................................\
.............................. 2-23
Parking Over Things That Burn
........................................................................\
. 2-27
Engine Exhaust
........................................................................\
........................... 2-28
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-29
Four-wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 2-30
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-30
Front Axle Locking Feature
........................................................................\
.... 2-32
Windows
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-33
Horn
........................................................................\
.............................................. 2-35
Tilt Wheel
........................................................................\
..................................... 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
........................................................................\
.......................................... 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 & Controls
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine
damage may occur.
Damage
to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in the
red area isn’t covered by your vehicle warranty.
Warning Lights, Gages and lndicafors
This part describes the warning lights and gages that are on \
your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong be\
fore it
becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from
injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition\
key just
to let
you know they’re working.
If you are familiar with this part, you should not be
alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there’s
a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
part that tells you what to
do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.
Waiting
to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.
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CHECK GAGES Light
This light will come on briefly when you are statling the engine. If the light
comes on and stays on while you are driving, it could indicate a problem with
your vehicle. Check your various gages to see if they are in the warning
zones.
C “5 XK
GAGES
K2330
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator tight (Canada Only)
K2318
If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this green
light on the instrument panel. It will light,
just above the speedometer,
whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details a\
bout
DRL,
see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting’’ in this section.
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Pavement Markings
NO PASSING ZONE
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Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals. They give information to
drivers without taking attention from the roadway. A solid yell\
ow line on your
side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.”
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer, to let other
drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver
signals.
Turn and lane change signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm straight out
for
a left turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for a right\
turn.
Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance
of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or \
is a
hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flasher” in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important information. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. \
The next part discusses some of the road conditions you may e\
ncounter.
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Tips
You’ll
If you
on Driving in Fog
get caught in fog, turn your headlights on low beam, even in daytime.
see-and be seen-better. Use your fog lights
if your vehicle has them.
Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounce
off the water droplets that
make up fog and reflect back at you.
Use your defogger. In high humidity, even
a light buildup of moisture on the
inside of the glass
will cut down on your already limited visibility. Run your
windshield wiper and washer occasionally. Moisture can build up \
on the
outside glass, and what seems to be fog may actually be moist\
ure on the
outside of your windshield.
Treat dense fog as an emergency. Try to find a place
to pull off the road. Of
course you want to respect another’s property, but you might\
need to put
something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone\
poles,
a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffi\
c.
If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whet\
her you are
away from the road, turn your lights
on, start your hazard warning flasher,
and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching \
traffic.
Pass other vehicles in fog only
if you can see far enough ahead to pass
safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you susp\
ect the fog is
worse up ahead.
If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them.
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Your Driving and the Road
Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. Then use yo\
ur turn
signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yo\
ur shoulder to
make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot.
If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway\
having
more than two lanes, make sure another vehicle isn’t about to move into the
same spot. Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for \
telltale signs:
turn signals flashing, an increase in speed, or moving toward \
the edge of the
lane. Be prepared to delay your move.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a \
reasonable
following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Leaving the Freeway
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane \
well in
advance. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous. \
If you miss
your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. \
Drive
on to the
next exit.
At each exit point is a deceleration lane. Ideally it should be long enough for
you to enter it at freeway speed (after signaling, of course) and then do your
braking before moving onto the exit ramp. Unfortunately, not al\
l deceleration
lanes are long enough-some are too short for
all the braking. Decide when
to start braking.
If you must brake on the through lane, and if there is traffic
close behind you, you can allow a little extra time and flash\
your brake lights
(in addition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to slow
down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit\
speed
is
usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to
your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you
may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. For example,
40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (30 kmlh). Obviously, this
could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for
20 mph (30 km/h)!
Driving a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are\
still many
made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some
ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, yo\
u drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel. You’ll
enjoy your trip more
if you and your vehicle are in good shape. Here are
some tips for
a successful long trip.
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Pm6/ems on the R~ad
Hazard Warning Flashers
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Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know
you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off.
But they won't flash if you are braking.
F
1
K2503
Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on
and off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key \
is in,
and even
if the key isn't in.

Service & Appearance Care
The following explains your cooling system and how to add cool\
ant when it is
low.
If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your vehicle
will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 258°F (125°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled), and antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
6038-M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. Also use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant change.
If
you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
I
Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the \
proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your
engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat \
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Us\
e
a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.
jIi ,yo.w use an improper coolant mix, your engine .coutd overheat andi
badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.’ TP~
much water in ;the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, .heater
wre-ad -.other parts.
Some conditions, such as air trapped in the cooling system, can affect the
coolant level in the radiator. Check the coolant level when th\
e engine is cold
and follow the steps under “Adding Coolant” for the prope\
r way to
add
coolant.
.. .. ..
If you have to add coolant mdre than four times a year, have your dealer
check
your cooling system.
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