washer fluid CHEVROLET BLAZER 1993 Owners Manual

Features & Controls
Windshield Washer
K2246
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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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
I K21:
The rear window wipedwasher switch is on your instrument panel, to the right
of the steering wheel.
To turn the wiper on, slide the lever to the lever to the right.
For delay wiping, slide the lever under
DELAY to the center of the rear wiper
control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds.
For steady wiper action, move the slide lever all the way
to the right.
To wash the window, push in on the end of the lever. Window washer
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle
as the windshield washer.
If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle, you may not be able to
wash your rear window. If you can wash your windshield, but not your rear
window, check the fluid level.
fluid
will continue to spray until the lever is released.
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t plan to make too many miles
that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in your vehicle’s
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and w\
illing to help
if
you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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On
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
the Road
Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with
others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about
100 miles (160 km) or two
hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for s\
ome refreshment
like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. But do stop and move
around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend
to make some people
sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have
controlled access, you’ll want to watch for some situations not usually found
on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping cen\
ters with
direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles
turning left and right
off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and
even animals.
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Winter Driving
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Here are some tips for winter driving.
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engi\
ne coolant
mix is correct.
Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you les\
s traction
on ice than regular tires.
If you do not expect to be driving in deep
snow, but may have to travel over ice, you may not want
to switch to
snow tires at all.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a
red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driiing under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of
old
carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably\
have
good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and
will
need to be very careful.
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Service & Appearance Care
.
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This section
begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows
how to check
important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information about
your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-3
Fuel ........................................................................\
................................................ 6-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
....................................................................... \
6-8
Hood Release
........................................................................\
............................ 6-8
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.................................. 6-9
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
............................... 6-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid
........................................................................\
. 6-17
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
..... 6-20
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................................................\
....................... 6-21
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 6-23
Front
Axle ........................................................................\
................................. 6-24
Rear Axle
........................................................................\
................................. 6-24
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
........................ 6-25
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
............... 6-29
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
......... 6-31
Brake Master Cylinder
........................................................................\
............. 6-32
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~AUTION
- Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These
include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a
Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly. Then just
pull the
hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to
get an accurate reading, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on
level ground.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to get back down into the
oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the
bottle
is full.
6-31

Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
(Cont’d.)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Propeller
Shaft SplinelUniversal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor
Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinae Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Nindshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze
Neatherstrip
Mer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points a. Engine
oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl
Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (or GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M EM Part No. 10524971
Engine oil
Use regular engine
oil or a synthetic light
weiaht enaine
oil [SAE 5W-30).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031 (GM Part No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen washer solvent
(GM Part No.
1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease
(GM Part No. 12345579) or
equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of
GM Part No. 123451 20.
TO392
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Service Station Checks
It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel
fill.
Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level in the recovery bottle and add \
if
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
necessary.
See these items in the Index
for information on how to check them.

Skidding ..................................... 4-23
Stuck
in Deep Snow .... 4-56, 5-31
Through Water
............... 2-1 5, 4-34
Uphill
.......................................... 4-28
Winter
........................................ 4-53
With a Trailer
............................ 4-60
Drunken Driving
........................... 4-1 0
E
Electrical System ......................... 6-37
Add-on Equipment
................... 6-67
Engine
Adding Coolant
... 5-1 1, 5-13, 6-27
Air Cleaner
................................ 6-1 6
Block Heater
.......... 2-16, 3-5, 6-16
Computer Command Control
System
..................................... 6-45
Coolant
............................ 6-25, 6-68
Coolant Temperature Gage
...... 2-77
Cooling System
......................... 5-10
Crankcase .................................. 6-69
Exhaust
..................................... 2-28
Fan Noise
.................................. 5-1 6
Identification
................... 6-65, 6-68
Leaving Vehicle While Running
....................... 2-26
Oil (See
“Oil”)
Overheating ................................. 5-8
Running While Parked
............. 2-29
Starting
...................................... 2-1 4
Equipment, Add-on
...................... 6-48
Exhaust System
........................... 6-45
F
Fan Noise ...................................... 5-1 6
Filter Replacement Chart
............ 6-69
Finish
Care
............................................ 6-61
Damage
..................................... 6-62
Automatic Transmission
........... 6-17
Brake
.......................................... 6-32
Fluid Capacities
.................................. 6-68
Coolant
....................................... 5-11
Front Axle ................................. 6-24
Hydraulic
Clutch ....................... 6-21
Leak Check
............................... 6-35
Manual Transmission
............... 6-20
Power Steering
......................... 6-29
Radiator
..................................... 5-13
Rear Axle
.................................. 6-24
Recommended Fluids
.............. 7-25
Transfer Case
............................ 6-23
Windshield Washer
........ 2-40, 6-31
Four-wheel Drive
............... 2-30, 6-23
Transfer Case
................. 2-30, 6-23
Front Axle
..................................... 6-24
Fuel
.................................................. 6-4
Filling Your Tank
......................... 6-6
Foreign Countries
....................... 6-6
Gage
.......................................... 2-76
Gasolines
for Cleaner Air ......... 6-5
Tank Capacity
........................... 6-69
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......... 6-43
Fuse Block
................................ 6-44
Headlights
................................. 6-43
Power Windows and
Other Power Options
........... 6-44
Trailer Wiring Harness
............. 6-44
Windshield Wipers
................... 6-44
G
Gages .................................. 2-66, 2-76
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 2-77
Fuel Gage
.................................. 2-76
Odometer
................................... 2-66
Oil Pressure Gage
.................... 2-78
Speedometer
............................. 2-66
Tachometer
................................ 2-67
Trip Odometer
........................... 2-67
Voltmeter
................. ................. 2-79
Glove Box
..................................... 2-56
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