headlights CHEVROLET BLAZER 1994 2.G User Guide

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Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or
under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked.
These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check
the body
structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for
damage. Also, check the
fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due
to off-road use. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely
to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips
on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
space between
you and other vehicles.
up
only so much road ahead.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
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No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What
you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise
to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting
to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from
headlights, but they also make a
lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two,
or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare
(as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high
beams,
or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass
on your vehicle clean - inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than
clean glass would, making the pupils of your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlights light up far less
of a roadway when you are
in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularly
for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t
even aware of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
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tread or
if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water
is standing on the road.
If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s
surface, there
could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and
fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it
is
raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlights - not just your parking lights - to
help make you more visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be
especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared
to have your view restricted by road
spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.)
City Driving
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One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay
attention to traffic signals.
Here
are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part
of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
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the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that
you get and it keeps
the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery (or batteries)
to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights.
Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold. But
do it as little as possible. Preserve
the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of the
vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or
so until
help comes.
Recreational Vehicle To wing
(Four-wheel Drive
Only)
If your vehicle has 4-wheel drive, you may tow it behind another vehicle
providing it does
not have the optional electronic shift transfer case.
Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for vehicles
with the optional electronic shift transfer case because the
electronic shift has no neutral position.
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See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (I 6 km).
0 The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door
delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
0 Most trips are through dusty places.
0 The vehicle is frequently operated off-road.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil
andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months - whichever comes
first.
If none
of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or
12 months - whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Four-wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you will have a remote oil filter
located under the hood. It is mounted to the front left inner fender, behind
the headlights.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater
” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin for very long. Clean your skin
and nails with soap and water,
or
a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use
and disposal of oil products.)
Used oil can be
a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from
the filter before disposal. Don’t
ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle
it by taking it to
a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of
your used oil, ask your dealer,
a service station or a local recycling center
for help.
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Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the
engine isn't running.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlights
1. Remove the four
screws from
the
headlight retainer.
2. Pull the headlight
out and remove
the retainer.
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3.
4.
5.
Unplug the
headlight.
Plug
in the new
bulb and put it
in
place.
Install the
retainer to the
headlight.
6. Install the screws.
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The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An
electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off. If this happens,
have your headlight wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If
the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the
motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not
snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The optional seven-wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in-line
fuse in the battery feed wire. This fuse is near the junction block. See
“Trailer Wiring Harness” in the
Features & Controls section.
Fuse Block
The fuse block is in
the instrument panel
on the driver’s side.
Remove the cover
with a screwdriver and
then you
can remove
fuses with a fuse
extractor.
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Finish
Filter
Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-68
Care
........................................................ 6-54
Damage ..................................................... 6-55
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-15
Brake
....................................................... 6-29
Capacities
................................................... 6-62
CoolantRecovery
............................................. 5-13
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-22
Leakcheck
.................................................. 6-31
ManualTransmission
.......................................... 6-18
Powersteering
............................................... 6-26
Radiator
..................................................... 5-15
RearAxle
................................................... 6-20
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-13
Transfercase
................................................ 6-21
Windshield Washer ............................................ 6-28
FogLamps
..................................................... 2-50
Four-WheelDrive
.......................................... 2-31, 6-21
Transfer Case
...................................... 2-3 1,2-33, 6-21
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-22
Fuel
........................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................................. 6-5
Fluid
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-20
Foreign Countries
.............................................. 6-4
Gage
....................................................... 2-76
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-4
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-63
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-60, 6-66
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-61
Headlights
.............................................. 6-61, 6-63
Power Windows and Other Power Options
......................... 6-61
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-61
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 6-61
Gages
......................................................... 2-76
FuelGage
................................................... 2-76
Odometer ................................................... 2-65
OilPressureGage
............................................. 2-72
Speedometer
................................................. 2-65
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-67
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-66
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-77
Coolant Temperature Gage ...................................... 2-70
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HalogenBulbs .................................................. 6-32
Headlights
..................................................... 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-2
Head Restraints
.................................................. 1-8
High Beam indicator Light ...................................... 2-75
High-LowBeam
......................................... 2-40. 4-35
Reminder
.................................................... 2-52
Heating System (without
A/C) ....................................... 3-3
FanLever
.................................................... 3-3
FunctionLever
................................................ 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
......................................... 3-5
Temperature Lever ................................................ 3-4
Highway Hypnosis
............................................... 4-30
Hitches
.................................................... 4-39
Hood Checking Under
............................................... 6-6
LatchesandHinge
............................................ 6-36
Release
...................................................... 6-6
Horn
.......................................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
................................................ 6-20
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-26
If You're Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-32
Ignition Switch
.................................................. 2-15
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-42
Jackstorage
.................................................... 5-20
Jumpstarting
.................................................... 5-3
K
KeyReleaseLever ............................................... 2-17
Keyless Entry System
............................................ 2-11
Battery Replacement
........................................... 2-12
Matching Transmitter
.......................................... 2-12
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
Labels Certification/Tire
.............................................. 6-39
Bulb Keplacetnent
............................................. 6-32
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-73
Check Gages Light
............................................ 2-73
Domes
...................................................... 2-52
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-50
Lights
......................................................... 2-50
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Front Parkingnurn Signal
....................................... 6-33
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
............................................... 2-74,2.. 75
Malfunction Indicator
...................................... 2-7 1 6-38
Operation
................................................... 2-40
Overhead Console Reading
...................................... 2-53
Service Engine Soon
...................................... 2-7 1, 6-38
Loading Information
............................................. 6-39
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1 3. 6-39
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-36
EndgateHandle
............................................... 6-37
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-35
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
......................... 6-35
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal
Joints ........................ 6-37
Rear
........................................................ 6-34
Replacementchart
............................................ 6-63
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-36
Body
....................................................... 6-37
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-22
HoodLatchesandHinge
........................................ 6-36
Lockcylinders
............................................... 6-37
RearAxle
................................................... 6-20
Recommended Lubricants
...................................... 7-13
Transfercase
................................................ 6-21
Luggage Carrier
................................................. 2-78
M
Maintenance
OtherItems
.................................................. 6-35
Record
...................................................... 7-16
ScheduledMaintenance ......................................... 7-3
Underbody
.................................................. 6-56
WhenTowingaTrailer
......................................... 3-37
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................................ 2-53
Convexoutside
............................................... 2-55
Inside
....................................................... 2-53
Outside
..................................................... 2-54
Vanity
...................................................... 2-55
ModelReference
.................................................. 111
Periodic Inspections ........................................... 7-12
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Odometer ...................................................... 2-66
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
.............................................. 4-10
Oil
............................................................ 6-8
Additives
.................................................... 6-12
Disposalofused
.............................................. 6-13
Pressure Gage ................................................ 2-72
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
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