wheel CHEVROLET BLAZER 1994 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage
the transmission. Use your brakes
or shift into “P” Park to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
This is your shift
pattern. Here’s how
to 1..
operate your
transmission:
0 1 (First Gear) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into “1” (First Gear).
Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator
pedal.
You can shift into
“1” (First Gear) when you’re going less than 20 mph
(32 km/h).
If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into
“I” (First Gear), put the shift lever in “N” (Neutral) and let up on the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into “1” (First
Gear).
2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the
accelerator pedal and shift
into “2” (Second Gear). Then, slowly let up
on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
0 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) - Shift into “3” (Third
Gear),
“4” (Fourth Gear), and “5” (Fifth Gear) the same way you do for
“2” (Second Gear). Slowly let up
on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
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To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Just before the vehicle stops, press
the clutch pedal and the brake pedal,
and shift to
“N” (Neutral).
N (Neutral) - Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
R (Reverse) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6
seconds, then shift into “R” (Reverse). Then let up on the clutch pedal
slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Shifting to
“R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could
damage your transmission.
Also, use “R’ (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your
vehicle.
Shift Light
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 gear 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 does, the
locking feature will allow the wheel with traction
to move the vehicle.
Parking Brake
-
To Set the Parking Brake:
To Release 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.
Hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the
brake release lever.
I NOTICE: I
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts
of your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section
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 section
shows what to do first to keep the trailer
from moving.
Shifting /nto “P” (Park) (Automatic
Transmission
Models On/y)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift
lever into
“P”
(Park) position
like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
Move the lever up as far as it will go.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, 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).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P”
(Park) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl
in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever
out of “P’ (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and then
shift into “P” (Park) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the
Index.
When
you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P” (Park)
BEFORE you release the parking brake.
If “torque
lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push
yours a
little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of ‘Y’ (Park).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual
transmission
in “R” (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, 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 “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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(Automatic Transmission)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are some things to know.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever 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). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Four-wheel Drive
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine\
’s driving
power
to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive
and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever \
to
4 HIGH or
4
LOW. You should use 2 WHEEL for most normal driving conditions,
however.
NOTICE:
Driving in the 4 HIGH or 4 LOW positions for a long time on
dry
or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s
drivetrain.
Manual Transfer Case
If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the
manual transfer case,
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine An indicator light near
the lever shows you
the transfer case
settings:
2 WHEEL
4HIGH
0 N SET PARKING BRAKE
0 4LOW
The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when
you shift into four-wheel drive.
A slight delay between shifting and the
pattern's lighting
is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front
axle does not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your
dealer check your system. Turn the
LIGHTS switch located above your
headlight switch
to the left to dim your transfer case indicator light when
your headlights or parking lights are on.
2 WHEEL: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Your front axle
is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
4 HIGH: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
Use 4 HIGH when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads,
or
in most off-road situations.
N SET PARKING BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting only when your
vehicle needs to be towed.
4 LOW This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction.
You may never need
4 LOW. It sends the maximum power to all four
wheels. You might choose
4 LOW if you were driving off-road in sand,
mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
You can shift from 2 WHEEL to 4 HIGH or from 4 HIGH to 2 WHEEL
while the vehicle is moving. It is not necessary for you to press the transfer
case shift lever button. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your
foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To shift your transfer case into N SET PARKING BRAKE:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into “N” (Neutral).
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are
applied.
To shift into or out of 4 LOW :
1. Allow your vehicle to roll at one-to-two mph or stop your vehicle and
shift your transmission into
“N” (Neutral).
2. Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion.
Don’t pause in
N SET PARKING BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4
LOW, or your gears could clash.
Kemember that driving in
4 HIGH or 4 LOW 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.
Electronic Transfer Case
If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer
case switch is on the left side of your instrument panel above the light
switches. Use this switch to shift into and out
of four-wheel drive. You can
choose among three driving settings:
1. Two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL): This setting is for driving in most
street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in
two-wheel drive.
2. 4 HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
Use
4 HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads,
or in most off-road situations.
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