battery CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are used on an original battery:
Caution
Possible
Injury
Protect Eyes
by Shielding
Avoid Sparks
or Flames
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns Spark or
flame Could Explode Battery
These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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Fasten Safety Door Lock/Unlock
Belts
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Engine Coolant
Temperature
I BRAKE
Brake
Battery Charging
System
1
Fuel
SHIFT
Shift Light
1 ANTI-LOCK
I
Anti-Lock Brake
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse Lighter
I-
I-
Horn
L
Engine Oil Pressure
Hood
Release
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With this feature, you
can lock the rear doors
so they can’t be
opened from the
inside by passengers.
Move the lock up to
lock the doors and
down to release the
door locks.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your door and set th\
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locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Keyless Entry System
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or
unlock your rear endgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference
to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product
instructions on battery replacement.
has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
signal.
See your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
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When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If
you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. All
doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The endgate glass will unlock when the REAR button is pressed. Vehicles
with automatic transmissions must have the transmission in PARK
(P).
Vehicles with manual transmission must have the parking brake engaged.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember
to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must
also be matched. Once the
new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will
not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own,
provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General
Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.)
Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last
about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the
normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
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open the housing:
I 1. Insert a dime
between two halves
of the
transmitter
housing near the key ring hole.
2. Remove the
bottom by
twisting the dime.
3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell @-type batte\
ries
(DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.
4. Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings. \
Endgate (Hatch) Release
To open a mechanical
lock system from the
outside, insert the key in the lock and turn to
the left to unlock the
glass.
If your vehicle
has an
endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you
must move the carrier
arm out of the way to
open the glass.
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Don’t operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods
of time. Prolonged operation
of accessories in the ACC position
could drain your battery and prevent you from startiing your
vehicle.
LOCK
- This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and
transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove
your key when the ignition
is turned to LOCK.
OFF - This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. Use
OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is
off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN - This is the position for driving.
START - This starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the way in.
If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard.’But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
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The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and
start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal
is not all the
way down
- that’s a safety feature.
To start your V6 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start
in
10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5
seconds, or until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start, wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor
cool down and do it all again.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key and the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
~ engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the \
cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your
GM
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transmission
c There are several
different positions for
your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, it now features an
electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display
must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of
the
PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position,
but not locked, there will be a small current drain on your battery which
could discharge your battery over a period of time. If
you have a need to
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period for
any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from
the battery
to prevent discharging your battery.
PARK (P) -This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use
when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
REVERSE (R) - Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE
(R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
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To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck:
In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow’’
in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N) - In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with
the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N)
only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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If you have accessory
power outlets, you can
plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment.
Just pull down from
the top of the door and
follow the proper installation
instructions that are
included with any
electrical equipment
you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and
have maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets, maximum electrical
load must not exceed 25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not
in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain your battery.
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
..
To use the lighter,
press it in all the way,
and let
go. When it's
ready,
it will pop back
by itself,
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with
your hand while it is heating. If you
do, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when it's ready.
That can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element.
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