charging CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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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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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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The red charging
system light is above
your oil temperature
gage on your
instrument cluster and
will come on briefly
when
you turn on the
ignition,
but the
engine
is not running,
as a check to show
you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while t\
his light is on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Check Gages Light
CHECK
GAGES
This amber CHECK
GAGES light is above
the
fuel gage on the
instrument cluster and
will come on briefly
when you are starting
the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant
temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see
if they are in the warning
zones.
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When your engine is
not running, but the ignition'is on (in the
RUN position), this
gage shows
your
battery's state of
charge in DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging
system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the
normal operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of
electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an
idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since
the charging
system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
As engine speeds are
increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow
the charging system to create maximum power.
You can only drive for
a short time with the reading in either warning zone.
If you must drive, turn
off all unnecessary accessories.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical
system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier
has slats, side rails and
cross rails attached to
the roof to secure
cargo. The moveable
tie downs, attached to
the side rails, should
be used to secure loads to the luggage
carrier.
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NOTE: A PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one
assembly and must be replaced as such.
Anti-lock Brake
Warning Indicator
Brake System Warning
Indicator
Check Gages Indicator
Daytime Running
Lamps Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Cluster
Illumination
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON)
Seat Belt Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator
Upshift Indicator
AIR BAG Indicator
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
2
1
1
PC74
PC74
PC74 PC74
PC74
PC74
PC168
PC74
PC 194
PC74 PC74
See
GM Dealer
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................................... 6-6
Horn .......................................................... 2-36
Hydraulic Clutch ................................................ 6-18
Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-14
Inflation-Tire Pressure ( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-65
Instrument Panel ................................................ 2-65
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ........................................ 5-22
Jump Starting .......... ....................................... 5-3
K
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-16
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-6
Keys ........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps CertificatiodTire
.............................................. 4-37
Bulb Replacement ............................................. 6-31
Domes ...................................................... 2-50
FogLamps .................................................. 2-48
Front
Parkingmum Signal ....................................... 6-34
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-64
Operation of Lighting System .................................... 2-38
Overhead Console Reading ...................................... 2-58
RearLamps .................................................. 6-35
Air Bag Readiness Light ........................................ 2-69
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ........................... 2-71
BrakeSystemLight ............................................ 2-70
Charging System Light ......................................... 2-74
CheckGagesLight ............................................ 2-74
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Light ............................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Light ..................................... 2-76
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-72. 641
Safety Belt Reminder Light ..................................... 2-69
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”)
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-23. 2-75
Turn Signal and Lane Change Light ............................... 2-76
Lights
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