instrument panel CHEVROLET BLAZER 1996 2.G Owner's Manual

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You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there
is no sign of steam or coolant before
opening the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.
You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
I NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered
by your warranty.
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Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM
D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability and
emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure
the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than
87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine.
If you’re using
fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you
still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t worry if
you hear a little pinging noise when
you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal,
and
you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated
on the underhood tune-up label), it
is designed to operate og fuels that meet California
specifications. If such fuels are
not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your
vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel may
turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine
the
cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
‘may
not be covered by your warranty.
In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane enhancing
additive called MMT. If
you see such fuels, your
emission control system performance may deteriorate
and the malfunction indicator lamp
on your instrument
panel may turn on.
If this happens, return to your
authorized GM dealer for service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on the lower driver's side of
the instrument panel.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release
the hood
prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot
in the hood. You may
have a
lnnl~ that cn'qes *n when you lift the hood.
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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 hot engine.
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treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM Vinylkeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
0 For stubborn stains, use a GM VinyVLeather Cleaner
0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
or
equivalent product.
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish
on leather.
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If
dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm
the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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I PARTNUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE I
1050004 16 oz. (0.473 L)
1050 I72 Shines vehicle without scratching
Chamois
2.75
sq. ft.
Cleans
vinvl, cloth, tires and mats
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner 6 Ibs. (2.72 kg) 1050429 Cleans grease, grime and
smoke film
Glass Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680 L) 1050427 Spot and stain removal
Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946 L)
10502 14 Exterior cleaner and polish
Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1 05020 1
Removes soil and black marks White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 174 Removes rust and corrosion
Chrome Cleaner and Polish 16
oz. (0.473 L)
1050173
Also removes old waxes and polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover
I
I -. I I 4
105 1398“ I 8 oz. (0.237
L) I Spot Lifter I For cloth I
1051515 32 oz. (0.946 L) Optikleen Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze
1052870 16 oz. (0.473 L) Wash and Wax
Concentrate Exterior wash
1052918””
8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All TM Protector Protects vinyl, leather and rubber
I 1052929 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on wheel cleaner I Ir
1052930
12345002** 16
oz. (0.473 L) Armor All TM Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
Attracts and absorbs
soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
I I I
I 12345725 I 12
oz. (0.354 L) I Silicone Tire Shine I Shines tires I I I I
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See “Fluids and Lubricants’’
in the Index. **Not
recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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ENGINEfi96 7 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, ,on the
driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code
will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box.
very helpful
if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
0 your VIN,
0 the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and special
equipment.
It’s
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces
the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the
fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If
you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as
you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is at the
driver’s end
of the
instrument panel.
Remove the cover by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are
provided
in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover,
push
in and turn the fastener clockwise.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate
at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
0. Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call
us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Chevrolet, write to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047 Refer to
your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for. addresses of Canadian
and
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. 'That is
why we suggest you fol1o.w Step One first if you have
a concern.
Custdmer Assistance- for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who.-are deaf, hard-of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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Anti-Lock
................................... 4-6
Master Cylinder
................................ 6-28
Pedal Travel '6-3 1
Replacing System Parts
.......................... 6-31
Wear
....................................... 6-30
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Trailer ....................................... 4-51
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-49
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 11
Bulb Replacement ......................... 6-32, 6-62
Brightness Control
............................. : . 2-45
BTSICheck
.................................... 7-49
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
................. 6.63. 6.64
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.7.2.31.4.42. 4.51
. Care ....................................... 3-18
Center Front Passenger Position ................... 1-24
Certificationrnire Label
.......................... 4-44
Tire
........................................ 6-48
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-66
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-74
.Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Cargocover
................................... 2-55
Cargo Tie Downs 2-55
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-7, 3-9
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'Chains
Safety
...................................... 4-50
Changing a Flat Tire 5-21
.............................
Chemical Paint Spotting .. .. ....................... 6-55
................................ Child Restraints 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
.......... - . : 1-36
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... -1-39
Top Strap 1-35
WheretoPut
................................ 1-35
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
.. ..................................6-1 3.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6-54
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass
....................................... 6-52
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Where Not to Put .............................. 1-38
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
............................
Inside of Your Vehicle .......................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-51
Leather 6-51
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-53
Stains
....................................... 6-50
Tires 6-54
Vinyl
........................................ 6-51
Weatherstrips 6-52
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
3-1
C1ock;Setting
................................... 3-5
Comfort Controls
...... : ......................... 3-1
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.........................
........................................
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Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades .......... 6-52
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-18
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-18
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-12
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 2-48
Climate
Control System
...........................
.............................. Control of a Vehicle 4-5
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-54
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Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-38
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-50
Horn
......................................... 2-35
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- 18
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-33
Hood
.......................................... 6-7
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- I I
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-41
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-47
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-51
Steering
.................................... 7-51
Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-5 1
Transfer Case ................................ 7-52
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key in the Ignition ............................. 2-10
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-48
Key Release Button
.............................
Labels Certificationflire
............................. 4-44
Fuse
....................................... 6-60
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-46
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Dome
...................................... 2-46
FrontMap
................................... 2-46
Front Reading
........................... 2.45, 2.49
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Lights
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-19,
2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-66
Daytime Running
Lamps Indicator ............... 2-73
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Shift
.................................. 2-20. 2-73
CheckGages ................................ 2-74
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