fuel CHEVROLET BLAZER 1996 2.G Service Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean ca :tte deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours or tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If
you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See “Manual Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.
A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including the
glove box, console doors and
the body hood and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road)
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation
for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation
will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the Bumper
To Bumper New
Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of
1996
Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks.
(Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating
1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles for a period
of 36 months/36,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included
in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Cure
at any time. For
complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer
to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that
will provide you with quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our advisors will explain
any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the
following available to give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
0 Telephone number where you can be reached
0 Vehicle mileage
0 Description of problem
Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside
your owner information portfolio for
full program details.
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Adding 6-9
Additives
.. ................................. 6-1 1 .
. Checking ..................................... -6-9
Kind to Use 6-10
Pressure Gage 2-72
Whentochange
.............................. 6-12
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-31
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Used ....................................... 6-12
'Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-54
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2- 19
Filling Your Tank
................................. 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-13
Remote Oil
................................... 6- 12
Finishcare
........ ............................ 6-53
Finish Damage ................................. 6-55
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-64. 7-53
Fog Lamp Switch
............................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
. Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2- 19
Front Map'Lamps
............................... 2-46
First Gear
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2- 18
Manual Transmission
........................... 2- 19
Four-wheel Drive
.......................... 2-21. 6-20
French Language Manual
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FrontAxle ..................................... 6-21
.. ............................
Front Reading Lamps ............... .. .. 2.45.2.49. 6.37
Front Storage Area
.......................... 2-53. 2-54
Front Towing 5-9
Fuel
........................................... 6-3
Front Sidemarker
Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.. ., ....... 6-35
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-59
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Gage ....................................... 2-74
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Engine Oil Pressure
............................ 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................. . 2-49
GasCap
........................................ .. 6-5
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-16
GloveBox
.................................... 2-48
GAWR
........................................ 4-44
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-44
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-44
Guide en Frangais
1 11 .. ............................... .
GWR' ........................................ 4-44
Halogen Bulbs
...... ., ........................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers'
.' ......................... 5-1
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Head Restraints
.................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................. 6-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-58
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