trailer CHEVROLET BLAZER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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New Vehicle “Break-In”
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NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these.guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time’
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
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in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
USE the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. Push in the key and-turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
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Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever,
it
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 need to leave
your key
in the ignition in the OFF position for an
extended period, 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.
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly
set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is
in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel
high (4HI) or four-wheel low
(4LO) -- not
in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)”
in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
’Ikailer” in the Index.
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for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you’re:
Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
accelerator all the way
down.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(0) should not be
used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load,
driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select
DRIVE (D) when operating the vehicle under any of
these conditions.
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal
driving, however it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(GO). You
should use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, driving
on steep hills or winding roads or
for off-road driving.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy. You can use
SECOND (2) on hills.
It can help control your speed as you
go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want
to use
your brakes
off and on.
You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle
from a stop
on slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND
(2). You can
use
it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is
moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into
FIRST
(1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
I NOTICE:
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
PARK (P) to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
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lever. It is located
on the
bottom driver’s side
of the
instrument panel.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
NOTICE:
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.
If
you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. That section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get obL df your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you have four-wheel drive with
a
manual transfer case shift lever and your
transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle
will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is
in
PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). 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 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine,
put your manual transmission in
REVERSE (R) 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 pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’
in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot ex1 Ist
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case
shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N),
your vehicle will be free
to roll, even if your shift lever
is in PARK (P).
So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking
brake. Follow the proper steps
to be sure your vehicle
won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your
manual side door windows.
Power Windows (Option)
If you have the optional power windows, the controls
are on each of the side doors. Your power windows will
only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN.
The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger
windows as well.
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As you signal a turn or a’lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
accident. If the arrows
don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lamps regularly
to make sure they
are working.
,- If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Toxhange the headlamps from low-beam to high or
high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the
way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel also
will be
on.
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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be. as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is
on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn’t come on, have
it repaired.
This light will
also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
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Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected
on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
0 Avoid steep uphill grades.
0 If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being
hauled as soon as it
is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains
on steady, see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it
is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the
key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the engine.
If the light remains on steady, see
“If the Light Is On
Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the
previous steps, and drive the vehicle
to your dealer or
qualified service center for service.
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The Certificationnire label also tells you the maximum
weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on
your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help
you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on
both sides
of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Similar appearing vehicles may have different
The Certificationrrire label is found on the driver’s door GVWR’s and payloads. \
Please note your vehicle’s
edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of Certificationnire label or consult your dealer for
your
original tires and the inflation pressures needed to additional details.
obtain
the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is
called
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight,
if pulling a trailer.
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The payload capacity is shown on the Certificationmire
label. This is the maximum load capacity that your
vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the
occupants as part
of your load. If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the
factory, remember
to subtract the weight of these things
from the payload. Your dealer can help
you with this.
Towiy a Trailer
Add-on Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need to put a
limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle.
Be sure
to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install
the new equipment.
NOTICE:
Your warranty doesn’t cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section.
Ask your GM dealer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
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