CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET, Model Year: 1997, Model line: BLAZER, Model: CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.GPages: 402, PDF Size: 21.93 MB
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking Over Things That Burn
I A CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
Engine Exhaust
A CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell.
It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in
if
a
0
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle
was damaged when driving
over high points on the road
or over
road debris.
Repairs weren't done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. blow out any
CO; and
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Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if
ever have
to, here are some things to know.
A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the air system control
off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in
a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is
a garage. Exhaust 9- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage
with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
(See “Blizzard” in the Index.)
I A CAUTION:
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.
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Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your
manual side door windows.
Power Windows (If Equipped)
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.
Press the side
of the switch with the down arrow to
lower the window.
Press the side
of the switch with the up arrow to raise
the window.
Express-Down Window
The driver's window switch has an express-down feature
that allows
you to lower it without holding the window
switch. Hold the driver's window switch down for more
than a half a second to activate the express-down feature.
Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly. The
express-down feature can be interrupted
at any time by
pressing the up arrow end
of the switch.
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Four-door vehicles have a lockout feature to prevent
passengers from operating power windows.
It is located
on
the driver's door. Press LOCK to activate this feature.
Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation.
Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only)
If your vehicle has rear
swing-out windows, unlatch
them at their
clasps and
push out
on the glass to
open them.
When you close
the window, be sure the latch catches.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
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I
If you have the tilt steering
wheel.
you should adjust
the steering wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward
you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level. then release the lever to lock the
wheel
in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The level- on the left side of the steering column
includes
your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions.
These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When
the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction
of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change. just raise or lower the lever
until the ;lrrocv starts to tlash. Hold it there until you
complete your
1mc change. The lever will return by
itself when you rclt.ast: it.
As you signal ;1 turn or LI lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay 011. ;I signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won‘t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
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.
Headlamp Highkow Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low-beam to high or
high
to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward
you. Then release it.
1
When the high beams are
on,. this indicator light on
the instrument panel will
also be
on.
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You control the windshield
wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it.
For
a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes. hold the
band on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LOW. the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from
you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers.
move the band
to the OFF position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before
using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever there's a paddle
marked
with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop
or return to your preset speed.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form
ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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WASH
REAR WIPER
This switch is located on the instrument panel. The rear
window wiper operates with
a constant five
second delay when the rear wiper switch
is in the ON
position. If the rear glass is opened, the wiper arm
will automatically park
on the endgate. When the
glass
is completely closed, the wiper will resume the
delay mode.
To wash the window, press and hold ON. The wipers
will continue to work after
you release the switch.
Press
OFF to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out
of fluid before the windshield
washer. If you can wash your windshield but
not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
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With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed
of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping
your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does
not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 krdh).
If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
your brakes, the cruise control
will shut off.
If you have a manual transmission and you apply your-
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will
shut off.
A CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads
or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On
such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on siippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed
and
then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. 1 A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when
you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch
OFF until you want to
use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button
at the end
of the lever
and release it. Once
you're going about
25 mph (40 kmh) or more,
you can
move the cruise
control switch from
ON
to WA for about a half
I a second.
You'll
go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at
R/A longer than a
half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at WA.
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