CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare. Follow this diagram for the rear-mounted spare.
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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer (Two-Wheel Drive)
C. Nut
D. Retainer (Four-wheel Drive)
E. Wheel Carrier
E Hook
A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder
Reinstall the locking wheel
nut using the wheel wrench.
Then push the lock case onto
the lug nut until it stops.
The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push
the lock case to be sure
it is secured. The special lug nut
and lock case is not intended to be used on any road
wheel.
only on the spare wheel carrier. Tighten the nuts
on the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 Ib-ft (30 to 40 N-m).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the
proper location
in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the
items and replace
the jack cover.
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A. Retainer E Wheel Blocks
B. Rubber Band
(Some Models
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C. Work Gloves
D. Mat
E. Jack Storage Cover
G. Hub Cap Removal
Tool (‘Some Models)
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack
J. Jacking Instructions
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Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians
or damage the vehicle.
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi
(420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as
soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire
is correctly inflated. The compact
spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where
you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in
case you need
it again.
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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don‘t use your compact spare on other vehicles
And
don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won‘t fit. Keep your spare
tire and
its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t tit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don‘t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking“ can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire
or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth,
you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains”
in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear
the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between FIRST ( 1) or
SECOND (2) and REVERSE(R)), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is
in gear. If that doesn’t get you
out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
Or, you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has
them. If you do need to be towed out, see ”Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
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Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks.
The recovery
hooks are provided at the front of your
vehicle. You may need to use them
if you’re stuck
off-road and need
to be pulled to some place where you
can continue driving.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I A CAUTION:
The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never
pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks
could break
off and you or others could be
injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
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Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged and it
would not
be covered
by warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted
to its appearance care.
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Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive
Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid 6-28
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Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Care
of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants

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Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you
to be happy with it. We hope you’ll
go to your dealer for
all your service needs. You‘ll get genuine GM parts and
GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
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Delco
Doing Your Own Service Work
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work. see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle”
in the Index.
You should keep
a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform. See ”Maintenance Record?’
in the Index.
I A CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged
if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. “English” and “metric”
fasteners can be easily confused.
If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off.
You could be hurt.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around
it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your
GM dealer before adding equipment to the outside
of your vehicle.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher.
At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM
D48 14 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 ga~)l i nes.
Be SCII-~ the pos~cl octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than 87. you ma, gct a heavy knocking noise when
YOLI driirc. If’ it‘ hac1 crlough. 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 on 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.
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emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines.
If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp
on your instrument panel
may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized
GM dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
system, allowing your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add
anything to
the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing
oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol. and
reformulated gasolines may be available
in your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t
use it. It can corrode
metal parts
in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the United
States or Canada. the proper fuel may be hard
to find. Never
use leaded gasoline or any other fuei
not recommended in the
previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused
by use of
improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check
on fuel availability, ask an auto club. or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the
country where
you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification
Number (VTN).
General Motors International Product Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa. Ontario
L 1 H 8P7
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank
The fuel cap is behind
a hinged door
on the
driver’s side of
your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline
or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames
and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
To take off the cap, turn
it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The
cap has a spring
in it; if
you let go of the cap
too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites
it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray
out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
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