lock CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Manual Online

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready
to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you. use the short tripkity
. maintenance schedule:
a
a
a
0
a
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such
as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate
your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
You frequently tow
a trailer or use a currier on top of
your vehicle.
The vehicle is used for delivery service. police, taxi
or other commercial application. Driving under
these conditions causes engine oil
to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need
to change your oil and filter
every
3.000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occllrs first.
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles ( 12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving
a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil
to
break down slower.
Remote Oil Filter (Four-wheel Drive)
The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering
linkage shield assembly located under the radiator
support.
Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door.
Make sure
if you open the door. it is securely closed
when
~OLI are finished.
6-12

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Add fluid
only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. it doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than
one pint
(0.5 L). Don’t overfill.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the
COLD area for a
cold check
or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area
for
a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
I NOTICE:
~ ~~ ~
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON-111
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the
way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
6-17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
c
2. Remove the black
protective caps from
the
removal pins at the top
of the radiator support.
Use a hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
assembly
out. (Some
side-by-side bulbs.)
I,. .*::g> 1.21 , ' ..-g vehicles may have
.. '
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to
remove it.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle.
Install and tighten the screws.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Turn Signal Lamps
If you have fog lamps. the fog lamp bracket must be
removed before
you can replace the front turn
signal lamps.
U
L 1
2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Put the socket back into the turn signal lamp
assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks
into place.
Front Sidemarker Lamps
1.
-. ?
3.
3.
5.
I. Reach under the bumper and behind the turn sipal
lamp assembly. 6.
7.
8.
9.
Remove the lens retaining screws.
Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille.
Turn the bulb
and socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb
and socket from the lens.
Install the new bulb and socket to the
sidemarker lens.
Rotate the bulb and socket one-quarter
of a
turn clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens
to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs
into the locators.
Install
and tighten the screws.
6-36

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Taillamps
1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the two screws
from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push
the tab in while
you turn the socket
counterclockwise.
5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until
it clicks.
7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the
socket clockwise until it locks into place.
8. Install the lamp assembly and screws.
9. Close the endgate.
Underhood Lamp
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the
underhood lamp assembly.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect the ground wire.
Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
Install the
new bulb.
Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Connect
the ground wire.
Connect the electrical connector
to the
lamp assembly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Reading Lamps
1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to unscrew the
center of the overhead console lamp lens while
pressing in
on the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly from the console.
3. Remove the bulb assembly from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the base.
5. Put a new bulb into the bulb base.
6. Install the bulb assembly into the lamp assembly.
7. Place the lamp assembly into the console, turning it
to latch it in place.
8. Install the lens.
Vanity Mirror Lamps
1. Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center
slot
at the bottom of the lens.
2. Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out
the lens.
3. Pry out the bulb.
4. Press the new bulb into place.
5. Slide the side tabs of the lens under the side of the
vanity assembly frame.
6. Rotate the lens downward.
7. Snap the lens into the frame.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
I 1
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades. lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
6-38

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
E Arm Hook
2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on the blade assembly to release
it from
the wiper arm hook.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches
at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws
of the blade assembly. At the
notched end, pull the insert from
the blade assembly.
A
‘0
/
4.
5.
To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D),
notched end last, into the end with two blade claws
(A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade
claws at the opposite end
(B). The plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
Be sure that the notches are locked
by the bottom
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly
locked on both sides of the insert slots.
6-39

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine B C
-~
A. Claw in IVotch
B. Correct Installation
C. Incorrect Installation
6.
Put the hlxit. a~st.mbly pivot in the wiper arm hook.
Pull up until fhc pi\.ot locking tab locks in the
hook slot.
7. Caref’uIIv Io .cr the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the \vindshiclci.
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement’‘ in this
section
for instructions on how to change the backglass
wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will
not lock in
a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so
care should be used when pulling it away from
the vehicle.
Tires
Your new ve.hicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service. see
your warranty booklet for details.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go
on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker
and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused
by some electrical problem, be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine rnrl WOO ACCY d co A w
FuseKircuit Breaker
A
B
Usage
Power Door Locks, Power Seat,
Power Seat Lumbar, Remote
Keyless Entry
Power Windows, Sunroof
Module/Motor
FuseKircuit
Breaker Usage
1
2
3
4
Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Chime,
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay,
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Dome Lamps. Cargo Lamps, Visor
Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter,
Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamps, Glove
Box Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP
Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside
Rearview Mirror, Liftglass Release
Motor, Illuminated Entry Module
Parking
Lamps, License Plate Lamps.
Electric Shift Transfer Case Module,
Underhood Lamp, Rear Wiper. Fog
Lamp Relay, Door Switch Lamp,
Ashtray Lamp, Headlamp Switch
A/C Compressor Relay, Cluster
Chime Module, DRL Relay Coil,
Four-Wheel-Drive Indicator Lamp,
DRL Module, Rear Defog Timer,
Transfer Case Control Module
Ignition, SIR Redundant Ignition,
RKE Ignition. Fuel Sender Module
6-60