air condition CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When should an air bag inflate?
An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe
frontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate
only
if the impact speed is above the system’s designed
“threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a
wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level
is
about 14 to 18 mph (23 to 29 kmh). The threshold level
can
vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that
it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your
vehicle strikes something
that will move or deform, such
as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The
air bag is not designed to inflate
in rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not
help
the occupant.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air
bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Inflation is determined
by the angle of the impact and
how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and
near-frontal impacts.
What makes an air bag inflate?
In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing
system detects that the vehicle is
in a crash. The sensing
system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which
inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related
hardware are all part of the air bag module inside the
steering wheel.
How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel.
The air bag supplements the protection provided by
safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact
more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping
the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not
help you in many types
of collisions, including
rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily
because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded
as anything more
than
a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
The air bag system
is designed to work properly under a
wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.
Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain.
As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road
Driving”
in the Index for more tips on off-road driving.
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The outside air temperature and the compass are
displayed at the front
of the overhead console. The
control switches are located
to the left of the display.
Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF
switch. Display the temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the
USNET switch.
Before you
turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on.
If the outside temperature is 37 OF (3 O C) or lower when
you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display.
This is a warning to
the driver that road conditions may
be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating.
so it does not need to
be manually set. However, when your vehicle is new,
the compass may function erratically. If it does,
CAL
(Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the
problem, drive
in a complete 360" circle three times,
and the compass will function normally.
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes
the air bag sensors, the air bag module,
the wiring and
the diagnostic module. For more
information
on the air bag system, see ‘*Air Bag” in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and
it will flash for a few
seconds.
Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may
not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away. The
air bag
readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when
you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t corne
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
II..
~ The charging system light
~ will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running,
as a check to
show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have
a problem with the charging system. It could indicate
that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have
it checked right away.
Driving while
this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon
Light)
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Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation
of the
fuel, ignition and emission
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
control systems.
This system
is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and
is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for
the life of
the vehicle. helping to produce a cleaner
environment.
(In Canada. OBD 11 is replaced by
Enhanced
Diqnohtics. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light co111es
on to indicate that there is a problem and
service
is rquired. X,l;df'unctions often will be indicated
by the
system bciore any problem is apparent. This may
prevent
mort' serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also t1csignt.d to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
NOTICE:
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:
0 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.
0 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.
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In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Climate Control System
Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
Audio Systems
Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player and Automatic
Tone Control
AM-FM Stereo 3-8
3- 10
3- 13
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3-2 1
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape Player
and Equalizer
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Fixed Mast Antenna

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With this system. you can control the heating. cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle.
Climate Control System
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Fan Control
The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed.
To increase the fiu1 speed. move the switch upward
toward
HI. To decrease the fan speed, move the switch
downward toward
LO.
The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise
for
wrnw air, Turn the knob co~~nterclockwise for
cooler air.
Mode Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving fot-w;lrd.
XlAX A/C: This setting provides maximuM cooling
with the least amount of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much
of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
NC: This settins cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs it 1111-ough the instrument panel outlets.
.)/J BI-LEVEL A/C: Air is delivered through the
heater 11oor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
/J VENT: This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
conlpressor
is not working when VENT is selected.
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+’ HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the heater floor outlets and windshield defroster outlets.
‘H BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
DEFROST This setting directs most air through
w.
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner
to work its best.
For quick cool-down
on very hot days, use MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise.
This setting should be used to keep odors and/or dust
from entering the vehicle. For normal cooling on
hot days, use
A/C with the temperature knob
turned counterclockwise. On
cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL
A/C to deliver
warm
air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
When
the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle‘s engine speed and
power. This is normal because the system is designed
to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using
it. On cold days, use HEATER with the
temperature knob turned clockwise. BLEND is useful
in
cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
windshield
or side windows.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer
air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days. use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use
DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly
in extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move the fan
control toward
HI.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will
have lines that warm the glass. For best results. clear the window
of as
much snow or ice as possible before using
the rear window defogger.
To turn on the rear window defogger. find the switch
marked
REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel below
the headlamp switch. Press
ON until the light in the
switch comes on, then release it. it will
only work if the
ignition switch is turned to RUN.
The rear window defogger will stay on for five to seven
minutes, then turn off.
If you need additional warming
time, turn
it on again. You can turn the defogger off at
any time
by pressing OFF.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license. tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
1 NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cabIes
can reach. but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection
you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your vehicle. and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put
an
automatic transmission in PARK (Pj or a manual
transmission
in NEUTRAL (N). If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfer case
shift lever. be sure the transfer case is not
in
NEUTRAL (N).
I A CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric
Fan.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette
lighter. or accessory power outlets,
if you have this
option.
Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well
as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries.
In addition, it could save your radio!
I NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repair wouldn't be covered
by
your warranty.
I A CAUTION:
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary
electric fan under the hood can
start up even
when the engine
is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer. See “Driving on Grades” in the Index.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try
this for a minute or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window
as necessary.
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving
-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or
DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. If
you
no longer have the overheat warning, you
can drive. Just
to be safe, drive slower for about
10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
If
the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s
still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until
the engine speed
is about twice as fast as normal idle
speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed
after two or three minutes. Now
see if the warning stops.
But then, if you still have the warning,
turn ofthe
engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it
cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but
to get service
help right away.
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