air conditioning CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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
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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 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.

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you'll see:
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A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Fan
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.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don't do anything else until it cools down.
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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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Cooling System* Automatic Trans.
............ 1 1.7 quarts ( 1 I. 1 L)
Manual Trans. .............. 1 1.9 quarts ( 1 1.3 L)
Crankcase* ................. 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill)"
........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Differential Fluid
Rear
........................ 4.0 pints (1.9 L)
Front ....................... 2.6 pints (1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 19 gallons (72 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of R- 134a
*After refill, the level
must be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you're not sure, ask your GM dealer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase
S/T10516 .............. 100.5 inches (255.3 cm)
1 S/T10506 .............. 107.0 .
Length
S10516 ............... 175.0
T10516 ............... 175.4 nches
(27 I .8 cm)
nches (444.5 cm)
nches (445.5 cm)
S/T 10506 .............. 18 I .5 inches (46 I .O cm)
Height
S10516 ................ 66.0 inches (167.6 cm)
T10516
................ 66.9 inches (170.0cm)
S10506
................ 65.9 inches (167.4 cm)
T10506
................ 67.0 inches (170.2 cm)
Width
....... .......... 67.8 inches ( 172.2 cm)
Front Tread
S Series ................ 55.0 inches (139.6 cm)
T Series ................ 57.3 inches (145.4 cm)
S Series ................ 54.7 inches (138.8 cm)
T Series ................ 55.1 inches ( 139.9 cm)
Rear Tread
*Figures reflect base equipment only.
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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment ............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-25
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
....................... . 1-21. 2-73
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Intlate
.......................... 1-23
What
You See After it Inflates ................... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning
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Refrigerants
................................. 6-64
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-46
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2-23, 6-21
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-21
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light
......... 2-76, 4-7
Materials
.................................... 6-57 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-61
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-20
Automatic Transmission Check
...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-49
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-56
Axle Front
....................................... 6-22
Rear
....................................... 6-20
Backglass Wipers.
Blade Replacement ............. 6-40
Battery ....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-73
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-7
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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