boot CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should
be clamped in
a straight-ahead position with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission
should be in NEUTRAL
(N) and the transfer case, if you
have one, should be in 2HI. The parking brake should
be released.
If your vehicie has a floor mounted shifter and no
electrical power, the electrical solenoid lock must be
overridden
to shift from PARK (P) to NEUTRAL (N).
Follow these steps:
1. Push the base of the shift lever boot forward with
your thumb.
2. Lift the boot and find the white solenoid lever.
1-
3.
4.
5.
Move the solenoid lever toward the driver's side to
unlock it.
While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock
position, press the shift lever button and shift into
NEUTRAL
(N).
Release the solenoid lever and snap the boot back
into place.
Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you must.
If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later in this section or your transmission will
be damaged.
If these limitations must be exceeded, then
the drive wheels have to
be supported on a dolly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance. each
spring and
fall). You should let your GM dealer's
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at
cme.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a CM service manual. See "Service and Owner
Publications"
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front md rear suspension and steering
system for datna_ced. loose or missing parts. signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks.
chafing. ctc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle
hoot seals for dm~age. tears or leakage. Replace
seal5
if nccessq'.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged.
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes. loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust
fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace
as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkaze for interference or binding.
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control
cables.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Garage Door Opener ............................ 2-5 1
GasCap ....................................... 6-5
Gate Ajar Light ................................ 2-81
GearPositions ................................. 2-18
GloveBox .................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-43
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franpis
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-43
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-39
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-48
Horn
......................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- I9
Check
...................................... 7-47
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-31
Hood
.......................................... 6-6 Ignition
Positions
.............................. 2-13
Inflation. Tire
............................. 6.41. 7.46
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-49
Inspections
Brake System
................................ 7-51
Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-50
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal
..................... 7-50
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-50
Steering .................................... 7-50
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-50
Transfer Case ................................ 7-51
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-67
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
..................................... 2-69
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-50
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key in the Ignition ............................. 2-12
Key Lock Cylinders Service ...................... 7-47
Key Release Button
............................. 2-15
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
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