windshield wipers CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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I NOTICE:
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Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the
first 500 miles (805 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
See “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index for
more information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different
positions.
A
C
E
ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when
the
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before
you inserted the key.
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I
If you have the tilt steering
wheel.
you should adjust
the steering wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward
you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level. then release the lever to lock the
wheel
in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The level- on the left side of the steering column
includes
your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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You control the windshield
wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it.
For
a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes. hold the
band on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LOW. the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from
you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers.
move the band
to the OFF position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before
using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever there's a paddle
marked
with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop
or return to your preset speed.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form
ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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WASH
REAR WIPER
This switch is located on the instrument panel. The rear
window wiper operates with
a constant five
second delay when the rear wiper switch
is in the ON
position. If the rear glass is opened, the wiper arm
will automatically park
on the endgate. When the
glass
is completely closed, the wiper will resume the
delay mode.
To wash the window, press and hold ON. The wipers
will continue to work after
you release the switch.
Press
OFF to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out
of fluid before the windshield
washer. If you can wash your windshield but
not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
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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.