CHEVROLET BLAZER 1998 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reading Lamps
Press the button near each
lamp to turn the reading
lamps on and off.
The lamps can also be swiveled to point
in the
desired direction.
Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment
can be used to conveniently store
the opener.
If you have the optional universal transmitter, please see
“Universal Transmitter”
in the Index for instructions on
how
to use the system.
To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the latch forward.
t
Peel the protective
backing from the
hook
and loop patch.
Press it firmly to the back
of your garage door opener, as
close
to the center of the opener as possible.
Center the garage door opener activation button over
the console door button and press the opener firmly
into place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The pegs inside the
compartment door are used
to make sure the button
on
the compartment door will
contact the control button
on the garage door opener.
Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed when you
press the button. Now, with the compartment
door closed,
press the
button again to make sure
the garage door opener
operates properly.
With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number
of pegs in place, you should only have to
press the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the
position
of the garage door opener and add or remove
pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Temperature and Compass Display
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
USMET 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 "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.
Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance for your particular location:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your
zone number.
2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USMET
switches. The display will go
off.
3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the
display. When
it does, release both buttons.
4. Press USNET until your zone number appears on
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your
the display.
variance is now set.
Driver Information System (If Equipped)
This system displays the outside air temperature,
compass direction and trip information in the
overhead console.
USMET: The USNET (United Statedmetric) button
allows you to switch
the display between the English
and metric system.
MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes of operation: OFF, COMPREMP
and TRIP.
OFF: This button turns the system off.
COMPEEMP: The display provides the outside
temperature and one
of eight compass readings to
indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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°F (3°C) or lower, the display
will
toggle between the word ICE and the current
temperature every eight seconds. This is a warning to
the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that
appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating7
so it does not need to be
manually set. However, if
C (Calibration) is displayed,
the compass will need to be calibrated. You may also
place the compass
in a noncalibrated mode by pressing
and holding the MODE and USMET buttons
simultaneously while in the COMPREMP mode. After
about
10 seconds, the compass will display C and you
can release the buttons. Drive the vehicle
in a complete
360" circle three times at a speed of less than 5 mph
(8 km/h), and the compass will function normally. Once
the calibration is complete, the display
will return to a
compass reading. Variance is
the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance for your particular location:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Find your location on the zone map earlier in this
section. Note your zone number.
Press and hold both the MODE and the
USMET
buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.
After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number. When it does, release both buttons.
Press USMET until your zone number appears on
the display.
Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your
variance is now set and the display will
return to the
COMP/TEMP
mode.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE
button will step you through the following TRIP functions:
0 AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
RANGE: The display indicates the estimated
last reset is displayed.
last
second
of driving is displayed.
distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel
in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last
few hours
of driving.
FUEL USED: The fuel used since the 1ast.reset is
displayed.
is displayed.
AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last reset
To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and US/MET
buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. All
functions will be displayed for half a second once the
system is reset. Reset
can only be performed in the AVG
ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All three
modes are reset simultaneously.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
You will find a storage compartment on each of the
front doors.
Four-door models have storage pockets and cupholders
on rear doors.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Storage Area
If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze
the front lever while lifting the top to open it.
You can
store cassettes
in the slots in the front of the
compartment. If you have a compact disc player, you
may store compact discs inside the console.
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift
the cover to expose the storage area which includes slots
for cassettes and a coinholder.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Convenience Net (If Equipped) The convenience net is anchored to the endgate door.
Attach the upper
loops to the retainers on either side of
the endgate opening (the label should be in the upper
passenger side corner, visible from the rear
of vehicle).
Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on
the floor.
I Roll-Up Cargo Cover (If Equipped)
If you have the optional cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts
into the sockets
on the inside trim panel on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle to secure it.
IOU may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle
to help keep small items, like gloves and light
clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops
and starts.
The net is not designed
to retain these items during
off-road use. The net
is not for larger, heavier items.
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver.
You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cargo Tie Downs
There are four cargo tie
downs in the rear that allow
you to strap cargo in and
keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that
is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The adjustable tie
downs, at either end
of the crossrails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.
Use
GM accessory racks that are compatible with your
luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These
are available through your
GM dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine rou can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various
sizes. Just loosen
the slider knobs at each end of the
crossrail and
move them to where you want them. Make
sure both sides of the crossrails are even, then tighten
the slider knobs.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow
these guidelines:
Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
not recommended.
Tie the load to the tie down (at either end of
the crossrails). When loading cargo directly on
the roof panel, use the crossrails to keep the load
from shifting.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs
provided.
Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie
the load
so tightly that the crossrails or side rails
are damaged.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. When loading cargo on the roof panel, be
sure it rests on the slats and does not scratch
or
damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight
as far forward as you can and move the
rear crossrail forward as far as possible to keep
the load from shifting.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading
Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or
loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
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