steering wheel CHEVROLET BLAZER 1998 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving in Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems.
But heavy rain
can mean flash flooding, and flood
waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is before
you drive through
it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or
exhaust pipe, don’t try it
-- you probably won’t get
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle
and other vehicle parts.
If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through
it slowly.
At fast speeds, water splashes
on your ignition system
and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur
if you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your
engine. When you go through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet,
it may take you longer
to stop.
’ A CAUTION:
Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.
Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream
and you and your passengers could drown.
If it’s
only shallow water, it can still wash away the
ground from under your tires, and you could lose
traction and roll the vehicle over. Don’t drive
through rushing water.
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See “Driving Through Water” in the Index for more
information on driving through water.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be
a fire hazard.
Aftc- ~ lperation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling
system for any leakage.
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What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive
on. But wet
ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the
least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about
freezing
(32” F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall.
Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews
can get there. Whatever the condition
-- smooth ice, packed, blowing
or loose snow
-- drive with caution.
Accelerate gently. Try
not to break the fragile traction. If
you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and
polish the surface under the tires even more.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability
when
you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even
though
you have an anti-lock braking system, you’ll
want to begin stopping sooner than
you would on dry
pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index.
Allow greater following distance on any
slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine
until
you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an
otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in
shaded areas where the
sun can’t reach: around
clumps
of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
Sometimes the surface
of a curve or an overpass may
remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If
you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you
are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on
the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
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You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re
a good
deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer
to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and
a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included in
the optional trailering package).
The arrows
on your instrument panel will flash
whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned
out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If
you don’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
When you’re turning with
a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance. On
a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed
to around 45 mph (70 kmh) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
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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 vehicle 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.
3. Move the solenoid lever
toward the driver’s side
to unlock
it.
4. While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock
position, press
the shift lever button and shift into
NEUTRAL
(N).
5. 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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It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of
a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here
are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
H rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control
by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the
next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change
a flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
Changing a tire can cause an injury, The vehicle
can slip
off the jack and roll over you or other
people.
You and they could be badly injured.
Find
a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift
lever in PARK
(P) or shift a manual
transmission
to FIRST (1) or
REVERSE (R).
3. Thrn off the engine.
4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. That would
be the
tire on the other side of the vehicle, at
the opposite end.
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First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four-wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear (or
with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or
SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn’t get you
out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or,
you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has
them. If you
do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
Using the Kecovery Hooks
Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The
recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle.
You may need to use them
if you’re stuck off-road
and need to be pulled to some place where you can
continue driving.
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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.
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-5
6-7
6-8
6-10
6- 14
6-15
6-1 9
6-20
6-2
1
6-22 6-23
6-26 6-27
6-27
Service
Fuel
Fuels
in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat Power Steering Fluid 6-28
6-29
6-32
6-33
6-38
6-40
6-49
6-50
6-52
6-54
6-57
6-58
6-58
6-58
6-64 6-64
6-65 Windshield Washer Fluid
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 (VTN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants

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The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering
linkage shield assembly located under the radiator
support. Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door.
If you open the door, make sure it is securely closed
when you are finished.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you To
remove the air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
air
change your own oil, be sure to all free-flowing oil hold the cover on. Remove the cover and lift Out the
by putting it in the trash,-pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help. Insert a
new
air filter, then replace the air cleaner cow
Tighten the wing nuts to hold the cover in place. x.
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Shift Light
............................... 2.22. 2.70
Shifting
.................................. 2- 18. 2.21
IntoPark
.................................... 2-23
Out of Park
.................................. 2-26
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
SIR
.......................................... 1-23
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6.64. 6.65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-67
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-5 1
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-46
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
............... 5-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
SunVisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-52
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-67
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-38
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Temperature and Compass Display
................. 2-49
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59 Theft
......................................... 2-12
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
.................................. 3-10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tire Inflation Check
............................. 7-39
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Inflation
............................... 6-41. 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-30. 6-64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-42
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-39
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-46
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-48
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-47
Hitches
..................................... 4-45
THEFTLOCK
............................... 3-26
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