ignition CHEVROLET BLAZER 1998 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s
air bag, the bag may not
work properly. You may have to replace the air
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s air bag.
Do not open or
break the air bag coverings.
If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water -- such as water up
to the carpeting or higher
-- or if water enters your vehicle
and
soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be soaked and
ruined. If this ever happens, and then you
start your vehicle,
the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there’s\
no crash. You would have to replace the air bags as well as the
sensors and related parts. If your vehicle is ever in a flood, or
if it’s exposed to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid
needless repair costs by turning
off the vehicle immediately.
Don’t let anyone start the vehicle, even to tow
it, unless the
battery cables are first disconnected.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts
of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working
on your vehicle. Your
dealer and the
GM Service Manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To
purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner
Publications’’
in the Index.
/A CAUTION:
For up to two minutes after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualified to do
so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
EndgateLiftgate
Theft
Passlock@ New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission Only)
Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Parking Over Things That Burn
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Locking Rear Axle
(If Equipped)
Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Windows
Horn
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Accessory Power Outlets
(If Equipped)
Sunroof
(If Equipped)
Universal Transmitter
(If Equipped)
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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A CAUTION:
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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This vehicle has one
double-sided key for
the ignition, endgate,
spare tire lock
(two-door vehicles)
and door locks. It
will
fit with either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides
the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key
code number. The
key code number tells your dealer or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep
this number in
a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easily using this number. Your selling
dealer should
also have this number.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have
extra keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has power door
locks, the switch is
located on the armrest. Remove the ignition key and
press
LOCK to lock all the doors at once.
To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the
key symbol.
On four-door models, the lever on each rear door works
only that door’s lock. With
this feature, you
can
lock the rear doors so they
can’t be opened from the
inside
by passengers.
Move the lock up to lock
the doors and down to
release the door locks.
Lockout Prevention
To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this
feature stops the power door locks from locking when
the keys are in the ignition and a door is open.
If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open
and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and
the driver’s door will unlock.
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This button on the
passenger’s side
of the
steering column allows you
to release the rear glass
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift
lever must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) for the
release to work.
If
you have a manual transmission, either with or
without the Keyless Entry option, you must apply your
parking brake or have the ignition off before you can
open the endgate glass.
so equipped. Use the handle to open the liftgate. Press
the button to open the glass
when the liftgate is closed.
The glass won’t release if the vehicle
is in gear.
Emergency Release for Opening
EndgateLiftgate
1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the
access hole in the trim panel.
11 2. Use a thin screwdriver
to reach through the
access holes in both the
trim panel and the
hardware cover.
Liftgate Release
Insert the key in the lock button and turn to the left. All
doors will unlock. You may also use the power lock
switches or the Keyless Entry System,
if your vehicle is
3. Reattach the carpet securely. Pry
the release lever
toward the passenger’s
side until the glass latch
pops open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft Parking Lots
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always
do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out also locks your transmission. And
remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with
you.
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if
you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Passlock@
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used, fuel
is disabled.
During normal operation, the
SECURITY light will go
off after the engine is started.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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LCCESSORY (A): This position 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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NOTICE:
Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position for long periods of time. Prolonged
operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.
LOCK
(B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to
LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel.
Use OFF if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for
example,
if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
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A CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to
LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in
a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to
OFF. Don’t press the key release button while
the vehicle
is moving.
I NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key
hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Key Release Button
The kev cannot be removed ,
from the ignition of manual
transmission vehicles
unless the key release
To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,
turn the key to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK while
pressing the key release button down at the same time.
Pull the key straight out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to
LOCK and pull it straight out.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to
20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to
OW.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead
console
will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from
RUN to
OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
20 minutes or until a door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the
floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if the
clutch pedal
is not all the way down -- that’s a
safety feature.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down for five more
seconds, unless it starts sooner.
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