brake light CHEVROLET BLAZER 2003 2.G User Guide

{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P) (or, if you have
the manual transmission, even if you're in
gear). This is because the NEUTRAL position
on the transfer case overrides the
transmission. You or someone else could be
injured. If you are going to leave your vehicle,
set the parking brake and shift the
transmission to PARK (P) (or, put your manual
transmission in FIRST (1)). But do not shift the
transfer case to NEUTRAL. Leave the transfer
case in a drive gear.
Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to
consider a number of things:
·How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain
vehicle control?
·What's the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery?
Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?
·Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?
Boulders?
·What's at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden
creek bank or even a river bottom with large
rocks?
If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to
keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a
low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes
and they won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly,
keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
{CAUTION:
Heavy braking when going down a hill can
cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This
could cause loss of control and a serious
accident. Apply the brakes lightly when
descending a hill and use a low gear to keep
vehicle speed under control.
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Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid
puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you
hit them.
{CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't
work as well in a quick stop and may cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of
the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water
or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly
until your brakes work normally.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and
you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal ¯asher (included
in the optional trailering package).
The arrows on your instrument panel will ¯ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also ¯ash, telling other drivers
you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ¯ash 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 gearbeforeyou 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.If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in
DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission
to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if
the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads
and/or hilly conditions). Or, if you have a manual
transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not
to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4)
gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). See
Tow/Haul
Mode Light on page 3-35.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,
consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower
temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your
engine off immediately after towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs
similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the
engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)
with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or
the manual transmission out of gear and the parking
brake applied) for a few minutes before turning the
engine off. If you do get the overheat warning,
see
Engine Overheating on page 5-25.
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Trailer Wiring Harness
The light-duty trailer wiring is a six-wire harness
assembly. The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring is an
eight-wire harness assembly. The harnesses are stored
under the vehicle, along the passenger-side frame
crossmember on two-door vehicles or on the driver's
side corner frame rear crossmember on four-door
vehicles. The heavy-duty trailer wiring is fused in the
engine compartment fuse block. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85. Both harnesses have no
connector and should be wired by a quali®ed electrical
technician. The technician can use the following
color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to
your trailer.
·Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary
wiring (eight-wire harness only).
·Red: Use for battery charging; it connects to the
starter solenoid (eight-wire harness only).
·Light Green: Back-up lamps.
·Brown: Taillamps and parking lamps.
·Yellow: Driver's side stoplamp and turn signal.
·Dark Green: Passenger's side stoplamp and turn
signal.
·White: Ground wire.
·Light Blue: Auxiliary stoplamp.
Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or
strap it to your vehicle's frame rail. Be sure you
leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn't bend or
break, but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store
the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness
together and tie it neatly so it won't be damaged.
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Brake Wear
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has four-wheel
disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front disc brakes
and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal ®rmly).
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes won't work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are ®rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque speci®cations.
If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and
inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or
changing. When you have the front brake pads
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake System Inspection on page 6-32.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
If you don't have four-wheel drive and your brake pedal
goes down farther than normal, your rear drum
brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing
up and ®rmly applying the brakes a few times.
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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
·They contain acid that can burn you.
·They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
·They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12±volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other system isn't a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can be
damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake ®rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If
you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL (N).
Notice:If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
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Fuse Usage
4 Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5 Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
7 Headlamps Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
8 Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down
Protection
9 Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
Control Head (Manual)
10 Turn Signal
11 Cluster, Engine Control Module
12 Interior Lights
13 Auxiliary Power
14 Power Locks MotorFuse Usage
15 4WD Switch, Engine Controls (VCM,
PCM, Transmission)
16 Supplemental In¯atable Restraint
17 Front Wiper
18 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
19 Radio, Battery
20 Ampli®er
21 Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
(Manual), Heating,Ventilation, Air
Cooling (Automatic), Heating,
Ventilation, Air Cooling Sensors
(Automatic)
22 Anti-Lock Brakes
23 Rear Wiper
24 Radio, Ignition
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-15
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-58
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-36
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-84
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-54
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-40, 3-43, 3-50, 3-60
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag System..............................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-58
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-55
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-57
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-55
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?...........................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-53
Air Bag .........................................................3-25
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-15
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity.................5-92
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-38
AM ...............................................................3-69
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-70Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-29
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-8
Appearance Care............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-78
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-82
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-79
Finish Damage............................................5-81
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-16
Assist Handles...............................................2-56
Audio System(s).............................................3-37
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-38
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-69
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-70
Care of Your CDs........................................3-70
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-70
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-41
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-58
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-38
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-37
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-68
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-69
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-11
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-31
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-28
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-29
Automatic Transmission...................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-17
Operation...................................................2-23
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Backing Up....................................................4-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-15
Battery..........................................................5-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-28
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39
Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brake............................................................2-34
Parking......................................................2-34
System Inspection.......................................6-32
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10Braking........................................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-48
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps....................................................5-51
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-58C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-91
Capacities......................................................5-91
Carbon Monoxide...........................4-38, 4-54, 2-39
Care of.........................................................5-78
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-69
Your CD Player...........................................3-70
Your CDs ...................................................3-70
Cargo Cover..................................................2-58
Cargo Tie-Downs............................................2-58
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-55
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-27
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Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-22
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-27
Center Seat Positions, Child Restraints..............1-51
Chains, Tires..................................................5-62
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-38
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-58
Check...........................................................3-30
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Gages Warning Light...................................3-35
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
Child Restraints..............................................1-51
Center Seat Positions..................................1-51
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-79
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-77
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-77
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-42
Cleaning the Photocells...................................2-42
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-78
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-80
Cleaning Tires................................................5-81
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-77
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-78
Cleaning........................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Climate Control System...................................3-17
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-20
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-21
Column Shift Lever.........................................2-35
Compact Disc Messages.................3-47, 3-57, 3-68
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-75
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-36
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