jacking CHEVROLET BLAZER 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Don't use tire chains. There's not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash. Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use
on your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't
spin your wheels. If you do ®nd traction
devices that will ®t, install them on the
rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblowoutº 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 ªblowout,º here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the ¯at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ®rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A 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 ¯at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a ¯at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes ¯at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ¯ashers.
{CAUTION:
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 ®rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won't
move, you can put 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.The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you'll need is stored along the
driver's side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases,
you may have to remove the spare tire in order to reach
the jack. Your vehicle is also equipped with work
gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing
of a ¯at tire.
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Use the following diagram as a guide.
D. Retainer
E. Rubber Band
(Some Models)
F. Jack Storage Cover
G. Wheel Blocks
H. Hub Cap Removal
Tool (Some
Models)I. Wheel Wrench
J. Jack
K. Jacking
Instructions (roll
and place
instructions above
the jack after it is
installed)Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is a temporary replacement tire
made to perform at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
and for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). With the
compact spare installed, you can ®nish your trip and
then have the damaged or ¯at road tire repaired
or replaced. Of course, it's best to repair or replace the
damaged road tire as soon as you can. Your compact
spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case
you need it again.
The compact spare may lose air after a time, so check
the in¯ation pressure regularly. After installing the
compact spare on your vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and make sure it's correctly in¯ated. It should be 60
psi (420 kPa).
Don't use your compact spare tire on other vehicles and
don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other
wheels or tires, they won't ®t. Keep your compact spare
and its wheel together. Don't include the compact
spare in your tire rotation.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, don't
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
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