wheel CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1993 Owners Manual

Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
. . . .About Driving your Blazer: As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or an
accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road’’ driving guid\
elines
in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Dr\
iving With Your
Four-wheel Drive Vehicle” in the Index.)
. . . .About This Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it
will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the
vehicle, please leave this manual
in it so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time
it was printed, We
reserve the right
to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the. name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever
it appears
in this manual.
. . I .For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce
guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services
Ltd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Chevrolet, the Chevrolef Emblem,
BLAZER and SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights.
Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
I-,
Battery Charging
System Fuel
ANTI-
LOCK 1
1 4 Wheel
Anti-Lock
RELEASE
Parking Brake
Release
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Engine Oil
Pressure
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I SHIFT
1
Shift Light
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn
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Seats & Safety Belts
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AM1 15003 AM115004
Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone
on it.
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AM115005
Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider doesn’t stop.\

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Features & Controls
Locking Rear Axle ........................................................................\
....................... 2-22
Parking Brake
........................................................................\
.............................. 2-23
Parking Over Things That Burn
........................................................................\
. 2-27
Engine Exhaust
........................................................................\
........................... 2-28
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-29
Four-wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 2-30
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-30
Front Axle Locking Feature
........................................................................\
.... 2-32
Windows
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-33
Horn
........................................................................\
.............................................. 2-35
Tilt Wheel
........................................................................\
..................................... 2-35
Multifunction Lever
........................................................................\
...................... 2-36
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
....................................................... 2-37
Headlight High-Low Beam
........................................................................\
...... 2-38
Windshield Wipers
........................................................................\
................... 2-39
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
.................. 2-40
Cruise Control
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-41
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
........................................................................\
. 2-46
Mirrors
........................................................................\
.......................................... 2-51
Sun Visors ........................................................................\
................................... 2-53
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...................................................................... 2-54
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
........................................................................\
........... 2-55
Storage Compartments ........................................................................\
............... 2-55
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.......................................................... 2-68
Instrument Cluster
........................................................................\
....................... 2-62
Gages
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-76
Luggage Carrier
........................................................................\
........................... 2-80
Trailer Wiring Harness
........................................................................\
................ 2-82
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Features & Contmls
You can release the check strap if you need to open either door farther. First
open the door part way, but do not let the end of the strap catch the pin on
the
door. Then hold the strap at the white mark and pull the strap away from
the door pin. You can then swing the door open all the way.
To attach the check strap, just close the door and the strap wil\
l catch the
pin.
Theft
Vehicle theft is a 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 walk away from 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 tone r\
eminding
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.
Parking Lots: 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 or console, if
you have one.
Lock the console
Lock all doors except the driver’s
Then take the key with you.
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Ignition Switch
Use your square key to start your vehicle. The square key lets you turn the
ignition switch to five different positions:
Acc (Accessory): Acc lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off.
To get into Acc, 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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LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. it's
we your key when the a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to rem(
ignition is turned to
LOCK.
Off: This position lets you turn off the engine but still
Use
Off if you must have your vehicle in motion while
example,
if your vehicle is being pushed).
Run: This is the position for driving.
Start: This starts your engine. turn the steering wheel.
1 the engine
is off (for
'a
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 move
the key release lever while the vehicle
is moving.
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NOTICE
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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a General Motors
dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice
for that particular area.
Automatic 7Pansmission
K2362
There are several different positions for your gear lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your
enaine because
your vehicle can’t move easily.
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- It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
4 in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have
to, If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
won’t
move, wh’en you’re on fairly level ground, always set your
parking brake and move the
shift lever to P (Park).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll-even if
your shift lever is in P (Park)-if your transfer case is in N (Neutral).
So, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear-not N (Neutral).
See “Shifting Into Park” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill, or
if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on Hills’’ or ‘Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear
to back up.
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Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage
jour transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth
to get out of snow, ice or sand without
damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this setting, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
To restart when
you’re already moving, use
N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when your vehicle is
being towed.
I CAUTION
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is “racing”
(run’ning at
high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on
the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose
control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of P (Park) or N
(Neutral) while your engine is racing. I
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NOTICE
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N
{Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
OD (Automatic Overdrive)
This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and
vou’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the
way down
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
OD should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving
on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select
D (third gear) when operating the
vehicle under any of these conditions.
D (Third Gear)
This is like
OD, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use D when
towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road
driving.
2 (Second Gear)
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use
2
on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain
roads, but then you would also want
to use your brakes off and on.
If you manually select 2, the transmission will drive in second gear. You may
use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to
start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than
2.
You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector
lever is put
in 1, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is
going
‘slowly enough.
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