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  • Page 1 Opel Blazer Operation, Safety, Maintenance...
  • Page 2 Care and maintenance as detailed in the Owners Manual and Maintenance Booklet ensure safe vehicle operation and maintain the value of your car. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving Your Opel team...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Opel Blazer Owner’s Manual How to Use this Manual ....................ii Important Safety Precautions ................... iii Instrumentation and Controls ..................1-1 Seats and Safety Belts ....................2-1 Starting and Operating Instructions ................3-1 Service and Maintenance ....................4-1 Problems on the Road ....................5-1...

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Important Notes About How to Use this Manual this Manual Use this manual to learn about the features of your new vehicle and how they operate. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. Keep it with the vehicle when sold, to CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you to conditions that provide the next owner with important operating, safety may result in injury, or that may damage your vehicle.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions CAUTION: (Continued) • Always wear your safety belt. Be sure it is CAUTION: adjusted properly at all times. • Have your brakes checked immediately if • Be sure the shift lever is in REVERSE (R) the warning lights stays on. and the parking brake is firmly applied •...
  • Page 6 NOTICE: NOTICE: (Continued) After going through a car wash or driving If any warning light on the instrument through a puddle, the brakes may not work panel illuminates while you are driving, well. Apply light pedal pressure until the immediately park your vehicle in a safe brakes work normally.
  • Page 7 NOTES...
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  • Page 9: Instrumentation And Controls

    Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls This section describes the standard and optional features If the mast becomes slightly bent, you can straighten it by and controls that may be on your vehicle. Some of the hand. The mast antenna can be replaced if severely bent. features and controls may not be included in your Mast antennas must be kept clean for good performance.
  • Page 10 Instrument Panel 10. Lamp Controls 6. Cigarette Lighter/Power 1. Air Vents 11. Rear Window Washer/ Auxiliary Outlets 2. Comfort Controls Wiper (Option) (Option) 3. Instrument Cluster 12. Fog Lamps (Option) 7. Storage Compartment 4. Glove Box 8. Audio System 5. Ashtray 9.

  • Page 11: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.

  • Page 12: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This indicator light comes This gage shows the engine on when the headlamps are coolant temperature. If the set to high beam. pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot! If the engine coolant has overheated, turn the engine off immediately.

  • Page 13: Fuel Gage

    Odometer Fuel Gage The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been The fuel gage shows driven. The odometer will show silver lines between the how much fuel is in the numbers if someone tampers with it. fuel tank. The fuel gage works only when the Trip Odometer ignition switch is on.

  • Page 14: Oil Pressure Gage

    Voltmeter Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage When the engine is indicates the pressure at operating, the voltmeter which oil is being delivered indicates the charging to the various parts of the system voltage. When the engine requiring lubrication. ignition is on, but the engine is not running, it indicates the state of...

  • Page 15: Warning Lights

    Warning Lights Charging System Light Your vehicle has a number of warning lights. This light will come on briefly when you turn on the The warning lights go on when teher may be or there is ignition, but the engine is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.

  • Page 16: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Your vehicle has dual brake systems, one for the front The malfunction indicator and one for the rear. If one system fails, the other lamp monitors the fuel, the system can still stop your vehicle. ignition and emission control systems.
  • Page 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light Check Gages Light This light should come on The ligh comes on when when you start the engine. the ignition is turned to If this light comes on and RUN or START as a CHECK stays on while you are reminder to buckle up.

  • Page 18: Brightness Control

    Lamps • License Lamps • Sidemarker Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Interior Courtesy Lamps Press P to turn on your parking and other operating lamps. The headlamps will not come on. Press the master lamp symbol to turn on your headlamps.

  • Page 19: Dome Lamp

    Fog Lamps (Option) Press the side of the switch with the fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to turn them off. A light will glow in the switch shen to fog lamps are on. Remember , fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps.

  • Page 20: Hood Release

    Hood Release Accessory Power Outlets (Option) Use the hood release handle, located below the lower The power outlets are near the lighter. right side of the instrument panel, to open the hood. See “Hood Release” in the Index. They can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, portable computers, etc.

  • Page 21: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter NOTICE: To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into When it’s ready, it wioll pop back by itself. your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

  • Page 22: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Comfort Controls Fan Control The Switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed. With this system, you can control the heating, cooling To increase the fan speed, move the switch upward. To and ventilation in your vehicle. decrease the fan speed, move the switch downward. Heating and Air Conditioning System Temperature Knob The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air...
  • Page 23 OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside VENT: This setting directs airflow through air will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning moving forward. compressor is not working when VENT is selected. MAX A/C (Recirculate): This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work.

  • Page 24: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Ventilation System On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot For mild outside temperatures, use VENT to direct inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your outside air through your vehicle. Air flows through the vehicle to cool down.
  • Page 25 Rear Window Defogger (Option) Press ON to remove fog from the rear window. An indicator light will glow. The defogger will turn off automatically after a few minutes. You can also turn the defogger off by pressing OFF or by turning the ignition switch to OFF.

  • Page 26: Ignition Switch

    Steering Wheel/Column Controls Horn Sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on the Tilt Wheel Lever steering wheel. You can move the tilt steering wheel to any one of Hazard Warning Falshers several different positions. Press the switch on top the steering column all the To tilt it, hold the steering way down to make your turn signal lamps flash on and wheel and pull the lever...

  • Page 27: Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer

    Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up (right) or down(left). When the turn is over, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, just raised or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change.

  • Page 28: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Wipers Turn the band with the wiper symbol to circle for a single wiping cycle. Turn the band back to the longest bar to turn the wipers off. The rest of the bars represent different wiper delays. Turn the band to 1 for continuous low-speed wiping, or to 2 for continuous high-speed wiping.
  • Page 29 Rear Window Washer/Wiper (Option) To turn the rear wiper on, press ON. The wipper will operate in five seconds intervals. To spray washer fluid on the rear window, press and hold ON. WASH To turn the rear wiper off, press OFF. The rear washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer.

  • Page 30: Outside Mirrors

    Mirrors CAUTION: Outside Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors so that you can just The outside mirrors make object appear to be farther see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a away than they really are. Check your comfortable driving position.

  • Page 31: Sun Visors

    Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the top and bottom visors. You can also swing the botton visor from side to side. Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items, such as maps.

  • Page 32: Power Windows

    Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Power Windows Pull the passenger’s side sun visor down and lift the Power window switches on the driver’s door control mirror cover to turn on the lamps. You may also have each of the windows when the ignition is in the RUN an illuminated mirror on the driver’s side.

  • Page 33: Door Locks

    Lockout Switch Doors The lockout feature prevents passengers from Door Locks operating power windows. Press LOCK to activate You can use the manual this feature. Press NORM and the windows return to door lock to lock and unlock normal operation. each door individually from the inside.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks The switch is located on the armrest. Press LOCK to locak all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the key symbol. The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock. The rear doors are equipped with locks that help prevent pasengers, especially children, from opening the rear doors from the inside.

  • Page 35: Rear Cargo Area

    Rear Cargo Area To lock a power lock system from outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn clockwise. All doors Endgate Release will lock. Insert the key in the lock button and turn counterclock wise. All the door will unlock. CAUTION: Press the button to open It can be very dangerous to drive with the...

  • Page 36: Cargo Tie Downs

    Cargo Tie Downs Jack and Spare Tire The jack and spare tire are located in the rear area of your vehicle. See Section 5 for more information on spare tire removal and changing a flat tire. Overhead Console (Option) The front overhead console has reading lamps, garage door opener provisions and storage compartments.

  • Page 37: Installing A Garage Door Opener

    Installing a Garage Door Opener Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead into place. compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener.
  • Page 38 Now with the compartment Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF door closed, press the switch. Display the tempreature in either degrees button again to make sure Fahrenheit (English) or Celcius (metric) by pressing the the garage door opener US/MET switch.
  • Page 39 NOTES 1-31...
  • Page 40 NOTES 1-32...

  • Page 41: Seats And Safety Belts

    Section 2 Seats and Safety Belts Read this section to learn how to use the seat controls and the safety belts. To help protect yourself and your CAUTION: passengers, you must know how to use the safety belts Do not adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle in your vehicle.

  • Page 42: Head Restraints

    Reclining Front Seatback CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined. Head Restraints For your convenience, the front head restraints are removable for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 43: Folding Rear Seatback

    Folding Rear Seatback To fold the seatback, push back on the seatback as you pull up on the handles. To raise the seatbacks, just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position.

  • Page 44: Safety Belts

    Safety Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt should be worn properly, as CAUTION: described. To fasten the belt: Do not let anyone ride where they cannot wear a Adjust the seat and sit up straight. safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you Pick up the latch belt.
  • Page 45 Pull on the shoulder part to adjust the lap fit. To unlatch the belt, press the button on the buckle. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the rear seat belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
  • Page 46 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 47: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To install the comfort guide: 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the seat and inside body of the vehicle and remove the guide from the chip. 2 Place the guide over the belt, inserting the belt edges into the slots of the guide.

  • Page 48: Lap Belt

    Lap Belt To tighten the belt, hold the buckle and pull on the slack. The center passenger position has a lap safety belt with no retractor. Follow these instructions to wear it properly: To unlatch the belt, press the button on the buckle. Pull the latch plate as you tilt and extend the belt.

  • Page 49: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother.

  • Page 50: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Children restrains use the safety belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. Follow the instructions that come with the infant or child restraint.
  • Page 51 NOTES 2-11...
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  • Page 53: Starting And Operating Instructions

    Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions This section explains how to start and operate your NOTICE: (Continued) vehicle. • Don’t drive at a constant speed – fast or slow – for the first 800 km. Don’t make New Vehicle “Break-In” full-throttle starts.
  • Page 54 Keys The key has a bar code tag which is given to the first owner at delivery. The bar code tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this This vehicle has one tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able double-sided key which is to have new ones made easily using this tag.
  • Page 55 Ignition Switch NOTICE: Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY positions. 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.
  • Page 56 Key Release Button NOTICE: The key cannot be removed If your key seem stuck in LOCK and you can;t from the ignition unless the turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then key release button is used. turn the steering wheel left and right while you Press the button as you turn turn the key hard.

  • Page 57: Starting Instructions

    Starting Instructions 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). accelerator pedal all the way down for five seconds, or until it starts.

  • Page 58: Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission Vehicle Parking Place your transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly This is your vehicle’s apply the parking brake. shift pattern. Control of A Vehicle There are three systems that control the vehicle: the steering, the brakes and the accelerator. To keep the vehicle under control, do not push any of these systems beyond their limit.

  • Page 59: Brake Adjustment

    Brakes Brake Adjustment If the engine stops as you are driving, brake normally but Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc don’t pump your brakes. If the engine stops, you will brake adjust themselves for wear. If you almost never have some power brake assist left, but it’s used up as you make a moderate or heavier stop, then your disc brakes brake.

  • Page 60: Parking Brake

    Brake Pedal Travel Parking Brake 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. Anti-Lock Brake System The anti-lock brake system helps you maintain directional stability on wet or slippery road surfaces.

  • Page 61: Vehicle Loading

    Vehicle Loading CAUTION: Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights The components of your vehicle are designed to The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the provide satisfactory service if the vehicle is not maximum permissible loaded weight of the vehicle, loaded in excess of front and rear Gross Axle taking into account the capability of the engine, Weight Ratings (GAWR’s).

  • Page 62: Certification Label

    Certification Label Suspension Your Certification label shows the GVWR and both The suspension system in your vehicle is designed to front and rear GAWR’s. The label is located on the edge keep the vehicle level and to provide a smooth and of the driver’s door.

  • Page 63: Service And Maintenance

    Section 4 Service and Maintenance This section contains information about fuel Filling the Tank requirements, maintenance items and specifications. Leaded Fuel You should use 88RON leaded gasoline. The use of other gasolines may cause engine knock. Continued use can cause engine damage. If you detect a heavy engine knock even when using 88RON leaded gasoline, have the engine checked.
  • Page 64 CAUTION: If you open the cap rapidly while pressure inside the tank is high, gasoline may spray out from the tank. Before you fully open the cap, turn it slightly to release the pressure from inside the tank to avoid possible injury. NOTICE: Remove the fuel filler cap by slowly turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 65 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle, located below the lower right side of the instrument panel. Hold the hood open with the hood prop. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
  • Page 66 When you open the hood of the dual cam engine, you’ll see: Power Steering Reservoir Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Battery Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir Air Cleaner Filter Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil Fill Cap Windshield Washer Reservoir...
  • Page 67 When you open the hood of the single cam engine, you’ll see: Power Steering Reservoir Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Battery Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir Air Cleaner Filter Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil Fill Cap Windshield Washer Reservoir...

  • Page 68: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
  • Page 69 Just fill it enough to put the level somewher in the This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Use back in when you’re through. engine oil type with code API classification SG or higher.

  • Page 70: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant You should check the coolant level regularly. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with the COLD or a little higher. If you need more coolant, add new long life engine coolant.
  • Page 71 CAUTION: NOTICE: Adding only plain water to your cooling system If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other could overheat and be badly damaged. Too much liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, coolant mix will.

  • Page 72: Power Steering Fluid

    Manual Transmission Fluid To add fluid: Remove the filler plug. A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of doesn’t require changing.

  • Page 73: How To Check Power Steering Fluid

    How To Check Power Steering Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 74 It isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding You can check the brake fluid without yaking off the cap. brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.

  • Page 75: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid Battery You should check the electrolyte level regularly. Remove the vent plug. If the level is low, add drinking-quality water that is colorless and odorless. Add water until the level reaches the split vent located in the bottom of the vent well. Do not overfill. Overfilling will result in poor performance, short life and excessive corrosion.

  • Page 76: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage Unsnap the air cleaner clips that hold the two assembly halves together. If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or Unsnap the band that holds the air cleaner more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the assembly to the vehicle.

  • Page 77: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tires Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the recommended mileages. When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct patterns shown here. After rotation, adjust the front and rear tire pressures. 4-15...

  • Page 78: Tire Replacement

    Tire replacement • You an see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. One way to tell when it’s • time for a new tires is to The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged check the threadwear deep enough to show cord or fabric.
  • Page 79 NOTICE: CAUTION: Vehicles left standing for an extended period of time Never dirve faster than the speed for which your tires may be prone to exhibit flat spotting on the tires. are rated, regardless of the legal speed limit. If you anticipate driving your vehicle at high speeds frequently and/or for prolonged periods of time, check with your dealer for the proper type of tires to use for...

  • Page 80: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuse/Circuit Breaker ........Usage The fuse block is on the driver’s side of the instrument 2 ......Horn, Power Mirror, Interior Lamp panel. You can remove the fuses with a fuse extractor. 3 ......Parking Lamp, Underhood Lamp Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.

  • Page 81: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement Pull the headlamp out and remove the Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps retainer. are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index for the proper type of bulb to use. Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps Remove the screws from...
  • Page 82 Composite Headlamps Unplug the electrical connector. Turn the bulb Open the hood. counterclockwise to Remove the black protective caps from the remove it. removal pins at the top the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.

  • Page 83: Turn Signal Lamps

    Turn Signal Lamps Reach under the bumper and behind the turn signal assembly. If you have fog lamps, the fog lamp bracket must be Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. removed before you can replace the front turn signal lamps. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
  • Page 84 Taillamps Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket Open the endgate. counterclockwise. Remove the two Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight screws from the lamp out of the socket. assembly.
  • Page 85 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Halogen Headlamps, Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam 9006 HB4 Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam 9005 HB3 Tail and Stoplamps 3057 Turn Signal Lamps 3157 NA Capacities and Specifications Vendor Identification Number Type Displacement 2.2L 2.2L Firing Order...

  • Page 86: Vehicle Dimensions

    Capacities (Approximate) Vehicle Dimensions Cooling System* ........8.5 L Wheelbase ........271.8 cm Crankcase* ..........4.1 L Length (Rear bumper not included) ... 460.2 cm Fuel tank ..........68 L Height ..........167.4 cm A/C Refrigerant (R-134a) ....0.795 kg Width ..........

  • Page 87: Problems On The Road

    Section 5 Problems on the Road This section describes procedures to follow when CAUTION: attempting to solve some of the problems that can occur on the road. Pay close attention to the CAUTION and Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous NOTICE warnings to protect yourself and your vehicle.
  • Page 88 Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug battery with a negative ground system. unnecessary accesories plugged into the cigarette lighter, or accessory power outlets, if you have this NOTICE: option. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios.
  • Page 89 Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the missing insulation. If they do, you could get a good battery’s negative (-) terminal. shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next Before you connect the cables, here are some basic step.
  • Page 90 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent won’t start after a few tries make sure all electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch connections are good. If it still won’t start, it each other or any other metal.
  • Page 91 Towing Towing Devices Front and rear towing devices are attached on the left NOTICE: side. Towing devices are rated at one half of the Gross Vehicle Weight. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you must. If you cannot avoid towing the Make sure you use a 10 cm x 10 cm wood plank to vehicle on the drive wheels, do not drive faster avoid damaging the frame of the license plate.

  • Page 92: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating CAUTION: If you see or hear steam Steam from an overheated engine can burn you coming from the engine, badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away stop and turn off the engine. from the engine if you see or hear steam coming Do not open the hood until from it.
  • Page 93 If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can NOTICE: drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can If your engine catches fire because you keep driving drive normally.
  • Page 94 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.

  • Page 95: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and injure you or other people. Avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving very slowly to a level place to change the tire. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
  • Page 96 To remove the underbody-mounted spare, insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, into the gole in the rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft. NOTICE: To remove your jack cover, pull up on the latch at the end of the cover, near the endgate and the latch Never remove or restow a tire from/to a stowage on the top of the cover.
  • Page 97 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench yet. until the spare tire can be pulled form under the vehicle. Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the flat tire.
  • Page 98 10. Raise the jack until NOTICE: the jack head fits fimly into the notch. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Then raise the positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow vehicle off the the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the ground until there is jack lift head into the proper location before room for the spare...
  • Page 99 12. Remove any rust or dirt CAUTION: (Continued) from the wheel bolts, wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places mounting surfaces and where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an spare wheel. emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;...
  • Page 100 15. Lower the vehicle. 14. Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 5-14...
  • Page 101 16. Use the wrench to CAUTION: tighten the wheel Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened nuts firmly in the wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose pattern shown. and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
  • Page 102 17. Store all the equipment in the proper storage area. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenge compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
  • Page 103 Section 6 Index apacities ccesory Power Outlets Cargo Tie Downs Air Cleaner Certification Label Air Conditioning Changing a Flat Tire Refrigerants Charging System Light Antenna Check Gages Light Ashtrays Child Restraints Audio Systems Circuit Breakers and Fuses Clutch, Hydraulic attery Control of a Vehicle Charge Light Coolant...
  • Page 104 lectrical Equipment, Adding azard Warning Flashers Endgate Head Restraints Engine Headlamps Coolant Temperature Gage High-Beams Dual Cam On Reminder Overheating Heating Single Cam Hood Release Starting Horn Engine Oil Pressure Gage gnition Switch Instrument Panel ilter, Air Cluster Flashers, Hazard Warning Fuse Block Flash –To–Pass Feature Interior Lamps...
  • Page 105 amps arking Lighter Brake Lights, Warning Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Power Steering Fluid Lockout Siwtch, Windows Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts Locks Problems on the Road alfunction Indicator Lamp ear Folding Seats Mirrors Rearview Mirror Illuminated Visor vanity Reclining Front Seatbacks Inside Day/Night Rearview Replacement Bulbs Visor Vanity...
  • Page 106 Safety Precautions Torque, Wheel Nut Seats and Safety Belts Towing Service and Maintenance Transmission Fluid Shifting Trip Odometer Specifications Turn and Lane Change Signals Speedometer Starting Your Engine ehicle Steam Control Steering Dimensions Steering Wheel Loading Storage Compartments Storage Storage, Vehicle Ventilation System Suspension Visors, Sun...
  • Page 107 Copyright by PT General Motors Buana Indonesia. Reproduction or translation, Even of sections, is prohibited without written consent from PT General Motors Buana Indonesia. All rights as understood under the copyright laws are explicitly reserved by PT General Motors Buana Indonesia. All information contained in this booklet is based on lates product information available at the time of printing.
  • Page 108 Bulan (setelahpenyerahan pertama kendaraan) x 1000 km 22.5 37.5 52.5 67.5 82.5 97.5 Ringkasan pekerjaan perawatan 1. Cairan pendingin - periksa ketinggian, tambah bila perlu 2. Poly V Belt - Periksa atau ganti 3. Saringan udara - bersihkan atau ganti 4.
  • Page 109 Bulan (setelahpenyerahan pertama kendaraan) x 1000 km 112.5 127.5 142.5 Ringkasan pekerjaan perawatan 1. Cairan pendingin - periksa ketinggian, tambah bila perlu 2. Poly V Belt - Periksa atau ganti 3. Saringan udara - bersihkan atau ganti 4. Busi - periksa atau ganti 5.

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