Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1997 Blazer Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents2
Index4
Safety Warnings And Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Vehicle Symbols6
Model Reference7
Seats And Restraint Systems8
Seats And Seat Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Manual Lumbar Support10
Power Driver's Seat (Option)10
Power Lumbar Control (Option)11
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Head Restraints13
Seatback Latches13
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)14
Rear Seats14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone15
Why Safety Belts Work16
Safety Belts Faq19
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly20
Driver Position20
Lap-Shoulder Belt20
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Sir) System27
How The Air Bag System Works29
When Should An Air Bag Inflate?30
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate?30
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?30
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates?31
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle32
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position33
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)33
Lap Belt34
Rear Seat Passengers35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults38
Center Rear Passenger Position41
Children42
Smaller Children And Babies42
Child Restraints44
Where To Put The Restraint44
Top Strap45
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position46
Center Seat Positions (4-Door Models)48
Securing Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position48
Larger Children51
Safety Belt Extender54
Checking Your Restraint Systems54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash55
Features And Controls58
Keys59
Door Locks61
Power Door Locks62
Rear Door Security Lock62
Leaving Your Vehicle62
Keyless Entry System63
Operation64
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle64
Battery Replacement64
Resynchronization65
Endgate/Liftgate66
Endgate Mounted Spare66
Endgate Release67
Remote Rear Glass Release68
Liftgate Release68
Emergency Release For Opening Endgate Liftgate68
Theft69
Key In The Ignition69
Parking At Night69
Parking Lots69
New Vehicle "Break-In"70
Ignition Positions70
Key Release Button72
Starting Your Engine72
Automatic Transmission72
Manual Transmission73
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)74
To Use The Coolant Heater74
Automatic Transmission Operation75
Manual Transmission Operation78
5-Speed78
Shift Light79
Locking Rear Axle80
All-Wheel Drive80
Four-Wheel Drive80
Manual Transfer Case81
Electronic Transfer Case83
To Shift Into Or Out Of 4Lo83
Shifting From 2Hi To 4Hi84
Shifting From 4Hi To 2Hi84
Shifting From 2Hi Or Jhi To 4Lo84
Shifting From 4Lo To 4Hi Or 2Hi85
Parking Brake86
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)87
Column Shift Lever87
Console Shift Lever88
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running89
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)89
Shifting Out Of Park (P)90
Parking Your Vehicle90
Parking Over Things That Burn91
Engine Exhaust91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked92
Manual Windows93
Power Windows93
Express-Down Window93
Lockout Switch94
Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only)94
Horn94
Tilt Wheel95
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever95
'Krn and Lane Change Signals96
Headlamp Highkow Beam Changer96
Windshield Wipers97
Windshield Washer97
Rear Window Washeriwiper98
Cruise Control99
Setting Cruise Control100
Resuming A Set Speed100
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control101
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control101
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control101
Using Cruise Control On Hills101
Exterior Lamps102
Lamps On Reminder103
Daytime Running Lamps103
Fog Lamps104
Interior Lamps104
Brightness Control104
Front Reading Lamps104
Front Map Lamps105
Dome Lamps105
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror106
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror106
Power Remote Control Mirror106
Convex Outside Mirror107
Storage Compartments107
Glove Box107
Overhead Console107
Reading Lamps108
Installing A Garage Door Opener108
Temperature And Compass Display110
Driver Information System111
Sunglasses Storage Compartment113
Door Storage113
Front Storage Area113
Convenience Net114
Roll-Up Cargo Cover115
Cargo Tie Downs115
Luggage Carrier116
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter118
Sun Visors119
Visor Vanity Mirror119
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror119
Accessory Power Outlets120
Sunroof120
Universal Transmitter121
Mini Console121
Full-Size Console121
Programming The Transmitter122
Operating The Transmitter123
Erasing Channels123
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature123
Instrument Panel124
Instrument Panel Cluster126
Speedometer And Odometer128
Trip Odometer128
Tachometer128
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators129
Safety Belt Reminder Light129
Air Bag Readiness Light130
Charging System Indicator Light130
Voltmeter Gage131
Brake System Warning Light132
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp134
Light Flashing134
Light On Steady134
If The Light Is Flashing135
If The Light Is On Steady135
Engine Oil Pressure Gage136
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light137
Check Gages Light137
Gate Ajar Light138
Fuel Gage138
Comfort Controls And Audio Systems140
Comfort Controls141
Climate Control System141
Fan Control141
Temperature Knob141
Air Conditioning142
Heating142
Ventilation System143
Ventilation Tips143
Defogging And Defrosting144
Rear Window Defogger (Option)144
Audio Systems145
Am-Fm Stereo145
Playing The Radio145
Finding A Station146
Setting The Tone146
Adjusting The Speakers146
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player147
Playing A Cassette Tape148
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Equalizer149
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control152
Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature158
Understanding Radio Reception158
Tips About Your Audio System158
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player159
Care Of Your Compact Discs160
Fixed Mast Antenna160
Your Driving And The Road162
Defensive Driving163
Drunken Driving164
Control Of Vehicle167
Braking167
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)168
Power Steering170
Steering Tips170
Driving On Curves170
Using Anti-Lock170
Steering In Emergencies171
Off-Road Recovery172
Passing173
Loss Of Control174
Skidding174
Driving Guidelines175
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle176
Before You Go Off-Roading176
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving176
Environmental Concerns177
Traveling To Remote Areas178
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving178
Scanning The Terrain179
Driving On Off-Road Hills180
Approaching A Hill180
Driving Uphill181
Driving Downhill184
Driving Across An Incline185
Stalling On An Incline186
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice187
Driving In Water187
After Off-Road Driving188
Driving At Night189
Night Vision189
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads190
Hydroplaning192
Driving Through Deep Standing Water192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips192
City Driving193
Freeway Driving194
Before Leaving On A Long Trip195
Highway Hypnosis196
Hill And Mountain Roads196
Winter Driving198
Driving On Snow Or Ice198
If You're Caught in a Blizzard200
Recreational Vehicle Towing202
Loading Your Vehicle203
Payload205
Add-On Equipment205
Towing A Trailer206
Weight Of The Trailer207
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer207
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue208
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires209
Hitches209
Safety Chains210
Trailer Brakes210
Driving With A Trailer211
Following Distance212
Backing Up212
Making Turns212
Driving On Grades213
Parking On Hills213
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill215
Maintenance When Trailer Towing215
Trailer Wiring Harness216
Problems On The Road218
Hazard Warning Flashers219
Other Warning Devices219
Jump Starting220
Towing Your Vehicle224
Front Towing227
Rear Towing228
Engine Overheating229
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine229
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine230
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank233
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator236
Engine Fan Noise239
If A Tire Goes Flat239
Changing A Flat Tire240
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools241
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire245
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools249
Compact Spare Tire252
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow253
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out254
Using The Recovery Hooks254
Service And Appearance Care256
Service257
Doing Your Own Service Work257
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle258
Fuel258
Fuels In Foreign Countries259
Filling Your Tank260
Checking Things Under The Hood261
Engine Oil264
Checking Engine Oil264
When To Add Oil265
What Kind Of Oil To Use265
Engine Oil Additives267
When To Change Engine Oil267
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)267
What To Do With Used Oil268
Air Cleaner268
Automatic Transmission Fluid269
When To Check And Change269
How To Check270
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot270
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold271
Checking The Fluid Hot Or Cold271
How To Add Fluid272
Manual Transmission Fluid273
Hydraulic Clutch274
When To Check And What To Use274
How To Check Lubricant275
Rear Axle275
When To Check And Change Lubricant275
Four-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive276
Transfer Case276
When To Check Lubricant276
Front Axle277
Engine Coolant278
Checking Coolant280
Adding Coolant280
Radiator Pressure Cap281
Thermostat281
Power Steering Fluid281
When To Check Power Steering Fluid282
How To Check Power Steering Fluid282
Windshield Washer Fluid282
Adding Washer Fluid282
Brakes283
Brake Fluid283
Checking Brake Fluid284
Brake Wear286
Brake Pedal Travel287
Brake Adjustment287
Replacing Brake System Parts287
Battery287
Vehicle Storage288
Bulb Replacement288
Halogen Bulbs288
Headlamps289
Composite Headlamps290
Front Turn Signal Lamps291
Front Sidemarker Lamps291
Taillamps292
Underhood Lamp292
Vanity Mirror Lamps293
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement293
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement295
Tires295
Inflation Tire Pressure296
Tire Inspection And Rotation297
When It's Time For New Tires299
Buying New Tires299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading300
Treadwear300
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance301
Wheel Replacement301
Traction301
Temperature301
Used 'Replacement Wheels302
Tire Chains303
Appearance Care304
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle304
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric305
Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner On Fabric305
Fabric Protection306
Special Cleaning Problems306
Greasy Or Oily Stains306
Non-Greasy Stains306
Cleaning Vinyl307
Cleaning Leather307
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel307
Care Of Safety Belts307
Cleaning Glass Surfaces308
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield, Backglass And Wiper Blades308
Weatherstrips308
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle309
Washing Your Vehicle309
Cleaning Exterior Lampslenses309
Finish Care309
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels310
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts310
Cleaning Tires310
Sheet Metal Damage310
Finish Damage311
Underbody Maintenance311
Chemical Paint Spotting311
Appearance Care Materials Chart312
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)313
Engine Identification313
Service Parts Identification Label313
Electrical System313
Power Windows And Other Power Options314
Fuses And Circuit Breakers314
Instrument Panel Fuse Block314
Capacities And Specifications318
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts318
Air Conditioning Refrigerants319
Vehicle Dimensions319
Maintenance Schedule320
Your Vehicle And The Environment321
How This Section Is Organized322
Scheduled Maintenance Services323
Using Your Maintenance Schedule323
Selecting The Right Schedule323
Short Tripkity Definition324
Short Tripkity Intervals324
Long Trip/Highway Definition325
Long Trip/Highway Intervals325
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule326
Footnotes326
3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)327
6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)327
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)328
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)328
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)329
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)330
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)330
24,000 Miles331
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)331
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)332
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)333
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)333
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)334
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)334
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)335
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)336
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)336
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)337
54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)338
57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)338
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)339
63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)340
66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)340
69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)341
72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)341
75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)342
78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)343
81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)343
84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)344
87,000 Miles (145 000 Km)344
90,000 Miles345
93,000 Miles (155 000 Km)346
96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)346
99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)347
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 Km)347
150,000 Miles (240 000 Km)348
7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)350
22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)352
37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)354
52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)357
67,500 Miles (I12 500 Km)359
82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)361
90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)362
97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)363
100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)363
I50,Ooo Miles (240 000 Km)364
Owner Checks And Services365
At Each Fuel Fill365
Engine Oil Level Check365
Engine Coolant Level Check365
Restraint System Check366
Wiper Blade Check366
Manual Transmission Check366
Automatic Transmission Check366
Starter Switch Check367
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) Check367
Ignition Transmission Lock Check368
Periodic Maintenance Inspections369
Steering, Suspension And Front Drive Axle Boot And Seal Inspection369
Exhaust System Inspection369
Radiator And Heater Hose Inspection369
Drive Axle Service370
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection370
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection370
Brake System Inspection370
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants371
Customer Assistance Information376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure377
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program380
Courtesy Transportation383
Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program384
Reporting Safety Defects385
Service Station Checkpoints401