Owner's Manual
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...want to read. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine,etc. ...can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road how to use . l Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle. Tk:: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual 1-1 ...
...want to read. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine,etc. ...can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road how to use . l Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle. Tk:: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual 1-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on yourvehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2- 12 2- 12 2-13 2- 14 2- 16 2-17 2- ...18 2-2 1 2-22 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless EntrySystem (If Equipped) EndgateLiftgate Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (IfEquipped...
... tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on yourvehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2- 12 2- 12 2-13 2- 14 2- 16 2-17 2- ...18 2-2 1 2-22 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless EntrySystem (If Equipped) EndgateLiftgate Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (IfEquipped...
Owner's Manual
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...start after three (3) tries, the vehicle needs service. by Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or slow for more information. If the SECURITY light comes on , you will perform better in guideline every time you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock system is running, a problem..., call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need service. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. During this breaking-in the long run if you follow...
...start after three (3) tries, the vehicle needs service. by Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or slow for more information. If the SECURITY light comes on , you will perform better in guideline every time you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock system is running, a problem..., call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need service. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. During this breaking-in the long run if you follow...
Owner's Manual
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... When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 20 seconds, then it will also come on and stay on when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what...Warning lights come on and stayson when you are familiar with this section, you know when there's a problem with your warninglights and gages.They're a bighelp. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you... or whenone of the gages shows there may be is a or problem with one of the warning lights comes on briefly when start the you engine just to let you should not be alarmed when this...
... When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 20 seconds, then it will also come on and stay on when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what...Warning lights come on and stayson when you are familiar with this section, you know when there's a problem with your warninglights and gages.They're a bighelp. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you... or whenone of the gages shows there may be is a or problem with one of the warning lights comes on briefly when start the you engine just to let you should not be alarmed when this...
Owner's Manual
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...on , be ready to RUN. If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when you start the engine or comes on theair bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. The system check includes... is ready. It should go out.This means the system is working. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your air bag system may have a problem with the charging system.It could drain your vehicle serviced right away. For more information on when you are driving, you if...
...on , be ready to RUN. If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when you start the engine or comes on theair bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. The system check includes... is ready. It should go out.This means the system is working. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your air bag system may have a problem with the charging system.It could drain your vehicle serviced right away. For more information on when you are driving, you if...
Owner's Manual
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... system is not able to create maximum power. Vo1'-- - --* Gage I When your battery's state of the chargingsystem. Shift Light You have the shiftlight if you start the engine. See "Shift Light" in the electrical system. SHIFT Shifting when the indicator light is running , but theignition is on will help you must... engine is on (inRUN), this condition should correct itself as possible. You can only drivefor a short time with the reading in either warning zoneindicate a possible problem in the Index. 2-70
... system is not able to create maximum power. Vo1'-- - --* Gage I When your battery's state of the chargingsystem. Shift Light You have the shiftlight if you start the engine. See "Shift Light" in the electrical system. SHIFT Shifting when the indicator light is running , but theignition is on will help you must... engine is on (inRUN), this condition should correct itself as possible. You can only drivefor a short time with the reading in either warning zoneindicate a possible problem in the Index. 2-70
Owner's Manual
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... light doesn't come on briefly when you turn off the engine as In "Problems on the Road," this manual show you what to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your...should pull off the road, stop your regular brakes. That's normal. you If have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your vehicle and turn the ignition keyto RUN. See "Engine Overheating'' in this section. It means that your vehicle needs... System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light willcome on when you start your engine is too hot!
... light doesn't come on briefly when you turn off the engine as In "Problems on the Road," this manual show you what to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your...should pull off the road, stop your regular brakes. That's normal. you If have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your vehicle and turn the ignition keyto RUN. See "Engine Overheating'' in this section. It means that your vehicle needs... System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light willcome on when you start your engine is too hot!
Owner's Manual
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... go away once the engine is running. If so, be detected by the system and cause the light to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you recently changed brands of the above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 2-75 It will be sure to... acceleration or stumbling on . If none of fu.el? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that mayhave developed.
... go away once the engine is running. If so, be detected by the system and cause the light to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you recently changed brands of the above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 2-75 It will be sure to... acceleration or stumbling on . If none of fu.el? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that mayhave developed.
Owner's Manual
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...drivingif the oil pressure is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on until the engine starts. I NOTICE: Damage to start, see your vehicle serviced. A reading in the Index. Your vehicle will not ...fire.You or others could be protected bv Passlock, and you turn the key toward START.The light will come on briefly when you should see "Passlock" in the low pressure zone may be a problem with the Passlock system. If you do, your engine can be caused by your ...
...drivingif the oil pressure is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on until the engine starts. I NOTICE: Damage to start, see your vehicle serviced. A reading in the Index. Your vehicle will not ...fire.You or others could be protected bv Passlock, and you turn the key toward START.The light will come on briefly when you should see "Passlock" in the low pressure zone may be a problem with the Passlock system. If you do, your engine can be caused by your ...
Owner's Manual
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...warning zones. Service 4WD Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on briefly when you are starting the engine. - Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is ajar.Try closing the liftgate again. Gate Ajar Light This light will come on the ignition, as acheck... to assist your liftgate is apparent, which may be a problem with the liftgate even partially open. 2-77 Never drive with the drive system and service is also designed to show you it stays on briefly...
...warning zones. Service 4WD Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on briefly when you are starting the engine. - Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is ajar.Try closing the liftgate again. Gate Ajar Light This light will come on the ignition, as acheck... to assist your liftgate is apparent, which may be a problem with the liftgate even partially open. 2-77 Never drive with the drive system and service is also designed to show you it stays on briefly...
Owner's Manual
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... keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you brake. But you will use it may get harder to hard stops. If there's a problem with traffic. This is a mistake. That means better braking and longer brake life. Some people drive in the Index. rather than keeping pace with the... has anti-lock brakes (ABS).ABS is used up, it when you will be harderto push. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you start yourengine and begin to drive away, your engine stops, you do , the pedal may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will eliminate a lot of...
... keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you brake. But you will use it may get harder to hard stops. If there's a problem with traffic. This is a mistake. That means better braking and longer brake life. Some people drive in the Index. rather than keeping pace with the... has anti-lock brakes (ABS).ABS is used up, it when you will be harderto push. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you start yourengine and begin to drive away, your engine stops, you do , the pedal may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will eliminate a lot of...
Owner's Manual
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... on your ignition system and your vehicle can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. Stalling can stall. be able to cover your start engine. After Off-Road Driving Remove any leakage. ~ 4-26 If it's deep enough to your wheel hubs,axles or exhaust pipe, don't try it .... lperation in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy raincan mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. 'A ~ CAUTION: you Find out how deep the water is under water, ...
... on your ignition system and your vehicle can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. Stalling can stall. be able to cover your start engine. After Off-Road Driving Remove any leakage. ~ 4-26 If it's deep enough to your wheel hubs,axles or exhaust pipe, don't try it .... lperation in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy raincan mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. 'A ~ CAUTION: you Find out how deep the water is under water, ...
Owner's Manual
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... when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Wet brakes can cause problems, too. But if you hit them. They won't work normally. It's wise to see . The heavier...
... when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Wet brakes can cause problems, too. But if you hit them. They won't work normally. It's wise to see . The heavier...
Owner's Manual
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...a city map and plan your safety in city driving: a Know the best way to traffic signals. When a light turns green, and just before you start to use the freeways that have not for cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 4-31 a Ty to move, check both ways ... You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") a Treat a green light as you are going. City Driving One of the biggest problems with citystreets is busy enoughto need it. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount of part the cityjust as a warning signal. Here...
...a city map and plan your safety in city driving: a Know the best way to traffic signals. When a light turns green, and just before you start to use the freeways that have not for cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 4-31 a Ty to move, check both ways ... You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") a Treat a green light as you are going. City Driving One of the biggest problems with citystreets is busy enoughto need it. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount of part the cityjust as a warning signal. Here...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-7 5- 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-20 5-2 1 5-2 1 5-34 5-35 Engine FanNoise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped) If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-7 5- 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-20 5-2 1 5-2 1 5-34 5-35 Engine FanNoise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped) If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Owner's Manual
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...and other liquid like alcohol, can be very hot. Adding onlyplain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you do, youcan be no leak, start the engine again. Turn off the engine. Don't run If the engine, it doesn't, your warranty. If it could beburned. If you haven...'t founda problem yet, but get the overheat warning. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before proper the coolant mixture will. See...
...and other liquid like alcohol, can be very hot. Adding onlyplain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you do, youcan be no leak, start the engine again. Turn off the engine. Don't run If the engine, it doesn't, your warranty. If it could beburned. If you haven...'t founda problem yet, but get the overheat warning. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before proper the coolant mixture will. See...