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CHEV-USA
Chevrolet Blazer
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Service and Appearance Care
Customer Assistance Information
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols
About Driving Your Vehicle
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery
Service Station Guide
Seats and Restraint Systems
Seats and Seat Controls
Manual Front Seat
Power Seats If Equipped
Manual Lumbar Support If Equipped
Power Lumbar Control If Equipped
Memory Seat If Equipped
Heated Front Seats If Equipped
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Seatback Latches
Easy Entry Seat 2-Door Models
Rear Seats
Safety Belts Theyre for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Whats wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
Whats wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Air Bag System
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Where are the air bags?
How the Air Bag System Works
When should an air bag inflate?
What makes an air bag inflate?
How does an air bag restrain?
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Center Rear Passenger Position
Door Models
Children
Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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How do child restraints work?
Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
Features and Controls
Windows
Power Windows If Equipped
Manual Windows
Lockout Switch
Swing-Out Windows 2-Door Only
Express-Down Window
Keys
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Door Locks
Power Door Locks If Equipped
Programmable Automatic Door Locks If Equipped
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Rear Door Security Lock If Equipped
Lockout Prevention
Leaving Your Vehicle
Keyless Entry System If Equipped
Operation
Battery Replacement
Remote Panic Alarm
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Resynchronization
Endgate/Liftgate
Endgate Release
Liftgate Release
Remote Rear Glass Release
Emergency Release for Opening Endgate/Liftgate
Endgate-Mounted Spare
Parking at Night
Theft
Key in the Ignition
Parking Lots
Content Theft-Deterrent If Equipped
Testing the Alarm
PasslockR
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
Ignition Positions
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Key Release Button
Retained Accessory Power RAP
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
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Tow/Haul Selector Switch If Equipped
Manual Transmission Operation
Speed
Shift Light If Equipped
Four-Wheel Drive If Equipped
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
Electronic Transfer Case If Equipped
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
Automatic Transfer Case If Equipped
Shifting to 4HI or Auto 4WD
Shifting to 2HI
Shifting to 4LO
Shifting Out of 4LO
Shifting to Neutral
Shifting Out of Neutral
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission Only
Column Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever
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Torque Lock Automatic Transmission
Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission Only
Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
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Locking Rear Axle
Horn
Tilt Wheel If Equipped
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn and Lane Change Signals
Turn Signal On Chime
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control If Equipped
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
Setting Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Exterior Lamps
Automatic Headlamp System
Lamps On Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps
Fog Lamps If Equipped
Illuminated Entry
Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Exit Lighting
Battery Run-Down Protection
Front Map Lamps If Equipped
Dome Lamps
Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Mirror If Equipped
Time Delay
Cleaning the Photocells
Convex Outside Mirror
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror
Power Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped
Electrochromic Outside Rearview Mirror If Equipped
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped
Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Overhead Console If Equipped
Reading Lamps
Installing a Garage Door Opener
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Driver Information System If Equipped
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Front Storage Area If Equipped
Door Storage
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Convenience Net If Equipped
Cargo Cover If Equipped
Rear Convenience System If Equipped
Cargo Tie Downs
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Luggage Carrier Option
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Visor Vanity Mirror
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror If Equipped
Accessory Inflator If Equipped
Accessory Power Outlets
OnStar Services Button Press this button once
OnStarR System If Equipped
Safety and Security Services
Premium Services Includes Safety and Security Services
OnStar System Limitations
Sunroof If Equipped
HomeLinkR Transmitter If Equipped
Programming the Transmitter
Full-Size Console
Operating the Transmitter
Accessories
Erasing Channels
Instrument Panel--Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Optional Automatic Transmission Cluster, Canada similar
Speedometer and Odometer
Tachometer If Equipped
Trip Odometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Air Bag Readiness Light
Charging System Indicator Light
Voltmeter Gage
Shift Light
Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index for more information
If the Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is On Steady
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Oil Pressure Gage
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light If Equipped
Security Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light If Equipped
Check Gages Light
Gate Ajar Light Fuel Gage
Low Fuel Light
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Comfort Controls
Temperature Knob
Mode Knob
Standard Climate Control System
Electronic Climate Control System If Equipped
Mode Knob Automatic Operation
Mode Knob Manual Operation
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Air Conditioning
Heating
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger If Equipped
Ventilation System
Ventilation Tips
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons
Audio Systems
AM-FM Stereo
Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting the Tone
Adjusting the Speakers
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped
Playing a Cassette Tape
CD Adapter Kits
Finding a Station
Auto Tone
Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player BoseR If Equipped
Rear Dspl Vehicles with Rear Seat Audio
Setting the Tone
Playing a Cassette Tape
CD Adapter Kits
Playing the Radio
Setting the Tone
Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player BoseR If Equipped
Finding a Station
Setting the Tone
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Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped
Rear Seat Audio RSA If Equipped
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Console-Mounted CD Changer If Equipped
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Compact Disc Changer Errors
Theft-Deterrent Feature If Equipped
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
FM Stereo
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
Your Driving and the Road
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle
Driver Behavior
Defensive Driving
Driving Environment
Vehicle Design
Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Anti-Lock Brakes ABS
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Braking in Emergencies
Power Steering
Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Loss of Control
Skidding
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Before You Go Off-Roading
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Environmental Concerns
Traveling to Remote Areas
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
Scanning the Terrain
Driving on Off-Road Hills
Approaching a Hill
Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
Driving Across an Incline
Stalling on an Incline
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
Driving in Water
After Off-Road Driving
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Hydroplaning
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
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If Youre Caught in a Blizzard
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Automatic Transfer Case
Loading Your Vehicle
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Payload
Electronic Level Control If Equipped
Towing a Trailer
Add-On Equipment
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If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Hitches
Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Driving with a Trailer
Backing Up
Following Distance
Passing
Making Turns
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Parking on Hills
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Trailer Wiring Harness
Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting
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Jumper Cable Removal
Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire If Equipped
If Youre Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Using the Recovery Hooks
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Service and Appearance Care
Service
Doing Your Own Service Work
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
What to Do with Used Oil
Remote Oil Filter Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Check and Change
How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Checking the Fluid Level
How to Add Fluid
When to Check
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check and What to Use
How to Check and Add Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-Wheel Drive
Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant
When to Check and Change Lubricant
What to Use
Engine Coolant
What to Use
Checking Coolant
Adding Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Wear
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel
Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery
Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement
High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamps
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
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One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
Taillamps
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
When to Check
How to Check
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Tire Inspection and Rotation
When Its Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Traction --AA, A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Temperature --A, B, C
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
Appearance Care
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Weatherstrips
Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped
Cleaning Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Finish Damage
Chemical Paint Spotting
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Part Number Size Description Usage
Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Engine Identification
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Name Usage
LD LEV
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Vehicles with HID Headlamps
LT LOW
Ldlev
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Wheels and Tires
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Capacities
Vehicle Dimensions
Height
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Short Trip/City Intervals
Long Trip/Highway Definition
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Footnotes
Miles 5 000 km
Miles 10 000 km
Miles 15 000 km
12,000 Miles 20 000 km
An Emission Control Service. See footnote
15,000 Miles 25 000 km
18,000 Miles 30 000 km
21,000 Miles 35 000 km
24,000 Miles 40 000 km
27,000 Miles 45 000 km
30,000 Miles 50 000 km
33,000 Miles 55 000 km
36,000 Miles 60 000 km
39,000 Miles 65 000 km
42,000 Miles 70 000 km
45,000 Miles 75 000 km
48,000 Miles 80 000 km
50,000 Miles 83 000 km
51,000 Miles 85 000 km
54,000 Miles 90 000 km
57,000 Miles 95 000 km
60,000 Miles 100 000 km
63,000 Miles 105 000 km
66,000 Miles 110 000 km
69,000 Miles 115 000 km
72,000 Miles 120 000 km
75,000 Miles 125 000 km
78,000 Miles 130 000 km
75,000 Miles 125 000 km
81,000 Miles 135 000 km
84,000 Miles 140 000 km
87,000 Miles 145 000 km
90,000 Miles 150 000 km
93,000 Miles 155 000 km
96,000 Miles 160 000 km
99,000 Miles 165 000 km
100,000 Miles 166 000 km
150,000 Miles 240 000 km
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Miles 12 500 km
22,500 Miles 37 500 km
15,000 Miles 25 000 km
30,000 Miles 50 000 km
37,500 Miles 62 500 km
52,500 Miles 87 500 km
60,000 Miles 100 000 km
67,500 Miles 112 500 km
75,000 Miles 125 000 km
82,500 Miles 137 500 km
97,500 Miles 162 500 km
90,000 Miles 150 000 km
100,000 Miles 166 000 km
Part B Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Month
Wiper Blade Check
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Spare Tire Check
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Exhaust System Inspection
Transfer Case and Front Axle Four-Wheel Drive Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection
Brake System Inspection
Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT
Friction modifier
Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT
Part E Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
Canada
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
Plan Ahead When Possible
Shuttle Service
Transportation Options
Warranty Information
Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Chevrolet Service Publications Ordering Information
Order Toll Free