1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 280

Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time for anew battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get onethat has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" in the Index. Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn't running. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Halogen Bulbs IQCAUTION: A CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn and gas you that canexplode. You can be badly hurtyou if aren't careful. See "Jump Starting" in the Index for tips on working around battery without a getting hurt, 7 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the You or bulb. others couldbe injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 6-32