1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 4

This informationreplaces the "Recreational Vehicle Towing" portion located in Section 4 in your owner's manual. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer CaseOnly) 1. Set the parking brake f i i l y . 2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. 4. Place the manual shift transfer case shift lever in Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can roll cause your vehicle to even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle in gear, for a manual is transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brakeis firmly set before you shift the transfercase into NEUTRAL (N). 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle. 6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position. This places the key in the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheelskires during towing. NEUTRAL (N). 2