1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 66

EndgateLiftgate Endgate Mounted Spare If your vehicle has an endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass. Here's how to move the arm: A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive the rear with window, endgate or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It cancause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drivewith the rear window, endgate or liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear window, endgate or liftgate: Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system toits highest speed withthe setting on VENT. That wl force outsideair into your i l vehicle. See "Comfort Controis" in the Index. If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. d I 1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm. 2 . Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate. You may need to give it a slight tug. 3. To latch the carrier arm, swing it toward the endgate. 2-9