2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual
2004 Chevrolet Blazer Manual
2004 Chevrolet Blazer manual content summary:
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2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-11 Theft- - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 2
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will find that pictures and words work together to explain things - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 3
you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Model Reference This manual covers these models: 2-Door Utility 4-Door Utility vi - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 7
an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-56 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 8
{CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden when the vehicle is not moving. Move the lever, located under the front of the manual seat, up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 9
forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or the rear of the vehicle. Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the whole seat. Press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 10
on low. Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on high. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off. The passenger's safety belt must be engaged for the heated seat feature to work on the passenger's seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 11
its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has folding rear seatbacks which allows for more cargo space. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide you pull up on the handles. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down. 1-6 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 13
up the seatbacks and pull up. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position. If they haven't, see your dealer for service. Push and pull on the head restraints to check that they have locked in the upright position. If they haven't, see your dealer for - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 14
part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 15
been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-10 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 17
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-11 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 18
time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 19
a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 21
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-15 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 22
's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 23
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 24
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 25
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 27
14. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt - except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 28
the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 29
's how to wear one properly. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 30
latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 31
even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Rear Passenger Position Four Door Models Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 33
4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-27 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 34
installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 36
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 37
people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 38
still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear outside position of a four-door model, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-28. If the child is so small - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 39
: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 40
young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 41
and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 42
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Child Restraint Systems {CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 45
A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-39 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 46
work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system the child's body. A shelf- manual. The child restraint instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 47
the inflating air bag. Always secure a back as it will go. It is better to a collision or sudden stop and injure people in a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be and follow the instructions for your child kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 48
where the child restraint will be placed. Raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it. See Head Restraints on page 1-6. Once . Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 49
, there will be plugs covering the anchor brackets. To remove the plugs, grasp the edges of the plugs and pull them out. See Rear Convenience System on page 2-60 for more information. Don't use the rear set of tie-down brackets near the liftgate/tailgate or the center tie-down bracket near the rear - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 50
, it is available in the second row outboard seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 51
-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System", "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position" or "Securing a Child Restraint in the Right - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 52
child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top tether from the top tether the LATCH system, you'll be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 54
restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 55
the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger's air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Power Seats on page 1-3. 2. Put the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 56
the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 57
restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag. But these air bags must inflate very - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 59
system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-25. Where Are the Air Bags? There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The driver's air bag - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 60
even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 61
an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 62
parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 63
manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 65
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag systems parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 66
✍ NOTES 1-60 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 67
and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-19 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-23 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-27 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-29 Parking Brake ...2-35 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Area ...2-59 Convenience Net ...2-59 Rear Convenience System ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-62 Vehicle Personalization ...2-64 Memory Seat ...2-64 Mirrors ...2-42 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-43 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-43 Outside - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 70
locks. It will fit with either side up. Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part and a key code number. The key code number tells - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 71
the rear liftglass, the parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will go on. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the transmission must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the parking brake must be engaged. • Check the distance. You may be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 72
the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the object. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Check the operation of the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 73
you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. • You can use the power lock switch (if equipped) to lock or unlock the doors. To manually lock or unlock a door from the inside, slide the manual lever on your door. You will see a colored area on the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 74
automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is moved back into PARK (P). On a vehicle with a manual transmission, all doors will lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). The doors will unlock when the key is removed - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 75
turn signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock. 3. You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the previous four programming options and follow the instructions. You will have 30 seconds to begin programming. If you exceed - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 76
door and open the door from the outside. To return the rear doors to normal use, disengage the locks by sliding the lever to the unlock symbol. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 78
controls are located on the armrests on each of the side doors. The switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See "Retained Accessory express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to all the windows when LOCK is active. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 79
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 3-17. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 80
open the liftgate, tailgate or liftglass you must first unlock them. To unlock manually, insert the key into the tailgate area. If the vehicle has the power lock system, you can open the tailgate by inserting the key into any lock. All the doors will then unlock. If the vehicle has a remote keyless - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 81
access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. If you have a manual transmission, you must apply your parking brake or have the ignition off before you can open - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 82
alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the tailgate, giving it a slight tug. 3. To close the carrier arm, latch by swinging it toward the tailgate and be sure it is locked. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 83
and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the vehicle's headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 84
flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle needs service. If the engine is running and the SECURITY message comes on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 85
radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time. A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 86
wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition when the key is removed. The steering wheel locks when equipped with a manual transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 87
is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Manual Transmission The gear selector should - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 88
. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Speed Control Your vehicle has an engine overspeed control that shuts the fuel off - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 89
within the instrument panel cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). This means that if your key is in OFF, but not locked, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 90
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can pressing the button on the console shift lever, push the shift lever all the way in PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 91
be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-44. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 92
accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle may be equipped with tow/haul mode. The button will be located on the floor console. If your vehicle is equipped - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 93
on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Here's how to operate your manual transmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light on your instrument panel cluster. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. {CAUTION: If you skip a - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 95
engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. When this lamp is lit, it is about one-half as - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 96
an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO button. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 97
until the 4HI indicator light remains illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4HI, but you should take your vehicle in for service to restore normal operation. Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with the automatic transfer case, the transfer - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 98
you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 3-34 for further information. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone CAUTION: (Continued) 2-32 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 99
for vehicles with manual transmission, and the engine running. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI button. You must wait for the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light to stop flashing and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 100
, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or press the clutch pedal for vehicles with manual transmission. 5. Shift the transmission lever to the desired position. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL, the NEUTRAL light will go out. A re-engagement sound is normal when - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 101
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. To - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 102
be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: • Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 104
(Automatic Transfer Case)" in the Index. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine console shift lever). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 105
automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the OFF position. In addition, you have to fully apply the regular brakes OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 107
. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Manual return to its clear daytime state when the vehicle is put into REVERSE (R) or when the glare is reduced. AUTO (Automatic Dimming): This button is located at the base of the mirror. Use it to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 109
to choose the driver's or passenger's mirror, then use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror to go. Put the selector switch back in the center position when finished adjusting the mirror so that you don't accidentally bump into the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 110
for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-42. Outside Heated to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control System on page Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Console HomeLink , a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 112
new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle's engine should Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 113
light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code press and release the "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time out" or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 115
both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. If your vehicle has this feature, the overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 116
the hook and loop patch. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as possible. 3. Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 117
pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener. 5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates in place, you should only have to press the button lightly to operate the opener. 2-51 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 118
The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, when your vehicle is new, the compass may function instructions to set the variance for your particular location: The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 119
your location on the zone map. Record your zone number. 2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the US/MET buttons. The display will go off. 3. After five seconds, VAR CAL (Variance Calibration) will appear on the display. When it does, release both buttons. The overhead - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 120
is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC), this system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET (United States/Metric . If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 2-54 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 121
indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving. FUEL for at least two seconds. All functions will be displayed briefly once the system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the AVG ECON, FUEL - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 122
for use. If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment. If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area. 2-56 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 123
the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or secure cargo. The adjustable tie downs, at both ends of the crossrails, should be used to secure loads to the luggage carrier. Use GM accessory - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 124
sure to fasten it securely. Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 125
cargo and keep it from moving. You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing, in place during sharp turns or quick stops corner, visible from the rear of vehicle. Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie-downs on the floor. 2- - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Rear Convenience System {CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. If your vehicle has the convenience system, it is located in the rear of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 127
position. The anchor bracket/cargo tie down plugs (B), located in the center and on each side of the convenience system nearest the passenger compartment, are used to help seal the convenience system. However, the plugs also cover the anchor bracket/cargo tie-downs. To remove the plugs, grasp the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Power (RAP) needs to be active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on page 2-19. Your sunroof has the following three positions: Vent: The glass flips up in the rear and opens partially to allow outside air to enter the vehicle. Slide: The glass slides rearward fully - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 129
glass is closed and no outside air enters the vehicle. To open your sunroof do one of the following: To close your sunroof do one of the following: • To close from the vent position, push and hold the rear side of the switch. The glass will automatically stop when it is fully closed. • To - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 130
control located on the outboard side of the driver's seat looks like this. When your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is engaged for a manual transmission will cause the seat to stop moving. Use this memory function radio station presets that have been - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 131
...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-25 Charging System Light ...3-26 Voltmeter Gage ...3-26 Up-Shift Light ...3-27 Brake System Warning Light ...3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-29 3-1 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following: 3-2 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 133
for more information. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-22 for more information. D. Transfer Case Button (If Equipped). See "Transfer Case" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-49 for more information.. E. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 for more - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 134
warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. The flashers will stop if you step on the brake. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 135
: To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Move the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 136
return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 137
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 3-7 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 138
cycle. Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. {CAUTION: - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 139
control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you have an automatic transmission and you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes rear window, check your fluid level. • Cruise control can be dangerous where you - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 140
it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise control system is located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: • To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET button briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. • Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 142
): Turn the exterior lamps control all the way counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode. ; (Parking Lamps): The control on the driver's side of the instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 143
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill. Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 144
any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. The ignition is on, the exterior lamp control is in OFF, the sensor detects daytime light, an automatic transmission is not in PARK (P), and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 145
be on for your fog lamps to work. Interior Lamps Instrumental Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the driver's side of the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel up to make your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the thumbwheel all - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 146
, located below the exterior lamp control. This will override the entry lighting feature, unless you use your keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) to unlock the vehicle. Front Reading Lamps Press the button located near each lamp on the overhead console to turn a reading lamp on and off. The - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 147
items in the ashtray. To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward. To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it's ready, it it is heating. Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. 3-17 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 148
the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-22. H (Vent): This mode directs air to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 149
quickly. It directs most of the air through the instrument panel vents and a small amount through the floor vents. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 150
the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. Use the thumbwheels located in the center and on the sides, to change the direction of the air flowing through the outlets. 3-20 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 151
and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 152
is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. Base Level Cluster With Automatic Transmission, United States, Canada Similar 3-22 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Up-Level Cluster with Automatic Transmission, United States, Canada Similar 3-23 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 154
States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the trip odometer button. You would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 155
RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-25 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 156
, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. When the engine is running, the gage shows - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 157
, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Up-Shift Light You have the shift light if you have a manual transmission. Shifting when the indicator light is on will help - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 158
a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 159
System Warning Light on page 3-28. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 161
grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 162
: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 163
could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Oil pressure - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 164
the key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light If you have this light, it should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. If the light flashes, the Passlock® system has entered a tamper mode. If - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 165
, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-60 and "Tow/Haul Mode" under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-23. If this light comes and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. Gate Ajar - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 166
things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn if off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 167
it first. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle, find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 168
to an RDS broadcast station, it may take a few minutes for your time to update. AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 169
a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. To scan FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 170
or the left speakers. Radio Messages CAL (Calibrated): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Radio with CD AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 172
hear one beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations and the equalization that you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. q SEEK - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 173
hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. All will appear on the display and you will hear a beep with the level display in the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 174
arrow to take you to the PTY's first station. 4. If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed, press the SEEK TYPE radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 175
stations in the PTY. 4. Press either SCAN arrow to stop at a station. If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 176
or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 177
on the display, it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. You must return to the dealer for service. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 178
player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 179
the road becomes smooth, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 180
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and you will hear one beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 181
, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one beep. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 182
AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one beep. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 183
the PTY's first station. 4. If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed stop at a station. If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 184
. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. If the cassette tape or CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 185
radio will interrupt the play of a cassette tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. You must return to the dealer for service. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 186
on the current side of the tape. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for scan to work. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is playing. The inactive tape will remain safely inside the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 187
when reporting the problem. Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display, the tape will not play because of one of the following errors. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 188
the eject button or the DISPL knob. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or radio, the CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 189
is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape or CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. q SEEK r: Press the left arrow to go to the start of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 190
road becomes smooth, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 191
you do not want to use automatic volume, select OFF. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning. To - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 192
FM1, six FM2, and six AM), by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 193
AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 194
. 4. If you want to go to another station within that PTY 64 listening to a CD, the last selected stop at a station. If both P-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 195
or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 196
is not, you can then press the TRAF button to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display. Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 197
light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs. Do not try to load more than six. To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When you have finished loading CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. The radio - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 198
button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light will flash to let you know when a CD is being ejected. REMOVE CD will appear on the display. You can now remove the CD. If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the receiver. If you try to push - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 199
, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: sSEEK t: Press the left arrow to go to the start of to 10 seconds of the first track of each CD loaded. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 200
save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD. See "LOAD CD" listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST should not appear in the display - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 201
automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list mode, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will be removed from the display. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 202
to come and go. Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 203
tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC a fabric belt to clean the tape head. indicator. The radio will display - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 204
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling CDs. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of Your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Hypnosis ...4-37 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-38 Winter Driving ...4-40 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-44 Towing ...4-46 Towing Your Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-7 Locking Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 206
important factor, by far, is how we drive. Knowing how these three factors work together can help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you can do to in the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-8. In fact, most serious injuries - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 207
a lower center of gravity, Safety Belts: They end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It is the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 208
obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 209
level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 210
is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. {CAUTION - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 211
part cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 212
your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 213
and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Locking Rear Axle As - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 214
engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 215
these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can not; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. See Braking on page 4-7. It is better to remove - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 216
front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings , delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 217
ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. • Check your mirrors, glance over into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 218
the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 219
things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields, if so equipped, are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 220
thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 221
trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But you will want Always carry a litter bag - make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 222
safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet and body, you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. Controlling , delayed acceleration, poor traction and longer braking distances. • you approach things faster and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 223
sudden turns or sudden braking. In a way, off posted speed limits or signal lights. You have to use your page 4-4. • Is the path ahead clear? • Will the surface texture change later.) • Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When control the vehicle as well or at all. 4-19 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 224
: Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you can not control your speed. If you drive across them, you will roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 225
straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to find another route. {CAUTION: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills, always try to go straight up. 4-21 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 226
NEUTRAL (N) (or pressing the clutch, if you have a manual transmission) to "rev-up" the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 227
. Leave the transfer case in a drive gear. A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 228
they will not have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? {CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 229
you • Shift to PARK (P) (or to neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. • Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. • Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal pressed down in - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 230
goes go end. But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight route instead. • Surface conditions can be a problem - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 231
out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. Driving in Mud, Sand turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 232
ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 233
. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 235
drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 236
hit them. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 4-32 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 237
if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 238
where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 239
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 240
as after a day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 241
hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 242
on page 4-15 for information about driving off-road. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 243
so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 244
, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-40 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 245
anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot thatis covered with ice. On an otherwise clear - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 246
police that you have been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats and your passengers safe: You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-42 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 247
must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 248
at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 249
hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. {CAUTION: These hooks, when tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. 4-45 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 251
roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 4. With the engine running, shift the transfer - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 252
brake ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle all four wheels on the ground. Your transmission has no provision for internal lubrication while - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 253
Case) If your vehicle has an automatic transfer case, your vehicle should not be dolly towed. Your automatic transfer case vehicle should be either dinghy towed or placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. See "Dinghy Towing" previously for further instructions. 4-49 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 254
vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. If dolly to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Put an automatic or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 255
your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO repairs would not be covered by the warranty. instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Put the automatic or manual transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 256
parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could be badly damaged. 5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 258
3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 259
latch. Vehicles without a center pillar will have the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's door edge. This label lists the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight it can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. The Tire and Loading - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 260
of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 261
@ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Item A B C Loading Your Vehicle Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Substract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 262
all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 263
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. {CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 264
subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 265
km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Press the button on the end of the shift lever to turn tow/haul mode on and off. While activated, the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on. Tow/haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-60 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Two-Door Xtreme Blazer Manual Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Four Door Auto. Trans Four-Wheel Drive, Two Door Auto. Trans. Four-Wheel Drive, Two Door Manual Trans. ZR2, Auto Trans. ZR2, Manual Trans. Four-Wheel Drive, Four Door Auto. Trans. Axle Ratio 3.42 3.42 3.42 3.42 3.42 3.42 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 268
of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 269
room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper. If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 270
air inside your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. • The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure. • The trailer's brake system will use less than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems won't work - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 271
parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check shoulders, curbs, road - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 272
while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning, see Engine Overheating on page 5-27. Driving On Grades - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 273
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transmission. Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 274
for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the driver's side corner frame rear crossmember on four-door vehicles. The heavy-duty trailer wiring is fused in the engine compartment fuse block. following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer. Light Green: Back-up lamps. Brown: Taillamps and parking lamps. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 276
✍ NOTES 4-72 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Identification Number (VIN) ...5-101 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-101 Electrical System ...5-102 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-102 Tire Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-76 Tire Chains ...5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-78 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-79 Compact Spare Tire ...5-92 Spare - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 279
the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle may have an air bag system. If it does, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-57 before attempting to do your own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 280
and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 281
operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on (see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30 ) and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 282
intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Filling Your Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 284
happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the fuel filler door. To remove the fuel - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 285
CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off , it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30. 5-9 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 287
hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then, pull the hood down firmly to close. It - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see the following: 5-12 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 289
. See Battery on page 5-43 for more information. B. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. D. Engine Oil Fill. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. E. Automatic Transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 290
you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-108. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 291
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 292
idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). • You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. • The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 293
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 5-17 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 294
. To inspect or replace the filter do the following: 1. Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on and remove the cover. 2. Lift out the engine air cleaner/filter. 3. Insert a new air filter, if needed. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-35 to determine which filter to use. 4. Reinstall - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 295
engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine • Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 296
could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: The transmission dipstick is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 298
fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON® -III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 299
your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: How to Add Fluid Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Part - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 300
see Engine Overheating on page 5-27. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant will: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 301
damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 303
you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 304
the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 305
parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 307
pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition, the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 308
coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 309
not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 310
push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 311
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 312
you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 313
provide more air to cool the engine. In transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 314
an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33. Always - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 315
tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. • Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 316
burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-31. Your - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 317
-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 318
be replaced as complete axle sets. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-32. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 320
start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL (N). Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location of the battery. {CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 322
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 323
the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 324
rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 325
apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-31. To get - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 327
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Remove the black retainer - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/ vehicle. 9. Install the two retaining clips. 10. Close the hood. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Pull the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 329
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in "One-Piece Composite Headlamp System" under Headlamps on page 5-51. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/ - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in "Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System" under Headlamps on page 5-51. 2. Locate the locking tabs on the assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push that end of the assembly out while holding the tabs. The assembly will - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the the socket clockwise until it locks in place. 8. Install the lamp assembly and tighten the screws. 9. Close the tailgate. 5-55 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 332
could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. *For replacement bulbs not listed here, please consult - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 333
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. A. Blade Assembly B. Arm Assembly C. Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot F. Arm Hook 2. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 334
the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 335
warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See " Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-60 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 337
, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size Code" illustration later in this section for more Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 338
fic tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 339
and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 340
over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-92 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-78. (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 341
fication code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter "P" as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 342
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 343
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-69. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 344
Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight and some light duty trucks the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating information system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight enough air ( - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 346
check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center km). Remove the Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4, for scheduled rotation intervals. 5-70 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 347
or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-108. 5-71 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 348
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 349
endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 350
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 351
are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 352
make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 353
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 354
properly. If air goes out of a remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 356
the spare tire in order to reach the jack. Your vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire. The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire, depending on where it is mounted on your vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 357
the mounting bracket and remove the cover. To remove a rear-mounted spare tire, first make sure that the carrier arm is fully-latched to the tailgate. Then remove the spare tire cover. If you have this feature, the locking wheel nut can be removed by snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off. It is not necessary to turn the key. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Your vehicle may also have an optional hub cap removal tool. 5-82 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 359
. If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to get to the wheel nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps. Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel. Remove these wheel nut caps before you take off the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 360
the Spare Tire A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (2-Door) or Spring Hanger Hole (4-Door) 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 361
the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5-85 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 362
parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove nuts on by hand. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 363
. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Y). 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10. Use the wrench - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 364
this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or H. Retainer Valve Stem (Pointed Down) Spare or Flat Tire Spring Wheel Wrench Lower Raise Hoist Arm 5-88 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 365
rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 4. Raise the tire fully against the , use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare. 5-89 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 366
this diagram for the rear-mounted spare. A. B. C. D. E. Spare or Flat Tire Retainer Nut Wheel Carrier Hook A. Wheel Carrier B. Spare or Flat Tire C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder (If Equipped) 6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Use the following diagram as a guide. {CAUTION: Make sure the tire and carrier are secure. jack cover. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Retainer Rubber Band (Some Models) Jack Storage Cover Wheel Blocks Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models) Wheel Wrench Jack Jacking Instructions (roll and place instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 368
or full-size, may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-69 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 369
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors any of these unless this manual says you can. In many Remover Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 370
naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather . • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 371
the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 372
color, gloss retention and durability. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 373
painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. covered whenever possible. Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 374
polish on aluminum wheels. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 375
of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. At least every spring, flush these removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly and easily removes spots and stains Spot Lifter from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odorless spray odor eliminator used on Odor Eliminator fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the inside of the glove box. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 378
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-57 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 379
- like the radio or cigarette lighter - and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. Remove the cover by turning the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 380
, Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, Body Control Module, Ashtray Lamp Steering Wheel Radio Controls Headlamps Switch, Body Control Module, Headlamp Relay Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down Protection Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling Control Head (Manual - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Engine Controls (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front Wiper Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio, Battery Amplifier Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling (Manual), Heating,Ventilation, Air Cooling (Automatic), Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling Sensors (Automatic) Anti-Lock Brakes - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Front Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Fuse Block Feed Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAF, CAM, PURGE, VENT Engine Control Module, Fuel Pump Module, Oil Pressure Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Control Module Injectors Fuel Pump Daytime Running Lamps Air - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 383
IGN C Usage Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Back Up Lamps Column Feed, Ignition 2, 3, 4 Starter Retained Accessory Power Not Used Oxygen Sensor Engine Mirrors, Door Locks Fog Lamps Starting and Charging Ignition 1 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake Parking Lamps Left Rear Parking - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System* Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission (Drain and Refill)* Differential Fluid* Front Rear Engine Oil with Filter* Fuel Tank - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 385
31 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-31 Throttle System Inspection ...6-32 Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection ...6-32 Brake System Inspection ...6-32 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-33 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-35 Engine Drive Belt Routing - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 386
checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fl - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 387
GM dealer has GM-trained and supported service people that will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 388
intervals specified. When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 389
rst). Drive Axle Service. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection. Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Every - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 390
, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection. Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 391
. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-32. ** Drive axle service. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for proper lubricant to use: 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 392
engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 393
level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 394
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 395
level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 396
level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 397
An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 398
conditions, inspect filter at every engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 399
level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 400
An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 401
fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) ❑ Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 402
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-32. ** Drive axle service. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for proper lubricant to use. • Check fluid level and add fluid as needed. • If your vehicle has a locking differential, drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 403
air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 404
An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 405
air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 406
An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 407
air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 408
An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 409
last service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 410
. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See Audio System(s) on page 3-37 for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 411
anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 412
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 413
needs service. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • With a manual transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 414
and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 415
or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Engine Cooling System Inspection - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 416
in frequent braking. Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. Check vent hose at - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 417
Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, System in Canada 89021186). Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465). DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 418
Usage Rear Axle (Locking Differential) Electronic Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849. Do not add friction modifier. DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 419
, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part Air Cleaner Filter Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Fuel Filter Oil Filter PCV Valve 4300 Engine Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type *ACDelco® Part No. **GM Part No. Number *A1163C **25098463 **24200796 *GF481 **15050894 *PF47 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 420
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-36 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 421
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 422
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-38 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 423
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-39 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 424
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-40 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 425
Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 426
sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 427
, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 428
by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 429
for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). Overseas - Customer Assistance Please contact the local or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 430
require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 431
date of the vehicle Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 432
service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work and must be supported by receipts. This - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 433
computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle's performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 434
check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 435
Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 436
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be . Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 437
Inflate? ...1-55 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-53 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 AM ...3-72 AM-FM Radio ...3-38 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-74 Anti-lock Brake System ...4-8 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-29 Appearance Care ...5-93 Care of - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 438
Check ...Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ... 3-13 2-31 2-21 5-19 2-23 6-27 6-29 B Backing Up ...4-67 Battery ...5-43 Battery Replacement ...2-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-36 Before You Go Off-Roading ...4-15 Body Lubrication Service - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 439
...Chains, Tires ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Gages Warning Light ...Checking Brake Fluid ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Center Seat Positions ...Child - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 440
Spare Tire ...5-92 Console Shift Lever ...2-37 Content Theft-Deferrent ...2-16 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-59 Convenience System, Rear ...2-60 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-29 Heater, Engine ...2-22 Cooling ...3-18 Cooling System ...5-30 Cruise Control ...3-9 Current and - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 441
Belt ...1-14 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driver Information Center Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Battery ...5-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-30 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-29 Cooling System Inspection ...6-31 Drive Belt Routing ...6-36 Engine - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 442
Level Check ...6-26 Engine Speed Control ...2-22 Entry Lighting ...3-15 Environmental Concerns ...4-17 Erasing HomeLink® Buttons ...2-48 Event Data Records (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Lighting ...3-16 Express Down Window ...2-12 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-30 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 443
G Gage Check Gages Warning Light ...3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-29 Fuel ...3-36 Oil Pressure ...3-33 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Voltmeter Gage ...3-26 Garage Door Opener ...2-44 Garment Hooks ...2-57 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Specifications ...5-5 Gate Ajar Light ...3-35 Gate - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 444
Transmission Lock Check ...6-29 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-34 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-69 Inspection Brake System ...6-32 Engine Cooling System ...6-31 Exhaust System ...6-31 Fuel System ...6-31 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-31 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 445
Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...Light Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Check Gages Warning ...3-12 3-15 3-13 1-26 1-14 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 446
M Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ...6-26 At Least Once a Month ...6-26 At Least Once a Year ...6-28 At Least Twice a Year ...6-27 Brake System Inspection ...6-32 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-31 Exhaust System Inspection ...6-31 Fuel System Inspection ...6-31 How This Section is - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 447
35 Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ...6-30 Parking on Hills ...4-68 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-39 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ...6-26 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-31 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 448
Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-46 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...Radio Data System (RDS) ...3-44, 3-52, Radio Messages ...3-40, 3-47, Radios ...AM-FM Radio ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 449
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-84 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-80 Removing the Wheel Cover ...5-83 Replacement Bulbs ...5-56 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-43 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-11 - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 450
12 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ...3-30 Service Manuals ...7-11 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-57 Setting Preset PTYs ...3-45, 3-54, 3-65 Setting Preset Stations ...3-39, 3-42, 3-51, 3-62 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 451
Hooks ...Storage Areas Convenience Net ...Front Storage Area ...Glove Box ...Luggage Carrier ...Overhead Console ...Rear Convenience System ...Rear Storage Area ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...Sun Visors ...Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...Sunroof - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 452
Brakes ...Trailer Wiring Harness ...Transfer Case ...Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection ... 1-41 1-43 2-38 4-64 2-26 3-35 4-46 4-60 4-46 4-66 4-71 5-49 6-32 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-19 Fluid, Manual ...5-22 Up-Shift Light ...3-27 Transmission Operation, Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 453
Service ...6-30 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-74 United States - Customer Assistance ...7-4 Up-Shift Light ...2-28 Used Replacement Wheels ...5-77 Using HomeLink® ...2-48 Using Song List Mode ...3-70 Using the Recovery Hooks ...4-45 V Vehicle Control - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | Owner's Manual - Page 454
and What to Use ...5-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...4-70 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-40 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-9 Window Lockout ...2-12 Windows ...2-11 Power ...2-12
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Seats and Restraint Systems
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1-1
Front Seats
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Rear Seats
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1-6
Safety Belts
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1-8
Child Restraints
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1-31
Air Bag System
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Restraint System Check
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1-58
Features and Controls
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2-1
Keys
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2-3
Doors and Locks
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2-7
Windows
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2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
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2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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2-18
Mirrors
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2-42
HomeLink
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Transmitter
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2-44
Storage Areas
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2-49
Sunroof
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2-62
Vehicle Personalization
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2-64
Instrument Panel
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3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
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3-2
Climate Controls
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3-17
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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3-21
Audio System(s)
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3-37
Driving Your Vehicle
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4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
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4-2
Towing
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4-46
Service and Appearance Care
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5-1
Service
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5-3
Fuel
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5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
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5-10
Rear Axle
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5-48
Four-Wheel Drive
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5-49
Front Axle
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5-50
Bulb Replacement
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5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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5-56
Tires
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5-59
Appearance Care
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5-93
Vehicle Identification
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5-101
Electrical System
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5-102
Capacities and Specifications
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Maintenance Schedule
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6-1
Maintenance Schedule
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6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
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Index
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