1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 65

Endgate A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rear window or endgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drivewith the rearwindow or endgate open or electrical wiring or other cable if connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear window or endgate: 0 Make sure all windows are shut. 'hrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air intoyour vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. If your vehicle has anendgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out the way to of open the glass. Here's how to move the arm: 1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate. You may need to give it a slight tug. 3. To latch the carrier arm, swing it toward the endgate.