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Shift Light (If Equipped) 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 gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4LO. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. 2-32

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Model Reference	7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Manual Front Seat	9
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)	10
Power Seats (If Equipped)	10
Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	11
Memory Seat (If Equipped)	11
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)	12
Reclining Front Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	14
Seatback Latches	15
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)	16
Rear Seats	16
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	17
Why Safety Belts Work	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	23
Lap-Shoulder Belt	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	30
Air Bag System	30
How the Air Bag System Works	32
Where are the air bags?	32
When should an air bag inflate?	34
What makes an air bag inflate?	34
How does an air bag restrain?	34
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	35
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	36
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle	37
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models with Front Bench Seat)	38
Lap Belt	38
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	39
Lap-Shoulder Belt	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	43
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	45
Lap Belt	46
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	50
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Center Seat Positions (4-Door Models)	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Older Children	62
Safety Belt Extender	65
Checking Your Restraint Systems	65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	66
Section 2 Features and Controls	67
Windows	68
Manual Windows	68
Power Windows (If Equipped)	69
Express-Down Window	69
Lockout Switch	69
Swing-Out Windows (Two-Door Only)	70
Keys	70
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	73
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)	74
Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped)	75
Lockout Prevention	76
Leaving Your Vehicle	76
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	76
Operation	77
Panic Alarm Button	78
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	78
Battery Replacement	78
Rear Window	79
Endgate Release	80
Remote Rear Glass Release	81
Emergency Release for Opening Endgate	82
Endgate-Mounted Spare (If Equipped)	82
Theft	83
Key in the Ignition	83
Parking at Night	83
Parking Lots	83
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	84
Testing the Alarm	85
Passlock	85
New Vehicle "Break-In"	86
Ignition Positions	86
Key Release Button	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	89
Automatic Transmission	89
Manual Transmission	89
Starting Your V6 Engine	89
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	91
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	92
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped)	96
Manual Transmission Operation	96
Shift Light (If Equipped)	98
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	99
Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	99
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI	100
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI	100
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO	100
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI	101
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	102
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD	103
Shifting to 2HI	104
Shifting to 4LO	104
Shifting Out of 4LO	104
Shifting to NEUTRAL	105
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	105
Parking Brake	106
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	107
Column Shift Lever	107
Console Shift Lever	108
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	109
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	109
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	110
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	110
Parking Over Things That Burn	111
Engine Exhaust	111
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	112
Locking Rear Axle	113
Horn	113
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	113
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	114
Turn Signal On Chime	115
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	115
Flash-to-Pass Feature	115
Windshield Wipers	116
Windshield Washer	117
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	117
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	118
Setting Cruise Control	119
Resuming a Set Speed	119
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	120
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	120
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	120
Using Cruise Control on Hills	120
Ending Cruise Control	120
Erasing Speed Memory	120
Exterior Lamps	121
Automatic Headlamp System	122
Lamps On Reminder	122
Daytime Running Lamps	123
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	124
Interior Lamps	124
Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel	124
Illuminated Entry	124
Exit Lighting	125
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	125
Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)	125
Dome Lamps	125
Battery Run-Down Protection	126
Mirrors	126
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	126
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	127
Time Delay	128
Cleaning the Photocells	128
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror	128
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	128
Convex Outside Mirror	129
Electrochromic Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	129
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	129
Storage Compartments	129
Glove Box	129
Overhead Console (If Equipped)	130
Reading Lamps	130
Installing a Garage Door Opener	131
Temperature and Compass Display	132
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	134
Door Storage	134
Front Storage Area (If Equipped)	134
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	135
Cargo Cover (If Equipped)	136
Cargo Tie Downs	136
Rear Convenience System (If Equipped)	137
Luggage Carrier (Option)	139
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	140
Sun Visors	141
Visor Vanity Mirror	141
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	141
Accessory Power Outlets	141
Sunroof (If Equipped)	143
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	144
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	145
Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes (If Equipped)	146
Canadian Programming	147
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	147
Erasing Channels	147
Resetting Defaults	147
Accessories	147
The Instrument Panel --Your Information System	148
Instrument Panel Cluster	150
Speedometer and Odometer	152
Trip Odometer	152
Tachometer (If Equipped)	152
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	153
Safety Belt Reminder Light	153
Air Bag Readiness Light	154
Charging System Indicator Light	155
Voltmeter Gage	155
Shift Light	156
Brake System Warning Light	156
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	157
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	158
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	158
If the Light Is Flashing	160
If the Light Is On Steady	160
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	161
Oil Pressure Gage	162
Security Light	163
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light (If Equipped)	163
Tow/Haul Mode Light (If Equipped)	164
Check Gages Light	164
Gate Ajar Light	164
Fuel Gage	165
Low Fuel Light	166
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	166
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	168
Comfort Controls	169
Standard Climate Control System	169
Fan Knob	169
Temperature Knob	169
Mode Knob	169
Air Conditioning	170
Heating	171
Defogging and Defrosting	171
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	171
Ventilation System	172
Ventilation Tips	173
Audio Systems	173
Setting the Clock for Systems with the Set Button	173
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	173
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	174
AM-FM Stereo	174
Playing the Radio	174
Finding a Station	175
Setting Preset Stations	175
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	176
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	176
AM-FM Stereo	176
Playing the Radio	176
Finding a Station	177
Setting Preset Stations	177
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	177
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	178
Radio Messages	179
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	179
Playing the Radio	179
Finding a Station	180
Setting Preset Stations	180
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	181
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	181
Playing a Cassette Tape	181
Cassette Tape Messages	181
CD Adapter Kits	182
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	182
Playing the Radio	182
Finding a Station	183
Setting Preset Stations	184
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	184
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	185
Playing a Cassette Tape	185
Cassette Tape Messages	186
CD Adapter Kits	187
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Bose) (If Equipped)	187
Playing the Radio	187
Finding a Station	188
Setting Preset Stations	189
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	189
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	189
Playing a Cassette Tape	189
Cassette Tape Messages	191
CD Adapter Kits	191
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	191
Playing the Radio	191
Finding a Station	192
Setting Preset Stations	193
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	193
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	194
Playing a Compact Disc	194
Compact Disc Messages	195
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	196
Playing the Radio	196
Finding a Station	197
Setting Preset Stations	197
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	198
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	198
Using RDS	199
Finding RDS Stations	199
Finding a PTY Preset Station	200
RDS Messages	201
Radio Messages	202
Playing a Compact Disc	202
Compact Disc Messages	204
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Bose) (If Equipped)	204
Playing the Radio Finding a Station	205
Setting Preset Stations	206
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	206
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	206
Playing a Compact Disc	206
Compact Disc Messages	208
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	208
Playing the Radio	209
Finding a Station	209
Setting Preset Stations	210
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	210
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	211
Using RDS	211
Finding RDS Stations	212
Finding a PTY Preset Station	212
RDS Messages	213
Radio Messages	214
Playing a Cassette Tape	214
Cassette Tape Messages	216
Playing a Compact Disc	216
Compact Disc Messages	218
AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	218
Playing the Radio	219
Finding a Station	219
Setting Preset Stations	220
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	220
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	221
Using RDS	221
Finding a PTY Station	222
Setting PTY Preset Stations	222
RDS Messages	223
Playing a Compact Disc	224
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	225
Using Song List Mode	227
Compact Disc Messages	228
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped)	229
Primary Radio Controls	229
Rear Seat Audio Controls	229
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	231
Primary Radio Controls	232
Remote Cassette Tape Player Controls	233
Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)	233
Compact Disc Changer Errors	237
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	237
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	238
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	239
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	239
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	240
Understanding Radio Reception	241
AM	241
FM Stereo	241
Tips About Your Audio System	242
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	243
Care of Your Remote Cassette Tape Player	244
Care of Your Compact Discs	245
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	245
Fixed Mast Antenna	245
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	246
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle	247
Driver Behavior	247
Driving Environment	248
Vehicle Design	248
Defensive Driving	248
Drunken Driving	249
Control of a Vehicle	252
Braking	252
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	253
Using Anti-Lock	255
Braking in Emergencies	255
Steering	255
Power Steering	255
Steering Tips	255
Driving on Curves	255
Steering in Emergencies	256
Off-Road Recovery	257
Passing	258
Loss of Control	259
Skidding	259
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	260
Before You Go Off-Roading	261
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	261
Environmental Concerns	262
Traveling to Remote Areas	262
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	263
Scanning the Terrain	264
Driving on Off-Road Hills	265
Approaching a Hill	265
Driving Uphill	266
Driving Downhill	269
Driving Across an Incline	271
Stalling on an Incline	272
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	273
Driving in Water	273
After Off-Road Driving	274
Driving at Night	275
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	277
Hydroplaning	278
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	279
Driving Through Flowing Water	279
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	279
City Driving	280
Freeway Driving	281
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	282
Highway Hypnosis	283
Hill and Mountain Roads	283
Winter Driving	285
Driving on Snow or Ice	285
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	287
Recreational Vehicle Towing	288
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only)	289
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only)	291
Loading Your Vehicle	292
Payload	294
Add-On Equipment	294
Towing a Trailer	295
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	296
Tow/Haul Mode (V6 Engine, Automatic Transmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped)	297
Weight of the Trailer	298
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	300
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	301
Hitches	301
Safety Chains	302
Trailer Brakes	303
Driving with a Trailer	303
Following Distance	304
Passing	304
Backing Up	304
Making Turns	304
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	305
Driving On Grades	305
Parking on Hills	306
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	307
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	307
Trailer Wiring Harness	308
Section 5 Problems on the Road	309
Hazard Warning Flashers	310
Other Warning Devices	310
Jump Starting	311
Towing Your Vehicle	316
Engine Overheating	316
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	316
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	317
Cooling System	318
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	320
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	323
Engine Fan Noise	326
If a Tire Goes Flat	326
Changing a Flat Tire	327
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	328
Removing the Wheel Cover	331
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	332
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	338
Spare Tire	342
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)	342
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	343
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	344
Using the Recovery Hooks	344
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	346
Service	347
Doing Your Own Service Work	347
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	348
Fuel	348
Gasoline Octane	348
Gasoline Specifications	348
California Fuel	349
Additives	350
Fuels in Foreign Countries	350
Filling Your Tank	351
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	353
Checking Things Under the Hood	353
Hood Release	354
Engine Compartment Overview	355
Engine Oil	356
Checking Engine Oil	356
When to Add Engine Oil	357
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	357
Engine Oil Additives	359
When to Change Engine Oil	359
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)	360
What to Do with Used Oil	360
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	361
Automatic Transmission Fluid	362
When to Check and Change	362
How to Check	362
Checking the Fluid Level	363
How to Add Fluid	365
Manual Transmission Fluid	365
When to Check	365
How to Check	365
How to Add Fluid	366
Hydraulic Clutch	366
When to Check and What to Use	367
How to Check and Add Fluid	367
Rear Axle	367
When to Check and Change Lubricant	367