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Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start 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 Light on page 3-29. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 4-8

Section	Page
Chevrolet Blazer Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Center Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Center Rear Passenger Position	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	34
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Top Strap	47
Top Strap Anchor Location	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Center Seat Positions	57
Air Bag System	58
Where Are the Air Bags?	59
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	61
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Restraint System Check	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	65
Features and Controls	67
Keys	69
Remote Keyless Entry System	70
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	71
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Power Door Locks	74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	74
Rear Door Security Locks	76
Lockout Protection	76
Leaving Your Vehicle	76
Windows	77
Power Windows	78
Swing-Out Windows	79
Rear Window	79
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Content Theft-Deterrent	82
Passlock®	84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	84
New Vehicle Break-In	84
Ignition Positions	85
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transmission Operation	89
Manual Transmission Operation	93
Four-Wheel Drive	95
Parking Brake	101
Shifting Into Park (P)	102
Shifting Out of Park (P)	105
Parking Your Vehicle	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	107
Mirrors	108
Manual Rearview Mirror	108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	108
Outside Manual Mirror	109
Outside Power Mirrors	109
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	110
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Heated Mirrors	110
HomeLink® Transmitter	110
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	112
Storage Areas	115
Glove Box	115
Overhead Console	115
Front Storage Area	122
Assist Handles	123
Garment Hooks	123
Luggage Carrier	123
Rear Storage Area	125
Convenience Net	125
Rear Convenience System	126
Sunroof	128
Vehicle Personalization	130
Memory Seat	130
Vehicle Personalization	130
Instrument Panel	131
Instrument Panel Overview	132
Hazard Warning Flashers	134
Other Warning Devices	134
Horn	135
Tilt Wheel	135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Exterior Lamps	142
Interior Lamps	145
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	147
Climate Controls	147
Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	151
Instrument Panel Cluster	152
Speedometer and Odometer	154
Trip Odometer	154
Tachometer	154
Safety Belt Reminder Light	154
Air Bag Readiness Light	155
Charging System Light	156
Voltmeter Gage	156
Up-Shift Light	157
Brake System Warning Light	158
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	159
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Oil Pressure Gage	163
Security Light	164
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	164
Tow/Haul Mode Light	165
Check Gages Warning Light	165
Gate Ajar Light	165
Fuel Gage	166
Low Fuel Warning Light	166
Audio System(s)	167
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	167
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	168
AM-FM Radio	168
Radio with CD	171
Radio with Cassette and CD	179
Radio with Six-Disc CD	190
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	202
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	202
Understanding Radio Reception	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	202
Care of Your CDs	204
Care of Your CD Player	204
Fixed Mast Antenna	204
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	206
Driver Behavior	206
Driving Environment	206
Vehicle Design	207
Defensive Driving	207
Drunken Driving	208
Control of a Vehicle	210
Braking	211
Locking Rear Axle	213
Steering	214
Off-Road Recovery	216
Passing	216
Loss of Control	218
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	219
Driving at Night	234
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	235
City Driving	238
Freeway Driving	239
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	240
Highway Hypnosis	241
Hill and Mountain Roads	242
Winter Driving	244
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	248
Towing	250
Towing Your Vehicle	250
Recreational Vehicle Towing	250
Loading Your Vehicle	258
Towing a Trailer	264
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Doing Your Own Service Work	279
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	280
Fuel	280
Gasoline Octane	280
Gasoline Specifications	281
California Fuel	281
Additives	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries	282
Filling Your Tank	283
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	286
Checking Things Under the Hood	286
Hood Release	287
Engine Compartment Overview	288
Engine Oil	289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	294
Automatic Transmission Fluid	295
Manual Transmission Fluid	298
Hydraulic Clutch	299
Engine Coolant	300
Radiator Pressure Cap	303
Engine Overheating	303
Cooling System	306
Engine Fan Noise	313
Power Steering Fluid	313
Windshield Washer Fluid	314
Brakes	316
Battery	319
Jump Starting	320
Rear Axle	324
Four-Wheel Drive	325
Front Axle	326
Bulb Replacement	327
Halogen Bulbs	327
Headlamps	327
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	329
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	330
Taillamps	331
Replacement Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	332
Tires	335
Inflation - Tire Pressure	345
Tire Inspection and Rotation	346
When It Is Time for New Tires	348
Buying New Tires	349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	351
Wheel Replacement	352
Tire Chains	353
If a Tire Goes Flat	354
Changing a Flat Tire	355
Compact Spare Tire	368
Spare Tire	368
Appearance Care	369
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	369
Care of Safety Belts	371
Weatherstrips	371
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	372
Sheet Metal Damage	374
Finish Damage	375
Underbody Maintenance	375
Chemical Paint Spotting	375
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	376
Vehicle Identification	377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	377
Service Parts Identification Label	377
Electrical System	378
Add-On Electrical Equipment	378
Headlamps	378
Windshield Wiper Fuses	378
Power Windows and Other Power Options	378
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	379
Capacities and Specifications	384
Maintenance Schedule	385
Maintenance Schedule	386
Introduction	386
Maintenance Requirements	386
Your Vehicle and the Environment	386
How This Section is Organized	387
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	388
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	388
Selecting the Right Schedule	389
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	390
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	402
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	410
At Each Fuel Fill	410
At Least Once a Month	410
At Least Twice a Year	411
At Least Once a Year	412
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	415
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	415
Exhaust System Inspection	415
Fuel System Inspection	415
Engine Cooling System Inspection	415
Throttle System Inspection	416
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection	416
Brake System Inspection	416
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	417
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	419
Engine Drive Belt Routing	420
Part E: Maintenance Record	421
Customer Assistance and Information	425
Customer Assistance and Information	426
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	426
Online Owner Center	427
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	428
Customer Assistance Offices	428
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	429
Roadside Assistance Program	430
Courtesy Transportation	431
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	433
Reporting Safety Defects	434
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	434
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	435
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	435
Service Publications Ordering Information	435