1993 CHEVROLET BLAZER brake

Features & Controls
Torque Lock
The parking brake should be set first whenever leaving the dri\
ver’s seat. If
you are parked on a hill and the transmission is placed in P (Park) before
the parking brake is set, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. It may be difficult to pull the selector
lever
out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent this, the parking
brake should be set
BEFORE moving the selector lever to P (Park).
When preparing to move the vehicle, the selector lever should be moved out
of P (Park) BEFORE releasing the parking brake. Set the parking brake first,
then release the transmission from
P (Park), even on level surfaces.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may have to have another vehicle nudge
your vehicle uphill
a little to take some of the pressure off the transmission
while you pull the selector lever out of
P (Park).
Shifting lnto P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not I
A fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenl\
y.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that foll\
ow.
If you have four-wheel drive, and your transfer case is in N (Neutral), I
your vehicle will be free to roll-even if your shift lever is in P
(Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in N
(Neutral).
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
I “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. I
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Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
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Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear-not in
N (Neutral).
4. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
P (Park).
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Features & Controls
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic
Transmission Models Only)
A It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
h Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift le\
ver
and your transfer case
is in N (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to
roll, even
if your shift lever is in P (Park). So be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear-not in
N (Neutral).
And,
if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t
I leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.\

If you have to leave your vehicle with the englne runnmg, De sure your
vehicle is in
P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set, before you leave
it.
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift le\
ver, be sure
that the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in
N (Neutral).
After you’ve moved the shift lever into the
P (Park) position, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Then,
see if you can move the shift lever away from
P (Park) without first pulling it toward you.
If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked \
into P (Park).
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in
R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if it isn’t.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” or “Parking on Hills” in the Index.
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Running Your Engine While You’re
Parked (Automatic rnansrnission)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are
some things to know.
I CAUTION
I A Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow
A dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. (See the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”.)
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One
place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust-with Chan come in
easily.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in
place can be a blizzard, {See “Blizzard” in the
Index.)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t
leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have
to.
If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking
brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
If you have four-wheel drive, and you’re transfer case is in N (Neutral),
your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in P (Park).
So, be’ sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in N (Neutral).
Follow
the proper steps to be sure -your vehicle won? move. See
“Shifting
Into Park” in the tndex.
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
“Parking on Hills” or “Trailer Towing” in the Index.
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is nut
four-wheel drive, also be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear.
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 won’t move, follow the steps below. If you are parking on a
hill,
or if you’re pulling a trailer, see “Parking on Hills’’ or “Trailer
Towing” in the Index.
fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your 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 pan that
follows before using four-wheel drive. You
should use 2H for most normal
driving conditions.
I
Driving in the 4H or 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement
could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.
Transfer Case
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Electric Tailgate Glass Release
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Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see the \
caution under
"Tailgate, Tailgate Glass and Rear
Doors" in this section.
The electric hatch release button, located below the headlight \
switch, lets you release the tailgate glass.
To use it, slide the button to the right until you
hear the latch release the window.
If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in P (Park) or
N (Neutral) for the release to work. With a manual transmission, you must
apply the parking brake for the release to work.
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I NOTICE
Cruise Control (Option)
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With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can\
really help
on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below a\
bout
25 mph
(40 krn/h).
When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal,
if you have a manual
transmission, the Cruise Control shuts
off.
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To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply
the brake. This, of course, shuts
off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need
to reset
it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 kmlh) or more, you can
move the Cruise Control switch from
ON to WA for about half a second.
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A If you hold the switch at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle
will keep going faster
until you release the switch or apply the brake.
You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to
go faster, don’t
hold the switch at WA .
I
To increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal.
You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
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