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Important Notes to  Owners  and  Drivers 
. . . .About  Driving  your  Blazer: As with  other  vehicles  of this type, 
failure  to operate  this  vehicle  correctly  may  result  in 
loss of control  or  an 
accident.  Be  sure to read  the  “on-pavement”  and  “off-road’’  driving  guid\
elines 
in  this  manual.  (See  “Driving  Guidelines”  and  “Off-Road  Dr\
iving  With  Your 
Four-wheel  Drive  Vehicle”  in the  Index.) 
. . . .About This Manual: Please  keep  this  manual in your  vehicle, so it 
will  be  there if you  ever  need  it when  you’re  on  the road. If you  sell the 
vehicle,  please  leave  this  manual 
in it so the  new  owner  can  use  it. 
This  manual  includes  the  latest  information  at  the time 
it was printed,  We 
reserve  the  right 
to make  changes  in the  product  after  that  time  without 
further  notice.  For  vehicles  first  sold  in Canada,  substitute  the.  name  “General 
Motors  of  Canada  Limited”  for  Chevrolet  Motor  Division  whenever 
it appears 
in  this  manual. 
.  . I .For  Canadian  Owners  Who Prefer  a French  Language  Manual: 
Aux proprietaires  canadiens:  Vous  pouvez vous procurer  un  exemplaire  de  ce 
guide  en  francais  chez  votre  concessionaire  ou  au  DGN  Marketing Services 
Ltd., 
1500 Bonhill  Rd.,  Mississauga,  Ontario L5T  1C7. 
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,  Chevrolet,  the  Chevrolef  Emblem, 
BLAZER and SUBURBAN are  registered  trademarks of General  Motors 
Corporation. 
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These symbols are used on  warning and indicator lights. 
Engine  Coolant Temperature 
BRAKE 
Brake 
I-, 
Battery  Charging 
System Fuel 
ANTI- 
LOCK 1 
1 4 Wheel 
Anti-Lock 
RELEASE 
Parking  Brake 
Release 
I 
Engine Oil 
Pressure 
I 
I SHIFT 
1 
Shift Light 
Here  are some other symbols you may see: 
Fuse Hood Release Lighter  Horn 
PO597 
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Seats & Safety Belts 
b 
AM1 15003 AM115004 
Take  the  simplest  “vehicle.”  Suppose  it’s just a seat on  wheels. Put someone 
on  it. 
I 
AM115005 
Get it up to speed.  Then  stop  the  “vehicle.”  The  rider  doesn’t  stop.\
 
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Features & Controls 
Locking Rear  Axle ........................................................................\
....................... 2-22 
Parking  Brake 
........................................................................\
.............................. 2-23 
Parking  Over  Things  That  Burn 
........................................................................\
. 2-27 
Engine  Exhaust 
........................................................................\
........................... 2-28 
Running  Your  Engine  While  You’re  Parked 
...................................................... 2-29 
Four-wheel  Drive 
........................................................................\
........................ 2-30 
Transfer  Case 
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-30 
Front  Axle  Locking  Feature 
........................................................................\
.... 2-32 
Windows 
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-33 
Horn 
........................................................................\
.............................................. 2-35 
Tilt  Wheel 
........................................................................\
..................................... 2-35 
Multifunction  Lever 
........................................................................\
...................... 2-36 
Turn  Signal  and  Lane  Change  Indicator 
....................................................... 2-37 
Headlight  High-Low  Beam 
........................................................................\
...... 2-38 
Windshield  Wipers 
........................................................................\
................... 2-39 
Windshield  Washer 
........................................................................\
.................. 2-40 
Cruise  Control 
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-41 
Headlights  and  Vehicle  Lighting 
........................................................................\
. 2-46 
Mirrors 
........................................................................\
.......................................... 2-51 
Sun  Visors ........................................................................\
................................... 2-53 
Rear  Window  Wiper  and  Washer 
...................................................................... 2-54 
Cigarette  LightedAshtrays 
........................................................................\
........... 2-55 
Storage  Compartments ........................................................................\
............... 2-55 
Warning  Lights,  Gages  and  Indicators 
.......................................................... 2-68 
Instrument  Cluster 
........................................................................\
....................... 2-62 
Gages 
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-76 
Luggage  Carrier 
........................................................................\
........................... 2-80 
Trailer  Wiring  Harness 
........................................................................\
................ 2-82 
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Features & Contmls 
You can  release  the check  strap if you  need  to open  either  door  farther.  First 
open  the  door  part way,  but  do  not  let the  end  of  the  strap  catch  the  pin on 
the 
door. Then  hold the  strap  at  the  white  mark  and  pull  the  strap  away  from 
the  door  pin.  You can  then  swing  the  door  open  all the  way. 
To attach  the  check  strap,  just  close  the  door  and  the  strap  wil\
l  catch  the 
pin. 
Theft 
Vehicle  theft  is a big  business,  especially  in some  cities.  Although  your 
vehicle  has  a  number  of theft  deterrent  features,  we  know  that nothing  we 
put  on  it can  make 
it impossible  to steal.  However,  there  are  ways  you  can 
help. 
Key in the Ignition: If you  walk  away  from  your  vehicle  with  the  keys  inside, 
it’s an  easy  target  for  joy riders  or  professional  thieves-so  don’t do it.  When 
you  park 
your vehicle  and  open  the  driver‘s  door,  you’ll  hear  a  tone  r\
eminding 
you  to remove  your  key  from  the  ignition  and  take  it with  you.  Always  do 
this.  Your  steering  wheel  will  be  locked,  and 
so will your  ignition. If you  have 
an  automatic  transmission,  taking  your  key out  also  locks  your transmission. 
And remember  to lock  the  doors. 
Parking at Night: Park  in  a  lighted  spot,  close  all windows  and  lock  your 
vehicle,  Remember  to keep  your  valuables  out  of  sight.  Put  them 
in a  storage 
area,  or  take  them  with  you. 
Parking Lots: If you  park  in a lot  where  someone  will  be  watching  your 
vehicle,  it’s  best  to lock  it up  and  take  your  keys.  But  what 
if you  have  to 
leave  your ignition  key?  What 
if you  have to leave  something  valuable  in your 
vehicle? 
Put  your  valuables  in a  storage  area, like  your  glove  box or console, if 
you  have  one. 
Lock  the  console 
Lock  all  doors  except  the  driver’s 
Then  take  the  key  with  you. 
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Ignition  Switch 
Use  your  square  key to start  your  vehicle.  The  square  key  lets  you  turn  the 
ignition  switch  to five  different  positions: 
Acc  (Accessory):  Acc lets  you  use  things  like  the  radio  and  the windshield 
wipers  when  the engine  is off. 
To get  into Acc, push  in the  key  and  turn  it 
toward  you. 
Your steering  wheel  will  remain  locked,  just  as  it was before  you 
inserted  the  key. 
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Features & Controls 
LOCK: This  position locks your  ignition,  steering  wheel and transmission. it's 
we your  key  when  the a theft  deterrent  feature. You will  only  be  able  to rem( 
ignition  is turned  to 
LOCK. 
Off: This  position  lets you turn off the  engine  but  still 
Use 
Off if you  must  have  your  vehicle in motion  while 
example, 
if your  vehicle  is  being  pushed). 
Run: This  is  the  position  for  driving. 
Start: This  starts  your  engine.  turn  the  steering  wheel. 
1 the  engine 
is off (for 
'a 
On  manual  transmission  vehicles,  turning  the  key  to LOCK will  lock 
the  steering  column  and  result  in  a 
loss of  ability  to steer  the 
vehicle.  This  could cause  a  collision. 
If you  need  to turn  the  engine 
off while  the  vehicle  is  moving,  turn  the  key  only  to OFF. Don't  move 
the  key  release  lever  while  the  vehicle 
is moving. 
I 
I 
NOTICE 
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How long should you keep  the  block  heater plugged in? The answer depends 
on the  weather, the kind of oil you  have,  and some other  things.  Instead of 
trying to list  everything  here,  we ask  that you contact  a General  Motors 
dealer 
in the  area  where you’ll be parking your vehicle.  The  dealer can give 
you  the  best  advice 
for that  particular  area. 
Automatic 7Pansmission 
K2362 
There  are  several  different  positions for your  gear  lever. 
P (Park) 
This locks your  rear  wheels. It’s the  best  position to use when you start  your 
enaine  because 
your vehicle  can’t  move  easily. 
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