1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, 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).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P”
(Park) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl
in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever
out of “P’ (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and then
shift into “P” (Park) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the
Index.
When
you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P” (Park)
BEFORE you release the parking brake.
If “torque
lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push
yours a
little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of ‘Y’ (Park).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. 4 LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra
traction. You may never need
4 LO. It sends the maximum power to all
four wheels.
You might choose 4 LO if you were driving off-road in
sand, mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
Indicator lights
in the switch show you which setting you are in. Both
indicator lights will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition. If both
lights do
not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. The 4 HI
position has a green indicator light and the 4 LO position has an amber
indicator light. When shifting, an indicator light will flash
until the shift is
completed then remain solidly lit.
Two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL), does not have a switch position or an
indicator light. Your vehicle will be
in two wheel drive if neither indicator
light is
on.
To shift from two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL) to 4 HI: Press and release the
4 HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock
automatically.
To shift from 4 HI to two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL): Press and release the
4 HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock
automatically.
To shift from two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL) to 4 LO: The vehicle must be
stopped or moving less than
3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in “N’
(Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting
into
4 LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving one-to-two mph (1.6 to
3.2 kdh). Press and release the 4 LO switch. You must wait for the amber
4 LO indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your
transmission
into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
If the
4 LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving,
the amber
4 LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete
the shift unless your vehicle is below
3 mph (4.8 kdh) and the transmission
is in
“N” (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles: If your transfer case does not
shift into
4 LO, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment.
With your transmission in
“N” (Neutral), press and release the 4 LO
switch. While the amber 4 LO indicator light is flashing, shift your
transmission into
P (Park).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have the
optional power
windows, the controls
are on each
of the side
doors.
The driver’s door has
a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your
power windows will
only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN.
Push the switch down to lower the window.
Push the switch up
to raise the window.
Sliding Rear Quarter Window (Two-Door Only)
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Your vehicle may
have
a sliding rear
quarter window. Pull
the latch in the center
of the window and
slide the glass to open
it. When
you close the
window,
be sure the
latch catches.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control
set speed memory
is erased.
Lights
Your light switches
are on the left side of
your instrument panel.
Push the top switch to turn on:
0 Parking Lights
0 Sidemarker Lights
0 Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel
Push
the bottom switch to turn on the headlights, together with:
Parking Lights
Sidemarker Lights
0 Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel
Push the switch marked
OFF to turn off your lights.
Turn the switch above the headlight switch
up to make your instrument
panel and transfer
case lights brighter. Turn the switch all the way to the
right until it clicks to turn on the interior lights.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light
(Canada
Only)
If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light
on
the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights
are
on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake
is released.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running
Lights” (DRL)
is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more
visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is
required
on new vehicles sold in Canada.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness
in daylight
when:
The ignition is on,
The headlight switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
When you turn
on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior
lights
will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights
will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of
DRL again.
The DRL indicator light
on the instrument panel will go on whenever the
DRL
is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on
your exterior lights, this light
will go out.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the DRL indicator light is on at dawn or dusk, it is a reminder to turn on
your headlights.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
Headlights-On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lights are
turned on and your ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off,
turn the dimmer switch all the way to the left.
Dome Lights
The dome lights will
come on when you
open the side doors.
You can also turn the
dome light on by
turning the dimmer
switch
to the right
until it clicks.
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The rear dome light
has a switch that lets
you turn it on from the
rear
of the vehicle. Be
sure you turn it
off
when you are finished.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Overhead Console Reading Lights
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
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If you have the
overhead console, you
can turn your reading
lights
on and off by
pressing
in on the
button by each light.
The lights can also be
swiveled to point
in
the direction you
want.
Press
the tab under the
mirror
to reduce glare
from headlights
behind
you.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted mirror, the lights will automatically
come
on for approximately 15 seconds when either front door is opened, or
until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can also turn the
mirror lights on and
off by pressing the
switch near each light.
However, the ignition
must be turned
to
RUN or ACC for the
lights to come
on.
Outside Mirrors
.,. .,,.. . Adjust your outside
mirrors
so you can
just see the side of
your vehicle.
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Some mirrors are manually adjustable, and some mirrors come with an
optional remote control adjustment switch. Find the switch on
the lower
righthand side
of the instrument panel.
Move the switch
to
the right or left to
choose the mirror,
then move the switch
from side to side or up
and down as needed.
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