1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine
coolant mix is correct.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid,
a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand,
a piece of old
carpet
or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or /ce
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road prob\
ably have
good traction.
However, if there
is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a
lot less traction or “grip” and
will need to be very careful.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and
that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Disfance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need
to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing the Tire
Use the socket end of
your wheel wrench to
remove the wheel nuts
that secure the
tire to
the carrier. Then, lift
the tire
off its
mounting bracket.
Start with the jack,
wheel wrench
and
wheel blocks.
Rotate the jackhandle to the right. That will
raise the jack lifthead
a little.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tightening Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence
Use
the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as
shown. Remove the wheel blocks.
Storing The Jack and Spare Tire
Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location on
the left wall of your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the items and replace the
jack cover. Put the
flat tire in the rear area of your vehicle where the spare
tire was stored.
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To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4.3L (VIN Z) engine, turn the
wing nuts to the left. Remove the cover and change the filter. Care should be
taken during reassembly
to ensure that the cover is on straight and the
wingnuts are properly tightened.
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To remove the square air cleaner filter for the 4.3L (VIN W) high
performance engine, loosen both wingnuts (one
on the duct and one on the
cover).
Lift the air cleaner assembly up from the vehicle. Open both clamps and
lift
off cover to change the filter. While reassembling the air cleaner assembly,
ensure that the air cleaner cover tabs are
fully inserted into the slots in the
air cleaner housing, the two wingscrews are secured, and the PCV air tube is
properly seated
in the left hand valve cover.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to replace the air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’
in the Index.
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NOTICE:
If your vehicle has P235/75R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains;
they can damage your vehicle.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and
only when you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains that
are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the drive axle
tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles)
and tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow down
until it stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your
vehicle.
Appearance Care
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can
burst into flame if
you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container
to clean your vehicle, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your
doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
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