1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
0 For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
polish
or shoe polish on leather.
into
finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and
dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they
may have to be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element
may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
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Backglass and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in
full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing
it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives.
All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the
Index.)
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water
is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome
Polish
on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of
your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive
cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage
this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
I NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These
brushes can take
off the protective coating.
White Side wa// Tires
Your GM dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff
brush with the cleaner.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may
be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants” in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
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Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available
from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can
be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system
even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring,
flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces
on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20
000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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NUMBER
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil
Remover
1050173 16
oz. (0.4731) Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
1050174 16
oz. (0.473L) White Sidewall
1050214 32
oz. (0.946L) Vinyl Leather
Tire
Cleaner
Cleaner
1050244 16
oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner
1050427 23
oz. (0.680L) Glass Cleaner
1050429
6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Multi-Purpose
Powder Cleaner
1050729
USAGE
Removes old
waxes, polishes, tar
and road oil
Removes rust and
corrosion on
chrome and
stainless steel
Cleans white and
black tires
Spot and
stain
removal on leather
or
vinyl
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
Glass cleaning and
spot cleaning on
vinyls
Cleans
vinyl and
cloth
on door trim,
seats, and
carpet-also tires
and mats
8 02. (0.237L) Vinyl Top Cleaner Cleaning of vinyl
tops
105 1055
16 oz. (0.473L) Preservatone
105 1398
8 oz. (0.237L) Spot Lifter
Vinyl top dressing
Spot and stain
removal
on cloth
and fabric
1052870 16
oz. (0.473L) Wash-Wax (conc.)
Exterior wash
1050201
16 oz. (0.473L) Magic Mirror
Exterior cleaner
Cleaner-Polish and polish
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This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
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The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
rou identify your engine, specifications, and replace-?nt parts.
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You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box.
WHEELBASE
I
1 Service Parts Identification DO NOT REMOVE ? I VEHICLE < IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
I I
1 PAINTTECHNOLOGY ORDER NUMBER
I i 0000000000000oO00 ’ OOOOO 00000 ARL AD2 A65 B6Y B9A B9K C60 D1B D36 E52 E6E E92 FLT GU1 JM7
K19 K64 LC3 MX1
M31 NA5 NB1 QMXVK3 VC2 VYI VY4 V73 Y19 ZJ7
6BJ 62L 62U 67D 671 679 7BJ 8HJ
9HJ
MODEL DESIGNATION
OPTlON CONTENT
EXTERIORCOLORS
It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is
not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on Lxtrical Equipment
NOTICE:
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Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check
with your dealer first. ,Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the
wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
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