1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER clutch

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I The ignition key
cannot be removed
from the ignition
of
manual transmission
vehicles unless the
key release lever
is
used.
To Remove the Key
Turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever
down at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever,
pull the key
straight
out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it
straight out.
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use “N” (Neutral)
only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral
while starting
the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not
all the way down - that’s a safety feature.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage
the transmission. Use your brakes
or shift into “P” Park to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
This is your shift
pattern. Here’s how
to 1..
operate your
transmission:
0 1 (First Gear) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into “1” (First Gear).
Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator
pedal.
You can shift into
“1” (First Gear) when you’re going less than 20 mph
(32 km/h).
If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into
“I” (First Gear), put the shift lever in “N” (Neutral) and let up on the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into “1” (First
Gear).
2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the
accelerator pedal and shift
into “2” (Second Gear). Then, slowly let up
on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
0 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) - Shift into “3” (Third
Gear),
“4” (Fourth Gear), and “5” (Fifth Gear) the same way you do for
“2” (Second Gear). Slowly let up
on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
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To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Just before the vehicle stops, press
the clutch pedal and the brake pedal,
and shift to
“N” (Neutral).
N (Neutral) - Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
R (Reverse) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6
seconds, then shift into “R” (Reverse). Then let up on the clutch pedal
slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Shifting to
“R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could
damage your transmission.
Also, use “R’ (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your
vehicle.
Shift Light
If you have a manual
transmission,
you
have a SHIFT light.
This light will show
you when to shift to
the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
When this light comes
on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather,
road and traffic conditions
let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes on.
While
you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you
quickly change the position
of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when
you downshift.
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and
is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when
the transfer case is in
4 LOW.
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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 Wait until the 4 LO indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your
transmission into gear. This
will get you into 4 LO, but you should take
your vehicle in for service so normal operation can be restored.
To shift from 4 LO to 4 HI: Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less
than
3 mph (4.8 kdh) with the transmission in “N” (Neutral) and the clutch
pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting out of
4 LO is to have
your vehicle slowly moving
1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 kmh). Press and release
the
4 HI switch. You must wait for the 4 HI indicator light to stop flashing
and
go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing
the clutch pedal.
If the 4 HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving,
the
4 HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift
unless the 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 HI, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment.
With your transmission
in “N” (Neutral), press and release the 4 HI switch.
While the
4 HI indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into P
(Park). Wait until the 4 HI indicator light goes solid green before shifting
your transmission into gear. This
will get you into 4 HI, but you should
take your vehicle
in for service so normal operation can be restored.
To shift from 4 LO to two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL): You must shift from
4 LO to 4 HI before shifting back into two-wheel drive.
Windows
1
To open your manual
windows,
turn the
hand crank
on each
door to raise or lower
your side door
windows.

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With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kdh)
or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help
on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 kdh).
If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the
clutch pedal, the Cruise Control will shut
off.
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Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I
A: If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are
some things
you must not do. First, here’s what you should do:
can’t make it up the hill?
Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling
backwards.
Also, apply the parking brake.
If your engine is still running, shift the transmission into reverse,
release the parking brake, and slowly back down
the hill in reverse.
If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to restart it. With the
brake pedal depressed and
the parking brake still applied, shift the
transmission
to “P” (Park) (or, shift to “N” (Neutral) if your vehicle has
a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to reverse,
release the parking brake, and slowly back down the
hill as straight as
possible in reverse.
wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way, you’ll be able to tell if your
wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It’s best that
you
back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or
right direction. Turning the wheel too far
to the left or right will
increase the possibility of a rollover.
Here
are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall,
when going up a
hill.
Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into “N” (Neutral) (or
depressing the clutch, if
you have a manual transmission) to “rev-up”
the engine and regain forward momentum. This won’t work. Your
vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and
you could go out of
control
.
e As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering
Instead, apply the regular brake
to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking
brake. Shift into reverse, release
the parking brake, and slowly back straight
down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill?
A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose
control and have a serious accident.
When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of
the
h11. A hill that’s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to
drive across. You could roll over if you don’t drive straight down.
Never go downhill with the transmission in “N” (Neutral) , or with the
clutch pedal depressed
in a manual shift . This is called
“free-wheeling.” Your brakes will have to do all the work and could
overheat and fade.
Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going
downhill, here’s what to do.
Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking
brake.
Shift to “P’ (Park) (or to Neutral with the manual transmission) and,
while still braking, restart the engine.
Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight
down.
If the engine won’t start, get out and get help.
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