1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multifunction Lever
The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High-Low Beam
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has
two upward (for
Right) and two
downward (for Left)
positions. These
positions allow you to
signal a turn or a lane
change
.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash
in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher instal\
led, the signal
indicator will flash even if
a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are w\
orking.
Operation of Lighting System
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog
lamps, side marker lamps and taillamps) meets all applicable federal
lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own
lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate
these lamps.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog
lamps only when your lower beam headlamps are also on,
or that headlamps
be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In \
addition,
most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at
dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To change the
headlamps from low
beam to high or high
to low, pull the
Multifunction lever all
the
way toward you.
Then release it.
When the high beams are on, this blue
indicator light on the
instrument panel also
will be on.
Windshield Wipers
--
QI
You control the
windshield wipers by
turning the band with
the wiper symbol on
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the
wipers start, then let
go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want
more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.
This
can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay
time. The closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the
LO
position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the
wipers
, move the band to the off symbol.
Remember that worn or damaged wiper blades may prevent you from
seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice
and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become worn
or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected
from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper
will stop until the motor cools.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the
multifunction lever
there’s a paddle
marked with the
windshield washer
symbol and PUSH. To
spray washer fluid on
the windshield, push
the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your
preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go
off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
Rear Window WiperMasher
’ You control your rear
window wipedwasher
from a switch on your
instrument panel
located below the rear
defogger switch.
The rear window wiper operates with
a constant 5 second delay when the
rear wiper switch is in the
ON (WASH) position. It will operate
continuously when the
WASH switch is operated and will automatically
return to
the delay mode. If the rear glass is opened, the wiper arm will
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wiper will resume the delay mode.
To turn on the wiper, press WASH.
a To wash the window, press and hold WASH. The wipers will continue
Press OFF to turn the wiper off.
to work after you release the switch.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield
washer. However, the rear window washer
will run out of fluid before the
windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield
but not your rear
window, check your fluid'level.
Cruise Control (Option)
- . .. ,. If you have Cruise
Control, the end of
your multifunction lever will look like
this.
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 km/h).
If you have an auromatic tran .ission and you apply your brakes, the
Cruise Control will shut
off.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Set Cruise Control
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply
the brake. This, of course, shuts
off the Cruise Control. But you don't need
Once you're going
about
25 mph (40
kdh) or more, you
can move the Cruise
Control switch from
QN to R/A
(Resume/Accelerate)
for about half
a
second.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A (Resume/Accelerate) longer than
half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch
or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless
you want to go faster, don't hold the switch
at R/A (Resume/Accelerate).
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at
the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
You'll now cruise at
the higher speed.
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