1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay on
if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.
If it stays
on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a
brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANTI-LOCK
With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your
engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light
doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have
brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low
beam headlights to high beams,
or when you use your hazard flashers. The
next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights \
on your vehicle
and help you locate them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON
Light)
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
The amber
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
Light) is located at the
top
of your instrument
panel.
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is
not running,
as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away. If it
stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that
you have a problem. You should
take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile\

the emission controls won’t work
as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
If Your Vehicle is Equipped with 08D 11
Certain vehicles are equipped with a new emission diagnostic sy\
stem. You
can
tell whether your vehicle has this system by reading your tune-up l\
abel
located under the hood. If the label says “OBD
11” on it, the following
instructions apply.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light)
Your vehicle is equipped with an onboard computer which monitors
operation
of the emission control system. This system is called OBD I1
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that
emissions are at acceptable levels for the life
of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment. The “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON’ light
comes on to indicate when service is required. Malfunctions oft\
en will be
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent
more serious damage to your vehicle, This system is
also designed to assist
your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
The
“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This
light will also come during
a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected.
Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity.
Light flashing - indicates a misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. The damage may be reduced by
lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled
or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or by avoiding steep uphill
grades.
If these actions are effective, the light will stop flashing and
remain
on steady. Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. If the light
continues to flash, stop
the vehicle. Wait for a steady light to come on,
then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service.
These following conditions also may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON’ light to come on:
Low Fuel/Out of Fuel - As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the
“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light may come on as a result of an engine
misfire. Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition. Make sure
to install the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light
off.
Poor Quality Fuel
- Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Your
engine may not run efficiently
on poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling,
hesitation or misfire. These conditions may
go away when the engine is
warned-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the “SERVICE ENGINE
SOON’ light to come on.
Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are found, you may want to
change to another brand of fuel.
Driving Through Standing Water
- Driving your vehicle through puddles
of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition. This
condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electric\
al system dries
out. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Charging System Light
The red charging
system light is above
your oil temperature
gage on your
instrument cluster and
will come on briefly
when
you turn on the
ignition,
but the
engine
is not running,
as a check to show
you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while t\
his light is on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Check Gages Light
CHECK
GAGES
This amber CHECK
GAGES light is above
the
fuel gage on the
instrument cluster and
will come on briefly
when you are starting
the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant
temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see
if they are in the warning
zones.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
A
This green DRL
indicator light
is
above the fuel gage on
the instrument cluster.
The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is
on and the headlight
switch and parking brake are
off. For more details about DRL, see “Day
Time Running Lamps” in
this section.
SHIFT Indicator Light
SHIFT
This amber SHIFT
indicator light
is at the
top of the instrument cluster
of vehicles
with manual
transmissions.
Shifting when the
indicator light is
on
will help you get the
best fuel economy.
See “SHIFT Light” in
this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
A
This blue high beam
indicator light is
above the engine oil
temperature gage on
the instrument cluster and is on whenever
you use your high
beam headlamps. See
“Headlamp High-Low
Beam Changer” in this
section.
Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator
This light with the
green arrows is on
both sides
of the
speedometer
on the
instrument cluster.
The turn signal
indicator will come on
whenever you signal a
turn or lane change.
See “Turn and Lane
Change Signal” in this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For
more information on vehicle capacity and loading,
see “Loading Your
Vehicle’’ in the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check
now and then to
make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
Trailer Wiring Harness
Your vehicle will have a 5-wire and may have a 7-wire harness.
The light duty trailer wiring is a 5-wire harness assembly taped and bundled
at the left corner
of the vehicle. The harness has no connector, and you
should have
a qualified service person wire your harness for you.
The heavy duty trailer wiring is
a 7-wire harness assembly. It is stored
under the vehicle, along the passenger-side frame crossmember on
two-door vehicles and on the driver-side corner frame crossmember on
four-door vehicles. It has a 30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by
the junction block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
Both the 5-wire harness and the 7-wire harness have no connector and
should be wired by a qualified service person. Attach the harness to the
trailer, then tape or strap
it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it
loose enough
so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it
drags on the ground.
Store the harness
in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly
so it won’t be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob clockwise for
warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.
The lower knob selects the heater
or air conditioning function and
determines which outlets the air will flow through (instrument panel,
defroster, heater, etc
.).
OFF - This setting turns off all heating functions. Some outside air will
still come
out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward.
MAX A/C - Air inside your vehicle is recirculated to maximize your air
conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy. This setting
cools the air the fastest and should be used to keep “unwanted odors” and/or
dust from entering the vehicle.
NORM A/C - This setting cools outside air and directs it through the
instrument panel vents. This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot
days.
BI-LEV A/C
- Air is delivered through the heater floor vents as well as
the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright
sunlight.
VENT
- Airflow is through the instrument panel vents. Set the upper knob
to the temperature desired. This setting
is useful for mild outside
temperatures, when little heating or cooling is desired. The air conditioner
does not run.
HEAT
- Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
BLEND
- Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and the
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful in cool weather when you
have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows.
DEF - This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents
and some through the heater vents. This setting is useful when you have fog
or ice on the windshield.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine,
your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger
compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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