1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering
the following:
Did
you just put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed. This will
allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. A few
driving trips should turn the light
off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
Did
you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If
so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when
the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn
the light off.
Are
you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine
may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure
to install the fuel cap properly. It
will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. If
so, be
sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor
fuel quality will cause your
engine
not to run as efficiently as designed. You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling
on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause
the light
to turn on.
If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand
you use. It will require at least one full tank of the
proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools
to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
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OIL 0-
The oil pressure gage shows
the engine oil pressure in
psi (pounds per square inch)
when the engine
is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature
and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a
dangerously
low oil level or other problems causing low
oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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SHIFT
You have the shift light if
you have a manual
transmission. This light
comes on very briefly as
a
bulb check when you start
the engine. Shifting when
the indicator light
is on will
help you get the best fuel
economy. See “Shift Light”
in the Index.
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
You have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the
DRL are
on, the ignition
is on, the headlamp switch
is
off and the parking brake
is released.
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The CHECK GAGES light
will
come on briefly when
you are starting the engine.
CHECK
GAGES
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.
Fuel Gage
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When the ignition is on,
the fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you
have remaining,
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None
of these show a problem with
your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
FULL (F).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage
indicated.
For example, the gage may have indicated
the tank was half
full, but it actually took a little more
or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
speed up.
0 The gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E) when you
turn off the ignition,
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In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with
your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation
in your vehicle.
Climate Control System
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HI
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to
Fan Control
The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed.
To increase the fan speed, move the switch upward
toward
HI. To decrease the fan speed, move the switch
downward toward
LO.
Temperature Knob
The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
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with the
least amount of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much
of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs it through the instrument panel outlets.
+' BI-LEVEL A/C: Air is delivered through the
heater floor outlets as well as the instrument panel
outlets.
/J VENT: This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is
not working when VENT is selected.
+' HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the heater floor outlets and windshield defroster outlets.
+, BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and
the windshield defroster outlets.
'sw DEFROST This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets.
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Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes
for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner
to work its best.
For quick cool-down
on very hot days, use MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise.
This setting should be used
to keep odors and/or dust
from entering the vehicle. For normal cooling on
hot
days, use A/C with the temperature knob turned
counterclockwise.
On cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL
A/C to deliver
warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
When the air conditioner is
on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes
in your vehicle's engine speed and power.
This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor
on and off to keep the desired temperature.