1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Visor Vanity ,Mirror
Pull the sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
Accessory Power Outlet (Option)
If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlets are located below the cigarette lighter. Just pull
down from the top
of the door and follow the proper
installation instructions that are included with any
electrical equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
1 NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets, maximum
electrical load must not exceed
25 amps. Always
turn
off any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods will drain your battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information
on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go
out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on,
or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system light
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
this 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.
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When your engine is not
running, but the ignition is
on (in the RUN position),
this gage shows your
battery’s state
of charge in
DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. Readings between the
low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a.
large number
of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is
not able to provide full power at
engine idle.
As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system
to create maximum power.
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in
either warning zone.
If you must drive, turn off all
unnecessary accessories.
Readings
in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem
in the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come
on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to RUN. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed
so it will be ready to
warn you if there’s a
problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REV (4): Press and hold this button to return to a
passage quickly. Release it to play the passage. The
counter reading will appear
on the display while using
this control.
FWD (5): Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. Release
it to resume playing. Watch the
display to stop at a specific passage.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for
about
six seconds. The disc will go to the next selection,
stop for a few seconds, then
go to the next selection.
Press
RDM, SCAN or any other motion button again to
stop scanning.
PREV: Hold the backward arrow or press it more than
once to return the disc
to previous tracks.
NEXT Press the forward arrow to hear the next track
now instead of waiting
until the current track is finished.
If you hold this button or press it more than once, the
disc will advance further.
ST-PL: Press this button to stop the disc and play the
radio. Press it again
to restart the disc at the point where
it stopped. Press
the POWER-VOL knob
or turn the ignition key
off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player
and
will resume playing at the point where it stopped.
EJCT Press this button to eject the disc and play the
radio. The disc
will start at track one when you reinsert it.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Delco LOC II@ is a theft-deterrent feature for the
compact disc player.
It can be used or ignored. If ignored,
the system plays normally.
If used, your player won’t be
usable
if it is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on.
The instructions below tell
you how to enter a secret
code into the system.
It is recommended that you read
through all
11 steps before starting the procedure. If
your vehicle loses battery power for any reason, you
must unlock the system
with your secret code before the
radio
will turn on.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Locking the Theft System Unlocking the Theft System After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows: pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on with the radio off.
2. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press SCAN to make the first digit appear.
4. Press SEEK right arrow or SEEK left arrow to make
the next two digits agree with your code.
5. Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display
again. Now
you are ready to enter the last three
digits
of your code.
6. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the last three digits of
your code.
'7. Press BAND after you have confirmed that the code
matches the secret code you have written down. The
time
will be displayed indicating that the system is
disabled.
If the display shows SEC, the numbers
entered did
not match your secret code and the unit
is still secured.
When battery power is given
to a secured radio, the
radio won't
turn on and LOC will appear on the display.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8,
9.
10,
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Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a
safe place separate from the vehicle.
Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or
RUN position.
Press POWER
to turn the radio off.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which
you have written down.
Press SET and
000 will appear on the display.
Press SCAN to make
the first digit appear.
Press SEEK right arrow or SEEK left arrow to
make the next two digits agree with your code.
Press BAND and
000 will appear on the display
again. Now
you are ready to enter the last three
digits of your code.
Repeat Steps
6 and 7 for the last three digits of
your code.
Press BAND and
the display will show REP for about
five seconds and then 000 will appear on the display.
Repeat Steps
6 through 10. This time the display will
show SEC to let you know that your radio
is secure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When
you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That
is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that
you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery
to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all
the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this
only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But
do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four-wheel Drive Only)
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission
in FIRST (1).
3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow
vehicle.
Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper
bar. Refer to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Place the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for
vehicles with
the optional electronic shift transfer
case or all-wheel drive because the transfer cases
have
no neutral position.
Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission,
or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual
transmission. This is because the transfer case
overrides the transmission.
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle.
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and
turn it
one notch forward of the LOCK position. This
places the key
in the OFF position, which unlocks
the steering column while preventing battery drain.
Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper
movement
of the front wheelshires during towing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling
a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered
in this
manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The light duty trailer wiring is a six-wire harness
assembly. The heavy duty trailer wiring is an eight-wire
harness assembly. The harnesses are stored under
the
vehicle, along the passenger-side frame crossmember on
two-door vehicles or on the driver’s side corner frame
crossmember
on four-door vehicles. The heavy duty
trailer wiring has a 30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse
located by the junction block. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in
the Index. Both harnesses have no
connector and should be wired
by a qualified electrical technician. The technician can
use the following color code chart when connecting the
wiring harness
to your trailer.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DARK BLUE: Use for electric trailer brakes or
auxiliary wiring.
RED: Use for battery charging; it connects to the
starter solenoid (eight-wire harness
only).
LIGHT GREEN: Back-up lamps (eight-wire
harness only).
BROWN: Taillamps and parking lamps.
YELLOW Left stoplamp and turn signal.
DARK GREEN: Right stoplamp and turn signal.
WHITE (Heavy Gage): Ground wire.
WHITE (Light Gage): Auxiliary stoplamp.
Securely 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 When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work. The flashers will stop if
you step
on the brake.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your
vehicle.
But please use the following steps to do it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it. This could damage your vehicle, even
if
you have a manual transmission. And if you have
an automatic transmission, it won’t start that
way.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or
all
of these things can hurt you.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a negative ground system.
I NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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