1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
Using
a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom’ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is
there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that
first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too.
6. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable to the
positive
(+) terminal of
the vehicle with the
dead battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Don’t let the other
end touch metal.
Connect
it to the
positive
(+) terminal
of the good battery.
8.
Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to
%
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end
of the negative cable doesn’t go to
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
A Y. Attach the cable at least
18 inches
(45 cm) away
from the dead battery,
but
not near engine parts
that move.
The electrical connection is just
as good there, but
the chance
of sparks
getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and
run the engine for a while.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If
it won’t start after a few tries make sure all
connections are good.
If it still won’t start, it
probably needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines are running.
IA/
I-B
+
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Transmission Dipstick
B. Engine Oil Fill
C. Brake Master Cylinder
D. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Engine Oil Dipstick F.
Power Steering Reservoir
G. Battery
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have
to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one
that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
A CAUTION:
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
IQCAUTION: -7
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt, Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FuseKircuit Usage
Breaker
5
7
8
9
10
11
Oxygen Sensor Heater, Exhaust Gas
Recirculation, Cam Sensor, CANN.
Purge, MAS
Blower Motor, Temperature Door
Motor, HI Blower Relay Coil
Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly
Line Diagnostic Link
Rear Window Defogger
PCMNCM Battery, ABS Battery
PCMNCM Ignition, Injectors, Crank
Sensor, Coil Driver Module
Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map
Lamp, Overhead Console Reading
Lamps, Rear Wiper, Rear Washer,
Overhead Console Display
12 DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, VCM IGN-3
13
14
Clock, Radio, Battery, CD Player
A/C Compressor Battery Feed
FuseKircuit Usage
Breaker
15
16
17
19
20
21
22 24 Daytime Running Lamps,
Fog Lamps,
Fog Lamp Relay
Turn Signals and Back-up Lamps,
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid
Windshield Washer, Windshield
Wiper Motor
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Signal, Air Bag System
Cluster Illumination, Radio
Illumination, Heater Lamp, Four-Wheel-Drive Illumination,
Chime Module, Fog Lamp
Illumination, Rear Wiper Switch, Rear
Defog Switch Illumination, Liftglass
Release Switch Illumination,
Overhead Console Illumination
Air Bag System
PRNDL Power, 4L60E Automatic
Transmission
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment
.......................... .' . 1-23
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... I . 19. 2-66
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-21
What You See After
it Inflates ................... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-21
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-2
Refrigerants
................................. 6-64
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2.21. 6.20
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.68. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Materials
.................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage
........................ 2.53. 2.54 Ashtrays
...................................... 2-58
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................
Check ...................................... 7-48
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting ..................................... 2-16
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Front
....................................... 6-21
Rear
....................................... 6-19
Backglass Wipers, Blade Replacement
............. 6-40
Battery
....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-66
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement, Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
BrakeFluid
.................................... 6-28
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-26
Brake System Warning Light
............. ... 2-67
Axle
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Coolant .............................. 5- 1 1. 6-22
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................. 8- 1
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I5
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-73
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- I
Defogging ..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
................................ 3-4
DelcoLOCII
................................. 3-14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dome Lamps
............ .................. 2-46
Door Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
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Locks ....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-53
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- I8
Drive Axle Service .............................. 7-52
Driver Position
................................. I - 12
Driving ........................................ 4-1
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4- I4
Hill and Mountain Roads ....................... 4-38
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-31
Snowy and. Icy Conditions
...................... 4-40
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
With a Trailer
................................ 4-51
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer
........... 4-53
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................ 3- 17. 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Endgate
....................................... 2-7
Emergency Release
............................ 2-9
ManualRelease
............................... 2-8
Remote Release ............................... 2-9
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-69
FanNoise
................................... 5-20
Identification
................................ 6-57
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating ................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-63
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Exllaust
..................................... 2-32
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Starting
..................................... 2-13
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