1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER light

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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MAX A/C: This setting provides maximum cooling
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.

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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any
other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance
of fogging the inside of your windows.
When
you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
blower fan to
HI for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance
of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep
the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air
to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold
conditions. Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move
the fan control toward HI.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
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If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will
have lines that warm the glass. For best results, clear the
window of
as much snow or ice as possible before using
the rear window defogger.
To turn on the rear window defogger, find
the switch
marked REAR
DEFOG on your instrument panel below
the headlamp switch. Press ON
until the light in the
switch conles on, then release
it. It will only work if the
ignition switch
is turned to RUN.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FADE: This control ring behind the TUNE-AM-FM knob
adjusts
the balance between the front and rear speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are so thin they may not work well in this player.
Once the tape is playing, use
the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL
knob, just
as you do for radio. A lighted arrow will be
displayed to show tape play direction.
FORWARD: Press the arrow button in the direction that
the lighted arrow points to advance quickly
to another
part
of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to stop
forwarding and play the tape.
REVERSE: Press the arrow button in the opposite
direction that the lighted arrow points
to reverse quickly
to another part of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly
to stop reversing and play the tape.
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL: Press this knob to go from
one side
of the tape to the other.
STOP-EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or
stop playing the tape to play the radio.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Equalizer (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL:
This knob turns the system
on and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to
display the time with the ignition off, to switch between
the clock and radio when the radio is on, and to go from
one side of the tape to the other when a tape is playing.
Finding a Station
TUNE-AM-FM:
Turn this knob to tune in radio
stations. Press it
to switch between AM and FM.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station
and stop.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for
a few seconds. The radio
will go to the next station,
stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station.
SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again
to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
14 stations (seven
AM and seven FM).
I. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five
seconds,
to store the station. Whenever you press
that numbered button, the station you set
will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
In addition to the four stations set as above, up to
three additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
I. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,
within five seconds. Whenever you press the same
two buttons, the station you set
will return.
4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
AM-ST Press this button to tune- an AM station that
broadcasts
in stereo. Your STEREO light will come on
when you’re receiving
AM stereo. If you press AM-ST
and there
is no more noise, it means the station is weak.
You’ll hear the station better
if you do not use AM-ST.
Press the button again to delete stereo.

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TONE ADJUSTMENT Set the bass, midrange and
treble by using
the levers in the upper middle left corner to
get the sound you want. The
60 and 250 levers adjust the
bass,
1 K is midrange, and 3.5K and IOK control the treble.
We suggest
you start with 1K in the midpoint position.
Then move the other levers up
until you get the amount
of bass and treble you like.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: This control ring behind the
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob adjusts the balance
between the
left and right speakers.
FADE: This control ring behind the TUNE-AM-FM knob
adjusts
the balance between the front and rear speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
Once the tape is playing, use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL
knob, just
as you do for radio. A lighted arrow will be
displayed to show tape play direction.
CrO2: This button lets you set the system for the type of
cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal
tapes, press the button
in.
FORWARD: Press the arrow button in the direction that
the lighted arrow points to advance quickly to another
part
of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to stop
forwarding and play the tape.
REVERSE: Press the arrow button in the opposite
direction that the lighted arrow points
to reverse quickly
to another part
of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly
to stop reversing and play the tape.
SEARCH: Press this button to the recessed position.
Press the lighted arrow to skip to the next selection. Press
the opposite direction arrow that is
not lighted to replay
the current selection or skip to the previous selection.
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL: Press this knob to go from
one side
of the tape to the other.
STOP-EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or
stop playing the tape to play the radio.
Your Delco system may be able to receive C-QUAM@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
use C-QUAM to produce stereo, though some
do not.
C-QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
If your Delco system can get C-QUAM signals,
your STEREO light will come on when you are
receiving stereo.
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