1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use
it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order
you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear, so the
extender will be long enough for
you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If
you see
anything that might keep
a safety belt system from
doing its
job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you
in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is
torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have
them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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After
a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After
a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched,
as they would be if worn
during
a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage
also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even
if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part
on the air bag system earlier
in this section.
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Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features
on your vehicle, and information on
starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that
tell you if
everything
is working properly -- and what to do if you
have
a problem.
Keys
A CAUTION:
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ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows
or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in
a vehicle with young children.
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double-sided key for
the ignition, endgate,
spare tire lock (two-door
vehicles) and door locks.
side up.
1 It will fit with either
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the
owner with a pair
of identical keys and a bar-coded tag.
The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer
or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep
this tag
in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using this tag.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside.
You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Unlocked doors can be c---,xous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash
if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There
are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry system, if you have
this option.
You can
use your key to unlock your door from
the outside.
To unlock the door, slide the lever on your inside door
forward.
You will see a red area on the ,lever.
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If your vehicle has power
door locks,
the switch is
located on the armrest.
Press
LOCK to lock all
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the doors at once.
Rear Door Security Lock
With this feature, you can
lock the rear doors
so they
can’t be opened from
the
inside by passengers.
Move the lock up to lock
the doors and down to
release the door locks.
To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the
key symbol.
On four-door models, the lever
on each rear door works
only that door’s lock.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
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If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your rear endgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates
on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too Far from your
vehicle. This product has
a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
0 See your GM dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and
endgate
will unlock automatically. If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the REAR button twice
within 3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the endgate glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission, the transmission must be
in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you must engage parking brake.
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Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember
to bring any remaining
transmitters with
you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded,
the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched to
it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you
have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time
to change the batteries.
To replace the batteries in the Keyless Entry transmitter:
I. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
Duracell@-type batteries
(DL2016 or equivalent),
positive side down.
2. Remove and replace the batteries with two
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
4. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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