1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER parking brake

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This information replaces the “Recreational Vehicle
Towing”
portion located in Section 4 in your
owner’s manual.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
(Four-wheel Drive with the Manual
Transfer Case
Only)
1. Set the parking brake fiily.
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 manual shift transfer case shift lever in
NEUTRAL (N).
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. You
or others could be injured.
Make
sure the parking brake is firmly set before
you
shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).
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 wheelskires during towing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Keyless Entry System (Option)
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote Endgate Release
This button on the
driver’s side of
the
steering column allows
you to release the endgate
from inside the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift
lever must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the
release to work.
If you have a manual transmission, either with or
without the Keyless Entry option, you must apply your
parking brake before you can open
the endgate glass.
Emergency Release for Opening Endgate
1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the
access hole
in the trim panel.
2. Use a thin screwdriver
to reach through the
access holes
in both the
trim panel and
the
hardware cover.
Pry the release lever
toward the passenger
side
until the glass latch
L
PSJ
pops open.
3. Reattach the carpet securely.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission Operation
Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever,
it
features an electronic shift position indicator within
the instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime
the shift lever is capable of being moved out
of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is
in the
OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small
current drain
on your battery which could discharge
your battery over
a period of time. If you need to leave
your key
in the ignition in the OFF position for an
extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect
the battery cable from the battery
to prevent discharging
your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position
to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
D
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly
set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is
in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel
high (4HI) or four-wheel low
(4LO) -- not
in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)”
in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
’Ikailer” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and
shift to
NEUTRAL (N).
NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.
REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal, wait
about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE
(R). Then
let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle
is moving could damage your transmission.
Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for
parking your vehicle.
Shift Light
SHIFT
If you have a manual
transmission, you have
a SHIFT light.
This light
will show you when to shift to the next higher
gear for best fuel economy.
When this light comes on,
you can shift to the next
higher gear
if weather, road and traffic conditions let
you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate,
it is normal for the light to go
on and
off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator
will light up when
you shift into four-wheel drive. A
slight delay between shifting and the pattern’s lighting
is normal. If the pattern does
not light up, or if the front
axle lights do not go out after
you shift out of
four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system.
Turn the INT LIGHTS switch located to the right of
your headlamp switch to dim your transfer case
indicator light when your headlamps or parking lamps
are
on. This will also cause your instrument panel
lights
to dim.
2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and
highway situations. Your front axle is
not engaged in
two-wheel drive.
4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive
your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction,
such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road
situations.
N SET PARK BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting
only when your vehicle needs
to be towed.
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give
you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction.
You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power
to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were
driving off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and
climbing
or descending steep hills.
You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while
the vehicle
is moving. Do not press the transfer case
shift lever button when shifting from 2HI to 4HI or from
4HI
to 2HI. Your front axle will engage faster if you
take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds
after
you shift.
To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into
NEUTRAL
(N).
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless
3. Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET
the brakes are applied.
PARK BRAKE.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting from 4LO to 4HI
To shift from 4LO to 4H1, your vehicle must be
stopped or moving
less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the
transmission
in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal
engaged. The preferred method for shifting out
of
4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI switch.
You must wait for
the 4HI indicator light to stop
flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your
transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in
gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash
for
30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the
vehicle is moving slower than
3 mph (4.8 km/h) and
the transmission is in NEUTRAL
(N) or the clutch
pedal engaged. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles,
if your
transfer case does not shift into 4H1, your transmission
indicator switch may require adjustment. With your
transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), press and release the
4HI switch. While the 4HI indicator light is flashing,
shift your transmission into PARK
(P). Wait until the
4HI indicator light remains illuminated before shifting
your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4H1,
but you should take your vehicle
in for service to restore
normal operation.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake
pedal with your left foot. If
the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
To release
the parking brake hold the regular brake
pedal down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull the BRAKE RELEASE
lever. It is located
on the
bottom driver’s side
of the
instrument panel.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your. vehicle.
If
you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. That section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get obL df your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you have four-wheel drive with
a
manual transfer case shift lever and your
transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle
will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is
in
PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer”
in the Index.
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