1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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You control the windshield
wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it.
For
a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes. hold the
band on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LOW. the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from
you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers.
move the band
to the OFF position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before
using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever there's a paddle
marked
with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop
or return to your preset speed.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form
ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window WasherIWiper
WASH
REAR WIPER
This switch is located on the instrument panel. The rear
window wiper operates with
a constant five
second delay when the rear wiper switch
is in the ON
position. If the rear glass is opened, the wiper arm
will automatically park
on the endgate. When the
glass
is completely closed, the wiper will resume the
delay mode.
To wash the window, press and hold ON. The wipers
will continue to work after
you release the switch.
Press
OFF to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out
of fluid before the windshield
washer. If you can wash your windshield but
not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
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With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed
of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping
your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does
not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 krdh).
If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
your brakes, the cruise control
will shut off.
If you have a manual transmission and you apply your-
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will
shut off.
A CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads
or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On
such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on siippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed
and
then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. 1 A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when
you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch
OFF until you want to
use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button
at the end
of the lever
and release it. Once
you're going about
25 mph (40 kmh) or more,
you can
move the cruise
control switch from
ON
to WA for about a half
I a second.
You'll
go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at
R/A longer than a
half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at WA.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Controi
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Press the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and
the accelerator pedal. You'll now
cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want. and
then release the switch.
(To increase your speed in
very small amounts. move the switch to R/A. Each
time
you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6
km/h) faster.)
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach
the lower speed you want. then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press the button
for less than a half a second. Each time you do this.
you'll
go 1 mph ( I .6 kndh) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal tu increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal. your vehicle \vi11 slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed. load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going
up steep hills. you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have
to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course. applying the brake
takes
you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too rnuch trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal,
if you have a manual transmission.
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn oft' the cruise control or the ignition.
your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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The switches are on the left side of your instrument panel. Press
the top switch with the parking lamps symbol on it
to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
0 Transfer Case Indicator Light (if you have one)
Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on
it to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Press the
side of the switch marked OFF to turn off
your lamps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are turned on and your ignition
is in OFF,
LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, press the
OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions. but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the parking brake is released. When
the DRL are
on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
The instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your
DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come
on.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will
go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system
when you need it.
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FOG LAMPS
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must
be on for your fog lamps to work.
The
fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under
the lamps switches. Press the side of the switch with the
fog lamp symbol
to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to
turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the
fog lamps are
on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much
light as your headlamps. Never
use your fog lamps in
the dark without turning
on your headlamps.
Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam
headlamps come
on. When the high beams go off,
the
fog lamps will come on again.
Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to
make your instrument panel and transfer case lights
brighter. Turn the switch all the way up to turn on the
interior lamps.
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Press the button near each lamp on the overhead console
to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can be
swiveled
to point in the desired direction.
If
you have the miniconsole, press the lens on each
reading lamp to turn it on or off.
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