1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER headlamp

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move the fan
control toward
HI.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
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 comes on, then release it. it will
only work if the
ignition switch is turned to RUN.
The rear window defogger will stay on for five to seven
minutes, then turn off.
If you need additional warming
time, turn
it on again. You can turn the defogger off at
any time
by pressing OFF.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license. tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
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Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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Driving Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
Use
a low gear and get a firm grip or1 the
steering wheel.
Get
a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Don't use more power than you need.
because
you don't want your wheels to start spinning
or sliding.
Try to drive straight up the
hill if at all possible. If
the path twists and turns, you might want to find
another route.
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Turning or driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and
possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills,
always try
to go straight up.
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Ease LIP on your speed as you approach the top of
the hill.
Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you.1-e there.
Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
you more 1:isible to oncoming traffic.
A CAUTION:
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can
cause an accident. There could be
a drop-off,
embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could
be seriously injured or killed. As you near
the top of
a hill, slow down and stay alert.
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Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
3 olare from headlamps behind you.
Since you can't see
as well, you may need to sIow
down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps
can light up only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
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Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice
as much light to see the
same thing at
night as a 20-year-old.
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be
impaired -- by alcohol or drugs. with night vision
problems. or by htigue.
Here are some tips on
night driving.
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you do
in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example. if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They
may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make
a lot
of things invisible.
Don't drink and drive
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes
to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare
(as from a driver who
doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down
a little. Avoid staring
directly
into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass
on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on
the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up
a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils
of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light
up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving: that way, it’s easier
to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren‘t
even aware
of it.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads.
And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even less traction.
It’s always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly
CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside.
CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that
is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just
a little on the side of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This
will help
keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When
you run the engine, make it 90 a little faster
than
just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle. and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater
run for a while.
Then. shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when
you feel really uncomfortable
from the
cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm. you can get
out of the vehicle
and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every
half hour or so until help comes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamps
Sealed Beam Lamps
1. Remove the screws from
the headlamp retainer.
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2. Pull the headlamp out
and remove the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and
tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
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2. Remove the black
protective caps from
the
removal pins at the top
of the radiator support.
Use a hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
assembly
out. (Some
side-by-side bulbs.)
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4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to
remove it.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle.
Install and tighten the screws.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width,
offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel
nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure
to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire
or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts
on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used ’Replacement Wheels
I A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
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