1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER warning light

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amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic sipals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
a
a
a
Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get
a city map and plan your trip into an
unknown part
of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most
large cities. You'll save time
and energy. (See the
next part. "Freeway Driving.")
Treat
a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light
is there because the corner is busy enough
to need it.
When a light turns green. and just before you start to
move. check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.
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Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle. Include an ice scraper,
a small
brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel,
a flashlight, a red cloth and
reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving
under severe conditions, include a
small bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help
provide traction. Be
sure you properly secure these
items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
You’ll
have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful.
4-37

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The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This cooIant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240
000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to
add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the DEX-COOL@ coolant
for your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F ( 129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
J
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
I the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused
by the use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture.
you don’t need to add anything else.
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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment ............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-25
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
....................... . 1-21. 2-73
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Intlate
.......................... 1-23
What
You See After it Inflates ................... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Refrigerants
................................. 6-64
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-46
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2-23, 6-21
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-21
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light
......... 2-76, 4-7
Materials
.................................... 6-57 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-61
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-20
Automatic Transmission Check
...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-49
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-56
Axle Front
....................................... 6-22
Rear
....................................... 6-20
Backglass Wipers.
Blade Replacement ............. 6-40
Battery ....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-73
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-7
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-28
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-29
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-75
Brakes Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Anti-Lock
................................... 4- 7
PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Trailer
...................................... 4-4 9
Wear ....................................... 6-31
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........ .. 7-48
Braking
........................................ 4- 6
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-13
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-47
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-33, 6-62
BTSICheck
................................... 7-48
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications ................. 6-63, 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2-9.2-34.4-49, 4-50
Cargocover ................................... 2-58
Cargo Tie Downs ............................... 2-58
Center Front Passenger Position ................... 1-26
CertificatiodTire Label
.......................... 4-42
Chains Safety
...................................... 4-49
Tire
........................................ 6-48 Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-73
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-80
Checking Your Restraint Systems
..... : ............ 1-47
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-41
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
Where Not to Put
............................. 1-41
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-55
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
Glass
....................................... 6-53
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-49
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl ....................................... 6-52
Wheels
...................................... 6-45
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-53
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-41
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-61
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-53
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
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GasCap ....................................... 6-5
Gate Ajar Light ................................ 2-81
GearPositions ................................. 2-18
GloveBox .................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-43
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franpis
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-43
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-39
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-48
Horn
......................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- I9
Check
...................................... 7-47
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-31
Hood
.......................................... 6-6 Ignition
Positions
.............................. 2-13
Inflation. Tire
............................. 6.41. 7.46
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-49
Inspections
Brake System
................................ 7-51
Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-50
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal
..................... 7-50
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-50
Steering .................................... 7-50
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-50
Transfer Case ................................ 7-51
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-67
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
..................................... 2-69
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-50
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key in the Ignition ............................. 2-12
Key Lock Cylinders Service ...................... 7-47
Key Release Button
............................. 2-15
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
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............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-60
Safety Belt .................................. 1-48
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Dome
...................................... 2-48
Front Map
................................... 2-48
Front Reading
........................... 2.47. 2.51
Interior ..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-2 1. 2.73
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.76. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-75
Charging System
............................. 2-73
CheckGages
................................ 2-80
Gate
Ajar ................................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-9. 2-72
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-77
Shitt
.................................. 2-22, 2-80
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-42
Locking
Rear Axle .............................. 2-23
Lockout Switch
................................ 2-37
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-32
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ............... 2-80 Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-47
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Loss of Control ................................ 4-13
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6.64. 7.52
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-47
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-59
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1.3. 1-4
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway
....................... 7.6. 7.30
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-50
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-52
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
............................ 7.5. 7.7
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-77
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shifting ..................................... 2-21
Starting
Your Engine .......................... 2-16
Steering
Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-49
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Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . I2
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-3 1
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-28
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-26
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-26
WhyThey Work ............................... 1-9
Safety Defects. Reporting ................... 8- 10. 8- I 1
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... III
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front ............................... 1-4
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1
Second Gear
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-2 1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-77
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 6-58
Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55
Shift Light ............................... 2.22. 2.80
Shifting
.................................. 2-1 8. 2.21
Into Park ............................ ....... 2-30
OutofPark .................................. 2-33
Safety Chains .................................. 4-49
...
SignalingTurns ................................ 2-39
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities ................. 6.63. 6.64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer ................................... 2-71
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-51
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-48
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-15
Steam ........................................ 5-12
Steering
In Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Steering Column Park Lock Check ................. 7-49
Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................. 2-38
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-62
Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-56
Sunroof ....................................... 2-63
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-20
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-71
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-20
Temperature and Compass Display ................. 2-53
SIR .......................................... 1-20
.. . 9-9