1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER engine overheat

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NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
... .. . ., - --.
6-26

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Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and
a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to
be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged. replace them.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
6-41

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The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go
on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker
and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused
by some electrical problem, be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating. If you
ever have a problem on the road and don't have
a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that
you
can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as
you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is at the
driver's end
of the
instrument panel.
Remove the cover by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor
are
provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover,
push
in and turn the fastener clockwise.

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Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-46
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 3-76
Exhaust ..................................... 2-34
FanNoise
................................... 5-22
Identification ................................ 6-58
Oil Level Check .............................. 7-46
Running While Parked ......................... 2-35
Specifications ................................ 6-63
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Starting
..................................... 2-15
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Adding ..................................... 6-10
Additives ................................... 6- 12
Checking .................................... 6-9
Kind to Use ................................. 6-10
Pressure Gage ................................ 2-79
Used
....................................... 6-13
Whentochange .............................. 6-12
Exhaust.Engine
................................ 2-34
Express-Down Window .......................... 3-36
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-55
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fifth Gear
. Manual Transmission ................... 2-21
FillingYourTank ................................ 6-5
Fi 1 ter
Air
........................................ 6-13
Remote Oil .................................. 6- 12
Finish Care .................................... 6-54
Finish Damage
................................. 6-56
First Gear
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21
Flashers
. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire . Changing ............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants ....................... 6-64. 7-52
FogLampSwitch ............................... 2-47
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission ................. 2-21
Four-wheel Drive ......................... 2-23, 6-21
French Language Manual 11
FrontAxle .................................... 6-22
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Front ivlap Lamps ............................... 2-48
Front Reading Lamps .................. 2-47. 2-5 1.6-38
Front Storage Area
.............................. 2-56
Front
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-36
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-76
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-79
Fuel
....................................... 2-81
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Mirrors ....................................... 2-49
Convex Outside .............................. 2-50
Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-49
Outside ..................................... 2-49
Visor Vanity ................................. 2-62
Model Reference ................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-38
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-57
Neutral
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 19
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-22
New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2- 13
Nightvision ................................... 4-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-63
Odometer .................................... 2-68
Off-Road Driving .............................. 4-15
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 1 1
0il.Engine ..................................... 6-9
Opener . Garage Door ............................ 2-51
Ordering Owner and Smite Publications ....... 8- 1 I. 8- 12
Outside Mirror
Manual Adjust ............................... 2-49
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-49
Convex ..................................... 2-50
Overdrive . Automatic Transmission ................ 2-20
Overhead Console .............................. 2-50
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-46
Owner Publications ........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-56
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-18
Shifting Into ................................. 2-30
Shifting Out of ............................... 2-33
AtNight .................................... 2-12
Brake ...................................... 2-29
Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-49
Lots ....................................... 2-12
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-52
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-34
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-33
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Payload ....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-50
Power
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-63
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-49
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid ................................ 6-26
Windows ................................... 2-36
Powerseat ..................................... 1-3
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-4
Parking