1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
U Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiorl Contrd Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
*?)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire rnspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Elnission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
17 Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
[7 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or
at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
Replace air cleaner filter.
Cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
AIZ Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
AFZ Emissiorz Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Chanqe L. engine oil and filter (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
,411 Emission C'otItrd Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
'?)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation"
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED HI': I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
AJI Emis.sio/l Coutrol Sen9ice.
AJI Emissior1 Co~~tr-ol Service.
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t
require change.
Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Sewice.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
I50,OOO Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should
be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones. as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the
Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank
and add the proper fluid if
necessarv. See "Windshield Washer Fluid"
in the Index
for
furthkr details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
"Tires" in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the
Index
for further details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak
or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission’’
in the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired
if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.
A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including
the
glove box, console doors and the body hood and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see ”Parking
Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal. and be
ready to turn
off the engine imnlediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles.
try to start the
engine in each gear. The
starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position. your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles.
put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try
to start the engine. The starter’ shoLlld work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down. your vehicle needs service.
Brake-”kansmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
I A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
’ . Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see ”Parking Brake’‘
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off. turn the key to the RUN
position, but don‘t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake. try
to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
On vehicles with a key release button, try
to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
I A CAUTION:
~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
~ ~~~~____~~~~ ~ ~~ ~
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by
the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With
the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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