1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Keyless Entry
System
(If Equipped)
Endgatekiftgate
Theft
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission
Locking Rear Axle
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting Into
PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission Models Only)
Shifting Out
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2-72 Parking
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Windows
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps
Mirrors
Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
Sunroof
(If Equipped)
Universal Transmitter
(If Equipped)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even
make the vehicle move. Don't
leave
the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This vehicle has one double-sided key for the
ignition, endgate, spare tire
lock (two-door vehicles)
and door locks.
It will fit
with either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides
the
owner with a pair of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified
locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep this number in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones rnude cusily using this number. Your selling
dealer should also have this number.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.

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A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and
fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System,
if you have
this option. You
can use your key to unlock your door from
the outside.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on
your inside door rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the
lever on your inside door
forward. You
will see a red
area
on the lever.
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If your vehicle has power
door locks, the switch is
located
on the armrest.
Press
LOCK to lock all
the doors at once.
Rear Door Security Lock
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With this feature, you can
lock the rear doors
so they
can’t be opened from the
inside by passengers.
Move the lock
up to lock
the doors and down to
release the door locks.
To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the
key symbol.
On four-door models, the lever on eacn rear
aoor worm
only that door’s lock.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.

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If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors and rear endgate from up
to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on
a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received. including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment. This
system has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization
is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance.
You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may
need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or right,
and
try again.
If you're still having trouble. see your GM dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and endgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will
unlock. Press
LOCK to lock all the doors.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should
last about two years.
Press the REAR button twice within
3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch
the rear glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission, the transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If your vehicle has
a manual transmission, you must engage the
parking brake.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters
with you when you go to your
dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched
to it.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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