1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER key

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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
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
to
LOCK
only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
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.
0
0
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.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water
to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and debris
can collect.
7-42

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL’
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
7-45

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Assistance
Program
A
L
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center, As the owner
of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance
is free. Roadside Assistance
is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance
with minor
mechanical problems,
If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to
a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels
of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy" Care:
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
0 Free towing for warranty repairs
0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice
0 Available dealer services at reasonable costs (Le.,
wrecker services, 1ocksrnitWkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
8-5

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Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
FREE LocksmiWKey Service (when keys are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
on the road or locked inside)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation
for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by
the Bumper
to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers of
1998 Chevrolet passenger car
and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer
for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease
customers operating
1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles
for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right
to
modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.

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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-58
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-28
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-42
Air Bag
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-30
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-28
How it Works
................................ 1-26
Location
.................................... 1-26
Readiness Light
......................... 1.25. 2.69
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-27
What
You See After it Inflates ................... 1-28
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-27
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Refrigerants
................................. 6-65
Alignment
and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-72, 4-7
Materials
.................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-53
Audio Systems
............................. 3- 1, 3- 10
Automatic Headlamp System
...................... 2-41
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-57 Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid ....................................... 6-15
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Starting
Your Engine .......................... 2-16
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
....................................... 6-21
Axle
Backglass Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-40
Battery ....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-69
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement, Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-4
Battery Run-Down Protection
..................... 2-44
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard, Driving In
............................. 4-38
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-29
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-22
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-71
Brakes Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Anti-Lock
................................... 4-7
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-29
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OnReminder
................................ 2-41
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Front Seats
............................... 1-5
Heated Outside Mirrors
.......................... 2-46
Heating
........................................ 3-7
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-34
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-45
Hood
.......................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Check
...................................... 7-40
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-30
HighLow
Beam Changer
...................... 2-35
Ignition Positions
.................................... 2-14
Transmission Lock Check
...................... 7-42
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-43
Inflation. Tire
............................. 6.41. 7.39
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-44
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-44
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal
..................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle System
.............................. 7-43
Transfer Case
................................ 7-44
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-42 Instrument Panel
............................... 2-64
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
................................ 2.65. 2.66
Fuse Block
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-43
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key in the Ignition
............................. 2-12
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-40
Key Release Button
............................. 2-15
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Labels Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Certificatioflire
............................. 4-40
Fuse
.................................. 6.60. 6.62
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-57
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-58
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-40
Dome
...................................... 2-43
FrontMap
................................... 2-43
Front Reading
........................... 2.43. 2.47
Interior
..................................... 2-43
OnReminder
................................ 2-41
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.25. 2.69
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.72. 4.7

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......................... 2-71
Charging System
............................. 2-69
Check4WD
................................. 2-77
Check Gages
................................ 2-77
GateAjar
................................... 2-77
LowFuel
................................... 2-78
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 10. 2.68
Security Warning
............................. 2-76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-73
Shift
.................................. 2-22. 2.70
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-40
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2-29
LockoutPrevention
.............................. 2-5
LockoutSwitch
................................ 2-32
Locks Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transmission Check
.................... 7-42
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-40
PowerDoor .................................. 2- 5
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-5
Loss of Control ................................ 4- 13
LowFuelLight ................................ 2-78
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6-65, 7-45
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-40
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-55
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1-3, 1-4
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-48
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Long
Tripmighway
....................... 7-6, 7-27 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-45
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-56
Short TripKity ............................ 7.5. 7.7
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-50
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-73
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Operation
................................... 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-44
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-46
Heated Outside
............................... 2-46
Illuminated
Visor Vanity ....................... 2-58
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-44
Outside
..................................... 2-45
Visorvanity
................................. 2-58
Model Reference
................................. vi
MountainRoads
................................ 4-34
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net, Convenience
.............................. 2-54
Neutral Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-19
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-22
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-13
Nightvision
................................... 4-27
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............. 6-65
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..................... 4-50
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-49
Safety Chains
................................ 4-46
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-45
Towing
..................................... 4-42
Turnsignals
................................. 4-48
Weight
..................................... 4-44
WiringHarness
............................... 4-50
Transfer Case
............................. 2-29, 6-22
Transmission Fluid Automatic
................................... 6- 15
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip, Before Leaving
............................ 4-33
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-67
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-48
Tongueweight
............................... 4-44
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-56
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-60
Accessories
................................. 2-63
Erasing Channels
............................. 2-63
Operation
................................... 2-62
Programming
................................ 2-61
Rolling Code Openers
......................... 2-62
Used Replacement Wheels
........................ 6-48
Vehicle control
............................... -4-5
Vehicle Damage Warnings
.......................... iv Vehicle Dimensions
............................. 6-66
Vehicle Identification Number
..................... 6-58
Vehicle Loading
................................ 4-40
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-33
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7
Visors.
Sun .................................... 2-57
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-70
warning Devices
........................... 5.2. 5.3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-68
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-28
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Wheel Alignment
............................... 6-47
Wheel Nut Torque
......................... 5.30. 6.64
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-47
Express-Down
............................... 2-32
Windows
LockoutSwitch
.............................. 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-31
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-33
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-36
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
FluidLevelCheck
............................ 7-39
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-36
Bladecheck
................................. 7-40
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-38
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Winter Driving
................................. 4-36
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Manual
..................................... 2-31
Rear
....................................... 2-37
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7