1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parlung brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the procedure. Put an automatic transmission vehicle
in
PARK (P) and a manual transmission vehicle in
NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter, or accessory power outlets, if you have this
option. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repair wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty.
4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
AUTION:
I
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You don’t
need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom@
battery installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if
a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that first.
If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your
skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position with
a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission
should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the transfer case, if you
have one, should be in 2HI. The parking brake should
be released.
If your vehicle has a floor-mounted shifter and no
electrical power, the electrical solenoid lock must be
overridden to shift from PARK
(P) to NEUTRAL (N).
Follow these steps:
1. Push the base of the shift lever boot forward with
your thumb.
2. Lift the boot and find the white solenoid lever.
3. Move the solenoid lever
toward the driver’s side
to unlock
it.
4. While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock
position, press
the shift lever button and shift into
NEUTRAL
(N).
5. Release the solenoid lever and snap the boot back
into place.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later
in this section or your transmission will
be damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then
the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
5-9

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12 Cigarette
Lighter, Data
Link Connector
Cruise Control Module and Switch,
Body Control Module, Heated Seats
Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
Interior Lights
Not Used
Power Outside Mirror, Power
Lock Relay
Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down
Protection
HVAC Control Head (Manual)
Turn Signal Cluster, Engine Control Module
Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
FuseKircuit
Breaker Usage
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23
24 Auxiliary Power
Power Locks Motor
4WD Switch, Engine Controls
(VCM, PCM, Transmission)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint,
SDM Module
Front Wiper
Not Used
Radio Battery
Not Used HVAC (Manual), HVAC
I
(Automatic), HVAC Sensors
(Automatic)
Anti-Lock Brakes
Rear Wiper
Radio, Ignition
6-61

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Transmission Lock Check
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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-34
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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lights (Continued) Brake System Warning
......................... 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
9-6