1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER cruise control

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the
turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
The lever on the left side
of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped) To
signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold
it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window WasherWiper
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either LO
or HI. To turn the wiper off, slide the switch to OFF.
To wash the window, press the wash button located on
the switch. The switch must
be in either LO or HI.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of fluid before the windshield
washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
11 With cruise control, you can
I maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does
not
work at speeds below about
If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
your brakes, the cruise control will shut
off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have a manual transmission and you apply your
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will
shut off.
CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control
on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on Setting Cruise Control
I CAUTION:
I
If you
leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
off until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET button
at the end
of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Suppose you set
your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise
control switch from
ON
to R/A for about a half
a second.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at
R/A longer than
half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake.
So unless you
want to
go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Press the button at the end
of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
0 Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch. (To increase your speed in
very small amounts, move the switch to
WA. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.)
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down
to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
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How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out
of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission.
0 Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
0
DOME OVERRIDE
Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the
driver’s side
of your instrument panel.
Rotate the knob to
the right to the parking lamps symbol
to manually turn on:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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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
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department
or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes,
loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the
floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and
pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes (Continued) PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
Trailer
...................................... 4-46
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-41
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
................... ....... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-33, 6-62
Wear
....................................... 6-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
................. 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.9.2.27.4.38. 4.45
Cargocover
................................... 2-54
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-55
Center Front Passenger Position
................... 1-30
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-40
Chains Safety
...................................... 4-46
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5 -2 1
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-69
Check
4WD Light .............................. 2-77
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-42
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-50
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-48
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-50
Tire
........................................ 6-48 TopStrap
................................... 1-47
Where Not to Put
............................. 1-50
Where to Put
................................ 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-14
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-55
Exterior Lamps and Lenses
..................... 6-54
Glass
....................................... 6-53
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-50
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-52
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-53
Climate Control System
....................... 3-2, 3-3
Clock, Setting
.................................. 3-10
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside
Mirror .......................... 2-46
Coolant Heater, Engine
.......................... 2-17
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-37
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-54
Coolant
.................................. 5-14, 6-23
9-2