2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER suspension

Inspection......................................................6-32
Brake System.............................................6-32
Engine Cooling System................................6-31
Exhaust System..........................................6-31
Fuel System...............................................6-31
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-31
Throttle System...........................................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-32
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-49
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-86
Instrument Panel.............................................3-22
Cluster.......................................................3-22
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrumental Panel Brightness...........................3-14
Interior Lamps................................................3-14
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-28
Key Release Button........................................2-20
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-12
Lamps...........................................................3-11
Exterior......................................................3-11
Interior.......................................................3-14
Lap Belt................................................1-22, 1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-15
LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-37
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Light.............................................................3-25
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-26
Check Gages Warning.................................3-35
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Light (cont.)
Gate Ajar...................................................3-35
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-36
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Security.....................................................3-34
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-34
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-35
Up-Shift.....................................................3-27
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-52
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks............................................................. 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-36
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-56
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-92
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-26
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-26
At Least Once a Month................................6-26
At Least Once a Year..................................6-28
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-27
Brake System Inspection..............................6-32
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-31
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-31
Fuel System Inspection................................6-31
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-26
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-31
Part D - Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.........................................6-33
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-35
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-31
Throttle System Inspection............................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-32
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Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-25
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-28
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Starting Your V6 Engine..................................2-21
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-31
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering........................................................4-10
Storage Areas................................................2-57
Convenience Net.........................................2-57
Front Storage Area......................................2-55
Glove Box..................................................2-48
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-56
Overhead Console.......................................2-48
Rear Convenience System............................2-59
Storage.........................................................2-56
Garment Hooks...........................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-42
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-52
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-13
T
Tachometer....................................................3-24
Tailgate Release.............................................2-14
Tailgate-Mounted Spare...................................2-16Taillamps.......................................................5-51
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-51
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
ž...................................................2-18
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-32
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-4
Time Delay....................................................2-41
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-26
Tires.............................................................5-54
Buying New Tires........................................5-58
Chains.......................................................5-62
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-63
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-75
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-62
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-55
Inspection and Rotation................................5-56
Spare Tire..................................................5-76
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-60
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-57
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-43
Top Strap......................................................1-42
Torque Lock...................................................2-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-59
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-35
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