2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER tires

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-11for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLž
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-22for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Make sure tires are in¯ated to the correct pressures.
Don't forget to check your spare tire. SeeTires on
page 5-54for further details.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-11
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-31
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-28
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-29
Automatic Transmission...................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-17
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Backing Up....................................................4-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-15
Battery..........................................................5-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-28
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39
Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brake............................................................2-34
Parking......................................................2-34
System Inspection.......................................6-32
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10Braking........................................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-48
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps....................................................5-51
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-58C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-91
Capacities......................................................5-91
Carbon Monoxide...........................4-38, 4-54, 2-39
Care of.........................................................5-78
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-69
Your CD Player...........................................3-70
Your CDs ...................................................3-70
Cargo Cover..................................................2-58
Cargo Tie-Downs............................................2-58
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-55
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-27
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Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-22
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-27
Center Seat Positions, Child Restraints..............1-51
Chains, Tires..................................................5-62
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-38
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-58
Check...........................................................3-30
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Gages Warning Light...................................3-35
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
Child Restraints..............................................1-51
Center Seat Positions..................................1-51
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-79
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-77
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-77
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-42
Cleaning the Photocells...................................2-42
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-78
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-80
Cleaning Tires................................................5-81
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-77
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-78
Cleaning........................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Climate Control System...................................3-17
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-20
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-21
Column Shift Lever.........................................2-35
Compact Disc Messages.................3-47, 3-57, 3-68
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-75
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-36
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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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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-21
Warnings......................................................... 3-3
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-3
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-79
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-27
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-58
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-56
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-13
What to Add..................................................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-15
What to Use..................5-23, 5-35, 5-36, 5-45, 5-47
Wheels and Tires............................................5-91
Wheels..........................................................5-60
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-60
Replacement...............................................5-60
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-12
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-14
When to Check and Change Lubricant.......5-45, 5-46
When to Check and Change............................5-17
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-35
When to Check......................................5-20, 5-56
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-16When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-64
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-41
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lockout.............................................2-12
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12
Rear Window..............................................2-13
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-13
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-26
Windshield Washer.........................................5-36
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Windshield Wiper............................................5-52
Blade Replacement......................................5-52
Fuses........................................................5-85
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-6
Winter Driving................................................4-38
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-27
Y
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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