2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER wheel

7. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to
the proper location in your vehicle’s rear area.
Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Use the following diagram as a guide.
A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band
(Some Models)
C. Jack Storage Cover
D. Wheel Blocks
E. Hub Cap Removal
Tool (Some Models)F. Wheel Wrench
G. Jack
H. Jacking Instructions (roll
and place instructions
above the jack after it is
installed)Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is a temporary replacement tire
made to perform at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
and for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). With the
compact spare installed, you can nish your trip and
then have the damaged or at road tire repaired
or replaced. Of course, it’s best to repair or replace the
damaged road tire as soon as you can. Your compact
spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case
you need it again.
The compact spare may lose air after a time, so check
the ination pressure regularly. After installing the
compact spare on your vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and make sure it’s correctly inated. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
Don’t use your compact spare tire on other vehicles and
don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other
wheels or tires, they won’t t. Keep your compact spare
and its wheel together. Don’t include the compact
spare in your tire rotation.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, don’t
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inated spare tire. A
spare tire, whether compact–size or full–size, may lose
air over time, so check its ination pressure regularly.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67andLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-54for information regarding
proper tire ination and loading your vehicle. For
instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire,
seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-76.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road tire
repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed
back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be
available in case you need it again.
Don’t mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because
they won’t t. Keep your spare tire and its wheel
together.
If your vehicle has the Xtreme™ Sport Appearance
Package (RPO V4A), the spare tire is smaller than your
vehicle’s original road tires, so don’t include the spare
in the tire rotation.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into ames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or windows
when you are cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength
glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do
not form when you rinse it with water.
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by
wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade
with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth
with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.
After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on
them because you could damage the surface. Do not
use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the paint
nish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from all painted
surfaces on your vehicle.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil
and asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner
and PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and
convertible tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and ngerprints.
Chrome and Wire
Wheel CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
ngerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
wipe off.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, ne
scratches and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects nish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-33.
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Fuse Usage
A Not Used
B Not Used
1 Not Used
2Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector
3Cruise Control Module and Switch,
Body Control Module, Heated SeatsFuse Usage
4Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
7Headlamps Switch, Body Control
Module, Headlamp Relay
8Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down
Protection
9Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
Control Head (Manual)
10 Turn Signal
11 Cluster, Engine Control Module
12 Interior Lights
13 Auxiliary Power
14 Power Locks Motor
154WD Switch, Engine Controls
(VCM, PCM, Transmission)
16 Supplemental Inatable Restraint
17 Front Wiper
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Fuse Usage
18 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
19 Radio, Battery
20 Amplier
21Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling
(Manual), Heating,Ventilation,
Air Cooling (Automatic), Heating,
Ventilation, Air Cooling Sensors
(Automatic)
22 Anti-Lock Brakes
23 Rear Wiper
24 Radio, IgnitionEngine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located under
the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
Remove the cover by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. To reinstall the fuse panel cover,
push in and turn the fastener clockwise.
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Fuse Usage
IGN B Column Feed,Ignition 2, 3, 4
STARTER Starter
RAP Retained Accessory Power
LD LEV Not Used
OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor
IGN E Engine
MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks
FOG LP Fog Lamps
IGN A Starting and Charging Ignition 1
STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
PARKLP Parking Lamps
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps
LIFTGLASS Liftglass
IGN CStarter Solenoid, Fuel Pump,
PRNDL
HTDSEAT Heated Seat
HVACHeating,Ventilation, Air Cooling
System
TRCHMSLTrailer Center High Mount
Stop Light
RRDFOG Rear Defogger
TBC Truck Body Computer
CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
CHMSL Center High Mounted StoplampFuse Usage
HAZLP Hazard Lamps
VECHMSLVehicle Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
HTDMIR Heated Mirror
ATC Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)
STOPLP Stop Lamps
RR W/W Rear Window Wiper
Capacities and Specications
Engine Specications
Engine VORTEC™ 4300
VIN Code X
Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Firing Order 1–6–5–4–3–2
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft (140 N·m)
Tire PressureSee the Certication/Tire
label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-18
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-26
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-26
At Least Once a Month.................................6-26
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-27
At Least Once a Year...................................6-28Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-31
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-31
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-31
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-31
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection.......................................6-32
Brake System Inspection................................6-32
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-33
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........6-35
Engine Drive Belt Routing..............................6-36
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-37
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
6-1