User manual CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995

[. . . ] I Table of Contents Inrroauction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includessafety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Section 2 - Features & Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howto keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to get service publications. Italso gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-4. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this of manual. to 1 Introduction 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1995 Chevrolet Blazer and to provide important safety information. [. . . ] Ty to be well rested. If you must start when you're r too not fresh - such as after a day's work - don't plan to make many miles thatfirst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts inGM dealerships all across NorthAmerica. They'll be ready and willingto help if you need it. Here are some things you can check beforea trip: Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full?Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? 0 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?Are the lensesclean? Tires: They are vitallyimportant to a safe, trouble-free trip. Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route?Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actuallysuch a condition as "highway hypnosis"?There is something about an easy stretch of road with thesame scenery, along with the hum the tires on the of road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that make you sleepy. Don't let it can happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave road in less than a the second, and you could crash and be injured. First, be aware thatit can happen. 4-29 Then here tire some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle well ventilated, witha comfortably cool is interior. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pull the road into a service, or parking area off rest, and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different driving in flat or from rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning tothere, visit here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in theIndex for information about driving off-road. ) Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check fluid levels andalso the all brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know this: is let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steepor long hill. 4-30 0 Know how togo uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb thehill better. Stay inyour own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Drive or of at speeds that let you stay in yourown lane. 0 0 As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled caror an accident. You may see highwaysigns on mountains thatwarn of special problems. [. . . ] 2-72 Odometer (See "Gages") Off-Road Driving (See "Driving") 4-9 Off-RoadRecovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 P Parking Brake ( See "Brakes-Parking") OverThingsThatBurn . 2-27 Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Passing (See "Driving-Passing") Payload (See "Loading Your Vehicle") Periodic Maintenance Inspections . [. . . ]