User manual CHEVROLET BLAZER 1998

[. . . ] safety belt correctly is one of the most important f ' -2- . . . $ 3 q ri, , . e ri' _. I' Q$ ~ :' I . . . <. v I T 0 set the clock on systems without Automatic Tone Control, press 9 I a r e s and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correcg , Supplement to the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manuals This information replaces the Heated Front Seats text in the "Seats and Restraint Systems" section o your f owner's manual. Heated Front Seats Equipped) (If . The passenger's safety beltmusI oe engaged for the heated seat feature to work on the passenger's seat. If you have this feature, the control is located on the side of the seat. [. . . ] You could have a serious -- or even fatal -- accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. See "Drunken Driving" in the Index. Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle, If you you drive up them, will stall. If you drive down them, you can't control your speed, If you drive across them, you will roll over. If you have any doubt about the steepness, don't drive the hill. 4-18 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it's one of those hills that's just too steep climb, descend or to cross. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs. Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill. 0 What's beyond the hill?Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. 0 Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? 0 Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Don't use more power than you need, because you don't want your wheels start spinning to or sliding. Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won't have to make turning maneuvers?Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? T y to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If r the path twists and turns, you might wantto find another route. 4-19 ' /1\ I ~ CAUTIs-N: 1 1 ordriving across steep hills can be dangerous. When drivingup hills, always try togo straight up. T, Ang u Driving to the top (crest) a hill at full speedcan of cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. As you near the topof a hill, slow down and stay alert. Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. 0 @ What should I do if my vehicle stalls, oris about I hill?to stall, and can't make it up the If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. you First, here's what should do: Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails hills. or Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing trafficknow you're there. They make you more visibleto oncoming traffic. A: 0 Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. 0 If your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R). 4-20 0 If your engine has stopped running, you'll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or, shift to NEUTRAL (N) if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). As you are backing down the hill, put yourleft hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. This way, you'll be able to tell if your wheelsare straight and maneuver as you back down. [. . . ] Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip w 1-800-782-4356 information within30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 against the order. original VEHICLE MODEL PUBLICATION FORM TOTAL PRICE ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NAME YE EACH* (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) ORDER TOLL FREE a QTYm Manual Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Podfolio 1998 1998 $1 1998 $40. 00 $15. 00 0. 00 G M S H I P T 0 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. please write to the above address for quotation. - 1 TOTAL MATERIAL Order payable to Helm. [. . . ]