User manual CHEVROLET BLAZER 2003

[. . . ] * . a * * :> :a, :c 0 'v) Cr) ?i 0 0 cv Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name BLAZER are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. [. . . ] And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. 4-14 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. If your vehicle doesn't have four-wheel drive, you shouldn't drive off-road unless you're on a level, solid surface. "Off-roading" means you've left the great North American road system behind. And that's why it's very important that you read this guide. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. 4-15 Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields, if so equipped, are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you'll be driving?If you don't know, you should check with law enforcement people in the area. If so, be sure to get the necessary permission. a a a Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn't toss things around. Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. [. . . ] Storage Areas Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swing-Out Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 2-56 2-54 2-48 2-55 2-48 2-58 5-74 4-42 2-16 2-52 2-13 T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68, 3-69 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]