User manual CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997

[. . . ] REPRODUCTION The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. [. . . ] Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on thefreeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it`s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikesor superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own specialrules. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. 4-33 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service expertsin GM dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lurrzps: Are they all working?Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure'? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan t o make too many miles that first part of the journcv. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive i n . 0 Weather For-ecvrsts: What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? [. . . ] 6-56 2-18 2-30 2-33 2-12 2-29 7-49 2-12 4-52 2-34 2-33 4-12 4-44 7-50 2-63 2-5 2-49 4-9 6-26 2-36 1-3 1-4 Odometer . 2-51 Ordering Owner and Smite Publications . Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]