User manual CHEVROLET BLAZER 2003

[. . . ] . . 2: (FI. a, : a: L Q: Q: r: 3 0 Q) z . * . 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. [. . . ] They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: I the reservior full?Are s all windows clean inside and outside?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, s trouble-free trip. I the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure?Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. If you must start when you're notfresh - such as after a day's work - don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-35 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. Hill and Mountain Roads There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Then here are some tips: e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. e If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-36 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-15 for information about driving off-road. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or L. , , +ill. [. . . ] 5-16 When to Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21, 5-58 When to Check and Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 When to Check and Change Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 When to Check and What to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]