2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual

2004 Chevrolet Blazer owners manual
Year:
2004
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Blazer
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
4.67 MB

Table of Contents

Chevrolet Blazer Book TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Center Front Passenger Position
27
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Center Rear Passenger Position
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
34
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
43
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Top Strap
47
Top Strap Anchor Location
49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Center Seat Positions
57
Air Bag System
58
Where Are the Air Bags?
59
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
61
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
61
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
63
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Restraint System Check
64
Checking Your Restraint Systems
64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
65
Features and Controls
67
Keys
69
Remote Keyless Entry System
70
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
71
Doors and Locks
73
Door Locks
73
Power Door Locks
74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
74
Rear Door Security Locks
76
Lockout Protection
76
Leaving Your Vehicle
76
Windows
77
Power Windows
78
Swing-Out Windows
79
Rear Window
79
Sun Visors
82
Theft-Deterrent Systems
82
Content Theft-Deterrent
82
Passlock®
84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
84
New Vehicle Break-In
84
Ignition Positions
85
Starting Your Engine
87
Engine Coolant Heater
88
Automatic Transmission Operation
89
Manual Transmission Operation
93
Four-Wheel Drive
95
Parking Brake
101
Shifting Into Park (P)
102
Shifting Out of Park (P)
105
Parking Your Vehicle
105
Parking Over Things That Burn
106
Engine Exhaust
106
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
107
Mirrors
108
Manual Rearview Mirror
108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
108
Outside Manual Mirror
109
Outside Power Mirrors
109
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
110
Outside Convex Mirror
110
Outside Heated Mirrors
110
HomeLink® Transmitter
110
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter
112
Storage Areas
115
Glove Box
115
Overhead Console
115
Front Storage Area
122
Assist Handles
123
Garment Hooks
123
Luggage Carrier
123
Rear Storage Area
125
Convenience Net
125
Rear Convenience System
126
Sunroof
128
Vehicle Personalization
130
Memory Seat
130
Keys
69
Doors and Locks
73
Windows
77
Theft-Deterrent Systems
82
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
84
Mirrors
108
HomeLink® Transmitter
110
Storage Areas
115
Sunroof
128
Vehicle Personalization
130
Instrument Panel
131
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Other Warning Devices
134
Horn
135
Tilt Wheel
135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
135
Exterior Lamps
142
Interior Lamps
145
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
147
Climate Controls
147
Climate Control System
147
Outlet Adjustment
150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
151
Instrument Panel Cluster
152
Speedometer and Odometer
154
Trip Odometer
154
Tachometer
154
Safety Belt Reminder Light
154
Air Bag Readiness Light
155
Charging System Light
156
Voltmeter Gage
156
Up-Shift Light
157
Brake System Warning Light
158
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
159
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
160
Oil Pressure Gage
163
Security Light
164
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
164
Tow/Haul Mode Light
165
Check Gages Warning Light
165
Gate Ajar Light
165
Fuel Gage
166
Low Fuel Warning Light
166
Audio System(s)
167
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
167
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
168
AM-FM Radio
168
Radio with CD
171
Radio with Cassette and CD
179
Radio with Six-Disc CD
190
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
202
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
202
Understanding Radio Reception
202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
202
Care of Your CDs
204
Care of Your CD Player
204
Fixed Mast Antenna
204
Driving Your Vehicle
205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
206
Driver Behavior
206
Driving Environment
206
Vehicle Design
207
Defensive Driving
207
Drunken Driving
208
Control of a Vehicle
210
Braking
211
Locking Rear Axle
213
Steering
214
Off-Road Recovery
216
Passing
216
Loss of Control
218
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
219
Driving at Night
234
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
235
City Driving
238
Freeway Driving
239
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
240
Highway Hypnosis
241
Hill and Mountain Roads
242
Winter Driving
244
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
248
Towing
250
Towing Your Vehicle
250
Recreational Vehicle Towing
250
Loading Your Vehicle
258
Towing a Trailer
264
Service and Appearance Care
277
Service
279
Doing Your Own Service Work
279
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
280
Fuel
280
Gasoline Octane
280
Gasoline Specifications
281
California Fuel
281
Additives
282
Fuels in Foreign Countries
282
Filling Your Tank
283
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
286
Checking Things Under the Hood
286
Hood Release
287
Engine Compartment Overview
288
Engine Oil
289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
294
Automatic Transmission Fluid
295
Manual Transmission Fluid
298
Hydraulic Clutch
299
Engine Coolant
300
Radiator Pressure Cap
303
Engine Overheating
303
Cooling System
306
Engine Fan Noise
313
Power Steering Fluid
313
Windshield Washer Fluid
314
Brakes
316
Battery
319
Jump Starting
320
Rear Axle
324
Four-Wheel Drive
325
Front Axle
326
Bulb Replacement
327
Halogen Bulbs
327
Headlamps
327
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
329
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
330
Taillamps
331
Replacement Bulbs
332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
332
Tires
335
Inflation - Tire Pressure
345
Tire Inspection and Rotation
346
When It Is Time for New Tires
348
Buying New Tires
349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
351
Wheel Replacement
352
Tire Chains
353
If a Tire Goes Flat
354
Changing a Flat Tire
355
Compact Spare Tire
368
Spare Tire
368
Appearance Care
369
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
369
Care of Safety Belts
371
Weatherstrips
371
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
372
Sheet Metal Damage
374
Finish Damage
375
Underbody Maintenance
375
Chemical Paint Spotting
375
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
376
Vehicle Identification
377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
377
Service Parts Identification Label
377
Electrical System
378
Add-On Electrical Equipment
378
Headlamps
378
Windshield Wiper Fuses
378
Power Windows and Other Power Options
378
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
379
Capacities and Specifications
384
Maintenance Schedule
385
Maintenance Schedule
386
Introduction
386
Maintenance Requirements
386
Your Vehicle and the Environment
386
How This Section is Organized
387
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
388
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
388
Selecting the Right Schedule
389
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
390
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
402
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
410
At Each Fuel Fill
410
At Least Once a Month
410
At Least Twice a Year
411
At Least Once a Year
412
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
415
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
415
Exhaust System Inspection
415
Fuel System Inspection
415
Engine Cooling System Inspection
415
Throttle System Inspection
416
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
416
Brake System Inspection
416
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
417
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
419
Engine Drive Belt Routing
420
Part E: Maintenance Record
421
Customer Assistance and Information
425
Customer Assistance and Information
426
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
426
Online Owner Center
427
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
428
Customer Assistance Offices
428
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
429
Roadside Assistance Program
430
Courtesy Transportation
431
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
433
Reporting Safety Defects
434
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
434
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
435
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
435
Service Publications Ordering Information
435
Index
437

FAQ about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer Manual

What contains the 2004 Blazer manual?

The Chevrolet Blazer owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Blazer. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Blazer 2004 owner's manual:

  • Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
  • A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Chevrolet Blazer owners can do
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support

Where to download the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owners Manual?

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Is the manual for the Chevrolet Blazer year 2004 free?

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The Chevrolet Blazer (2004) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2004 is available in English.

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