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Chevrolet Blazer FAQs
The Chevrolet Blazer is certainly a looker. With a determined face and chiseled bodywork, it’s a mid-sized crossover that makes a statement on the road. With an impressive range of 320 miles on a single charge and charging speeds of up to 190kw, the Blazer it certainly ticks the box for ‘luxury workhorse.’
It's as bold as it is powerful, boasting a front grille with thin LED lighting and an optional selection of 19-inch or 22-inch wheels. Or perhaps you’ll fall in love with the Chevy Blazer’s inviting panoramic sunroof that’s easily accessible thanks to the two spacious rows of seating.
Like other Chevrolet EVs, the Blazer gives you that classic head-turning design that the automaker is well known for, plus the convenience and affordability of an EV vehicle.
Rent a Chevrolet Blazer today, with Hertz and experience a mid-sized crossover that can confidently cruise the highway or navigate an ol' country dirt road in style.
How to unlock the Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, or key fob. The fob contains a chip that will identify radio signals sent by your vehicle. The fob will then respond by sending its own signal to the vehicle. The fob comes with set key instructions which you can press to direct the vehicle.
- The Lock option locks all doors including the liftgate.
- The Unlock option unlocks the same features. However, these signals only travel a few feet away. So, you must be within the vicinity to lock or unlock the car.
How to start the Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is fitted with a Hands-Free Start feature, which will automatically start the vehicle. However, for the vehicle to power up for a drive, the key fob must be inside the passenger cabin. You can also remotely start the Chevrolet Blazer using the Remote Start button on the key fob.
To start the vehicle remotely, press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps go off. However, it’s recommended that you only use remote start when the Chevrolet Blazer is charging, so that energy from the charging pot goes towards keeping the cabin at an ideal temperature.
How to drive away a Chevrolet Blazer?
Like driving any other EV, safety comes first with the Chevrolet Blazer. Once you’ve entered the vehicle, close the driver’s door and buckle your seat belt. Then press the brake pedal and the vehicle will be ready to drive. You’ll also notice the READY icon appear on the cluster display. You can then release the brake pedal and gently step on the gas pedal to get going. There are different types of driving mode options to choose from, and you can also customize your driving settings.
- Tour – Used in regular driving mode for a smooth ride
- Sport – This driving mode features enhanced responsiveness
- Snow/Ice – For navigation in snowy and low traction roads
- My Mode – Customize your settings on different features such as steering, brake feel, and acceleration feel.
How to park a Chevrolet Blazer?
You can use the shift lever to change into the desired drive mode. The shift lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Your safety belt must be buckled in to shift the drive unit to Park. Press the P button to shift into park.
The Chevrolet Blazer comes with front and rear parking assist which you can use when performing low-speed parking maneuvers. The technology provides ‘distance to nearby object’ information on the instrument cluster display, so that you can carefully navigate when parking. If you come too close to an object, the Safety Alert Seat pulses to warn you about its proximity to an object.
How to charge a Chevrolet Blazer?
There are different charging options for the Chevrolet Blazer as follows:
- Level 1 120-volt charge
- Level 2 240-volt charger
- Public charging using the DC fast-charging option
Put the vehicle in park and then select the Charging icon to see what charging mode you're in.
- Next Charge – This option allows you to select between Charge Now to immediately start charging, or Charge Later.
- Charge Assist – You can view nearby charging stations with this option, or key in your favorite routes and charging stations. You’ll require a myChevrolet mobile app account to access Charge Assist.
- Schedule – This option allows you to set up an ideal schedule for charging during different days of the week.
- Settings – You can customize your charging settings here including Preferred Charge times, Home charge location, etc.
- The charging indicator lets you know the current charging status of the car.
- Solid blue indicator – Plugged in correctly and ready for charging.
- Flashing green indicator with single tone – Charging is ongoing.
- Slow flashing blue indicator with double tone – EV is plugged in but charging is delayed.
- Solid green indicator – Charging is complete.
- Flashing red indicator – The vehicle is plugged in but no charging is taking place, indicated by the flashing red indicator.
If you're charging with a standard 120-volt outlet at home, you can use an 8-amp charge cord limit. Make sure you plug the charge cord directly into an electrical outlet, and not an extenstion cord.
To locate the charging port, press the upper front of the port door located on the driver’s side, just ahead of the driver’s door. Plug the cord into the charging pot to start charging. Once the charging status indicator turns green, the battery is fully charged.
Where can I charge a Chevrolet Blazer?
There are more than 51,000 public charging stations spread across the United States. California has the most charging stations compared to any other state, with more than 14,000 public charging stations. There are different locations where you can charge your EV, with most of them being public spaces. Charging stations are often located near convenience stores, malls, parking lots, and gas stations.
How long does it take to charge a Chevrolet Blazer?
Charging duration will vary depending on the type of charging level you’re using.
- Level 1 Charging (120v) – This type of outlet comes with the slowest level of charging, providing about 4 miles of range for every hour of charge.
- Level 2 Charging (240v) – This type of charging must be professionally installed by a qualified electrician and offers 24 miles of range for every hour of charge.
- Level 3 (DC fast charging) – These public outlets offer the highest level of voltage and can provide as much as 60-100 miles for 20 minutes of charge.
How to increase the range of a Chevrolet Blazer?
To optimize your driving and charging habits for the Chevrolet Blazer and increase its range, you can do the following:
- Avoid accelerating abruptly or breaking heavily. Gradual speed changes not only save energy, but also extend the life of your brakes.
- Anticipate traffic flow and plan your schedule to maneuver around times of high traffic volume.
- Charging practices also have a direct impact on your Chevrolet Blazer’s battery health and range. Ideally, you should aim for frequent charging sessions, charging only to about 80% of the battery’s daily capacity use. Do not charge to 100% capacity unless it’s necessary. Doing so could lead to a reduction in long-term performance.
- Check out more information on how to extend your EVs range.
