Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Towing ........... 4-44 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name TRAILBLAZER/TRAILBLAZER EXT are registered Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-37 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-38 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-39 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-40 Heated Seats ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats If you have this feature, Manual Seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front CAUTION: seat cushions. The horizontal control adjusts the seat cushion and You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to the vertical control adjusts adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle the seatback.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. This control is Your vehicle may have located on the outboard side of the seat. heated front seats. The Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar buttons used to control this support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
To heat only the seatback, press the button with the words BACK ONLY. An indicator light on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear Rear Seat Operation seatbacks. Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down.
Page 13: Rear Seats (Trailblazer Ext)
To fold and tumble the second row seat(s), do the following: 1. Push the head restraints fully down. 2. Fold the seatback ﬂat on the seat by pulling up on the front part of the fold and tumble lever. The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat (indicated as 1 on the handle side cover).
Page 14: Safety Belts
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position Folding the Third Row Seats To return the seat(s) to the upright position, do the 1. Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the following: seat cushion to release the seat cushion. 1.
Page 15 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a CAUTION: reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-35. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In doesn’t stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...
Page 19 Questions and Answers About If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an your passengers can be hurt.
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-28 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-31.
Page 21 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 27: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passenger Positions mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see is how to wear one properly.
Page 29 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When attached to a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 31 Style 1 1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 32 Style 2 1. An elastic cord with a hook end is located in a pocket on the side of the seatback. Remove the guide from its pocket. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 33 3. Adjust the cord length so that the belt is between 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. the shoulder and neck. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 3.1.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 35 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Never do this. the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 38 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 39 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle Children who are up against, or very close to, safety standards.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 41 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 42 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 43: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Here is why: restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor CAUTION: vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be booklet, or both.
Page 44: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 46 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. TrailBlazer EXT An anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row (TrailBlazer EXT only).
Page 47 This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A,B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
To assist you in locating Securing a Child Restraint Designed the lower anchors for this for the LATCH System child restraint system, each seating position with 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating the LATCH system has position you want to use, where the bottom of the a label on the seatback at seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Outside Seat Position Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. There are no top strap anchors at the third row seating positions.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...
Page 51 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Right Front Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat, although some of them will ﬁt there. If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint, secure it in a rear outside seat position.
Page 53 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one.
Page 54 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48...
Page 55: Air Bag Systems
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems.
Page 56 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 57 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) and during a crash. Always wear your safety The side impact air bags for the driver and belt, even with frontal air bags. The driver right front passenger are designed to inﬂate should sit as far back as possible while still only in moderate to severe crashes where maintaining control of the vehicle.
Page 58: Where Are The Air Bags
There is an air bag Where Are the Air Bags? readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 59 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the If your vehicle has a driver’s side impact air bag it is instrument panel on the passenger’s side. located in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-53...
Page 60: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 61: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal air In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bags, which adjust the amount of restraint according to bag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 62: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly the instrument panel.
Page 63 • Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal CAUTION: (Continued) sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which to do so.
Page 64: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle.
Page 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new CAUTION: parts.
Page 66 NOTES 1-60...
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting Your Engine ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-22 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-24 Door Locks ............2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-28...
Page 68 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-42 Table ............2-48 Glove Box ...........2-42 Convenience Net ..........2-48 Overhead Console ........2-43 Cargo Cover ..........2-48 Front Storage Area ........2-44 Sunroof ............2-50 Luggage Carrier ...........2-44 Vehicle Personalization ........2-50 Rear Storage Area ........2-45 Memory Seat ..........2-50 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-47...
Page 69: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 70 This vehicle has one The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed double-sided key for the locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in ignition and door lock. a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to It will ﬁt with either side up.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. Operation (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the horn If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock sound.
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter. You can use your key to unlock your door from the Door Locks outside. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. •...
Page 75 Power Door Locks Five seconds after the last door is closed, all the doors will lock. You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock The power door lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter switches are located on a second time.
Page 76: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn Door Locks signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s 2.
Page 77: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunction The following is the list of available programming lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch options: lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a 30 second program timer will begin.
Page 78: Leaving Your Vehicle
Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on, unlock the Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the door and open the door from the outside.
Page 79: Liftgate Release
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier. CAUTION: On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked. Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it.
Page 80: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 81: Sun Visors
Power Windows Express–Down Window The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down. Press down brieﬂy on the bottom of the driver’s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly.
Page 82: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it...
Page 83: Testing The Alarm
® Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that and open the driver’s door.
Page 84: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 85: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you Retained Accessory Power (RAP) can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your hand.
Page 86: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine won’t start in any other position–that’s a ignition key to START and hold it there up to safety feature.
Page 87 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot heater can help.
Page 88: Automatic Transmission Operation
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-Volt AC outlet. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your gear CAUTION: shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Page 89 Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. CAUTION: The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll —...
Page 90 Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) You can also use SECOND (2) for starting the vehicle with the engine racing may damage the from a stop on slippery road surfaces. transmission. The repairs would not be covered by FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power your warranty.
Page 91: Automatic Transfer Case
Automatic Transfer Case 4HI (Four-Wheel High): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front If your vehicle is equipped axle to help drive your vehicle. with four-wheel drive, the transfer case knob is 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages...
Page 92 An indicator light in the knob will show you which Shifting into 4LO position the transfer case is in. The indicator lights will To shift to 4LO, the vehicle’s engine must be running come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less one will stay on.
Page 93 If the knob is turned to 4HI, A4WD or 2HI when your Shifting Out of NEUTRAL vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, A4WD or 2HI To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds. It will not following: complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in...
Page 94: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal button in as you move the parking brake lever all the down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake way down.
Page 95: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P). 2.1. Press the button in on the side of the lever. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if 2.2.
Page 96: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the CAUTION: (Continued) Engine Running And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine CAUTION: running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle you have to.
Page 97: Parking Over Things That Burn
Torque Lock Parking Over Things That Burn If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 98: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see CAUTION: or smell.
Page 99 CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirror Operation When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror behind you after dark. ® with OnStar and Compass (On/Off): This is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass.
Page 101: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration Press and hold the on/off button down for nine seconds to activate the compass calibration mode. CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Page 102 Outside Manual Mirrors 3. Adjust the mirror in all four directions. 4. After you are satisﬁed with the position of the Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the mirror, turn the knob to the center position or turn it side of your vehicle.
Page 103: Onstar System
® Outside Heated Mirrors OnStar System Your vehicle may have this feature. When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ®...
Page 104: Onstar Services
® OnStar Services Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with • Personal Concierge ® ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar ®...
Page 105: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter This device complies with RSS- 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 106 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired ® ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, button.
Page 107: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener Gate Operator and Canadian receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter motor-head unit.
Page 108: Storage Areas
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons Resetting Defaults ® To erase programming from the three buttons do the To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash.
Page 109: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Travel Note Recorder Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console may include sunglasses storage, a ® HomeLink transmitter, a sunroof switch and a travel note recorder. Your vehicle may have this feature. (Record): To record a message, press this button and begin speaking.
Page 110: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area Luggage Carrier If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You CAUTION: can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment. If you try to carry something on top of your Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with cupholders located on the front and rear of the storage vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage...
Page 111: Rear Storage Area
To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up Rear Storage Area on the lever on each side of the crossrail. This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the Rear Compartment Storage crossrail is where you want it, press down on the Panel/Cover levers to lock it into place.
Page 112 Your vehicle may have this feature. This shelf position is used as a cargo shade. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. CAUTION: If you were to carry things on the adjustable shelf when it is in the upper (cargo cover)
Page 113: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Rear Floor Storage Lid CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removeable storage lid.
Page 114: Cargo Cover
Table The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items. Your vehicle may be equipped with a table. The To use the convenience net, do the following: maximum load for the table is 200 lbs. (90 kg). 1.
Page 115 To remove the cargo cover, do the following: Cargo Tie Downs 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully There may be cargo tie roll it back up. downs in the rear of your 2. Compress one endcap and remove it from the vehicle that allow you pocket in the trim panel.
Page 116: Sunroof
Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding Memory Seat sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. Your vehicle may have this feature. The controls are Press and release the back of the button in the overhead located on the driver’s console to open the sunroof.
Page 117 A second mirror position, seating position and adjustable Two personalized exit positions can be set by ﬁrst pedal position can be programmed by repeating the recalling the driver’s position by pressing 1 or 2, then procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for positioning the seat in the desired exit position for three seconds.
Page 118 NOTES 2-52...
Page 119: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-35 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-5 Charging System Light ........3-36 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-37 Horn .............3-6 Brake System Warning Light ......3-38 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-39 Exterior Lamps ..........3-14...
Page 120 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ..........3-61 DVD Distortion ..........3-112 Setting the Time ...........3-61 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-112 Radio with CD ..........3-62 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-113 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-72 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-114 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-86 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-114 Navigation/Radio System .......3-99...
Page 121 NOTES...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 123: Hazard Warning Flashers
The main components of your instrument panel are the O. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window following: Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-20. A. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. P. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-42. B.
Page 124: Tilt Wheel
The button for the hazard Horn warning ﬂashers is located on top of the steering To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the column. steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering column, under the The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what...
Page 125: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 126: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an When the high beams are accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal on, this indicator light on a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers the instrument panel on page 5-93 and check for burned-out bulbs.
Page 127: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to Rainsense™ windshield wipers. When active, these mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 128: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper This control is located to (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the the right of the steering windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wheel on the instrument wipers will clear the window and then either stop panel.
Page 129: Headlamp Washer
Headlamp Washer Cruise Control Your vehicle may be The cruise controls are equipped with a headlamp located on the end of the washer system. The turn signal/multifunction button to operate this lever. feature is located on the instrument panel and functions separately from your other washer systems.
Page 130 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot CAUTION: on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
Page 131 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 132: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends Your exterior lamps knob upon your speed, load and the steepness of the is located on your hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step instrument panel to the left on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 133: Automatic Headlamp System
lights does not affect the system. The DRL and (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to automatic headlamp system will only be affected when manually turn on the following: the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting •...
Page 134: Fog Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps others to see the front of your vehicle during the for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your day.
Page 135: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Dome Lamp Override Instrument Panel Brightness The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob. Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it. To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open.
Page 136: Dome Lamps
Entry Lighting Dome Lamps Your vehicle is equipped with entry lighting. The dome lamps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the “out”...
Page 137: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With from the plug because the power outlets are the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary designed for accessory power plugs only.
Page 138: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument Dual Climate Control System panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 139: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control Defogging and Defrosting Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 140: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle may have this feature. The lines you see Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side on the rear window warm the glass. of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use the vent setting to direct outside...
Page 141: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Operation Tips Dual Automatic Climate • Control System Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate heater and defroster will work far better, reducing control system.
Page 142 OFF: Press this button to turn off the entire climate Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or will be directed to the ﬂoor. Press the AUTO button, lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the the mode button, the fan arrows, or either temperature vehicle.
Page 143 Automatic Operation Manual Operation To change the current setting, select one of the AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is following: active, the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. (Fan): This button allows you to manually Use the steps below to place the entire system in adjust the fan speed.
Page 144 You may notice a slight change in engine performance (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster turns on again. This is normal. and side window outlets.
Page 145 Rear Window Defogger Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to side windows closed, air will ﬂow into the front air inlet remove fog from the rear window.
Page 146: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate. The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is Your TrailBlazer has one of the following rear climate determined by the front passenger’s temperature control systems.
Page 147 Outlet Adjustment TrailBlazer EXT To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle. To adjust the airﬂow speed, turn the fan knob (driver override switch),...
Page 148 (Bi-level): When bi-level mode is selected in the front controller, the rear system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets and the third seat ﬂoor outlet. (Floor): When ﬂoor mode is selected in the front controller, the rear system will distribute air from the third seat ﬂoor outlet and the second seat ﬂoor outlet.
Page 149: Climate Controls Personalization
Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers. The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle.
Page 150: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 151: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other thing you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 152: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC). For vehicles without a DIC, press the stem located on the instrument panel cluster to display the Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both trip odometer.
Page 153: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument When the key is turned to RUN, a chime will come on panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system for several seconds to remind people to fasten their checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 154: Charging System Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the Charging System Light vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle The charging system light serviced right away. will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not...
Page 155 Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power on (in RUN), this gage...
Page 156: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ﬂoor.
Page 157: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
Page 158: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to Service Engine Soon Light in the your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your United States or Check Engine Light service technician in correctly diagnosing any in Canada...
Page 159: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If working, when the ignition is on and the engine is the Light Is On Steady” following. not running.
Page 160: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 161: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 162: Security Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light United States Canada United States Canada This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the key changed. toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Page 163: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Reduced Engine Power Light United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have this feature. The CRUISE light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in appears whenever you set your cruise control. the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
Page 164: Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
Service Four-Wheel Drive Check Gages Warning Light Warning Light United States Canada United States Canada The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, ignition, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 165: Gate Ajar Light
Gate Ajar Light Fuel Gage United States Canada If this light comes on, your liftgate or liftglass is ajar. Try closing the liftgate or liftglass again. Never drive with United States Canada the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining.
Page 166: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None Driver Information Center (DIC) of these show a problem with your fuel gage: Your vehicle may have this feature. The DIC display • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before is located on the instrument panel cluster above the gage reads full.
Page 167: Trip Information
DIC Operation and Displays Trip A and Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP A or TRIP B The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short is displayed. This shows the current distance traveled delay the DIC will display the current driver and the since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles information that was last displayed before the engine...
Page 168: Fuel Information
Fuel Information Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in Use the fuel information button to scroll through the the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment the GM Oil Life System.
Page 169 Personalization Alarm Warning Type Press the personalization button until ALARM You can program certain features to a preferred setting WARNING TYPE appears in the display. To select your for up to two people. Press the personalization button personalization for alarm warning type, press the to scroll through the following personalization features.
Page 170 Automatic Locking Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: Press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is • UNLOCK ALL IN PARK (default): If you choose for displayed on the DIC to scroll through the following all the doors to unlock in PARK (P), all of the doors choices: will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into •...
Page 171 Seat Position Recall Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION Press the personalization button until PERIMETER RECALL appears in the display. To select your LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position recall, press the select personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the...
Page 172 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your your personalization for the feedback you will receive personalization for the feedback you will receive when when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry...
Page 173 Headlamps on at Exit Mirror Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until MIRROR AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your CURBVIEW ASSIST appears in the display. To select personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on your personalization for curb view assist, press the when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button select button while MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST is...
Page 174 When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in any Display Units (U.S./MET) forward gear, the mirror(s) will return to normal driving Press the personalization button until DISPLAY positions, following a short delay. UNITS — U.S./MET appears in the display. To select Choose one of the four settings and press the English or metric, press the select button while DISPLAY personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to...
Page 175: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language Select To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the available languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 176: Service Air Bag
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE SERVICE AIR BAG OVERHEATED If there is a problem with the air bag system this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualiﬁed If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message technician inspect the system for problems. Press will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 177: Rear Access Open
REAR ACCESS OPEN ICE POSSIBLE If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you will could form on the roadway, this message may appear hear a chime.
Page 178: Curb View Activated
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR CURB VIEW ACTIVATED If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed this The CURB VIEW ACTIVATED message is displayed message will appear on the display and you will hear a when one of the outside rear view mirrors move into the chime.
Page 179: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to to represent hours and an M or MN to represent your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile minutes.
Page 180: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 181: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio For XM™ (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), press the DISPL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, and off.
Page 182: Setting Preset Stations
To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) more than four seconds. PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear two beeps. The radio will go to AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then or TREB appears on the display.
Page 183: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until to take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station.
Page 184: Rds Messages
3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the the stations in the PTY. display.
Page 185: Radio Messages
If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF message will appear every three seconds. To scroll button to turn off the traffic announcements. through the message at your own speed, press Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the the INFO button repeatedly.
Page 186 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 187 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 188: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 189 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to SCAN : To scan the CD, press and hold either reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 190: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages Radio with Cassette and CD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 191 With RDS, your radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service • (48 Contiguous US States) Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service • Receive announcements concerning local and that offers 100 coast to coast channels including national emergencies music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
Page 192 Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to Finding a Station select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting will provide more BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, volume compensation as vehicle speed increases.
Page 193 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to six FM2, and six AM, or six XM1 and six XM2 (48 increase or to decrease.
Page 194 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO to take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station.
Page 195 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the the stations in the PTY. display.
Page 196 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF message will appear every three seconds. To scroll button to turn off the traffic announcements. through the message at your own speed, press Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the the INFO button repeatedly.
Page 197 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 198 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 199: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 200: Cassette Tape Messages
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD playing speed.
Page 201: Cd Adapter Kits
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the Playing a CD cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 202 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the current track if it has been playing for more than tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON eight seconds. TRACK and the track number will appear will appear on the display.
Page 203 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD try a known good CD. will remain safely inside the radio for future listening If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 204: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 205 Playing the Radio To change the default on the display, press the RCL knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display ﬂashes. The selected display PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on will now be the default.
Page 206 To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) arrow for more than four seconds. PRESET SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a double AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB beep.
Page 207 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL the PTY’s ﬁrst station.
Page 208 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. select mode.
Page 209 RDS Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed When an alert announcement comes on the current around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 210 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 211 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 212 Playing a CD 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. If you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in the 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to player, it will stay in the player.
Page 213: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
To load more than one CD but less than six, complete REMOVE CD will appear on the display. You can now Steps 1 through 3. When you have ﬁnished loading remove the CD. If the CD is not removed, after CDs, the radio will begin to play the last CD loaded.
Page 214 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of or an entire CD. To use repeat, do the following: the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed. •...
Page 215: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode S-LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections. The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 216 After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are CD Messages moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track will be added to the end of the list. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: To delete the entire song list, perform the •...
Page 217: Navigation/Radio System
Listening to a DVD Navigation/Radio System If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicles speakers.
Page 218: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System When using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile contiguous US states, if equipped), you will hear the Disc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
Page 219 SRCE (Source): Press this button to toggle between Playing a Disc the DVD player and an auxiliary source. To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, loading the disc and the player will automatically start, if or fast forwarding a DVD or CD.
Page 220: Video Screen
Ejecting a Disc No Disc: This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are Press the eject button on the DVD player to eject pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player. the disc.
Page 221: Remote Control
The DVD player and display will continue to operate Remote Control Buttons when the screen is in either the up or the down position. The video screen contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control. If the screen is in the closed position, the infrared signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control.
Page 222 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The remote control (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode chapter, title, and track number selection. (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase : Press this button, within 3 seconds after inputting low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 223 Battery Replacement (Camera Angle): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is To change the batteries, do the following: playing. The format and content of this function is 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on dependent on the disc.
Page 224: Stereo Rca Jacks
Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or the volume, adjust this knob. direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs would not be covered by your warranty. The headphones will automatically turn off if they lose Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Page 225: Audio Output
How to Change the Video Format when in The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio the Auxiliary Mode available. See “Headphones” previously for more The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In information.
Page 226 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input in on or accessory. picture moves or scrolls. connections at both Check to make sure the devices. parental control button Change the Video has not been activated.
Page 227 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, I If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume or buzzes.
Page 228: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. The left volume knob controls the left This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any headphone and the right volume knob controls the of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or right headphone.
Page 229: Radio Personalization
Radio Personalization Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, it allows the driver to You can control certain radio functions using the buttons return to the last used audio source (radio, cassette or on your steering wheel. CD) using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 230: Dvd Distortion
Understanding Radio Reception SOURCE : Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), or a cassette tape or CD. Available loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, CD symbol.
Page 231: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause recommended cleaning cassette is available through reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged your dealer.
Page 232: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type Care of Your CD and DVD Player cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to not eject on its own.
Page 233: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous Us States)
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System (48 Contiguous US States) The volume level of the vehicle’s chimes can be controlled by the radio. To change the volume level, Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the of your vehicle.
Page 234 NOTES 3-116...
Page 235: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-32 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-33 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-34 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-35 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Traction Assist System (TAS) ......4-9...
Page 236: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 237 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 238 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 239: Control Of A Vehicle
There is something else about drinking and driving that Control of a Vehicle many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash You have three systems that make your vehicle go injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal where you want it to go.
Page 240: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool reaction time.
Page 241: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 242: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 243: Traction Assist System (Tas)
Traction Assist System (TAS) The traction control off symbol on the button will come on under the following conditions: Your two-wheel drive vehicle may have a Traction • The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This pressing the TAS on/off button or by turning off is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
Page 244: Power Steering
If desired, you can change the TAS automatic Steering engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started. To do so: Power Steering 1. Turn the ignition to RUN. If you lose power steering assist because the engine 2.
Page 245: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then Steering in Emergencies you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — There are times when steering can be more effective steering and acceleration — have to do their work where than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd the tires meet the road.
Page 246: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 247: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 248: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems (brakes, enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction...
Page 249: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
If you have the Traction Assist System, remember: It Off-Road Driving with Your helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel accelerator pedal.
Page 250: Before You Go Off-Roading
Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: 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 • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly the seatbacks can be thrown forward attached.
Page 251: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 252: Scanning The Terrain
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 253: Driving On Off-Road Hills
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 254: Driving Uphill
Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend need to take some special steps.
Page 255 • Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to let opposing traffic know you are there. to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? •...
Page 256 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the are about to stall, when going up a hill. hill and decide I just can not do it. What should •...
Page 257: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 258: Driving Across An Incline
• Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive Am I likely to stall when going downhill? across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 259: Stalling On An Incline
What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 260: Driving In Water
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You can not accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be braking distances.
Page 261: After Off-Road Driving
If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At After Off-Road Driving faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also underbody, chassis or under the hood.
Page 262: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 263: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 264 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 265: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 266: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 267: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 268: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your Before Leaving on a Long Trip shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your “blind” spot. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you are not fresh —...
Page 269: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: Highway Hypnosis • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Is there actually such a condition as “highway all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? •...
Page 270: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads 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.
Page 271: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 272: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 273 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability or loose snow — drive with caution. when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you If you have traction assist, keep the system on.
Page 274: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 275 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 276: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the Ice or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 277: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 278: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. You may Towing Your Vehicle also need brakes for the vehicle being towed. See your dealer for additional trailering information. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if Here are some important things to consider before you you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 279: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 280: Dolly Towing
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24 for the proper Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your follow the proper procedures. The transmission has vehicle.
Page 281: Loading Your Vehicle
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dolly towed with the 8. Turn the ignition off and lock the steering column. rear wheels on the ground. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: Loading Your Vehicle 1.
Page 282 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-52 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60.
Page 283 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be ﬁve 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
Page 284 Example 2 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs for Example 2 (488 kg) for Example 3 (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 285 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Page 286: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your CAUTION: (Continued) warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, • When you carry something inside the tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Page 287: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your CAUTION: dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 288: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a If you do, here are some important points: lower gear selection if the transmission shifts •...
Page 289 Look in the following chart to ﬁnd the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle. Vehicle Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. *GCWR 3.42 5,300 lbs (2 404 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 2WD TrailBlazer (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,700 lbs. (2 585 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) 4.10 6,200 lbs.
Page 290: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163- 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Page 291: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights Carrying Hitches are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 292: Trailer Brakes
If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will Trailer Brakes weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 293: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 294: Backing Up
Backing Up When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand you are seeing your signal when they are not.
Page 295: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with You really should not park your vehicle, with a the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 296: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 297: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Running Lamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard four-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is available from your dealer.
Page 298 NOTES 4-64...
Page 299: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Battery ............5-40 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-4 Rear Axle ............5-46 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Four-Wheel Drive ..........5-46 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Axle ............5-47...
Page 300 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-83 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-84 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-91 Care of Safety Belts ........5-86 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-91 Weatherstrips ..........5-86 Electrical System ..........5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-86 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-89 Headlamps ..........5-92...
Page 301: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle than for all your service needs.
Page 302: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane break or fall off.
Page 303: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by automobile manufacturers Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Charter which is available from the Alliance of speciﬁcations.
Page 304: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you are now required to contain additives that will help buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 305: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 306 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 307: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 308: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s CAUTION: side of the instrument panel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 309 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood; release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 310: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 311 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap page 5-23. on page 5-25. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. I.
Page 312 When you open the hood on the V8 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 313: Engine Oil
A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on Engine Oil page 5-23. Checking Engine Oil B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield get fuel.
Page 314: When To Add Engine Oil
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the L mark for the L6 engine or Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the proper operating range.
Page 315 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 316: Engine Oil Additives
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting When to Change Engine Oil GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American (GM Oil Life System) Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know oil can result in engine damage not covered by when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 317: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL What to Do with Used Oil Light Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 318: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws on the engine cleaner/ﬁlter and lift off the cover. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for 2. Remove the air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care location of engine air should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible.
Page 319: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 320 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F The automatic (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle transmission dipstick in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage handle with the moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
Page 321: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while...
Page 322: What To Use
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not ®...
Page 323: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 324: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a DIC, the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot or Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn Overheated message. you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 325: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 326: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan L6 Engine If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 327 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at least up to the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it isn’t, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 328 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Recovery Tank Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ®...
Page 329 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 330: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 331 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller COLD mark. neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 332: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 333: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, The power steering ﬂuid wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then reservoir is located in the unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. engine compartment.
Page 334: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has...
Page 335: Brakes
Brakes should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all. Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 336: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 337: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 338: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days parts have to be of top quality and work well together if or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 339: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. If your battery has run down, you may want to use 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your battery with a negative ground system.
Page 340 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 341 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle parts once the engine is running.
Page 342 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. V8 Engine L6 Engine Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 343 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 344: Rear Axle
Rear Axle What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see When to Check Lubricant Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Four-Wheel Drive unusual noise.
Page 345: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant Front Axle To get an accurate Front Axle reading, the vehicle should When to Check Lubricant be on a level surface. It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 346: Bulb Replacement
If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, Bulb Replacement you may need to add some lubricant. For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to page 5-49. raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 347: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Taillamps 3157 Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed 4.
Page 348 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the A. Blade Assembly D. Blade Pivot blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic B.
Page 349: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-49 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade.
Page 350: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, cut, punctured or broken by a sudden see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 351 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size Code” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 352 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 353 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of (D) Department of Transportation (DOT): The letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 354: Tire Size
Tire Size (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The following examples show the different parts of a (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates tire size. the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “75,”...
Page 355: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.
Page 356 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-47. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-47.
Page 357 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds the bead. (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-47. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.
Page 358: When To Check
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an If your tires have too much air (overinﬂation), you individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, can get the following: occupant weight and cargo weight. • Unusual wear Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a •...
Page 359: Tire Inspection And Rotation
If you overﬁll the tire, release air by pushing on the The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ﬁrst rotation tire pressure with the tire gage.
Page 360: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and When It Is Time for New Tires rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading One way to tell when it’s Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are time for new tires is to properly tightened.
Page 361: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. For examples of these labels and their Mixing tires could cause you to lose control location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on while driving.
Page 362: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 363: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 364: Used Replacement Wheels
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 365: Tire Chains
Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes CAUTION: out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 366: Changing A Flat Tire
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a Changing a Flat Tire skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage accelerator pedal.
Page 367: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. TrailBlazer 5-69...
Page 368 The tools you’ll be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). The Trailblazer EXT will include an additional extension TrailBlazer EXT The following instructions explain how to remove the The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle.
Page 369 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 370 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare or ﬂat road tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stored with the valve stem pointing up.
Page 371 2. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6. If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the CAUTION: wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten Someone standing too close during the the cable.
Page 372 7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end ﬁtting. 8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 373 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 12. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Page 374 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Rear Front A. Front Frame/ C. Handle Rear Axle D. Extension(s) B. Jack E. Wheel Wrench 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head.
Page 375 4. Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 376 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8.
Page 377 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 378: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this happened when your vehicle was being driven, Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the the tire might contact a person or another passenger compartment of the vehicle could vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage...
Page 379 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft C. Extension(s) D. Retainer E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
Page 380 Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in the vehicle. Roll up the instruction label and return it to the slot in the tool kit. TrailBlazer EXT A. Instruction Label D. Wheel Wrench B. Handle E.
Page 381: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Never use these to clean your vehicle: • Gasoline Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. • Benzene A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure •...
Page 382: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 383: Cleaning Leather
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat Cleaning Leather the area with a water and baking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Page 384: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass. See silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-90.
Page 385: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed to dry on damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and the surface, or they could stain.
Page 386: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging Cleaning Aluminum Wheels protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of mild soap and water.
Page 387: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 388: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches and Cleaner Wax Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior polishing...
Page 389: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 390: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 391: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 392 L6 Engine 5-94...
Page 393 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Crank Suspension Air Bag Passenger’s Side High-Beam Trailer Electric Brake Headlamp Cooling Fan Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Horn Headlamp Ignition E Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Electronic Throttle Control Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Information Center Rear Window Washer, Headlamp Automatic Shift Lock Control...
Page 394 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Blower Motor Fuel Pump Ignition B Windshield Washer Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn High-Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Air Conditioning Hazard Flashers Cooling Fan Electric Adjustable Pedal Headlamp Driver Module A.I.R. Solenoid Starter A.I.R. Pump Electric Adjustable Pedal Relays Usage A.I.R.
Page 395 V8 Engine 5-97...
Page 396 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Horn Suspension Ignition E Passenger’s Side High-Beam Electronic Throttle Control Headlamp Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Information Center Headlamp Automatic Shift Lock Control Back-Up-Trailer Lamps System Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Backup Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine 1 Rear Window Washer, Headlamp Powertrain Control Module 1...
Page 397 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Fuses Usage Injector Bank B Electric Adjustable Pedal Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Window Washer Fog Lamps Horn Fuel Pump Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp Air Conditioning Cooling Fan Headlamp Driver Module TrailBlazer Starter Electric Adjustable Pedal Ignition 1 Miscellaneous Usage...
Page 398 Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Left Door Control Module Liftgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 399 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Blank Auxiliary Power 1 Blank Ignition 0 ® OH Battery/OnStar System Four-Wheel Drive Rainsense™ Wipers Blank Parking Lamps Truck Body Controller Ignition Truck Body Controller Accessory Brakes Truck Body Controller 5 Truck Body Controller Run Front Wipers Vehicle Stop Blank Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B...
Page 400 Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Left Door Control Module Liftgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 401 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Unlock Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 Blank Truck Body Controller 4 Blank Radio ® OH Battery/OnStar System Trailer Park Sunroof Right Turn Signal Rainsense™ Wipers Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Parking Lamps Rear Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller Accessory Auxiliary Power 1 Truck Body Controller 5 Ignition 0...
Page 402: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap “VORTEC™ ” 4200 L6 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) “VORTEC™ ” 5300 V8 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) L6 Engine V8 Engine Application English Metric English Metric 140 Y 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 100 lb ft Cooling System...
Page 403 L6 Engine V8 Engine Application English Metric English Metric Differential Fluid Rear 3.6 pints 1.7 L 4.3 pints 2.0 L Front 1.7 pints 0.8 L 1.7 pints 0.8 L Fuel Tank TrailBlazer 22.0 gallons 83.3 L 22.0 gallons 83.3 L TrailBlazer EXT 25.3 gallons 95.8 L...
Page 404 NOTES 5-106...
Page 405 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 406: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 407: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional We at General Motors want to help you keep your Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information.
Page 408: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 409 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
Page 410: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500)
Page 411: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Automatic transfer case only: Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires.
Page 412 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if More frequent lubrication may be required when they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make parts as needed.
Page 413: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-23 for further details.
Page 414: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 415 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 416: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242) or lubricant meeting Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your LB or GC-LB.
Page 417 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Hood and Door Rear Driveline U.S. 12377985, in Canada Hinges, Body Center Spline 88901242) or lubricant meeting Door Hinge and Universal requirements of NLGI #2, Category Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Joints LB or GC-LB.
Page 418: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —...
Page 419: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing L6 Engine V8 Engine 6-15...
Page 420: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 421 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 422 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 423: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 424: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 425: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 426: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes 1-800-263-7854 (French) to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 United States –...
Page 427: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean GM Mobility Program for Persons Islands/Countries (Except Puerto with Disabilities Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – This program, available to Customer Assistance qualiﬁed applicants, can General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. reimburse you up to Customer Assistance Center $1,000 toward eligible Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 428: Roadside Assistance Program
1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are battery jump start will be covered at no charge. automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside •...
Page 429: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your...
Page 430: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you Courtesy Rental Vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy transportation options.
Page 431: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s...
Page 432: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to on-board systems do not record sounds, such as the special equipment that can read the information conversation of vehicle occupants. if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. To read this information, special equipment is needed If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
Page 433: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Reporting Safety Defects to the P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Canadian Government In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 434: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, This manual provides information on unit repair service please specify year and model name of the vehicle. procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 435 Appearance Care ..........5-83 Care of Safety Belts ........5-86 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-89 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..4-52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-84 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-36 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 436 Audio System(s) (cont.) Braking ............4-6 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-112 Braking in Emergencies ........4-8 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-115 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-18 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-15 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-48 Automatic Transfer Case ........2-25 Replacement Bulbs ........
Page 437 Check Cleaning Engine Light ..........3-40 Inside of Your Vehicle ........5-84 Gages Warning Light ........3-46 Outside of Your Vehicle ........ 5-86 CHECK WASHER FLUID ......... 3-59 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-89 Checking Brake Fluid ........5-38 Video Screen ..........3-114 Checking Coolant ..........
Page 438 Coolant Delayed Locking ..........2-9 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-39 Dinghy Towing ..........4-45 Heater, Engine ..........2-21 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Cooling System ..........5-28 Dolly Towing ..........4-46 Cruise Control ..........3-11 Dome Lamp Override ........3-17 Cruise Control Light ........
Page 439 Driving Downhill ..........4-23 Engine Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice ....4-26 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-20 Driving in Water ..........4-26 Battery ............5-40 Driving On Grades .......... 4-60 Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-44 Driving on Off-Road Hills ......... 4-19 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ....
Page 440 Express–Down Window ........2-15 Fuel ............... 5-4 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-28 Additives ............5-6 Exterior Lamps ..........3-14 California Fuel ..........5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Gage ............
Page 441 Gasoline Hood (cont.) Octane ............5-4 Release ............. 5-10 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Horn ............... 3-6 Gate Ajar Light ..........3-47 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-41 Recovery Tank ..........5-30 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ....4-17 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ....
Page 442 Instrument Panel Leaving Your Vehicle With the Cluster ............3-33 Engine Running .......... 2-30 Overview ............. 3-4 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ........ 3-60 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-17 Liftgate Rack System Interior Lamps ..........3-17 Table ............2-48 Liftgate Release ..........2-13 Liftgate/Liftglass ..........
Page 443 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-12 Door ............2-8 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-12 Using Your ........... 6-3 Lockout Protection ........2-12 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Power Door ..........
Page 444 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ..........2-37 Navigation/Radio System ........3-99 Manual Mirrors ..........2-36 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-18 Power Mirrors ..........2-36 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 Overhead Console .......... 2-43 Overseas – Customer Assistance ......7-4 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Owners, Canadian ..........
Page 445 Power Radios (cont.) Accessory Outlets ........3-19 Radio Personalization ......... 3-111 Door Locks ..........2-9 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-72 Electrical System ......... 5-92 Radio with CD ..........3-62 Lumbar Controls ........... 1-3 Radio with Six-Disc CD ........ 3-86 Reduced Engine Light ........
Page 446 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with RFA # BATTERY LOW ........3-60 ® OnStar and Compass ......... 2-34 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-21 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-4 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR ......3-60 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Roadside Recreational Vehicle Towing ......
Page 447 Seats Service Engine Soon Light in the United States Head Restraints ..........1-5 or Check Engine Light in Canada ....3-40 Heated Seats ..........1-3 Service Manuals ..........7-11 Manual ............1-2 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..3-66, 3-77, 3-90 Manual Lumbar ..........
Page 448 Storage Areas (cont.) Tires ............. 5-52 Luggage Carrier .......... 2-44 Buying New Tires ........5-63 Overhead Console ........2-43 Chains ............5-67 Rear Floor Storage Lid ......... 2-47 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-68 Rear Storage Area ........2-45 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-67 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....
Page 449 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-22 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Vehicle Repair Manual ..........7-12 Control ............4-5 Transportation Options ........7-8 Damage Warnings ........... iv Travel Note Recorder ........2-43 Loading ............4-47 Traveling to Remote Areas ....... 4-17 Symbols ............
Page 450 Warnings (cont.) When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking Other Warning Devices ........3-6 on a Hill ............. 4-62 Safety and Symbols ......... iii Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-37 Vehicle Damage ..........iv Why Safety Belts Work ........1-10 Washing Your Vehicle ........

Chevrolet 2004 TrailBlazer Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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