Page 1 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-10 ........... 4-41 Safety Belts Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 ..........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles Helm Incorporated ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General P.O. Box 07130 Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit, MI 48207 wherever it appears in this manual. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that may or may not be www.helminc.com...
Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this Manual CAUTION: Read this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Index Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Notices are also used in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something that could with the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Manual Seats ..........1-2 (LATCH) ..........1-39 Power Seats ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Rear Outside Seat Position ......1-45 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Heated Seats ..........1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-48...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 7: Power Seats
Power Seats Manual Lumbar On vehicles with power On vehicles with this seats, the controls used to feature, the knob is operate them are located located on the outboard on the outboard side of side of the driver’s seat. the seats. To adjust the seat: Turn the knob to increase or decrease lumbar support.
Page 8: Heated Seats
Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the Your vehicle may have button will come on to designate that only the seatback heated front seats. is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through The buttons used to control the heat levels for the seatback only.
Page 9: Easy Exit Seat
To store the memory settings, do the following: See “Seat Recall” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-58 for more information. 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar and the adjustable pedals, if To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at equipped, to the desired position.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. Manual Reclining Seatbacks To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of the following: CAUTION: • Press the easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 11: Power Reclining Seatbacks
If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever To return the seatback to an upright position, do the used to operate them is located on the outboard following: side of the seat(s). 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Page 12 CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts Rear Seat Operation and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Your vehicle has ﬂip and fold second row seats which provide additional cargo space.
Page 15 To return the seat(s) to the original position, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 16 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 17: 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 is just a seat on wheels. 1-13...
Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 19 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 is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-15...
Page 20 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if crash —...
Page 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section 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 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-32.
Page 22 What is 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 snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 24 What is 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 on the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 26 What is 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not 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/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 29 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
Page 30 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. shoulder belt. The belt should go back out of the way. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the way.
Page 31: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install the comfort Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front guide to the shoulder belt: outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, 1.
Page 32 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described previously in this section. Make sure guide on top. that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant If the safety belt will fasten around you, you should women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be use it. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 35: Safety Belts
What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: 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 Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 36: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 37 CAUTION: CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms Children can be seriously injured or strangled while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an neck and the safety belt continues to tighten.
Page 38 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Children who are up against, or very close to, Selection of a particular restraint should take any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, injured or killed.
Page 39 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom This is necessary because a newborn infant’s the safety belts are designed.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Page 41: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement CAUTION: copy from the manufacturer.
Page 42: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under We recommend that children and child restraints some unusual circumstance, even though it is be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child turned off.
Page 43: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Page 44: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 45 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The labels are located above a ﬂap, at the base of the seatback, in the rear outside seating positions. The anchors are located under the ﬂap.
Page 46: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for CAUTION: (Continued) the LATCH System restraint to a single anchor could cause the CAUTION: anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to injury to people and damage to your vehicle, anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect...
Page 47 Notice: Contact between the child restraint LATCH 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety belt 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make the child restraint to the lower anchors. sure when securing unused safety belts behind 2.
Page 48 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has a headrest or headrest or head restraint head restraint and you and you are using a are using a dual tether, dual tether, route the tether route the tether around the over the seatback.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In A
Securing a Child Restraint in a In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Rear Outside Seat Position attached. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, When securing a child restraint in a rear seating you will be using the safety belt to secure the child position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint in this position.
Page 50 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 51 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Center Rear Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be in the center rear seat, although some of them will ﬁt seriously injured or killed if the right front there.
Page 53 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39 portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or for how to install your child restraint using LATCH. If you around the restraint.
Page 54 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 55: Airbag System
Airbag System If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. Your vehicle has the following airbags: If a child restraint has been installed and the on •...
Page 56 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags CAUTION: are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job. Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal Here are the most important things to know about the...
Page 57 CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or protection for adults, but not for young children very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be and infants.
Page 58: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54...
Page 59 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 60: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the (like a wall).
Page 61: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Your vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-51. Roof-rail airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an these roof-rail airbags are intended to inﬂate during a electrical signal triggering a release of gas from rollover.
Page 62: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel After the frontal airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side quickly that some people may not even realize an collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside airbag inﬂated.
Page 63 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. CAUTION: Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an the air.
Page 64: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the system check is complete, either the word ON or the right front passenger’s position.
Page 65 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. •...
Page 66 If a child restraint has been installed and the on When the passenger sensing system has allowed the indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint lit to remind you that the airbag is active.
Page 67 If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag(s) off for some adult size occupants. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Page 68: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat Vehicle covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other There are parts of the airbag system in several places aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has...
Page 69: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Is there anything I might add to or change System on page 1-60.
Page 70: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 71: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH After a Crash system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used CAUTION: at the time of the crash.
Page 72 NOTES 1-68...
Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-23 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Active Fuel Management™ ......2-24 Operation ...........2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-24 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-28 Doors and Locks ..........2-6 Parking Brake ..........2-32 Door Locks ............2-6...
Page 74: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-47 Center Console Storage .........2-55 Luggage Carrier ...........2-56 Universal Home Remote System ......2-50 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-57 Universal Home Remote System Operation Convenience Net ..........2-57 (With One Triangular LED) ......2-51 Cargo Cover ..........2-57 Storage Areas ..........2-55 Cargo Tie Downs ..........2-58 Glove Box ...........2-55...
Page 75: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 76: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
The key code number tells your dealer/retailer or a This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this Operation is subject to the following two conditions: number in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will be 1.
Page 77: Battery Replacement
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Panic): Press to make the horn sound. The headlamps and taillamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. System Operation This can be turned off by pressing again, by waiting for 30 seconds, or by starting the vehicle. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 30 feet (9 m) away.
Page 78: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following: Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it.
Page 79: Power Door Locks
Power Door 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 The power door lock outside. switches are located on the driver’s and front You can lock or unlock the passenger’s door armrests.
Page 80: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Five seconds after the last door is closed, all the doors will lock. You can lock the doors immediately by Locks using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock a second time.
Page 81: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn The following is the list of available programming signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold options: it there while you perform the next step. Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is 2.
Page 82: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To enter the program mode you need to do the following: Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the rear 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn doors so they cannot be opened from the inside by signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold passengers.
Page 83: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection CAUTION: (Continued) This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If you must drive with the liftgate open or if to protect you from locking your key in the vehicle. electrical wiring or other cable connections If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open must pass through the seal between the body...
Page 84: Windows
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate 1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate in the center, to expose the access hole in the trim panel. 2. Use a tool to reach through the access hole in the trim panel.
Page 85: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 86: Sun Visors
Express-Down Window Sun Visors AUTO (Express-down): The driver’s and front Sun Visors with Slide Rod passenger’s window switches have an express-down Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor feature that allows you to lower the window without down to block glare.
Page 87: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems To operate the system: 1. Open the door. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Your vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or they do not make it impossible to steal. the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 88: Passlock (U. S. Only)
® Testing the Alarm Passlock (U. S. Only) To test the alarm: Your vehicle has 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. enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key.
Page 89: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only) ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. The system is automatically armed when the key This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 90 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses 4.
Page 91: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the Vehicle new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow New Vehicle Break-In this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Page 92: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions If the steering wheel is locked, move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you use different positions.
Page 93: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Starting the Engine The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). extended period of time.
Page 94: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
If the engine does not start and the key is held in If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. the engine.
Page 95: Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on 1. Turn off the engine. the steering column. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment next to the battery box facing the engine.
Page 96: Active Fuel Management
Automatic Transmission Operation How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead There are several different of trying to list everything here, we ask that you positions for your gear contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking shift lever.
Page 97 CAUTION: CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 98 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the transmission. The repairs would not be is moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 99 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even It reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. You using your brakes. You might choose THIRD (3) instead can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads, mud.
Page 100: Automatic Transfer Case
Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the transfer case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine’s driving knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction. instrument panel.
Page 101: Four-Wheel Drive
When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Driving in NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-42 for more than Two-Wheel High.
Page 102 Shifting Into Two-Wheel High Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low Turn the knob to Two-Wheel High. This can be done To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High, Auto at any speed unless you are shifting out of Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High, your vehicle Four-Wheel Low.
Page 103: Shifting Into Neutral
Shifting into NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular 1.
Page 104: 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, button in as you move the parking brake lever all the hold the regular brake way down.
Page 105: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into PARK (P) To shift into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the vehicle.
Page 106: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Running parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 107: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever The shift lock release is designed to: button again.
Page 108: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 109: Mirrors
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-33. CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-48. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the Mirrors parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 110: Manual Rearview Mirror With Onstar
Manual Rearview Mirror with Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ® OnStar The automatic dimming mirror comes on each time the ignition is turned to start. To turn the automatic When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, dimming feature off or back on, press the on/off button. adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your The indicator light on the mirror is lit when the vehicle.
Page 111: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 112: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar , Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Temperature and Compass Display ® with OnStar , Compass and Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. Temperature Display If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 113 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 114: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Compass Calibration Cleaning the Mirror The compass may need calibration if one of the When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar following occurs: material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause •...
Page 115 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned Press the COMP button once brieﬂy to turn the compass on automatically each time the ignition is started. To on or off. operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the 1.
Page 116 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 117: Outside Manual Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Indicator Outside Power Mirrors The mirror may be equipped with a passenger airbag Your vehicle may have this feature. The power mirror indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. control is located on the driver’s door. If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the Turn the control knob left or right to select the desired word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the...
Page 118: Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, If the vehicle has this feature, the passenger’s outside look farther away than they really are.
Page 119: Onstar System
® OnStar System OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature.
Page 120 Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) • Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) •...
Page 121: Onstar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access recording and transmitting vehicle information. This location-based weather, local traffic reports, and information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call stock quotes.
Page 122 Universal Home Remote Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar System equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to OnStar service to you at any particular time or place.
Page 123: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote Operation (With One Triangular LED) programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes.
Page 124 To program up to three devices: 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed.
Page 125 If the Universal Home Remote indicator light blinks 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a button. After you press this button, you will have constant light, continue with the programming Steps 30 seconds to complete Step 8.
Page 126: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light If you have questions or need help programming the will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com.
Page 127: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Overhead Console Home Remote Button Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console may include reading lamps, a Universal Home To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote Remote and a sunroof switch. See Sunroof on buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier page 2-58 and Universal Home Remote System on in this section, beginning with Step 2.
Page 128: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail. This releases the crossrail and allows you to slide it. When the crossrail is where you want it, press down on CAUTION: the levers to lock it into place.
Page 129: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Rear Floor Storage Lid Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Store small loads as far forward as CAUTION: possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. If any removable convenience item is not Cargo Cover secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 130: Cargo Tie Downs
Sunroof To remove the cargo cover, do the following: 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof. To open roll it back up. or close the sunroof, the ignition must be turned to RUN, 2.
Page 131 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......3-21 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-21 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Dual Climate Control System ......3-21 Horn .............3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-24 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-28 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Rear Climate Control System ......3-28...
Page 132 Section 3 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Light ........3-46 Audio System(s) ..........3-64 Reduced Engine Power Light ......3-46 Setting the Clock ..........3-66 Highbeam On Light ........3-47 Radio(s) ............3-66 Service Four-Wheel Drive Using an MP3 ..........3-83 Warning Light ...........3-47 XM Radio Messages ........3-87 Check Gages Warning Light ......3-47 Navigation/Radio System .......3-89 Gate Ajar Light ..........3-47...
Page 133 NOTES...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 135 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 3-14. M. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-16. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
Page 136: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They also let To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the the police and other emergency vehicles know you have steering wheel pad. a problem. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of The tilt lever is on the the steering column.
Page 137: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward and two downward positions. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever returns automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 138: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal ﬂasher is used. With this ﬂasher installed, the signal indicator ﬂashes This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer (Mist): Turn the band to mist, for a single wiping (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. the windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If more wipes The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or are needed, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 140: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer To wash the rear window, press the washer symbol located in the center of the control. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as CAUTION: the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear In freezing weather, do not use your washer window, check the ﬂuid level.
Page 141 (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the CAUTION: (Continued) lever, to set a speed. (Off): Move the switch to this position to turn the Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery cruise control system off and cancel memory of a roads.
Page 142: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control You will go right back up to the previously chosen speed and stay there. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle 2. Get up to the speed you want. keeps going faster until you release the switch or 3.
Page 143 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble Control and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Press in the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the desired speed, then release it.
Page 144: Headlamps
Headlamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well as the following: The exterior lamps knob is • Sidemarker Lamps located on your instrument • Taillamps panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Page 145: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when the others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. vehicle is started and after the transaxle has been DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, shifted out of the PARK (P) position.
Page 146: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work.
Page 147: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Override Press the knob located The dome override button next to the exterior lamps is located below the knob to extend it. exterior lamps knob. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights. To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The dome Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the lamps will remain off when a door is open.
Page 148: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Electric Power Management The vehicle has entry lighting. The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state When any door is opened, the dome lamps come on as of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best long as the dome override lamp override button is performance and extended life of the battery.
Page 149: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, and vanity speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
Page 150: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of telephone or CB radio.
Page 151: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is Dual Climate Control System removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, Notice: If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 152 Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to Defog and defrost modes are described later in this direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. section. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Driver’s Side Temperature Lever: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 153: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity If your vehicle has the rear window defogger a warming (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. grid is used to remove fog on the rear window. This can be minimized if the climate control system is <...
Page 154: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, System and will be directed to the ﬂoor. Press the AUTO button, the mode button, the fan arrows, or either temperature knob to turn the system on.
Page 155: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation toward the passenger. The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match and link to the driver’s AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO active, the system will control the inside temperature, button for three seconds.
Page 156: Manual Operation
Manual Operation (Recirculation): Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off. When this button is To change the current setting, select one of the pressed, an indicator light in the button will also come following: on to let you know that it is activated. Recirculation (Fan): This button allows you to manually adjust mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle.
Page 157 Defogging and Defrosting A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off. Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of moisture When the system is on, the system will automatically condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 158: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment If your vehicle has the rear window defogger a warming Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side grid is used to remove fog from the rear window. of the instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off <...
Page 159 If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control system. The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger The temperature of the air coming through the rear temperature setting.
Page 160: 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 161: 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 will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 162: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been The odometer works together with the Driver Information driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
Page 163: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime Safety Belt Reminder Light will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only When the engine is started, a chime will come on for occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.
Page 164: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for If the airbag readiness light stays on after you malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical start your vehicle, it means the airbag system problem.
Page 165: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status frontal airbag.
Page 166 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be CAUTION: a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s CAUTION: frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing...
Page 167: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage This light will come on When your engine is not brieﬂy when you turn on running, but the ignition is the ignition key, but on, this gage displays the engine is not running, the battery voltage in as a check to show DC volts.
Page 168: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 169: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light still stays on, or comes on again while you are CAUTION: (Continued) driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, your vehicle still has to an accident.
Page 170: Stabilitrak Indicator Light
StabiliTrak Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. During most driving conditions, this light will not come ® on. If the StabiliTrak System is actively controlling the stability and/or traction of the vehicle, this light will ﬂash.
Page 171: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid Your vehicle has a tire This indicates that there may be a problem with the pressure light. Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Page 172: If The Light Is Flashing
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not damage to your vehicle.
Page 173: If The Light Is On Steady
If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, The condition is usually corrected when the electrical stop the vehicle.
Page 174: Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Gage Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check...
Page 175: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light CAUTION: Your vehicle may have a change engine oil light. 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 176: Security Light
Security Light Reduced Engine Power Light For information regarding This light comes on this light and the vehicle’s when a noticeable security system, see reduction in the vehicle’s Content Theft-Deterrent performance occurs. on page 2-15. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on, but acceleration and Cruise Control Light speed may be reduced.
Page 177: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a This light comes on when malfunction. the high-beam headlamps Check Gages Warning Light are in use. The check gages light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine.
Page 178: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. Check Gas Cap Light If your vehicle has this light, it will come on if your...
Page 179: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features, and warning/status messages.
Page 180: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays Trip Information Button (Trip Information): Press the trip information The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, delay the DIC will display the information that was TRIP B, TIRE PRESSURES, and TIMER.
Page 181 You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while they are Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Press the displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button The display will show the amount of time that has for more than four seconds, the display will show the...
Page 182: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average starting from that point.
Page 183: Select Button
Select Button Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make (Select): Press the select button to reset certain the messages disappear, not correct the problem. DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge messages on The following are the possible messages that can be the DIC display, and set your customization settings.
Page 184: Check Washer Fluid
CHECK WASHER FLUID soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating This message displays if the washer ﬂuid level is low. on page 5-30 for more information. Adding washer ﬂuid to the windshield washer ﬂuid This message displays and a chime sounds if the reservoir clears this message.
Page 185: Left Rear Door Ajar
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass.
Page 186: Service Tire Monitor
SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System) page 3-41. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on This message displays if there is a problem with page 5-69 for more information. If the warning comes on the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
Page 187: Turn Signal On
if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you into the atmosphere. This message remains on until are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require it is manually cleared from the DIC display.
Page 188: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization Lock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS: IN Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that GEAR appears in the display. To select your preference allow you to program some features to one setting for automatic locking, press the select button while LOCK based on your preference.
Page 189 Unlock Doors Lock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS: Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK: IN PARK appears in the display. To select your BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference preference for automatic unlocking, press the select for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle button while UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK is displayed with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press...
Page 190: Unlock Feedback
Unlock Feedback Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until UNLOCK Press the customization button until HEADLAMP FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display. To select DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select your your preference for the feedback you will receive preference for how long the headlamps will stay on when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless after you turn off the vehicle, press the select button...
Page 191 Perimeter Lights Easy Exit Seat Press the customization button until PERIMETER Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT: LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select your OFF appears in the display. To select your preference preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON is displayed on the EXIT SEAT: OFF is displayed on the DIC.
Page 192 Seat Recall Curb View Press the customization button until SEAT RECALL: Press the customization button until CURB VIEW: OFF OFF appears in the display. To select your preference appears in the display. To select your preference for for recall of the driver’s memory seat and adjustable curb view, press the select button while CURB VIEW: pedals, if your vehicle has this feature, press the select OFF is displayed on the DIC.
Page 193: Alarm Warning
Alarm Warning Language Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING: Press the customization button until LANGUAGE: BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference ENGLISH appears in the display. To select your for alarm warning, press the select button while preference for display language, press the select button ALARM WARNING: BOTH is displayed on the DIC.
Page 194: Audio System(S)
Units Audio System(s) Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S. Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read (ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select the units of the pages following to familiarize yourself with its measurement in which the DIC will display vehicle features.
Page 195 While your vehicle is parked: Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. operate through the radio/entertainment system. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not •...
Page 196: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Radio(s) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour displays. AM or PM displays for morning or evening hours.
Page 197 ® ® Base MP3 Radio shown, Bose similar Base Six-Disc CD Radio shown, Bose similar Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. ® If your vehicle has the Bose audio system, your ® vehicle has six Bose ampliﬁed speakers.
Page 198: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). PWR (Power): Push to turn the system on and off. RDS features are available for use only on FM stations VOL or VOLUME: Turn clockwise or that broadcast RDS information.
Page 199: Finding A Station
© ¨ AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic SCAN : Press and hold either SCAN arrow, volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make or depending on the radio, SCAN or TYPE arrow brieﬂy up for road and wind noise while driving by increasing until SCAN or SCN displays and a beep is heard.
Page 200: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed AUDIO: Push and release until BASS, MID (midrange) on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the ®...
Page 201: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release until BAL For all Radios except the MP3 Radio, select and ﬁnd a (balance) displays.
Page 202 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type For the MP3 Radio, select and ﬁnd a desired PTY by select mode.
Page 203: Rds Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages For the Base Radio, pushbuttons have factory PTY ALERT! (MP3 Radio): Alert warns of local or national presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be emergencies. When an alert announcement comes programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by on the current radio station, ALERT! displays.
Page 204: Radio Messages
Radio Messages The radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. This function does not apply to XM™...
Page 205: Playing A Cd
Radio Messages for XM™ Only Care of Your CDs See XM Radio Messages on page 3-87 later in this If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced section for further detail. due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and Playing a CD the way the CD-R has been handled.
Page 206 Care of Your CD and DVD Player To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer 2.
Page 207 To load more than one CD but less than six, complete To eject multiple CDs, do the following: Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, 1. Press and hold the button for two seconds. press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. A beep is heard and the indicator light, located to The radio begins to play the last CD loaded.
Page 208 1 FLD (Previous) (MP3 Radio): This pushbutton or 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold to does not work while using a non-MP3 CD. advance quickly within a track. For the Base Radio, press and hold for less than 2 FLD (Next) (MP3 Radio): This pushbutton does two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing not work while using a non-MP3 CD.
Page 209 6 RDM (Random) (Base Radio or MP3 Radio): Press On some radios, pressing the left arrow, if more than to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, 10 seconds have played, goes to the start of the order. RDM ON displays. RDM T or RDM and the track current track.
Page 210: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode TUNE (MP3 Radio): Turning this knob fast tracks reverse or advances through tracks. The track The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. number displays for each track. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. DISPL (Display) or INFO (Information): Press to see To save tracks into the song list feature, perform how long the current track has been playing.
Page 211 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded moved up the list. When another track is added to tracks begin to play in the order they were saved. the song list, the track is added to the end of the list.
Page 212 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. Your vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3/WMA If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be feature.
Page 213: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 The player is able to read and play a maximum of 253 folders, 50 playlists, 20 sessions, and 949 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names MP3/WMA Disc may use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of MP3/WMA Format the ﬁle, folder, or playlist names.
Page 214 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks are played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • If CD audio tracks are available they will be played compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player ﬁrst, otherwise play begins from the ﬁrst track in advances to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that...
Page 215: Playing An Mp3/Wma
File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio The song name that displays is the song name that is is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 216 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this start of the previous track. Press the right SEEK arrow to pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at go to the start of the next track.
Page 217: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages To change the default on the display, press the DISPL knob until the desired display appears, then press and hold this knob for two seconds. The radio produces one If you have a Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD, beep and the selected display becomes the default.
Page 218 No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or information is available at this time on this channel. any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, The system is working properly. by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Not Found: There are no channels available for the Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being selected category.
Page 219: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System NotFound: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. XM Lock: The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have The navigation system has built-in features intended to previously been in another vehicle.
Page 220: Before You Drive
Before You Drive Headphones The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only and is The RSE system includes two sets of wireless not intended for the driver while driving. headphones. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. Parental Control An indicator light illuminates on the headphones when they are on.
Page 221 Battery Replacement When using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD To change the batteries on the headphones: (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, 1.
Page 222: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. be connected from an auxiliary device such as a In some countries, the video format may be in the camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Page 223: Audio Output
Audio Output Video Screen Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be The video screen is located in the overhead console. heard through the following possible sources: To use the video screen, do the following: • Wireless Headphones 1.
Page 224: Dvd Player
DVD Player Service (if equipped), the audio for these sources will be heard, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently The DVD player is located in the overhead console and playing through the RSE. is controlled by the buttons on the DVD player or on If an error message displays on the video screen, the remote control.
Page 225 (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the forwarding a DVD or CD. Press twice to return to arrows to navigate through a menu. the beginning of the DVD. (Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu.
Page 226: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc Ejecting a Disc (DVD Player without Sunroof) To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot. The DVD player continues Press the button on the DVD player faceplate to loading the disc and the player automatically starts, if eject the disc.
Page 227: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light can affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 228 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Set-up Menu): Press to adjust the color, tint, provides you with the capability of direct chapter, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range title, and track number selection. compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press to select chapter, low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 229 Battery Replacement (Camera Angle): Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. To change the remote control batteries, do the following: The format and content of this function will vary for 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on each disc.
Page 230 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action Disc will not play. The system might be off. In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input The parental control picture moves or scrolls. connections at both button might have been devices. turned on. The power Change the Video indicator light ﬂashes.
Page 231 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, I push Play but pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception sometimes the DVD DVD player resumes or buzzes.
Page 232: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages DVD Distortion The following errors can display on the video screen: There can be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, Disc Format Error: This message displays if a disc is scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 233: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources: radio, CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that are not being listened by the front seat passengers. For example, rear seat passengers can listen to and control CDs or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front...
Page 234: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature SEEK: Press this button to advance to the next station or track and stay there. The display shows the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your selection. This function is inactive if the front seat vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by passengers are listening to the same audio source.
Page 235: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station that has been programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio seeks preset stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 236: Radio Reception
Radio Reception XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio Frequency interference and static during normal radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous reception can occur if items such as cellphone chargers, United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, vehicle convenience accessories, and external tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power...
Page 237: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio of the vehicle.
Page 238 NOTES 3-108...
Page 239 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-26 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-27 Drunk Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-28 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-28 Braking ............4-3 Winter Driving ..........4-29...
Page 240: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Drunk Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means “always expect the Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to judgment can be affected by even a small wear your safety belt —...
Page 241: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway time.
Page 242: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive If there is a problem with in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy ABS, this warning light will braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This stay on. See Anti-lock is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool Brake System (ABS) between hard stops.
Page 243: Braking In Emergencies
® StabiliTrak System As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. ® Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak , Electronic Remember: ABS does not change the time you need Stability Control (ESC) which combines antilock to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always brake, traction and stability control systems and helps decrease stopping distance.
Page 244 ® ® When the StabiliTrak The StabiliTrak system has three modes of operation: system is both on and STABILITRAK ON, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, actively controlling and STABILITRAK OFF. the stability of the vehicle, STABILITRAK ON -The vehicle will default to ®...
Page 245: Stabilitrak Off
Traction Control Off It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn In this mode, stability control and brake-traction control the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice are functional.
Page 246 Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event ® ® ® StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak Service DIC Message — Indicator Light Indicator Light Light ® StabiliTrak mode (System is fully None enabled, but is not actively controlling vehicle stability). Traction Control Off Solid Traction Control Off Solid...
Page 247 ® Notice: If the StabiliTrak light comes on due to If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system ® heavy braking and/or because the traction control activates, the StabiliTrak light will blink, and the cruise system has been continuously active, do not allow control will automatically disengage.
Page 248: Power Steering
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is (TrailBlazer SS) banked, and your speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. If your vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time.
Page 249: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 250: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing Your right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 251: Competitive Driving
Skidding While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable gear.
Page 252: Off-Road Driving (Except Ss)
Off-Road Driving (Except SS) Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-3. If your vehicle and service work done.
Page 253: Environmental Concerns
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 254: Traveling To Remote Areas
• Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving Always carry a litter bag — make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe • Take extreme care with open ﬁres where permitted, and close to home before you go into the wilderness.
Page 255: Scanning The Terrain
are hidden by grass, bushes, snow, or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things CAUTION: to consider: • Is the path ahead clear? When you are driving off-road, bouncing and • Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position.
Page 256: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one very time you need special alertness and driving of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend, or skills, your reﬂexes, perceptions, and judgment can be cross.
Page 257: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill need to take some special steps.
Page 258 • • If the engine has stopped running, you will need to Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to your vehicle, it is steep enough to cause you to roll PARK (P) and restart the engine.
Page 259: 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 260: Driving Across An Incline
• Your vehicle is much more likely to stall when going A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be uphill. But if it happens when going downhill: too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base —...
Page 261: Stalling On An Incline
When driving across an incline that is not too steep, the vehicle can hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and “walk the course”...
Page 262 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels will On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you not get good traction.
Page 263: Driving In Water
Driving in Water If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water. And, as long as the tailpipe CAUTION: is under water, you will never be able to start the engine.
Page 264: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Page 265: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. water.
Page 266: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 267: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have your vehicle.
Page 268: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the can be even more trouble because it can offer the least road probably have good traction.
Page 269: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, begin serious situation.
Page 270 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 271: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and CAUTION: repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 272: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Hooks First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive CAUTION: vehicles, shift into Four-Wheel High. For vehicles with ® StabiliTrak , turn the traction control part of the system ®...
Page 273: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 274 Tire and Loading Information Label For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-58 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65. There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certiﬁcation/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle.
Page 275 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 276 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) Weight 200 lbs (453 kg)
Page 277 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Your vehicle may have an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle.
Page 278 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, CAUTION: called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and Do not load the vehicle any heavier than weigh your vehicle.
Page 279: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar CAUTION: Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a Things you put inside your vehicle can snow plow. strike and injure people in a sudden stop Notice: Adding a snow plow or similar equipment or turn, or in a crash.
Page 280: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle advice and equipment recommendations. behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you The two most common types of recreational vehicle would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’ll...
Page 281: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 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.
Page 282 Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28 for the proper 1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). procedure to select the NEUTRAL (N) position for 2.
Page 283: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the CAUTION: Ground) Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission You or others could be injured.
Page 284 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to Ground) the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow (Two-Wheel or Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) vehicle. Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position.
Page 285: Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
Electronically Controlled Air Load leveling will not function normally with the inﬂator hose attached to the inﬂator outlet. Remove the Suspension System inﬂator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading. Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronically If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, controlled air suspension system that automatically some bleed down of the suspension is normal.
Page 286: Indicator Light
Indicator Light Towing a Trailer The indicator light on the inﬂator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for CAUTION: internal system error. If the indicator light is ﬂashing without the load leveling function or the inﬂator being active, turn off the ignition.
Page 287: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
• To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, appears later in this section.
Page 288: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside trailering equipment.
Page 289: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR **2WD TrailBlazer SS 4.10 6,800 lbs (3 084 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg) (6.0 L V8 Engine) **AWD TrailBlazer SS 4.10 6,600 lbs (2 994 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg) (6.0 L V8 Engine) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion.
Page 290 Trailering may be limited by the vehicle’s ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight.
Page 291 Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to 3,975 lbs (408 kg) on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The (1 803 kg).
Page 292: Safety Chains
Hitches If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are the bumper.
Page 293: Driving With A Trailer
Trailer Brakes CAUTION: (Continued) If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they must be unconsciousness or death. See Engine adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and Exhaust on page 2-36.
Page 294: Making Turns
Backing Up And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and to the left.
Page 295: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 296: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift into PARK (P). Parking on a Hill 5. Release the regular brakes. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: CAUTION: •...
Page 297 Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have a seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness may have a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector (if equipped with the trailering package) that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform or included with the four-pin trailer towing harness.
Page 298 If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, turn This harness also contains the following trailer circuits on the headlamps to boost the vehicle system voltage that are not connected to the four-pin trailer connector: and properly charge the battery. •...
Page 299 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-37 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-38 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-39 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Brakes ............5-40 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Battery ............5-43 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Jump Starting ..........5-44...
Page 300 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....5-69 Weatherstrips ..........5-103 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-72 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-104 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-74 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-104 Buying New Tires .........5-75 Finish Care ..........5-104 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-77 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-105 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-78...
Page 301: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 302: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause CAUTION: cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some You can be injured and your vehicle could be component wear by-products contain and/or emit these...
Page 303: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-17. If your vehicle has the 4.2L L6 engine (VIN Code S) or the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code M), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or Adding Equipment to the Outside of...
Page 304: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM speciﬁcation To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in are now required to contain additives that help prevent Canada.
Page 305: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, If you plan on driving in another country outside the if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing ﬁnd.
Page 306: Filling The Tank
Filling the 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 307 There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly CAUTION: installed. See Check Gas Cap Light on page 3-48 for more information. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 308: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from Things that burn can get on hot engine parts the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can and start a ﬁre.
Page 309: Hood Release
Hood Release 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
Page 310: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.2L L6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 311 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24. on page 5-30. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” on page 5-32.
Page 312 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 313 A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-32. on page 5-30. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND). Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24. See Jump Starting on page 5-44.
Page 314 When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 TrailBlazer SS engine, here is what you will see: 5-16...
Page 315: Engine Oil
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” on page 5-32. under Brakes on page 5-40. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24. Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-111.
Page 316: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the V8 engine, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 317 6.0L V8 (VIN Code H) Engine Only Remove the engine cover to access the engine oil ﬁll cap: 1. Remove the screw in the center of the cover. 2. Remove the cover from the stud on the driver side. 3. Pull the cover up and off the bracket. 4.
Page 318: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 Except Vehicles with 6.0L V8 (VIN Code H) As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. Engine These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 319 If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the Look for three things: temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is • GM4718M recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
Page 320: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil When to Change Engine Oil container.
Page 321: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 322: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the Overview on page 5-12 for vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust the location of the and dirt.
Page 323: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 324: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission ﬂuid level if you have been driving: Prepare your vehicle as follows: • When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine •...
Page 325 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. The automatic transmission dipstick handle with this symbol on it is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 326: Engine Coolant
How to Add Automatic Transmission Engine Coolant Fluid The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles kind of transmission ﬂuid to use.
Page 327: What To Use
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer/retailer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant.
Page 328: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL see Cooling System on page 5-32. coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Radiator Pressure Cap CAUTION: Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,...
Page 329: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no CAUTION: steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you •...
Page 330: Cooling System
Cooling System If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what normally.
Page 331 The coolant level should be If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. at least up to the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it is not, you speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal may have a leak at the down.
Page 332 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 have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a ®...
Page 333: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If the overheat warning continues, there is 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. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 334 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine COLD mark. Coolant on page 5-28 for more information about the 5.
Page 335: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Your 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 336: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-12 for cool down. reservoir location. 2.
Page 337: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the What to Use manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Water can cause the solution to freeze and the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 338: Brakes
Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid Brake Fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the The brake master cylinder brake hydraulic system.
Page 339: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION: The brake ﬂuid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in the brake The ﬂuid level should be hydraulic system, the brakes might not work above MIN.
Page 340: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning proper sequence to torque speciﬁcations in Capacities sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are and Speciﬁcations on page 5-121.
Page 341: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if CAUTION: the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When you replace parts of the braking system —...
Page 342: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
Page 343 4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals on each CAUTION: (Continued) battery. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal. You should always use this remote Be sure the battery has enough water. You do terminal instead of the terminal on the battery.
Page 344 Before you connect the cables, here are some basic 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to things you should know. Positive (+) will go to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 345 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Page 346 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the be covered by your warranty.
Page 347: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level When to Check Lubricant to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
Page 348: Four-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. For vehicles equipped with the SS package, to add lubricant when the level is low, use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 349: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant Front Axle To get an accurate When to Check Lubricant reading, the vehicle should 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 350: Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0.50 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this plug hole.
Page 351: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page 2-11 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three retaining screws (B) from the socket plate. 5.
Page 352: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs 1. Remove the two screws holding the license plate Exterior Lamp Bulb Number lamp lens. License Plate Lamp Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. 2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly. 3.
Page 353: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 354 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. Claw in Notch blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic B.
Page 355: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the position. park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass.
Page 356: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty resulting accident could cause serious booklet for details.
Page 357: Winter Tires
Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire Winter Tires If your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, they are For cold weather driving conditions you may prefer to classiﬁed as low-proﬁle performance tires. These get tires designed for snow or ice, if your vehicle has tires are designed for very responsive driving on P255/50R20 size tires.
Page 358: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into the to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have sidewall. The following illustration is an example a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. of a typical P-Metric tire sidewall.
Page 359 (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit (B) Tire Width The three-digit number indicates Maximum load that can be carried and the the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall maximum pressure needed to support that load. to sidewall. For information on recommended tire pressure see (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65 and Loading...
Page 360: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up Air Pressure The amount of air inside the heat from driving. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure tire pressing outward on each square inch of the on page 5-65.
Page 361 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of on page 4-35.
Page 362 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 Standards) A tire information system that degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 363: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they operate effectively.
Page 364: How To Check
How to Check High-Speed Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly CAUTION: inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are underinﬂated.
Page 365: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System If your vehicle has P255/50R20 104V size tires installed on the rear axle, they will require inﬂation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds above 99 The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio mph (160 km/h). Set the cold inﬂation pressure, for the and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 366 Federal Communications Commission Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to (FCC) and Industry and Science maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation has Canada not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 367: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation At the same time a message to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light and the The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed to DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Page 368: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
• Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low tire The TPMS sensor matching process was started but pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire not completed or not completed successfully after maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on rotating the vehicle’s tires.
Page 369: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
TPMS Sensor Matching Process The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identiﬁcation codes engine off.
Page 370: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. We recommend that you regularly inspect your 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of the procedure in Step 5.
Page 371 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 372: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, • You can see the indicators at three or more places driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, around the tire.
Page 373: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of your vehicle.
Page 374 Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure CAUTION: warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the proper warning level you would get with TPC the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop...
Page 375: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to may not provide an acceptable level of rollover.
Page 376: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Quality grades can be found where applicable on federal safety requirements and additional General the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Page 377 Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat controlled conditions on speciﬁed government test...
Page 378: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, tire life and best overall performance.
Page 379: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You cannot know how it has been handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose used or how far it has been driven.
Page 380: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and bicycle tires. You CAUTION: can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure. It is not designed to inﬂate large objects which will require more than ﬁve minutes to inﬂate, such as an Do not use tire chains.
Page 381 To use the accessory inﬂator: 4. Press and release the switch to turn the air inﬂator on. The indicator light will remain on when the 1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of inﬂator is running. the hose, if required. The system has an internal clock to prevent the system from overheating.
Page 382: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 383: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers vehicle.
Page 384: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). To remove the underbody-mounted spare from your vehicle: The jacking equipment needed to remove the spare tire is Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the stored under the rear seat.
Page 385 A. Wheel Wrench 3. Insert the socket end of the extension (C) on B. Hoist Shaft a 45 degree angle C. Extension downward into the hoist D. Retainer drive shaft hole. E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper.
Page 386 5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower tire has been completely lowered, and pull it the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until through the wheel opening. the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 387: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-85 for more information. 2. Use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to carefully pry off the center cap. 3.
Page 388 6. 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 389 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: (Continued) When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Page 390 10. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 11. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel.
Page 391 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid CAUTION: expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See Capacities and Speciﬁcations on Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened page 5-121 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 392: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System CAUTION: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off Someone standing too close during the your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 393 2. If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4.
Page 394 9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. 10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand.
Page 395: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and CAUTION: (Continued) Tools If this happened when your vehicle was being driven, the tire might contact a person or CAUTION: another vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 396 A. Wheel Wrench 3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear. B. Hoist Shaft 4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel. C. Extension 5. Put the socket end of the extension (C) through the D.
Page 397 A. Handle E. Knob 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), B. Wheel Wrench F. Wheel Blocks and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, C. Instruction Label and Jack use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable.
Page 398: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare tire. A Interior Cleaning spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is page 5-65 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35 for cleaned often.
Page 399: Fabric/Carpet
• Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the degreasers can leave residue that streaks and glass and/or cause damage to the rear window attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per defogger.
Page 400: Leather
Leather To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove club soda. dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.
Page 401: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean CAUTION: soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 402: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the it clean by washing it often.
Page 403: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
Page 404: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain be covered by your warranty.
Page 405: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may develop into major repair expense.
Page 406: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Interior and exterior Polishing Cloth Removes light scratches polishing cloth. Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Cleans, shines, and Remover and asphalt.
Page 407: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) •...
Page 408: Headlamps
Headlamps Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses. An The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off. short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked breakers.
Page 409: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking tabs.
Page 410 L6 Engine Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp Passenger Side High-Beam Back-Up Trailer Lamps Headlamp Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 5-112...
Page 411 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Trailer Electric Brake Windshield Wiper Cooling Fan Automatic Transfer Case Horn Windshield Washer Ignition E Powertrain Control Module B Electronic Throttle Control Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Stoplamp Automatic Shift Lock Control System Cigarette Lighter Transmission Control Module (TCM) Not Used...
Page 412 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Truck Body Controller 1 Rear Window Wiper/Washer Trailer Fog Lamps Antilock Brakes (ABS) Horn Ignition A Fuel Pump Blower Motor Windshield Washer Ignition B High-Beam Headlamp Passenger Side Trailer Turn Air Conditioning Driver Side Trailer Turn Cooling Fan Hazard Flashers Headlamp Driver Module...
Page 413 V8 Engine Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Passenger Side Low-Beam Suspension Headlamp Passenger Side High-Beam Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Headlamp Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 5-115...
Page 414 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Cooling Fan Windshield Wiper Horn Automatic Transfer Case Ignition E Windshield Washer Electronic Throttle Control Powertrain Control Module B Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Fog Lamps Automatic Shift Lock Control Stoplamp System Cigarette Lighter Engine 1...
Page 415 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Antilock Brakes (ABS) Headlamp Washer Ignition A Rear Window Wiper Blower Motor Fog Lamps Ignition B Horn Passenger Side Trailer Turn Fuel Pump Driver Side Trailer Turn Windshield Washer Hazard Flashers High-Beam Headlamp Transmission Air Conditioning Oxygen Sensor Bank B Cooling Fan Oxygen Sensor Bank A...
Page 416: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block 5-118...
Page 417 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Door Control Module Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Driver Door Control Module Passenger Side Rear Parking Liftgate Module 2 Lamps Truck Body Controller 3 Locks Rear Fog Lamps Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Blank Module Truck Body Controller 2 Blank Power Seats Lock...
Page 418 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used Radio Parking Lamps Trailer Park Truck Body Controller Accessory Passenger Side Turn Signal Truck Body Controller 5 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Front Wipers Rear Fog Lamps Vehicle Stop Auxiliary Power 1 Transmission Control Module Ignition 0 Heat Ventilation Air Four-Wheel Drive...
Page 419: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 420 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L Transfer Case Lubricant 2.0 qt 1.8 L Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) 5.0 qt 4.7 L 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 421 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 the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 422: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 423 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Performing maintenance work on a vehicle Vehicle on page 4-35. can be dangerous.
Page 424: 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 425 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 426: 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 and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 427: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug • wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs •...
Page 428 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you conditions: see anything that might keep a safety belt system −...
Page 429: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL These owner checks and services should be performed coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, on page 5-28.
Page 430: 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 431: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 432: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part standard can be identiﬁed as number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your synthetic, and should also be dealer/retailer.
Page 433 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield SAE 75W-90 Synthetic ® Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Axle Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Chassis Lubricant in Canada 89021678) meeting (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. Parking Brake in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGI #2, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic...
Page 434 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Hood and Transfer Case (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, Door Hinges, in Canada 10953626). Body Door Hinge Pins, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Chassis Lubricant Liftgate Hinge (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Rear Driveline (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, and Linkage, in Canada 10953474).
Page 435: Maintenance Replacement Parts
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 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4.2 L6 89017342 PF61...
Page 436: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.2L V6 Engine 5.3L V8 and 6.0L V8 Engines 6-16...
Page 437: 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. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 438 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 439 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-19...
Page 440 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-20...
Page 441 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-4 Government ..........7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-5 Government ..........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5...
Page 442: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle •...
Page 443 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program aware of its participation in a no-charge administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 444: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of (United States only) gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership tools and forms with greater ease.
Page 445: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-7854 (French) to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone addressed to: devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 United States —...
Page 446: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and GM Mobility Reimbursement Caribbean Islands/Countries Program (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P.
Page 447: Roadside Assistance Program
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside warranty service or in the event of a Assistance program.
Page 448 This assistance covers Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to...
Page 449: Calling For Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited provide the following to the Roadside Assistance reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue...
Page 450: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles transportation options.
Page 451: Collision Damage Repair
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Collision Damage Repair Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Page 452: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform...
Page 453: If A Crash Occurs
If a Crash Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Check to make sure that you are all right.
Page 454: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 455: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center your vehicle. P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 7-15...
Page 456: Owner Information
Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the For Credit Card Orders Only Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 457: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and Event Data Recorders Privacy This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment computers that record information about the vehicle’s or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in performance and how it is driven.
Page 458: Onstar
Navigation System To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special system may result in the storage of destinations, equipment, can read the information if they have...
Page 459 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ......4-4 Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-39 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Appearance Care Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..4-41 Aluminum Wheels ........5-106 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Care of Safety Belts ........5-103 Vehicle ............
Page 460 Audio System (cont.) Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ....... 3-103 Calibration ........2-38, 2-40, 2-42 Setting the Clock ......... 3-66 California Fuel ..........5-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-104 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-107 Audio System(s) ..........
Page 461 Child Restraints (cont.) Climate Control System (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Clock, Setting ..........3-66 Center Rear Seat Position ......1-48 Collision Damage Repair ........7-11 Securing a Child Restraint in the Compass ........2-38, 2-40, 2-42 Right Front Seat Position ......1-48 Competitive Driving .........
Page 462 Driving (cont.) Recovery Hooks .......... 4-34 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-34 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Winter ............4-29 Delayed Locking ..........2-7 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... 3-24 Diesel Dual Climate Control System ......3-21 Running Out of Fuel ........
Page 463 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-85 Coolant ............5-28 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-97 Coolant Heater ..........2-23 Fluid Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-40 Automatic Transmission ........ 5-25 Drive Belt Routing ........6-16 Power Steering ........... 5-38 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-12 Windshield Washer ........
Page 464 Headlamps (cont.) Flash-to-Pass ..........3-8 Gage Halogen Bulbs ..........5-52 Check Gages Warning Light ......3-47 High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-40 On Reminder ..........3-14 Fuel ............3-48 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Oil Pressure ..........3-44 Heater ............
Page 465 Light (cont.) Check Gas Cap .......... 3-48 Jump Starting ..........5-44 Cruise Control ..........3-46 Gate Ajar ........... 3-47 Highbeam On ..........3-47 Low Fuel Warning ........3-48 Malfunction Indicator ........3-41 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-35 Keys ...............
Page 466 Locks (cont.) Manual Seats ........... 1-2 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-8 Manual, Using ............ iii Rear Door Security Locks ......2-10 Memory Seat and Pedals ........1-4 Loss of Control ..........4-12 Message Low Fuel Warning Light ........3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages ......
Page 467 Paint, Damage ..........5-107 Odometer ............3-32 Park Brake ............ 2-32 Odometer, Trip ..........3-32 Park (P) Off-Road Driving ..........4-14 Shifting Into ..........2-33 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-12 Shifting Out of ..........2-35 Parking Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-45 Over Things That Burn .........
Page 468 ® Rearview Mirror with OnStar ......2-38 Rearview Mirrors ..........2-37 Radiator Pressure Cap ........5-30 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-6 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ..7-18 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Radio(s) ............3-66 Recovery Hooks ..........4-34 Radios Recreational Vehicle Towing ......
Page 469 Service ............5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Safety Belt Adding Equipment to the Outside Reminder Light ..........3-33 of Your Vehicle .......... 5-5 Safety Belts California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Care of ............ 5-103 California Proposition 65 Warning ....5-4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....
Page 470 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Tires ............. 5-58 Storage Areas Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-106 Center Console Storage Area ......2-55 Buying New Tires ........5-75 Convenience Net ......... 2-57 Chains ............5-82 Glove Box ..........2-55 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-85 Luggage Carrier ..........
Page 471 Towing Recreational Vehicle ........4-42 Vehicle Towing a Trailer .......... 4-48 Control ............4-3 Your Vehicle ..........4-41 Damage Warnings ........... iv Traction ® Loading ............4-35 StabiliTrak System ........4-5 Symbols ............iv Transmission Vehicle Customization, DIC ......3-58 Fluid, Automatic ...........
Page 472 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-30 XM Radio Messages ........3-87 Warnings XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-107 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-53 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Safety and Symbols ......... iii Your Vehicle and the Environment .......

Chevrolet 2008 TrailBlazer Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Child Restraints

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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