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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner's Manual

Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner's Manual

2005

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-7

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-10

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Airbag System

......................................... 1-50

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-37

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-47

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HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-54

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-60

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-22

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Owner Manual

............................ 1-65

............................ 2-16

........... 2-19

............................. 2-50

............................. 2-61

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-33

.................. 3-52

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Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-65

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-49

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-46

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-47

Front Axle

............................................... 5-48

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-53

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-85

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-94

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-49

......... 5-51

................................. 5-93

................... 5-107

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To remove a stuck CD from a Chevrolet TrailBlazer, try the following steps:

1. Press the Eject (Z) button. This can be done even if the ignition or radio is off.
2. If the CD does not eject, check if the label is caught inside the CD player.
3. If the CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down, it may not eject properly. Wait about an hour if the air is very humid and try again.
4. If the CD still does not come out, or if an error message appears, write down the error and contact a GM dealer for assistance.

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Page 1 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Audio System(s) ........3-65 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-3 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-7 Towing ........... 4-49 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Index Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-3 Child Restraints ..........1-29 Manual Seats ..........1-3 Older Children ..........1-29 Power Seats ..........1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-31 Manual Lumbar ..........1-4 Child Restraint Systems .........1-35 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Top Strap ............1-39 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........1-50 Restraint System Check ........1-65 Where Are the Airbags? ........1-53 Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-65 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....1-55 Replacing Restraint System Parts What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......1-57 After a Crash ..........1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......1-57 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ..1-58 Passenger Sensing System ......1-60...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats If you have this feature, Manual Seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front CAUTION: seat cushions. The horizontal control adjusts the seat cushion and You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to the vertical control adjusts adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle the seatback.
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. This control is Your vehicle may have located on the outboard side of the seat. heated front seats. The Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar buttons used to control this support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
To heat only the seatback, press the button with the words BACK ONLY. An indicator light on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the Rear Seat Operation rear seatbacks. Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down.
Page 14 Rear Seats (TrailBlazer EXT) The second row seat is a 65/35 split seat which may be folded and tumbled. Use this feature for gaining access to the third row seats. To fold and tumble the second row seat(s), do the following: 1.
Page 15: Returning The Seats To An Upright Position
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position Entry/Exit to/from the Third Row Seat To return the seat(s) to the upright position, do To enter the third row seat, you must fold and the following: tumble the second row seat following the instructions given previously.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Folding the Third Row Seats Safety Belts 1. Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat cushion to release the seat cushion. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 2. Lift up the seat, and then pull it forward. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety 3.
Page 17 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a CAUTION: reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-36. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 18: 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. 1-12...
Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20 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. 1-14...
Page 21 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-31.
Page 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 24 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 against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 25 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 at the pelvic bones.
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 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 to ﬁx it.
Page 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety is how to wear one properly. belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-16. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 30 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 31: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for CAUTION: Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt belt comfort for older children who have outgrown is too loose. In a crash, you would move booster seats and for small adults.
Page 32 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the 3. Your comfort guide may have an adjuster to belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 33 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 5. Buckle, position and release the safety belt The elastic cord must be under the belt and the as described in Rear Seat Passengers on guide on top. page 1-23.
Page 34: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Although If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor should use it. part of the safety belts for the driver and right front But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will passenger.
Page 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 38 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 39 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 40 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. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor Accident statistics show that children are safer if they vehicle safety standards.
Page 45: Top Strap
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. CAUTION: Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be people in the vehicle.
Page 46 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 47: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Seven-passenger Vehicles Five-passenger Vehicles For seven-passenger vehicles, there is a top strap For ﬁve-passenger vehicles, there is a top strap anchor anchor bracket for each seating position in the bracket for each rear seating position. The anchor second row.
Page 48 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors in the outside seating positions in the second row. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 49 For ﬁve-passenger vehicles, 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. In order to get to the anchors you will need to pull the strap at the center of the seat where the seat cushion meets the seatback.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 51 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat, although some of them will ﬁt there. If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint, secure it in a rear outside seat position.
Page 53 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the the right front seat position, move the seat as far rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Page 54 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 55 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 56: Airbag System
Airbag System If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 57 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: The roof-mounted airbags are designed to inﬂate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. You can be severely injured or killed in a crash They are not designed to inﬂate in frontal if you are not wearing your safety belt —...
Page 58 There is an airbag readiness light on CAUTION: the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Both frontal and roof-mounted airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it The system checks the airbag electrical system for could seriously injure you.
Page 59: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-53...
Page 60 If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the driver If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the right and the person seated directly behind the driver, it front passenger and the person directly behind that is located in the ceiling above the side windows. passenger, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 61: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate If something is between an occupant and an only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it threshold.
Page 62 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that Your vehicle may or may not have a roof-mounted does not move or deform, the threshold level for the airbag and rollover sensor. See Airbag System reduced deployment is about 9 to 16 mph (14 to on page 1-50.
Page 63: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on the instrument panel.
Page 64: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 65 Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s right front passenger airbag. or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once.
Page 66: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position. A passenger airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system Passenger Airbag Status Indicator –...
Page 67 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This •...
Page 68 If a child restraint has been installed and the on For some children who have outgrown child restraints indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating...
Page 69 CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
Page 70: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are airbag system parts in several places around Is there anything I might add to the front or your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate sides of the vehicle that could keep the while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 71: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking Your Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 72: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Displacement on Demand (DoD) .....2-23 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-24 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-27 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-31 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-32 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 74 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-47 Luggage Carrier ...........2-55 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ..2-56 ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-50 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-58 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ..2-51 Convenience Net ..........2-59 Storage Areas ..........2-54 Cargo Cover ..........2-59 Glove Box ...........2-54 Sunroof ............2-60 Overhead Console ........2-54...
Page 75: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 76 This vehicle has one The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed double-sided key for the locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in ignition and door lock. a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to It will ﬁt with either side up.
Page 77: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 78: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. System Operation (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the horn If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock sound.
Page 79: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location.
Page 80: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter. You can use your key to unlock your door from Door Locks the outside. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. •...
Page 81: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks entry transmitter. All doors and the liftgate can be reopened for up to ﬁve seconds from the time the last door is closed. The power door lock Five seconds after the last door is closed, all the doors switches are located on will lock.
Page 82: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn Door Locks signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s 2.
Page 83: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunction The following is the list of available lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch programming options: lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a 30 second program timer will begin.
Page 84: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on, unlock the Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock door and open the door from the outside.
Page 85: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier. CAUTION: On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked. Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it. It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in...
Page 86: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 87: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window AUTO (Express-down): The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down. Press down brieﬂy on the bottom of the driver’s or front passenger’s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express-down feature.
Page 88: Power Rear Quarter Windows
Power Rear Quarter Windows Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror. Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror The switch(es) that operate the windows are located on the overhead console. See Overhead Console on Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 89: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, Your vehicle may be equipped with a content and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 90: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that and open the driver’s door.
Page 91: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Ignition Positions Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 92: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) B (Accessory): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes radio in the accessory ignition position may...
Page 93: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine will not start in any other position — that is ignition key to START and hold it there up to a safety feature.
Page 94: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Press the switch towards you to move the pedals closer. Press the switch away from you to move the pedals away from you. If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is Engine Coolant Heater designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can...
Page 95: Displacement On Demand (Dod)
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the 1. Turn off the engine. kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact 2.
Page 96: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 97 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle be free to roll —...
Page 98 Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. with the engine running at high speed may damage However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy the transmission. The repairs would not be than DRIVE (D).
Page 99: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send If your vehicle is equipped your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for with four-wheel drive, the extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of transfer case knob is four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation.
Page 100 4HI (Four-Wheel High): Use 4HI when you need extra NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See off-road situations. This setting also engages your front Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-50 for axle to help drive your vehicle.
Page 101 Shifting into 2HI Shifting Out of 4LO Turn the knob to 2HI. This can be done at any speed To shift from 4LO to 4HI, A4WD or 2HI your vehicle unless you are shifting out of 4LO. must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the Shifting into 4LO engine running.
Page 102 Shifting into NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular 1.
Page 103: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal button in as you move the parking brake lever all the down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake way down.
Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 105: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Engine 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 106: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 107: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 108: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 109: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your PARK (P) —...
Page 110: Manual Rearview Mirror With Compass
Mirror Operation Compass Display While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass on rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your or off. The compass display, can show a maximum 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 conditions, such as during a long-distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 112: Manual Rearview Mirror With Onstar And Compass
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass Display ® OnStar and Compass (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass on or off. The compass display, can show a maximum The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with of two characters. For example, NE is displayed ®...
Page 113 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 conditions, such as during a long-distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 114: Manual Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature
Manual Rearview Mirror with Temperature and Compass Display Compass and Temperature (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off. The compass display, The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with an can show a maximum of two characters. For example, eight-point compass and temperature display located NE is displayed for north-east.
Page 115 Compass Calibration 1. Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 116: Manual Rearview Mirror With Onstar Compass, And Temperature Display
Manual Rearview Mirror with Temperature and Compass Display ® OnStar , Compass, and (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass and Temperature Display temperature display on or off. The compass display, can show a maximum of two characters. For example, The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with NE is displayed for north-east.
Page 117 Compass Calibration 1. Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass direction, N for North, for example, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 118: Outside Manual Mirrors
Outside Manual Mirrors Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to adjust the driver’s or passenger’s mirror so that you can see a little of the side of your vehicle. After adjusting the If the vehicle has the manual outside mirrors, adjust position of the mirrors, turn the knob to the center each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the position so that the mirrors cannot move.
Page 119: Outside Convex Mirror
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers CAUTION: to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A convex mirror can make things (like other ®...
Page 120: Onstar Services
® OnStar Services Directions and Connections Plan • ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe and All Safe and Sound Plan Services Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can • Driving Directions extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the •...
Page 121: Onstar Virtual Advisor
® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Steering Wheel Controls ® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and ® OnStar personal calling feature.
Page 122: Homelink Transmitter
® ® HomeLink Transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 123: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
® Programming the HomeLink Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When Transmitter programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 124 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener ® button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 or “Smart”...
Page 125: Using Homelink
® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 126: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Storage Areas ® HomeLink Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: Open the glove box by pulling the side of the handle ® 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button.
Page 127: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area Luggage Carrier If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. CAUTION: Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with cupholders located on the front and rear of the If you try to carry something on top of your storage compartment.
Page 128: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail. This will Panel/Cover release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the crossrail is where you want it, press down on the levers to lock it into place.
Page 129 Your vehicle may have this feature. This upper panel position can be used as a cargo shade. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place.
Page 130: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Rear Floor Storage Lid CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid.
Page 131: Convenience Net
Convenience Net 3. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it. Your vehicle may have this feature. A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in To remove the cargo cover, do the following: place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
Page 132: Sunroof
Cargo Tie Downs Sunroof The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding There may be cargo tie sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition downs in the rear of your must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must vehicle that allow you be active.
Page 133: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback Memory Seat recliner and lumbar, both of the outside mirrors and the adjustable pedals, if equipped, to the desired position. If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for 2.
Page 134: Easy Exit Seat
Easy Exit Seat To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered The control for the easy exit seat function is located on memory control button. the driver’s door below the memory buttons 1 and 2. To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of The easy exit seat button is used to program and recall the following:...
Page 135 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Accessory Power Outlets .......3-21 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ......3-21 Horn .............3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-22 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Dual Climate Control System ......3-22 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-24 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 136 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Gage ........3-46 Audio System(s) ..........3-65 Change Engine Oil Light ........3-47 Setting the Time ...........3-66 Security Light ..........3-47 Radio with CD (Base Level) ......3-66 Cruise Control Light ........3-48 Radio with CD (MP3) ........3-77 Reduced Engine Power Light ......3-48 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-93 Highbeam On Light ........3-49 Radio with Six-Disc CD ........3-107...
Page 137 NOTES...
Page 138: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 139 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-65. page 3-16. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome I. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control Lamp Override on page 3-19.
Page 140: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the also let police know you have a problem. Your front steering wheel pad. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is...
Page 141: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 142: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
Page 143: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. works even if your headlamps are in the automatic The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 144: Rainsense™ Wipers
Rainsense™ Wipers Windshield Washer Your vehicle may be equipped with Rainsense™ (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on windshield wipers. When active, these wipers are able the windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically wipers will clear the window and then either stop or turn on the wipers.
Page 145: Headlamp Washer
Rear Window Washer/Wiper Headlamp Washer This control is located to the right of the Your vehicle may be steering wheel on the equipped with a headlamp instrument panel. washer system. The button to operate this feature is located on the instrument panel and functions separately from your other...
Page 146: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long If your vehicle has trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below cruise control, the about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 147 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. If you leave your cruise control on when you 3. Press the set button at the end of the lever and are not using cruise, you might hit a button release it.
Page 148 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts There are two ways to go to a higher speed: off the cruise control.
Page 149 Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the Press in the set button at the end of the lever until you hills.
Page 150: Headlamps
Headlamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to manually turn on the following: Your exterior lamps knob • Parking Lamps is located on your • Sidemarker Lamps instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. • Taillamps •...
Page 151: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic others to see the front of your vehicle during the Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the day.
Page 152: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Page 153: 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. Turn To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.
Page 154: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Reading Lamps Your vehicle is equipped with entry lighting. The reading lamps are located in the console for front passengers and on the headliner for rear passengers. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the “out”...
Page 155: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With from the plug because the power outlets are the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary designed for accessory power plugs only.
Page 156: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument Dual Climate Control System panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 157: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 158: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have this feature. The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate < control system. With this system you can control the (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 159 Outside Air Temperature Display Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower A new outside temperature reading will be displayed if the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. the vehicle has been off for more than three hours. If the The display will show the temperature setting decreasing vehicle has been off for less than three hours, the old or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver.
Page 160: Manual Operation
Automatic Operation Manual Operation To change the current setting, select one of AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is the following: active, the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. (Fan): This button allows you to manually Use the steps below to place the entire system in adjust the fan speed.
Page 161 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster manually turn the air conditioning system on or off. and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot When the system is on, the system will automatically be selected in ﬂoor mode.
Page 162: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog from the rear window. can be minimized if the climate control system is <...
Page 163: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Climate Control System Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side Your TrailBlazer has one of the following rear climate of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. control systems. With either system, the rear climate...
Page 164 (Bi-level): When bi-level mode is selected in the front controller, the rear system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets and the third seat ﬂoor outlet. (Floor): When ﬂoor mode is selected in the front controller, the rear system will distribute air from the third seat ﬂoor outlet.
Page 165 TrailBlazer EXT To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 166: Climate Controls Personalization
Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate TrailBlazer EXT control settings for temperature, air delivery mode and Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control fan speed for two different drivers.
Page 167: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and 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 168: 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 169: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster. Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has...
Page 170: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or buckle their safety belts.
Page 171: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument serviced right away.
Page 172: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, as a system check.
Page 173: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal The charging system light airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60 will come on brieﬂy when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 174: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power in RUN, this gage...
Page 175: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ﬂoor.
Page 176: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
Page 177: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not Check Engine Light be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 178: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 179: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 180: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 181: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light When this light comes on, This light will come on it means that an oil change brieﬂy when you turn the and other maintenance key toward START. procedures are required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5 and Engine The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Page 182: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Reduced Engine Power Light The cruise light appears This light is displayed whenever you set your when a noticeable cruise control. reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
Page 183: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light This light will come on when the high-beam This light should come on headlamps are in use. brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 184: Check Gages Warning Light
Check Gages Warning Light Gate Ajar Light The check gages light will If this light comes on, your come on brieﬂy when you liftgate or liftglass is not are starting the engine. completely shut. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, Close the liftgate or liftglass.
Page 185: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine.
Page 186: 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. The DIC buttons, if equipped, 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 187: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays Trip Information Button The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short (Trip Information): Press the trip information delay the DIC will display the current driver and the button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, information that was last displayed before the engine TRIP B, TIMER and ENGINE HOURS.
Page 188: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button for four seconds, the display will show the button to scroll through the range, average fuel distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A...
Page 189: Select Button
Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuel information In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the button until AVG ECON appears on the display. oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
Page 190: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will appear Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver on the DIC. Adding washer ﬂuid will clear the message. that the status of the vehicle has changed and that See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36.
Page 191: Ice Possible
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE ICE POSSIBLE OVERHEATED If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway, this message may appear If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message on the DIC. If the temperature rises to a safe level, will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 192: Rear Access Open
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE REAR ACCESS OPEN If low oil pressure levels occur, this message will If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in be displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you will safely possible and do not operate it until the cause hear a chime.
Page 193: Dic Vehicle Customization
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM TURN SIGNAL ON If a problem occurs with the brake system this message If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop message will appear on the display and you will hear a as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 194 Lock Doors Unlock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS: IN Press the customization button until UNLOCK GEAR appears in the display. To select your DOORS: IN PARK appears in the display. To select preference for automatic locking, press the select button your preference for automatic unlocking, press the select while LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR is displayed on the button while UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK is displayed...
Page 195: Unlock Feedback
Lock Feedback Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display. To select FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you receive when your preference for the feedback you will receive locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless...
Page 196 Headlamp Delay Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until HEADLAMP Press the customization button until PERIMETER DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select your LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON is displayed on the...
Page 197 Easy Exit Seat Curb View Press the customization button until EASY EXIT Press the customization button until CURB VIEW: OFF SEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select your appears in the display. To select your preference for preference for seat position exit, press the select button curb view, press the select button while CURB while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is displayed on the VIEW: OFF is displayed on the DIC.
Page 198: Alarm Warning
Alarm Warning Language Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING: To select your preference for display language, press BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the for alarm warning, press the select button while DIC.
Page 199: Audio System(S)
Display Units Audio System(s) Press the customization button until DISPLAY UNITS Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to appears in the display. To select English or metric, press your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can on the DIC.
Page 200: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with CD (Base Level) 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 appears on the display.
Page 201: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous Untied States. XM™ offers 100 coast to that broadcast RDS information.
Page 202: Finding A Station
© ¨ For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob SEEK : Press either the SEEK or the TYPE while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and of information related to the current song or stay there.
Page 203: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be programed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing increase or to decrease.
Page 204: 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 the AUDIO To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 205 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the select mode.
Page 206: Rds Messages
RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, the information symbol will appear on the been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If display. Press this button to see the message. The CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio message may display the artist, song title, call in phone has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and...
Page 207 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Language Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 208 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 209: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If later in this section.
Page 210 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long quickly advance within a track. Press and hold this the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at time will appear on the display.
Page 211: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 212 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to that broadcast RDS information.
Page 213 Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 214 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 215 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 the AUDIO To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 216 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency INFO (Information): If the current station has a allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the message, the information symbol will appear on the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, display.
Page 217 Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has radio station you will hear it. been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and...
Page 218 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Language Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 220 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” player will pull it in, and READING will appear on later in this section.
Page 221 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed will appear on the display. RDM and the track number time of the track will appear on the display.
Page 222: Using An Mp3 Cd
Using an MP3 CD Root Directory MP3 Format The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory This MP3 player will accept MP3 ﬁles that were recorded will be displayed as F1 ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly on an up to 700 MB CD-R CD.
Page 223 Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks will be played in the following order: The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the and will continue sequentially through all tracks in radio will display the ﬁle name without the extension...
Page 224 Playing an MP3 1 FLD (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder. Pressing Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The this button while in folder random mode will take you to player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the ﬁrst track in the previous folder and random the the display.
Page 225 6 RDM (Random): To random the tracks in the current TUNE : Turning the TUNE knob will fast track folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton. reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders FLDR RDM will appear on the display. Once all of the or playlists.
Page 226 CD Messages INFO (Information): INFO will appear on the display whenever a current track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to display the artist name and album CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display contained in the tag. INFO will disappear from the and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the display when the information in the ID3 tag has ﬁnished.
Page 227: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 228 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in categories of information related to the current song or the 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, Number/Channel Name.
Page 229 Finding a Station The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, Setting Preset Stations AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection.
Page 230 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO increase or to decrease.
Page 231 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 To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: select mode. TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display.
Page 232 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs through the message, press and release the INFO (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the button.
Page 233 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Language Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 234 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 235: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 236 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 237: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 238 Playing a CD 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The have played. TRACK and the track number will player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 239 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed will appear on the display. RDM and the track number time will appear on the display.
Page 240 CD Messages Listening to a DVD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) following reasons: system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is •...
Page 241: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 242 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the the 48 contiguous United States.
Page 243 Finding a Station The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, Setting Preset Stations AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection.
Page 244 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right ® MID (without Bose ), or TREB appears on the display. and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO Turn the knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 245 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 To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display.
Page 246 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to through the message, press and release the INFO 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on button.
Page 247 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Language Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 248 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 249 Playing a CD LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the To insert one CD, do the following: player, it will stay in the player.
Page 250 To load more than one CD but less than six, complete 2. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, REMOVE CD # will appear on the display. The press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. CD will eject and can be removed.
Page 251 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the (Forward): Press and hold this button to tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of a reduced volume.
Page 252: Using Song List Mode
© ¨ Using Song List Mode SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 253 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the are moved up the list. When another track is added to display.
Page 254: Cd Messages
CD Messages Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD following reasons: is available and can be listened to through your...
Page 255: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat wireless headphones. Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 256: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA To change the batteries, do the following: jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been 1.
Page 257: Audio Output
Audio Output The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be (if equipped). The RSE system may be selected as heard through the following possible sources: an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on.
Page 258: Dvd Player
DVD Player Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD The DVD player is located in the overhead console. player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the formatted as DVD-Video.
Page 259 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 260: Playing A Disc
Stopping and Resuming Playback While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button time information. on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the To resume playback, press the play/pause button on arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
Page 261: 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 may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 262 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the provides you with the capability of direct chapter, color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and title, and track number selection. dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 263 (Return): Press this button to exit the current (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a active menu and return to the previous menu. This DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a playing to pause it.
Page 264 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the batteries, do the following: in on or accessory. 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on The parental control the bottom of the remote control. button might have been turned on.
Page 265 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary After stopping the If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. input connections at player, I push Play but pressed one time, the both devices. sometimes the DVD DVD player will resume Change the Video starts where I left off...
Page 266: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, The following errors may be displayed on the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception video screen: or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a towers or by using your disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, cellular telephone in the...
Page 267: Navigation/Radio System
DVD Distortion Navigation/Radio System There may be an experience with audio distortion Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that in the wireless headphones when operating cellular includes Radio Data System (RDS) with Program phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Type (PTY) selections that will seek out the kind of Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or music you want to listen to and XM™...
Page 268: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 269: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature SEEK: Press this button to go to the next station and stay there. The display will show the selection. This ® function is inactive if the front seat passengers are THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your listening to the radio.
Page 270: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations 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 271: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 272: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape After the player is cleaned, press and hold the EJT player may identify the cleaning cassette as a button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator from being ejected, use the following steps: was reset.
Page 273: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes The radio is the vehicle’s chime producer. To change without being damaged. If the mast should ever the volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand.
Page 274 NOTES 3-140...
Page 275 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-33 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-36 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 276: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting Your Vehicle injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save Defensive Driving your life.
Page 277 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult The person would reach the same BAC by drinking population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 278 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 279: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your and judgment can be affected by even a foot and do it.
Page 280: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool electronic braking system that will help prevent a between hard stops.
Page 281 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 282: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Assist System (TAS) Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to Your two-wheel drive vehicle may have a Traction the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin.
Page 283 When the traction control gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle off symbol on the button is is required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on, the TAS is off and will on page 4-42 and If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice not limit wheel spin.
Page 284: Locking Rear Axle
Locking Rear Axle will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand The traction you can get in a curve depends on the or gravel.
Page 285: 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 286: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, are driving.
Page 287 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 288: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If you have the Traction Assist System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration Let us review what driving experts say about what skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the happens when the three control systems —...
Page 289: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel and service work done. Check to make sure all drive.
Page 290 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 291: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 292: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different When you are driving off-road, bouncing and skills.
Page 293 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, you if you are not prepared for them. Often these sudden turns or sudden braking.
Page 294: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs. hill.
Page 295: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 296 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about are about to stall, when going up a hill. to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? •...
Page 297: Driving Downhill
• Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? CAUTION: • What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can large rocks? cause your vehicle to roll even if the If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to transmission is in PARK (P).
Page 298 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you it happens going downhill, here is what to do. ignore them you could lose control and have a 1.
Page 299: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the trail goes across the incline does not mean you the incline of a hill.
Page 300: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to vehicle stopped across an incline is roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 301 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, your wheels will On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you not get good traction.
Page 302: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: (Continued) Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash Find out how deep the water is before you drive through away the ground from under your tires, and it.
Page 303: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 304: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 305 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy CAUTION: rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 306: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 307: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 308: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 309: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Here are some things you can check before a trip: to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are Are all windows clean inside and outside? going slower than you actually are.
Page 310: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 311 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the page 4-15 for information about driving off-road.
Page 312: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 313 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have traction assist, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction assist system off if you ever need to.
Page 314: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
• Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make dry pavement.
Page 315 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 316: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For more information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 317: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck These hooks, when used, are under a lot of off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you force.
Page 318: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label 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 319: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 320 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) (68 kg)
Page 321 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 Subtract Occupant A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the (91 kg) size of your vehicle’s original tires and the inﬂation Available Cargo...
Page 322 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross CAUTION: 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 weigh your vehicle.
Page 323: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or CAUTION: Similar Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a Things you put inside your vehicle can strike snow plow. and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or Notice: Adding a snow plow or similar equipment in a crash.
Page 324: 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 325 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or others could be injured.
Page 326: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing CAUTION: Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with You or others could be injured.
Page 327 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: the Ground) (Two-Wheel and 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for more information. 3.
Page 328: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your CAUTION: dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 329: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit How heavy can a trailer safely be? restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 330 6,100 lbs (2 767 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 3.42 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 2WD TrailBlazer EXT (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) 4.10 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 3.42...
Page 331: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 332 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44 for more information.
Page 333: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 334: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get CAUTION: to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are If you have a rear-most window open and you driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 335: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 336: 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 337: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill CAUTION: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with •...
Page 338 Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may be equipped with a seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: •...
Page 339 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Battery ............5-40 Your Vehicle ..........5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-5 Rear Axle ............5-46 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Four-Wheel Drive ..........5-47 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-6 Front Axle ............5-48...
Page 340 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-69 Aluminum Wheels .........5-90 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-70 Tires ............5-91 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-71 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-91 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Finish Damage ..........5-91 Spare Tire ..........5-74 Underbody Maintenance ........5-91...
Page 341: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 342: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 343: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 344: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it manufacturers around the world and contained in the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from speciﬁcations.
Page 345: Additives
Additives Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States system and also damage the plastic and rubber are now required to contain additives that will help parts.
Page 346: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 347 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully CAUTION: installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-43.
Page 348: 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 gasoline vapor. and start a ﬁre.
Page 349: 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 350: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 351 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. on page 5-27. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” on page 5-28.
Page 352 When you open the hood on the V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 353: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-28. Checking Engine Oil B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 354: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the the location of the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 355 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 356: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 357: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may 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 358: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the See Engine Compartment vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose Overview on page 5-12 for dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new the location of the ﬁlter is required.
Page 359: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter level is when the engine oil is changed. off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 360: How To Check
How to Check To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F Because this operation can be a little difficult, you to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). may choose to have this done at the dealership Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles service department.
Page 361: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 362: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14. to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid...
Page 363: What To Use
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not ®...
Page 364: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 365 Radiator Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine CAUTION: damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 366 If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Your Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 367 L6 Engine V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 5-29...
Page 368 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at least up to the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it is not, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 369 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 370: Radiator Pressure Cap
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 371 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller COLD mark. neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 372: 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 373: 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 374: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 375: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 376: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 377: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 378: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 379: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 380 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 381 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle parts once the engine is running.
Page 382 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 383 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 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 384: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 385: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate Transfer Case reading, the vehicle should When to Check Lubricant be on a level surface. It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem.
Page 386: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller...
Page 387: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass on For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see page 2-13 for more information. Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. 2. Remove the For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this two screws from section, contact your dealer.
Page 388: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three socket retaining screws (B). 5. Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs. 6.
Page 389: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 390 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. A. Claw in Notch B.
Page 391: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-51 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a Poorly maintained and improperly used tires vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care are dangerous.
Page 392: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall.
Page 393 (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Page 394: Tire Size
Tire Size (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as The following examples show the different parts of a the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light tire size.
Page 395: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Inﬂation 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 heat Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing from driving.
Page 396 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces mounted on a vehicle. outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
Page 397 Traction: The friction between the tire and the road Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated surface. The amount of grip provided. seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact on page 4-44.
Page 398: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for operate effectively.
Page 399: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly (8 000 to 13 000 km). inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 400 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a 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 401: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 402: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. For examples of these labels and their Mixing tires could cause you to lose control location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on while driving.
Page 403: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 404: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 405: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 406: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle or how far it’s been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 407: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 408: 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 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart hazard warning ﬂashers. while the vehicle is raised. 5.
Page 409: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. TrailBlazer 5-71...
Page 410 The tools you’ll be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). The Trailblazer EXT will include an additional extension. TrailBlazer EXT The following instructions explain how to remove the The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the underbody-mounted spare underneath your vehicle.
Page 411 3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered, and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Page 412: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Front Rear A. Front Frame/ C. Handle Rear Axle D. Extension(s) B. Jack E. Wheel Wrench 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head.
Page 413 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. CAUTION: 5.
Page 414 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 415 9. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. 10. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle against the hub. If a nut can’t be turned by hand, counterclockwise.
Page 416 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 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened Speciﬁcations on page 5-107 for the wheel nut wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose torque speciﬁcation.
Page 417: 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 or ﬂat road tire from Someone standing too close during the suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 418 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6. 6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle 2.
Page 419 9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by under the vehicle.
Page 420: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire CAUTION: and Tools The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be CAUTION: stored with the valve stem pointing up. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing downward, its secondary latch won’t Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the work properly and the spare tire could loosen passenger compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 421 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft C. Extension(s) D. Retainer E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
Page 422 TrailBlazer TrailBlazer EXT A. Handle D. Extension(s) A. Instruction Label D. Wheel Wrench B. Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks B. Handle E. Wheel Blocks C. Instruction Label and Jack C. Extension(s) and Jack 5-84...
Page 423: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Never use these to clean the vehicle: • Gasoline Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare tire. • Benzene A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure •...
Page 424: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect. Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaces each time it becomes soiled.
Page 425: Vinyl
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Leather Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let and blood can be removed using the club soda water the leather dry naturally.
Page 426: Glass Surfaces
Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass.
Page 427: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 428: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing Wiper Blades thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, could damage the wheels.
Page 429: Tires
Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the products on your vehicle may damage the paint underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor ﬁnish and/or tires.
Page 430: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Removes light scratches Description Usage Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Cleans, shines, and...
Page 431: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 432: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 433: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 434 L6 Engine 5-96...
Page 435 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Horn Suspension Ignition E Passenger’s Side High-Beam Electronic Throttle Control Headlamp Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Information Center Headlamp Automatic Shift Lock Control System Back-Up Trailer Lamps Engine 1 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Backup Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Powertrain Control Module 1...
Page 436 Relays Usage Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Headlamp Driver Module Rear Window Washer Starter Fog Lamps Electric Adjustable Pedal Horn Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Fuel Pump Windshield Washer Miscellaneous Usage High-Beam Headlamp Instrument Panel Battery Air Conditioning Cooling Fan 5-98...
Page 437 V8 Engine 5-99...
Page 438 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Airbag Suspension Trailer Electric Brake Passenger’s Side High-Beam Cooling Fan Headlamp Horn Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Ignition E Headlamp Electronic Throttle Control Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Driver’s Side High-Beam Information Center Headlamp Automatic Shift Lock Control Driver’s Side Low-Beam System Headlamp...
Page 439 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Horn Hazard Flashers Fuel Pump Transmission Windshield Washer Oxygen Sensor Bank B High-Beam Headlamp Oxygen Sensor Bank A Air Conditioning Injector Bank B Cooling Fan Headlamp Driver Module Headlamp Driver Module Body Controller 1 Starter Electric Adjustable Pedal Electric Adjustable Pedal...
Page 440: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block TrailBlazer TrailBlazer 5-102...
Page 441 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Lock Left Door Control Module Blank Liftgate Module 2 Unlock Truck Body Controller 3 Blank Rear Fog Lamps Blank ® Blank OnStar Overhead Battery, ® OnStar System Truck Body Controller 2 Sunroof Power Seats Rainsense™...
Page 442 Fuses Usage Radio Trailer Park Right Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Rear Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power 1 Ignition 0 Four-Wheel Drive Blank Truck Body Controller Ignition Brakes Truck Body Controller Run TrailBlazer EXT 5-104...
Page 443 Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Right Rear Parking Lamps Locks Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module Vent Window Lock Retained Accessory Power TrailBlazer EXT 5-105...
Page 444 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Blank Truck Body Controller 4 Unlock Radio Blank Trailer Park Blank Right Turn Signal ® OnStar Overhead Battery, Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning ® OnStar System Rear Fog Lamps Sunroof Auxiliary Power 1 Rainsense™ Wipers Ignition 0 Parking Lamps Four-Wheel Drive Truck Body Controller Accessory...
Page 445: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Standard Wheel Base 1.9 lbs 0.85 kg Extended Wheel Base 2.8 lbs 1.27 kg...
Page 446 Capacities Application English Metric Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) 5.0 quarts 4.7 L 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck the ﬂuid level after ﬁlling. Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code...
Page 447 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-10 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-10 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-11 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-11 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-5...
Page 448: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 449: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended We at General Motors want to help you keep your limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know loading information label.
Page 450 ® When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and CAUTION: supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can If you want to purchase service information, see Service be dangerous.
Page 451: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light appears, certain services, checks and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the change engine oil light comes on, it means “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is that service is required for your vehicle.
Page 452 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 453: 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) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 454 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Automatic transfer case only: Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Page 455: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages...
Page 456: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, −...
Page 457: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add Starter Switch Check ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 458: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the CAUTION: shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 459: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from...
Page 460: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Parking Brake Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 461 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Hood and Door Transfer Case (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Hinges, Body Canada 10953626). Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Chassis Lubricant Hinge and (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Rear Driveline (GM Part No.
Page 462: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 4200 L6 PF61...
Page 463: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 464 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 465 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-19...
Page 466 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-20...
Page 467: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ........7-3 States Government ........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 468: 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 your • Dealership name and location.
Page 469: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 470: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes Overseas — Customer Assistance to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 471: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Roadside Assistance Program Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Assistance program. This value-added service is reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may...
Page 472: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. obligations you might incur. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 473: Courtesy Transportation
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options Warranty service can generally be completed while you are available when warranty repairs are required. wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet This will reduce your inconvenience during helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several warranty repairs.
Page 474: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Additional Program Information Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A available for the use of public transportation such as a separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner taxi or bus.
Page 475: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores Data Recorders the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a •...
Page 476: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors. General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write:...
Page 477: Service Manuals
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 478: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Current and Past Model Order Forms ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Service Publications are available for current and Eastern Time past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 479 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........3-139 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-21 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-42 Vehicle ............1-64 Appearance Care ..........5-85 Additives, Fuel ..........5-7 Aluminum Wheels ........
Page 480 Audio System(s) ..........3-65 Brake Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....3-136 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-137 Emergencies ..........4-8 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-138 Parking ............2-31 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......
Page 481 Cargo Cover ..........2-59 Cleaning Center Console Storage Area ......2-55 Aluminum Wheels ........5-90 Chains, Tire ........... 5-68 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ......... 5-89 Charging System Light ........3-39 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-86 Check Finish Care ..........5-89 Engine Light ..........3-43 Glass Surfaces ..........
Page 482 Cruise Control Lever ........3-12 Door Cruise Control Light ........3-48 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Customer Assistance Information Locks ............2-8 Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 Power Door Locks ......... 2-9 Customer Assistance for Text Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..... 2-10 Telephone (TTY) Users .......
Page 483 Electrical System Filter Add-On Equipment ........5-94 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-20 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-95 Finish Damage ..........5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-95 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-139 Headlamps ..........5-94 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-9 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-94 Flat Tire ............
Page 484 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-95 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-95 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......5-102 Headlamps ............ 3-16 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-94 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-17 Bulb Replacement ........
Page 485 LATCH System Child Restraints ........... 1-42 Ignition Positions ..........2-19 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-31 LATCH System ........1-44 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-60 Liftgate/Liftglass ..........2-13 Instrument Panel Liftglass/Liftgate ..........2-13 Brightness ..........
Page 486 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-14 Door ............2-8 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-5 Lockout Protection ........2-12 Using Your ........... 6-3 Power Door ..........2-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .....
Page 487 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Navigation/Radio System ........ 3-133 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-16 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........2-32 Shifting Out of ..........2-34 Parking Odometer ............3-35 Brake ............2-31 Odometer, Trip ..........3-35 Over Things That Burn .........
Page 488 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-25 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-134 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-15 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..... 3-121 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-7 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-23 Rearview Mirror with Compass ......2-38 Rearview Mirror with Compass Radiator Pressure Cap ........
Page 489 Restraint System Check Safety Belts (cont.) Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-65 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-22 Replacing Restraint System Parts Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....... 1-10 After a Crash .......... 1-66 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......iii Restraint Systems Scheduled Maintenance ........
Page 490 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....1-64 Setting the Time ..........3-66 Tachometer ............ 3-35 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-91 Taillamps Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-32 Turn Signal Lamps ........5-49 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-34 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-135 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......
Page 491 Tires (cont.) Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....5-57 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-137 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-66 Wheel Replacement ........5-67 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-63 Top Strap ............
Page 492 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-36 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-33 Windshield Wiper Warnings Blade Replacement ........5-51 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-56 Fuses ............5-94 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Rainsense™ Wipers ........3-10 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Windshield Wipers .........

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