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Chevrolet 2006 TrailBlazer EXT Owner's Manual (528 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.71 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Table of Contents
  7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  7
- Front Seats
  8
- Manual Lumbar
  9
- Power Seats
  9
- Heated Seats
  10
- Power Lumbar
  10
- Reclining Seatbacks
  11
- Head Restraints
  13
- Rear Seats
  14
- Why Safety Belts Work
  20
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  23
- Driver Position
  24
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  24
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  30
- Rear Seat Passengers
  31
- Right Front Passenger Position
  31
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
  34
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
  36
- Child Restraints
  37
- Rear Seats
  
  38
- Safety Belts
  
  38
- Airbag System
  
  60
- Restraint System Check
  
  76
Section 2 Features and Controls

79
- Features and Controls
  79
- Keys
  
  81
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    83
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    84
- Doors and Locks
  
  86
  - Door Locks
    86
  - Power Door Locks
    87
  - Delayed Locking
    87
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    88
    
    Programmable Locking Feature
    88
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    89
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    90
  - Lockout Protection
    90
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    91
  - Liftgate Release
    91
- Windows
  
  92
  - Power Windows
    93
  - Power Rear Quarter Windows
    94
  - Sun Visors
    94
  - Visor Vanity Mirror
    94
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  95
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    95
  - Passlock
    96
  - Testing the Alarm
    96
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  97
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    97
  - Ignition Positions
    98
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    98
  - Starting the Engine
    99
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    100
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    100
  - Displacement on Demand™ (Dod™)
    101
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    102
  - Automatic Transfer Case
    105
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    107
  - All-Wheel Drive
    108
  - Parking Brake
    109
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    110
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    111
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    111
    
    Torque Lock
    111
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    112
  - Engine Exhaust
    112
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    113
- Mirrors
  
  114
- Onstar System
  
  127
  - Onstar Services
    128
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  131
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    131
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    133
- Storage Areas
  
  134
  - Glove Box
    134
  - Overhead Console
    134
  - Center Console Storage Area
    135
  - Luggage Carrier
    135
  - Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
    136
  - Rear Floor Storage Lid
    138
  - Convenience Net
    139
  - Cargo Cover
    139
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    140
- Sunroof
  
  140
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  141
  - Memory Seat
    141
Section 3 Instrument Panel

143
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  146
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    148
  - Other Warning Devices
    148
  - Horn
    148
  - Tilt Wheel
    148
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    149
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    149
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    150
  - Flash-To-Pass
    150
  - Windshield Wipers
    151
  - Rainsense™ Wipers
    151
  - Windshield Washer
    152
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    152
  - Cruise Control
    153
  - Headlamps
    155
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    156
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    156
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    157
  - Fog Lamps
    158
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    158
  - Dome Lamps
    158
  - Dome Lamp Override
    159
    
    Entry Lighting
    159
    
    Exit Lighting
    159
    
    Reading Lamps
    159
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    160
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    160
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    161
- Climate Controls
  
  161
  - Dual Climate Control System
    161
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    164
    
    Automatic Operation
    165
    
    Manual Operation
    166
  - Outlet Adjustment
    168
  - Rear Climate Control System
    168
  - Operation Tips
    168
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  172
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    173
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    174
  - Trip Odometer
    174
  - Tachometer
    174
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    175
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    175
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    176
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    177
  - Charging System Light
    179
  - Voltmeter Gage
    180
  - Brake System Warning Light
    181
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    182
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (SS Model)
    182
  - Stabilitrak Service Light
    183
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    183
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    184
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    184
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    185
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    186
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    186
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    187
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    188
  - Security Light
    188
  - Cruise Control Light
    189
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    189
  - Highbeam on Light
    189
  - Service All-Wheel Drive Light (SS Model)
    190
  - Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
    190
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    191
  - Gate Ajar Light
    191
  - Fuel Gage
    191
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    192
  - Check Gas Cap Light
    192
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  192
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    193
    
    Trip Information Button
    194
    
    Fuel Information Button
    195
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    197
    
    Select Button
    197
    
    Battery Not Charging
    198
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    198
    
    Curb View Activated
    198
    
    Change Engine Oil
    198
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    198
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    198
    
    Ice Possible
    199
    
    Fuel Level Low
    199
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    199
    
    Rear Access Open
    200
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    200
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    200
    
    Service Air Bag
    200
    
    Service Brake System
    201
    
    Service Tire Monitor
    201
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    202
    
    Turn Signal on
    203
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    203
    
    Unlock Feedback
    205
    
    Alarm Warning
    207
- Audio System(S)
  
  209
  - Setting the Time
    211
  - Radio with CD (Base)
    211
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    222
  - Using an Mp3 CD
    232
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    237
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    246
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    248
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    248
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    252
    
    Playing a CD
    260
    
    Using Song List Mode
    263
  - Navigation/Radio System
    266
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    266
    
    Before You Drive
    267
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    268
    
    Audio Output
    269
    
    Video Screen
    270
    
    DVD Player
    270
    
    Playing a Disc
    272
    
    Remote Control
    273
    
    DVD Messages
    278
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    279
    
    DVD Distortion
    279
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    279
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    280
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    281
  - Radio Reception
    282
  - Care of the Cassette Tape Player
    283
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    284
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    284
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    285
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    285
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    285
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

287
- Driving Your Vehicle
  287
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  288
  - Defensive Driving
    288
  - Drunken Driving
    289
  - Control of a Vehicle
    292
  - Braking
    292
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    293
  - Braking in Emergencies
    295
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Trailblazer SS)
    295
  - Locking Rear Axle
    295
  - Stabilitrak System
    295
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Trailblazer SS)
    300
  - Steering
    300
    
    Power Steering
    300
    
    Steering Tips
    300
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    301
  - Off-Road Recovery
    302
  - Passing
    303
  - Loss of Control
    304
  - Competitive Driving (SS Only)
    305
  - Off-Road Driving (Except SS)
    306
    
    Environmental Concerns
    307
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    308
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    309
    
    Approaching a Hill
    310
    
    Driving Uphill
    311
    
    Driving Downhill
    313
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    315
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    316
    
    Driving in Water
    317
  - Driving at Night
    318
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    320
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    321
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    321
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    322
  - City Driving
    322
  - Freeway Driving
    323
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    324
  - Highway Hypnosis
    325
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    326
  - Winter Driving
    328
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    328
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    330
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    332
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    332
  - Recovery Hooks
    333
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    334
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    334
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    335
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    339
- Towing
  
  339
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    339
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    340
    
    Dinghy Towing
    341
    
    Dolly Towing
    342
  - Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
    344
  - Towing a Trailer
    345
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    346
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    347
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    349
    
    Safety Chains
    352
    
    Trailer Brakes
    352
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    353
    
    Making Turns
    354
    
    Following Distance
    354
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    355
    
    Driving on Grades
    355
    
    Parking on Hills
    356
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    357
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    357
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

359
- Service and Appearance Care
  359
- Service
  
  361
- Fuel
  
  363
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    363
  - California Fuel
    364
  - Additives
    364
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    365
  - Filling the Tank
    366
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    368
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  368
  - Hood Release
    369
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    370
  - Engine Oil
    375
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    376
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    378
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    381
  - Engine Oil Life System
    381
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    381
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    382
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    382
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    382
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    384
  - Engine Coolant
    386
    
    Checking Coolant
    388
    
    Adding Coolant
    388
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    389
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    389
  - Engine Overheating
    389
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    390
  - Cooling System
    391
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    394
  - Engine Fan Noise
    396
  - Power Steering Fluid
    397
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    398
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    398
  - Brakes
    399
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    400
    
    What to Add
    400
    
    Brake Wear
    401
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    401
    
    Brake Adjustment
    401
  - Battery
    402
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    402
    
    Vehicle Storage
    402
  - Jump Starting
    403
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  407
- Rear Axle
  
  408
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  409
- Front Axle
  
  410
- Bulb Replacement
  
  411
  - Halogen Bulbs
    411
  - Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    411
  - Replacement Bulbs
    412
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  413
- Tires
  
  415
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    417
  - Tire Size
    419
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    420
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    422
    
    How to Check
    423
    
    When to Check
    423
    
    High Speed Operation
    424
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    425
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    428
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    430
  - Buying New Tires
    430
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    432
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    432
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    434
  - Wheel Replacement
    434
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    435
  - Tire Chains
    436
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    436
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    437
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    438
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    440
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    443
  - Secondary Latch System
    449
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    452
  - Spare Tire
    455
- Appearance Care
  
  456
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    456
  - Fabric/Carpet
    457
  - Leather
    458
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    458
  - Care of Safety Belts
    459
  - Weatherstrips
    459
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    459
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    460
    
    Finish Care
    460
    
    Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    461
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    461
    
    Tires
    462
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    462
    
    Finish Damage
    463
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    463
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    463
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    464
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  465
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    465
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    465
- Electrical System
  
  466
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    466
  - Headlamps
    466
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    466
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    466
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    467
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    467
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    474
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  479
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

481
- Maintenance Requirements
  482
- Maintenance Schedule
  482
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  482
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  482
- Scheduled Maintenance
  484
- Additional Required Services
  486
- Maintenance Footnotes
  487
- At each Fuel Fill
  489
- At Least Once a Month
  489
- Owner Checks and Services
  489
- At Least Once a Year
  490
  - Starter Switch Check
    490
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    491
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    491
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  492
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  495
- Maintenance Record
  496
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

499
- Customer Assistance and Information
  499
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  500
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    500
  - Online Owner Center
    501
  - Customer Assistance for Text
    502
    
    P.O. Box
    502
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    503
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    504
  - Courtesy Transportation
    505
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    505
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    505
    
    Transportation Options
    506
    
    Additional Program Information
    507
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    507
  - Collision Damage Repair
    508
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    509
    
    Repair Facility
    509
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  512

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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