Chevrolet 2003 TraiIBIazer, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... 19 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 FeaturesandControls 2 1 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 58 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 42 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Rear Axle 5 45 Four wheel Drive 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 53 Appearance Care 5 75 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Electrical System 5 84 Capacities and Spe...

Page 3: ...vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No C 2338 A First Edition Canadian Owners YOUcan obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help y...

Page 4: ...rning semean tl s something that could hurt you or other people I I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt I I You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Ill ...

Page 5: ...g labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing theoperation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator r...

Page 6: ...TACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 0 B SIGNALS TURN LAMPS P5 RUNNING i o DAYTIME LAMPS LAMPS O ENGINE COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I ...

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Page 8: ...1 31 SafetyBeltUse During Pregnancy 1 21 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap l 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 40 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint Seat Position Center Seat Position in a Rear Outside l 43 i...

Page 9: ... body to make sure the seat is locked into place Power Seats If you have this feature the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions e e e a Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion Move the rear of the seat control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion Lift up or push down on the center of the seat...

Page 10: ...bar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats 7 Your vehicle may have heated front seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the temperature settings of high mediu...

Page 11: ...tomatically when the ignition is turned off Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a manual recliner lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and push the seatback rearward to recline the seatback To return the seatback to the normal position lift the lever without pushing rearward on the seatback and the seatback will move forward If your vehicle has power seat controls the vertic...

Page 12: ...ver your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in theseat and wear your safety belt properly Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck inju...

Page 13: ...t will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatbacks lift up the seatbacks and push on them until they lock into the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to make sure that they are latched securely Then fold the bottom seat cushion back into place Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback to fold the seat cushion up...

Page 14: ...e seatback flat on the seat by pushing down on the front part of the lever The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat indicated as 1 on the handle side cover 3 Release the rear set of seat hooks from the floor pins by pushing down on the rear part of the lever indicated as 2 on the handle side cover This enables the seat to be tumbled forward Returning the Seats to an Upright Position T...

Page 15: ... to return the seat to the passenger position when you are finished Never use the third row as a seating position while the second row is folded and tumbled Folding the Third Row Seats 1 Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the 2 Lift up the seat and then pull it forward 3 Fold the seatback forward until it is flat 4 Unhook the elastic loop on the back of the seatback 5 Fold the panel lo...

Page 16: ...ened properly too wear a safety belt properly If you are in a js extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside ofa vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safet...

Page 17: ...y of them When you ride in or on anything people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk as it goes away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot you go as fast I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 20: ...ou get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 21: ...t speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 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 7 29 or Infants and Young Children on page 7 3...

Page 22: ...e buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on t...

Page 23: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 I 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...an be ser iju _I if your It 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 This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...o far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen I A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...an be seriously il In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it A The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...t you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Likg all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...ay as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more ofte...

Page 30: ...t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 To make the lap part tigh...

Page 31: ...nder it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces You can k seriously h t ifyourshoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against ...

Page 32: ... safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When attached to a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each of the rear outside passenger positions Here s how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...seatback 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 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 belt into the slots of the guide 1 26 ...

Page 34: ...des squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 1 An elastic cord with a hook end is located in a pocket on the side of the seatback Remove the guide from its pocket 2 Align the sliding comfort guide located on the shoulder belt with the hook Attach the hook to the loop on th...

Page 35: ...safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regul...

Page 36: ...Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...tothe child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts prov...

Page 38: ...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 Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact...

Page 39: ...choice Instead they need to use a child restraint People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t 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 only25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force ona person s arms A baby should be secured inan appropria...

Page 40: ...which it will be used Chlluren who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a...

Page 41: ...eak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints The body structure o f a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for ...

Page 42: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it wi...

Page 45: ...ck as it will go It s better to secure the i child restraint in a rear seat outside position Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some chil...

Page 46: ...op strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it See Head Restraints on page 1 5 Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the...

Page 47: ...cle may have the LATCH system If it does you ll find anchors A in the rear outside seat positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have two metal tabs where the seat cushion meets the seatback In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base...

Page 48: ...With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 43 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...ring a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restraint is forward facing attach ...

Page 50: ...lder belt See Top Strap on page 1 38if the child restraint has one 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 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions ...

Page 51: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...e very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 38if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the chil...

Page 54: ...tions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...d restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 4...

Page 56: ...ords AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating f...

Page 57: ...all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something CAUTION Continued Bot11lrontal ...

Page 58: ... children and infants need the protection thata child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tel...

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Page 60: ... driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 1 53 ...

Page 61: ...cle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph 19 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 16 to 25 mph 26 to 40 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform...

Page 62: ...es with side impact air bags the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver s and or right front passenger s door How Does an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Th...

Page 63: ...ontact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthm...

Page 64: ...em distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed eng...

Page 65: ...ormation about servicing your vehicle air bag can still inflate during improper and the air bag systems To purchase a service manual service You can be injured if you are close to see Service Publications Ordering Information on an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow page 7 10 connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the pe...

Page 66: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need re...

Page 67: ... a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts 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 ...

Page 68: ...7 Passlock 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 Four wheel Drive 2 25 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into Park P 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 31 RunningYourEngine While YouAre Parked 2 32 Mirrors 2 34 AutomaticDimmingRear...

Page 69: ...k Transmitter 2 40 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 49 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 41 Convenience Net 2 49 Storage Areas 2 44 Cargo Cover 2 49 Glove Box 2 44 Sunroof 2 51 Overhead Console 2 44 Front Storage Area 2 45 Vehicle Personalization 2 52 Table 2 47 Memory Seat 2 52 2 2 ...

Page 70: ... the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children I 2 3 ...

Page 71: ...adside Assistance Program on page 7 5 If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle Onstar may be able to send a command When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep...

Page 72: ...y cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment 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 to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this e e a Check th...

Page 73: ...ess the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a repla...

Page 74: ...TTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmitter apar...

Page 75: ... wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked O...

Page 76: ...immediately by using the power door lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors The lockout prevention feature will operate instead You can enable or disable the delayed locking feature If the feature is disabled the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless ...

Page 77: ...tion lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK releasethe turn signaVmultifunction lever Once youdo this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second programtimer will begin 3 You are now readyto program the automatic door locks Select one of the three programming opti...

Page 78: ...CK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unlo...

Page 79: ... feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking your key in the vehicle If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition all t...

Page 80: ... or under the instrument panel open them all theway See Engine Exhaust in the Index Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the center of t...

Page 81: ... the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 82: ...ower windows the switches operate the windows whenthe ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The driver s door has a switch for each of the passenger s windows as well Press the bottom of the switch to lower the window Press the top of the switch to raise the window 3 15 ...

Page 83: ...w Lockout Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows A small light in the lockout switch will come on to show that the switch has been activated Press the lockout switch again to return to normal operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can pull the visor down You can also slide the visor from side to sideto cover the driver or passenger front wind...

Page 84: ...ing lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your ...

Page 85: ... Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the SECURITY light will turn off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and ...

Page 86: ...or the first200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions C Use the key to turn the ignition switch to fou...

Page 87: ... Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that sa safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could d...

Page 88: ...ice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have this feature In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can he...

Page 89: ...your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This position locks the rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get outof your vehicle if...

Page 90: ...ice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 39 NEUTRAL N In this position the engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re...

Page 91: ...er but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice If your wheels won t turn don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid ...

Page 92: ...setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive It also provides the best fuel economy A4WD Automatic Four wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in A4WD the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of traction ...

Page 93: ...luster stays on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service See Service Four wheel Drive Warning Light on page 3 44 for further information Shifting into 4HI or A4WD Turn the knob to 4HI or A4WD This can be done at any speed and the indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete Shifting into 2HI Turn the knob to 2Hl This can be done at ...

Page 94: ...not roll 1 Setthe parking brake 2 Startthevehicle 3 Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle 4 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 Shift the transfer case to 2HI 6 Turn the transfer case knob all of the way past 4LO and hold it there for a minimum of 10 seconds The neutral indicator light will come on 7 8 9 10 Shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE...

Page 95: ...hat to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into Park P 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 button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking...

Page 96: ...oved from the ignition Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your lever is in PARK P if your transfer case isin NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case...

Page 97: ...arking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ign...

Page 98: ...ss and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into you...

Page 99: ...his can happen is agarage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If y...

Page 100: ...ransfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive Automatic Transfer case in the Index Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting into Park P on page 2 28 If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 2 33 ...

Page 101: ...f the mirror face for up to three seconds A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration Press and hold the...

Page 102: ...the on off button for six seconds Release the button when ZONE is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass temperature window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set...

Page 103: ... s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat The control is located on the driver s door 1 Twist the knob toward the mirror you desire to adjust 2 Move the knob in the direction you want the mirror to go 3 Adjust the mirror in all four directions 4 After you are satisfied with the position of the mirror twist the knob to the center position or twist it to the other mirror to adj...

Page 104: ...ring wheel until Tilt Mirror in REVERSE R is displayed on the DIC display 2 Press the Select button once to select the passenger s side mirror twice for the driver s side mirror and three times for both mirrors Then press the Personalization button repeatedly until the display goes blank 3 With the engine running engage the parking brake press the brake pedal and place the vehicle in REVERSE R gea...

Page 105: ...nt are included in your Onstar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are Automatic...

Page 106: ... ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar VirtualAdvisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to...

Page 107: ... 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 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this devic...

Page 108: ...ee channels 1 Press and hold downthe two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the 1 800 355 3515 buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from...

Page 109: ...ge door opener or other rolling code device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program the remaining twoHomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after ...

Page 110: ...be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Program...

Page 111: ...rhead console press the release button Then pull the compartment down Travel Note Recorder These switches allow the driver to open and close each third row seat window separately Your vehicle may have this feature To record a message press the button with the circle on it and begin speaking Press the button with the circle on it again to stop recording You may also press and hold the button with t...

Page 112: ...iscs in the slots in front of the compartment Your vehicle s console will be equipped with cupholders located on the front and rear of the storage compartment The console may also contain one or more of the following components RearSeatAudio Controls RearSeatAccessoryPower Outlets RearClimate Control If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment lift the cover to expose the storage area which...

Page 113: ...pper position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the shelfkover Lower Position Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides and slide the panel forward Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place To prevent soiling the carpet the panel may be installed either side up Notice To help avoid damage do not load objects over 200 Ibs 90 kg in this position Failure to ...

Page 114: ... vehicle may be equipped with a table The maximum load for the table is 200 Ibs 90 kg To set up the table 1 Remove the table from its stowed location in the rear of the vehicle 2 Remove the cover 3 Open the four legs on the underside of the table base A leg is fully extended when the leg latch snaps into place Use the table base on level ground only To take down the table do the following 1 Press ...

Page 115: ...your vehicle as long as they are not wide or longer than the luggage carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This will 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 Notice Loading cargo that weighs more than 220 Ibs 100 kg on the luggage carrier...

Page 116: ...cle to help keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier items To use the convenience net do the following 1 Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the liftgate opening The label should be in the upper passenger s side corne...

Page 117: ...u can remove the shade from the veWe Cargo Tie Downs There may be cargo tie downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover always store it in the proper storage location When you put it back alway...

Page 118: ...P must be active Press and release the back of the button in theoverhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the button to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays 2 51 ...

Page 119: ...ow that the position has been stored A second mirror and seating position can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK P a single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to en...

Page 120: ...you know that the position has been stored With the vehicle in PARK P the exit position for that driver can be recalled by pressing the exit button The mirrors power lumbar and recline positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit positions If no exit position is stored the default is all the way rearward Further programming for automatic seat and mirror movement can be done through the Dr...

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Page 122: ...trols Personalization 3 31 WarningLights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 33 Tachometer 3 34 Speedometer and Odometer 3 34 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 35 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 35 Charging System Light 3 36 Voltmeter Gage 3 36 BrakeSystemWarning Light 3 37 Anti Lock BrakeSystem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 39 Oil Pressure Gage 3 41 Chang...

Page 123: ...h Six Disc CD 3 74 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 83 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 93 Radio Personalization 3 94 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 95 DVD Distortion 3 95 Understanding Radio Reception 3 95 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 96 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 97 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 97 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 97 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 97 Ch...

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Page 126: ...fer Case Controls or Traction Control Button G RearWindow WasherMiper H AudioSystem I ClimateControls J HoodRelease K Ashtray L ShiftLever M Lighter N AccessoryPowerOutlet 0 RearWindowDefogger P GloveBox Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 3 5 ...

Page 127: ... warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00 m behind your vehicle You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive The tilt lever is located on the driver s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs...

Page 128: ...move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it The bottom of th...

Page 129: ...low to high beam push the lever toward the instrument panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps ar...

Page 130: ...omatically turn on the wipers The moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield To turn on the RainsenseTM feature the wipers must be set to one of the five delaysettings on the multifunction lever Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rainsensor For more wipes select the higher settings for fewer wipes select the lower settings l...

Page 131: ...iper control system on off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol t Resume Accelerate Move the switch to this located in the center of the control position to resume a set speed or to accelerate The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash y...

Page 132: ... in heavy traffic 0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If you leave your cruise control on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the...

Page 133: ...itch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you wan...

Page 134: ...d this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control 0 Steplightlyonthe brake pedal 0 Movethecruiseswitch to off or 0 Shiftthe transmission to NEUTRAL N Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Your exterior la...

Page 135: ...verhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay 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 approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL ...

Page 136: ...e light and the transmission is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps Fog Lamps Your vehicle may have this for better vision in foggy or ignition must be in RUN for feature Us...

Page 137: ...s the button The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again The dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When a door is opened the dome...

Page 138: ...ssed in You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel located next to the exterior lamps knob all the way up to the top detent position In this position the dome lamps will remain on until they are turned off Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy vanity and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will k...

Page 139: ...fore adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by yo...

Page 140: ... directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets t g Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode Recirculation Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the ...

Page 141: ...he air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or ...

Page 142: ...overed by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use the vent setting to direct outside air through your vehicle You...

Page 143: ...r vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the optional dual automatic climate control system With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle When your vehicle...

Page 144: ...DRIVER and PASS will be displayed The passenger s side temperature setting also resets and relinks to the driver s side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than two hours Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in a...

Page 145: ...defroster we and side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected in floor mode Recirculation Pressthisbutton to turn recirculation mode on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and o...

Page 146: ... windshield outlets FrontDefrost Pressthefrontdefrost button to defrost the windshield The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode If the outside temperature is 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do notdrivethevehicleuntilallthe windows are clear Rear Window Defogg...

Page 147: ... front air inlet grilles through the vehicle and out the air exhaust valves Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before driv...

Page 148: ...n the rear comfort controls on and off Use the mode knob to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area TrailBlazer If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat comfort controls The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting The button with t...

Page 149: ... the rear air conditioning system the front air conditioning system must be on With the front air conditioning system off the rear system controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan knob driver override switch located on the floor console to 1 2 or 3 The rear mode and temperature position will now mimic the front control system mod...

Page 150: ...tem will distribute air from the third seat floor outlet Defrost When defrost mode is selected in the front controller the rear system will distribute air from the third seat floor outlet To activate the second row seat controls in the following systems set the fan knob located on the front console to R 3 TrailBlazer EXT Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan speed temperature and dir...

Page 151: ... temperature for the rear passengers The selections will be shown on the display Press the rear fan control button with the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control on Toggle this button to adjust the air flow speed To turn the rear system off toggle the left arrow until the display turns off 3 30 ...

Page 152: ...ode and fan speed for two different drivers The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 located on th...

Page 153: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 154: ... is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other thing you ll need to knowto drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 33 ...

Page 155: ...w one will be set to the correct millage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer I The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC For vehicles without a DIC press the stem located on the instrument panel cluster to display the trip odometer Press and hold the stem to res...

Page 156: ... bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you...

Page 157: ...ght on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in ...

Page 158: ... doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem 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 floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 42 work and stop you ...

Page 159: ...ock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 37 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If...

Page 160: ... controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuei system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect yo...

Page 161: ...emission malfunction by considering the following system Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the...

Page 162: ... pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or ...

Page 163: ...tside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure Change Engine Oil Light CHANGE ENG OIL United States Canada This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed Once the engine oil has been changed the...

Page 164: ...UISE United States Canada Reduced Engine Power Light REDUCED I I ENGINE POWER I I I United States Canada This light is displayed when a noticeable 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 The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle I...

Page 165: ...ions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction GAGES United States Canada The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant tempe...

Page 166: ...he gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or 0 The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn speed up off the ignition L...

Page 167: ...on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the select button will acknowledge any current warning or service messages The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on ...

Page 168: ...o zero To stop the counting of time press the select button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the select button while TIMER is displayed Fuel Information Use the fuel information button to scroll through the range average fuel economy instant fuel economy and the GM Oil Life SystemTM Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to displa...

Page 169: ...s manual Also the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil Also the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your engine So be sure to check your oil level often See Engine Oil on page 5 15 Personalization You can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people Press the personalization button to s...

Page 170: ...tion button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on alarm warning type see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 I7 Automatic Locking Press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the DIC to scroll through the following choices LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK default LOCK DOORS MANUALLY LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED If you choose for the d...

Page 171: ...e it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 IO 3 50 Seat Position Recall Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION RECALL appears in the display To select your personalization for seat position recall press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed o...

Page 172: ...for the feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices 0 LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH default 0 LOCK FEEDBACK OFF LOCK FEEDBACK HORN LOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS If you choose both the parking lamps will flash each time you press...

Page 173: ...he horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter 3 52 Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Headlamps on at Exit Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT appears in the display To select your personaliza...

Page 174: ...n while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Easy Exit Driver Seat Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT appears in the display To select your personalization for seat position exit press the select button while EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices EASYEXITSEAT OF...

Page 175: ... be in English French will be in French and so on When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose Choose one of the options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it The select button is used to reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC displ...

Page 176: ...checked as soon as possible Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the air bag system this message will be displayed on the DIC Have a qualified technician inspect the system for problems Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a ...

Page 177: ...ature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message will clear when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level 3 56 ICE POSSIBLE If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway this message may appear on the DIC If the temperature rises to a safe level the message will clear Pressing the select bu...

Page 178: ... Check to see if button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the the DIC display select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR If the passenger s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the doo...

Page 179: ...t out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 19 Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes Press and h...

Page 180: ...E will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition turned off To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two ...

Page 181: ...Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BassKreble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the ...

Page 182: ...oadcast RDS information Using this system your radio can do the following 0 Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming 0 receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies 0 display messages from radio stations and 0 seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the inf...

Page 183: ...then on again the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcemen...

Page 184: ...es on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the CD If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This message is displayed when th...

Page 185: ...tial order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display 4 SEEK b Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed ...

Page 186: ...r reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer Radio with Cassette and CD Standard Radio Shown Base Similar Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume your audio system adjusts automatically to ...

Page 187: ... and selected display will now be the default Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a ...

Page 188: ...dle position AUTO TONE Automatic Tone Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations To return the bass and treble to the manual mode press and release the AUDIO knob If your vehicle has the Base radio your audio system allows you to choose from four different equalization settings talk driver normal and spat...

Page 189: ... to stations with traffic announcements programming national emergencies This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station...

Page 190: ... or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected b...

Page 191: ...hen the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the cassette or CD If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL ERR CalibrationError This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Youmust...

Page 192: ...ed The radio will play while the tape reverses The station frequency and REV will appear on the display You may select stations during reverse operation by using the TUNE and SEEK 4 FWD Forward Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances The station frequency and FWD will app...

Page 193: ...l pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DlSP or EJT If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds If pressed when the...

Page 194: ...rack or elapsed time push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The CD will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio Press this button to switch between the...

Page 195: ... see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume AUTO VOL Automatic Volume Your system has a feature called automatic volume With this feature your audio system adjusts automatica...

Page 196: ...old oneof the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push theAUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or ...

Page 197: ...nformation Using this system the radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies display messagesfrom radio stations and seekto stations withtrafficannouncements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In r...

Page 198: ...esired category is displayed press and hold either SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category Press either SCAN arrow again to stop at a particular station AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the...

Page 199: ...the INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned...

Page 200: ...ht stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another disc The disc player takes up to six discs Do not try to load more than six To load more than one disc but less than six complete Steps 1 thro...

Page 201: ...second eject timer will reset at each press of eject which will cause the receiver to not eject the disc until the 25 second time period has elapsed Once the player stops and the disc is ejected remove the disc After removing the disc press the PWR knob off and then on again This will clear the disc sensing feature and enable discs to be loaded into the player again REV Reverse Pressandholdthisbut...

Page 202: ...listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected disc SCAN will appear on the display Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning To scan all loaded discs press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until DISC SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first tracks of each disc loaded Press either SCAN arrow again ...

Page 203: ...EEK SCAN arrows to select the desired S LIST will appear on the display track to be deleted 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds When pressing SONG LIST one beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of pressing the SONG LIST button continuously two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up...

Page 204: ... should not try to do so In severe or extreme temperature conditions your entertainment system should not be operated until the temperature is within the operating range This will keep your video components from being damaged when the temperature is below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C To resume operation shut off the entertainment system pull down the video screen and then heat or cool the vehicle ...

Page 205: ...auxiliary device to the RCA jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usage The mini headphone jacks allow you to hook up two customer provided wired headphones To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the RSE connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player If a ...

Page 206: ... the video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen in the Index for more information DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The DVD player works while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY The e...

Page 207: ...e player or on the remote control Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip the copyright or previews Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin playing refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resume Playback To stop a disc press and release the stop eject button on the DVD player or the stop button on the remote To resume playback p...

Page 208: ...ight may also affect the function of the remote control e e e e e Nofice Do not store the remote control in heat or control and would not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool DiscFormatError This message will be displayed direct sunlight This could damage the remote if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not able to be read or if the disc format is not com...

Page 209: ... removed a REW Rewind Pressthisbutton to reversethe DVD at 5x speed To stop reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews b b FWD Fast Forward Pressthisbutton to fast forward the DVD at 5x speed To stop fast forwarding press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews PREV Previo...

Page 210: ...hold this button to see the DVDs subtitle language Press and release this button again to change it This feature is not available on all DVD discs COMP AUDIO Compression COMP Press and release this button to display the current compression displayed on the screen Press this button again to select the next compression state Three compression states are available including minimum standard and off T...

Page 211: ...eft off Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Unclip the battery door located on the back of the 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment 3 Close the battery door securely remote control Make sure that they are installed correctly If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place 3 90 Problem No...

Page 212: ...button should fill the sides Eject the disc again Press and hold the COMP AUDIO button on the remote This will access the DVD s main menu Then follow the prompts Problem The remote does not work I can not hear anything when I lower the volume How do I get subtitles on or off Recommended Action oint the remote directly 2t the player but not the screen The batteries could be dead or put in wrong If ...

Page 213: ...etimes from where it left off The fast forward fast reverse previous and next functions do not work My disc is stuck in the player The EJECT LOAD button does not work I lost the remote and or the headphones Recommended Action If the STOP button was pressed once it resumes play from where it left off If the STOP button was Dressed twice it will start at the beginning of the DVD However if a change ...

Page 214: ...passengers may listen to a cassette tape or CD through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the rear seat audio controls TrailBlazer Shown TrailBlazer EXT Similar PWR Power Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off ...

Page 215: ... on the front radio or the CD changer is in use Radio Personalization If your vehicle has this feature it allows the driver to return to the last used audio source radio cassette or CD using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature can also store and recall AM and FM presets volume tone and the last selected radio station The number on the back of each transmitter 1 or 2 corresponds to dr...

Page 216: ... phones functions can be operated scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems by using the controls GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies on your steering wheel It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the Onstar System Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especia...

Page 217: ...ilable through your dealership The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 3 96 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and a cassette symbol will flash ...

Page 218: ...ay directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged if the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fe...

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Page 220: ... Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 14 Driving at Night 4 26 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 27 City Driving 4 30 Freeway Driving 4 31 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 32 Highway Hypnosis 4 33 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 33 Winter Driving 4 35 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 39 Towing Your Vehicle 4 42 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 42 Loading Your Vehicle 4 45 Adding ...

Page 221: ...trating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting 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 your life Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drin...

Page 222: ...g The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whi...

Page 223: ...el of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up 1 11 be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts int...

Page 224: ... as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping dis...

Page 225: ...raking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning...

Page 226: ...keeps receiving updates braking pressure 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 the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just ho...

Page 227: ...ly use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control Light on page 3 43 When the TRAC OFF light on the button is on the TAS is off and will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The TRAC OFF light on the button will come on under the e e e following conditions The Traction Assist System is turned off either by pressing the TAS on off button or by turning off the a...

Page 228: ...ion on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle If desired you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started To do so Steering Power Steering 1 Park the...

Page 229: ...e up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheel...

Page 230: ...s possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 231: ...oad seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming u...

Page 232: ...nable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle c...

Page 233: ...finite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide ...

Page 234: ...acks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly CAUTION Continued See Loading Your Vehicleon page 4 45 Luggage Carrier on page 2 48 and Tires on page 5 ...

Page 235: ...s In a remote area a winch can be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It sa good idea to practice in an area that s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different skills Here s what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need ...

Page 236: ...e not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to consider I s the path ahead clear Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead Does the travel take you uphill or downhill There s more discussion of these subjects later Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive ...

Page 237: ...hing a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not ...

Page 238: ...er You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of 0 Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills the hill Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could b...

Page 239: ...t a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This won t work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when goin...

Page 240: ...ll I be able to maintain What sthe surface like Smooth Rough Slippery vehicle control Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag...

Page 241: ...rail will probably go across the incline of a hill If this happens you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline Here are some things to consider 0 A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle ...

Page 242: ...some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re cros...

Page 243: ... a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose cont...

Page 244: ...ter can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream andyou and your passengers could drown If it s only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don tdrive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 27 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove...

Page 245: ...h road ahead In remote areas watchforanimals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in b...

Page 246: ...repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving i...

Page 247: ...ow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick sto...

Page 248: ...ough deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoiddeep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water Flowing or rushing water creates stror ces If you try to drive through flowing water as you...

Page 249: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 31 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared...

Page 250: ...w Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Th...

Page 251: ...urney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in I s your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check ...

Page 252: ... that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keepyoureyesmoving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently Ifyougetsleepy pulloff the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill a...

Page 253: ... downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Youmaywanttoshiftdown to a lower gear The lower gea...

Page 254: ...d shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle 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 o f burlap bags to...

Page 255: ...ving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If youhave traction assist keep the system on It will improve your abilityto accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If YouAre Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow on...

Page 256: ...n can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or anoverpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try notto brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in...

Page 257: ... smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a littleon the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel ...

Page 258: ...s too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels ab...

Page 259: ...on is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking Using the Recovery Hooks motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 42 Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks your vehicle You may need to use the...

Page 260: ...ight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 41 ...

Page 261: ...les can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipm...

Page 262: ... propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removaVinstallationprocedure Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is not provided Also check the transmission fluid level before driving the truck Four Wheel DriveVehicles i Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle 1 Firmly setthe p...

Page 263: ...ttery will drain SI 9 a four lee e vehicle s trans case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 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 ot...

Page 264: ...out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and payloads Please note the Certification Tire label on your truck or consult your dealer for additional details Do not loac ou _ _ 3 anyheavier than 2...

Page 265: ...ings like suitcases inside the vehicleso that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued Don zave an unsecurc ch re t in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Your v...

Page 266: ... follow the advice in this part andsee your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Additional rear axle maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailerin...

Page 267: ...y controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads With an automatic transmission you ...

Page 268: ...erature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle 2WD TRAILBLAZER L6 Engine 4WD TRAILBLAZER L6 Engine 2WD TRAILBLAZER EXT L6 Engine 4WD TRAILBLAZER EXT L6 Engine 4 49 ...

Page 269: ...ailer 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 And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying tha...

Page 270: ...o over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow e If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 Ibs 1 816 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight ...

Page 271: ...y Your trailer s brake system can tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system only if 20 650 kPa of pressure The trailer parts can withstand 3 000 psi The trailer s brake system will use less than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks out this far then make the brake ...

Page 272: ...s and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Sta...

Page 273: ...you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the tra...

Page 274: ...orb the load 4 Reapplytheregularbrakes Then applyyour parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Releasetheregular brakes U It can be 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 If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even whe...

Page 275: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailer...

Page 276: ...al Brown Running Lamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Your vehicle is also equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the in...

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Page 278: ...Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 23 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 25 Cooling System 5 28 EngineFan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 Rear Axle 5 45 Four wheel Drive 5 46 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 48 Replacement Bulbs 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 53 inflation Tire Pressure 5 53 T...

Page 279: ...81 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 81 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 75 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 83 Service Parts Identification Label 5 83 Electrical System 5 84 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 84 Headlamps 5 84 Windshield WiperFuses 5 84 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 84 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 85 Capacities and Specifications 5 96...

Page 280: ...o some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 IO Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 58 You should ke...

Page 281: ...e to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with you...

Page 282: ...ped by the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline L Canada Only California Fuel In Canada look for the Auto Makers Choice label on the pu...

Page 283: ...l system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulatedfor low emissions may contain an octane enhancingadditive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the useof such gasolines Fuels cont...

Page 284: ... burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 5 7 ...

Page 285: ...ing ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likelyin hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait forany hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehic...

Page 286: ...damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never I a portable fuel container ivw nile it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others 0 Dispense gasoline only into app...

Page 287: ...uel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release 1 To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel 5 10 ...

Page 288: ...2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood 5 11 ...

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Page 290: ...D Engine Air CleanedFilter Indicator If Equipped E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Automatic Transmission Dipstick G Engine Oil Dipstick H Radiator Pressure Cap I Engine Oil Fill Cap J RemoteNegative Terminal Marked GND K BrakeMaster Cylinder L Battery M EngineCompartmentFuse Block 5 13 ...

Page 291: ...ee the following A Coolant Recovery Tank E Automatic Transmission Dipstick B Engine Air Cleaner Filter F Engine Oil Fill Cap C Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND 5 14 ...

Page 292: ...nder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow ring located in the engine compartment toward the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Turn off t...

Page 293: ...range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located in the engine compartment toward the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compatfment Overview on page 5 72for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way bac...

Page 294: ... engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDEDSA VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER C 38 21 if 4 7 18 I LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL 1 1 1 SAEIOW 30 ACCEPTABLE r IF5W 30I SNOT 30 AVAILABLE RECOMMENDED WEATHER DONOTUS SAE low 40 SAE20W 58OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITYGRADEOIL NOT RE...

Page 295: ...mbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the o...

Page 296: ...cer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before dispos...

Page 297: ...tor to reset it For vehicles without an indicator refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleanedfilter To check or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the three screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover Operatin ihe engine with the air cLner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not on...

Page 298: ...tarting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the righ...

Page 299: ...verview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to t...

Page 300: ...a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 25 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolantwill Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important th...

Page 301: ... water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improvethe system These can be harmful The engine coolant recovery tank is in the engine compartment on the...

Page 302: ...ou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 28 Notice Your pressure cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating ...

Page 303: ...s down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The co...

Page 304: ... engine idle If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal...

Page 305: ...here s what you ll see B L6 Engine A B C V8 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 28 ...

Page 306: ...n If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will ...

Page 307: ...ngine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture e You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the eng...

Page 308: ...I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and ifyou turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 31 ...

Page 309: ...tem including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap Remove the pressure cap 5 32 ...

Page 310: ...o the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 23for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but COLD mark leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 33 ...

Page 311: ...is vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fanspins 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 Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fan...

Page 312: ...pe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the L6 engine the level should be at the C cold mark For vehicles with the V8 engine the level should be at the FULL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to...

Page 313: ...his allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid L Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons w...

Page 314: ...ll burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 13 After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make s...

Page 315: ... a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed 5 38 The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The br e wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t workwell That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Conti...

Page 316: ...operly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has th...

Page 317: ...bles to start your vehicle But please use the following steps to do it safely Batteries can hurtyou They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or They contain enough electricity to ignite burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your...

Page 318: ... the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help to save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open both hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Your vehicle has a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use this remote terminal instead of the terminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is ...

Page 319: ...gative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the de...

Page 320: ...arked GND In the V8 engine the remote negative terminal is located on the accessory drive bracket and is marked GND 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries i...

Page 321: ...gative Terminals To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle 5 44 ...

Page 322: ...eck Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 0 to 3 8 inch 0 to 10 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 5 45 ...

Page 323: ...o Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Front Axle When to Check and ...

Page 324: ...e differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 5 47 ...

Page 325: ...cement Bulbs on page 5 49 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle 5 48 ...

Page 326: ...4 5 Unclip the wiring harness A and remove the three socket retaining screws B Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs 5 49 ...

Page 327: ...k and strike the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A BladeAssembly B ArmAssembly C Locking Tab 5 50 D BladePivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches a...

Page 328: ... claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 5 51 ...

Page 329: ... Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 50 in this section for instructions on how to change the will backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should be used when pulling away from the vehicle it A Claw in Notch B CorrectInstallation C IncorrectInstallation 5 52 ...

Page 330: ...nt could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued Overini tires are I I e likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires h...

Page 331: ...nflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time forNew Tires...

Page 332: ... and Specifications on page 5 96 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 In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush lat...

Page 333: ...ecification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and sn...

Page 334: ... maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uni...

Page 335: ...e tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires m...

Page 336: ...e them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle I Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others cou...

Page 337: ...age to thebrakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoiddamage to your vehicle ...

Page 338: ...e way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire Chan lg a tire can cause an ina y The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injur...

Page 339: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools I I The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 62 ...

Page 340: ...ools you ll be using include the wheel wrench A tire blocks B extension s socket end C handle jack end D and jack E The Trailblazer EXT will include an additional extension The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle Notice Never remove or restow a tire from to a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always t...

Page 341: ... If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System later in this section When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable i...

Page 342: ...ee Storing a Flat Tire and Tools for instructions on storing the spare or flat tire correctly Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare ti...

Page 343: ... If it is not visible proceed to Step 6 If visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the fr...

Page 344: ...by turning the wheel wrench If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the jack handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper on an angle and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 11 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 12 if the cable is h...

Page 345: ...heel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to 3 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto Don t remove them yet raise the jack lift head the jack Front I L Rear D Extension s E WheelWrench A Frame B Jack C Handle 5 68 ...

Page 346: ...ack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit ...

Page 347: ...cy you can use a cloth Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 9 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 10 ...

Page 348: ...Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 N m Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to t...

Page 349: ...sen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven CAUTION Continued I I the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointingup I Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hois...

Page 350: ...e through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice This indicates that the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened PUSH PULL 5 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to ro...

Page 351: ...rench and wheel blocks to the proper location in the vehicle Roll up the instruction label and return it to the slot in the tool kit TrailBlazer TrailBlazer EXT A Handle B WheelWrench C Extension s D Wheel Blocks andJack 5 74 ...

Page 352: ...cetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner NailPolishRemover rhey can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wip...

Page 353: ...t roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions 3 Ifan odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine...

Page 354: ...ment Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finis...

Page 355: ... vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 81 Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents sho...

Page 356: ...over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminu...

Page 357: ...plying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore c...

Page 358: ...e a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or...

Page 359: ...ans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather an...

Page 360: ... to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model designation This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration 0 pain...

Page 361: ...dlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit 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 electric...

Page 362: ...engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking tabs Remove the secondary cover by snapping off while lifting To reinstall the fuse panel cover reverse the sequence 5 85 ...

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Page 364: ...tion E 22 23 Electronic Throttle Control I 5 I 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center I 6 Automatic Shift Lock Control Svstem 7 Engine 1 Back up Powertrain Control Module 1 8 Windshield Wipers 9 Automatic Transfer Case 10 IPowertrain Control Module 5 I I I 29 Oxvaen Sensor I 11 IFog Lamps 1 30 Truck Bodv Controller 31 Airconditioning 13 ICigarette Lighter I I I 32 Trailer 33 Anti Lo...

Page 365: ...saae Relays Hazard Flashers 52 Driver s Side Trailer Turn 37 Rear Window Washer 38 Blank 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 42 Hiah Beam Headlamr 43 Windshield Wipers Washer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 44 Cooling Fan 45 Air Conditioning I 46 IHeadlamr Driver Module I I 47 IStarter Miscellaneous Usage 48 Blank 49 Instrument Panel Battery 5 88 ...

Page 366: ...1 2 8 1 1 2 6 1 m I I 1 1 1 6 1 m s 1 m I I I I I I 1 1 5 1 ...

Page 367: ...Automatic Transfer Case 18 IAir Bag 19 Cooling Fan 20 Electric Brake I 21 Horn lanition E Electronic Throttle Control I 24 25 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control Svstem I 26 IEngine 1 27 Truck Body Controller 31 Air Conditioning 30 Powertrain Control Module 1 28 Back up Trailer 32 I 33 IAnti Lock Brakes ABS I I 34 IIgnition A I 35 I I Blower Motor laniti...

Page 368: ...Ilniector Bank B I I Relays I Usage I 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Windshield Wiperswasher 42 Fuel Pump 43 Air Conditioning 44 High Beam Headlamp 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module I 48 1Instrument Panel Battery I Rear Underseat Fuse Block 5 91 ...

Page 369: ...5 06 Rear Fog Lamps Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module I 07 ITruck Body Controller 2 I 08 IPower Seats I 09 Driver Door Module 10 Blank 11 Passenger Door Module 12 Amplifier 13 Auxiliarv Power 2 15 Left Rear Parking Lamps 14 Rear Climate Controls 16 IVehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 LOCKS 18 Right Rear Parking Lamps I 19 IBlank I I 21 ILOCK 5 92 ...

Page 370: ...I Fuses Usage I 41 I Radio 47 I Ignition 0 I 48 IFour wheel Drive I 49 1Blank I 50 ITruck Bodv Controller Iqnition 51 1Brakes 1 52 ITruck Body Controller Run 5 93 ...

Page 371: ...ler 3 06 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module I I 07 I Truck Bodv Controller 2 08 Rear Wiper 09 Power Seats I 10 IDriver Door Module I 11 Passenqer Door Module 12 Amplifier 13 Left Rear Parking Lamps 14 Rear Climate Controls 15 16 Auxiliary Power 2 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 LOCK 18 Right Rear Parking Lamps 19 Vent Window 20 Blank 1 21 ILOCK TrailBlazer EXT 5 94 ...

Page 372: ... Ventilation Air Conditioninq B Fuses Front Parkinq Lamps 37 Usage I 38 ILeft Turn Sianal I 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioninq 1 Riqht Turn Siqnal I 44 IHeat Ventilation Air Conditionina I I 45 I Rear Foq Lamps I I 46 IAuxiliaw Power 1 I I 47 IIgnition o I I 48 I Four wheel Drive I I 49 I Blank I I 50 I Truck Bodv Controller lanition I I 51 IBrakes I 52 ITruck Bodv Controller Run I 5 95 ...

Page 373: ... Engine V8 Engine Application English Metric English Metric Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 Nam 100 Ib ft 140 N m Cooling System TrailBlazer 13 9 quarts 13 1 L TrailBlazer EXT 15 2 quarts 14 4 L 17 9 quarts 17 0 L Air Conditioninu Refriaerant R 134a TrailBlazer 1 9 Ibs 0 9 kg _ TrailBlazer EXT 2 8 Ibs 1 27 kg 2 8 Ibs 1 27 kg Engine Oil with Filter 7 0 quarts 6 6 L 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Transmission Drai...

Page 374: ...Fuel Tank All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual eck fluid level after fillina I 5 97 ...

Page 375: ...il Filter L6 PF44 V8 PF58 I Enaine Air Cleaner A2014C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit GM Part No 24200796 SDark Pluas I L6 41 974 V8 41 981 Fuel Filter 20 0 inches 50 8 cm Windshield Wiper Blade GF831 ACDelco part number 14 0 inches 35 6 cm Backglass W 5 98 ...

Page 376: ... Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 1 3 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 Exhaust System Inspection 6 14 Fuel System Inspection 6 14 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 Transfer Case and FrontAxle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 14 Brake Sys...

Page 377: ...commended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks ins...

Page 378: ... B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to...

Page 379: ...e read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluid...

Page 380: ...12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every t...

Page 381: ...or proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote U Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Check readfront axle fluid level and add f...

Page 382: ...uid and filter at 100 000miles I 66 000 km 0 Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer case fluid 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking CI Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Chec...

Page 383: ...for leaking 0 Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See Footnote t 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission c1 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on Control Service page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals ...

Page 384: ...gine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure...

Page 385: ...r any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damagedor that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 78 Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly...

Page 386: ...vice Lubricate all hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment hinges outer liftgate handle pivot points rear door detent link roller mechanism liftgate handle pivot points latch bolt fuel door hinge cargo door hinge locks and folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environme...

Page 387: ...out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the The key should comeoutonly in LOCK shift lever is in PARK P Parking Br...

Page 388: ... can collect Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do thesejobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a servi...

Page 389: ...operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Transfer Case and Front Axle Four Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and pr...

Page 390: ...her Solvent or equivalent Usage Parking Brake Gable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front and Rear Axle Fluid Lubricant Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent DEX...

Page 391: ...l Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB I Usage I Fluid Lubricant I Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinqe Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GMPart No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot ...

Page 392: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the sewice and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 17 ...

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Page 396: ... OnlineOwnerCenter 7 3 Government 7 9 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone TTY Users 7 3 Government 7 9 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 GMMobilityProgramfor Persons with Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 7 1 ...

Page 397: ...stomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is availablefrom the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left ...

Page 398: ...e mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place The Owner Center allows you to Get e mail service reminders Access information about your specif...

Page 399: ...496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the loc...

Page 400: ...ong commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet membership in Roadside Assistance is free Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechan...

Page 401: ...ver occurs first All Courtesy Care services must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you wit...

Page 402: ... If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenien...

Page 403: ...overage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact you dealer fo...

Page 404: ... NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA US Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 405: ... write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual Thi...

Page 406: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Ti...

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Page 408: ...estrain 1 55 WhatMakesanAirBag Inflate 1 55 WhenShould an Air Bag Inflate 1 54 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 75 Finish Damage 5 80 Sheet Metal Damage 5 80 Underbody Maintenance 5 81 Weatherstrips 5 78 Ashtrays 3 18 Audio Speakers 3 84 Audio System s 3 58 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 95 Care ofYour Cassette TapePlayer 3 96 Care ofYour CD and DVD Player 3 97 Care ofYou...

Page 409: ... Travel 5 39 Brake Wear 5 38 Brakes 5 36 Braking in Emergencies 4 7 Braking 4 5 Break ln NewVehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Replacement Bulbs 5 49 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 48 Buying New Tires 5 56 C California Fuel 5 5 Canada 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 6 Capacities and Specifications 5 96 Carbon Monoxide 4 35 4 47 2 31 Care of Safety Belts 5 78 Your Cassette ...

Page 410: ...traint 1 38 Cigarette Lighter 3 18 Cleaning Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 75 Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 78 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 81 ChimeLevelAdjustment 3 97 Cleaning cont Video Screen 3 97 Weatherstrips 5 78 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 78 Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization 3 31 Dual 3 19 Dual Automatic 3 22 Rear 3 27 Steering Wheel Controls 3 31 Compact Disc Messages 3 65 3 73 ...

Page 411: ...3 17 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Power Door Locks 2 9 Dome Lamp Override 3 16 Locks 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 DRIVER DOORAJAR 3 56 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displays 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 54 At Night 4 26 City 4 30 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 31 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 33 In...

Page 412: ... ReducedPowerLight 3 43 Starting 2 20 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check 6 10 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 85 ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE 3 55 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 9 Engine Oil Additives 5 18 Engine Oil Level Check 6 9 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Entertainment System Cleaning theVideo Screen 3 97 DVD Distortion 3 95 Entry Lighting 3 16 Erasing HomeLink But...

Page 413: ...4 Fuel Information 3 47 Fuses FM 3 95 FUEL LEVEL LOW 3 56 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 85 Windshield Wiper 5 84 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 3 44 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 38 Fuel 3 45 Oil Pressure 3 41 Tachometer 3 34 Voltmeter Gage 3 36 Garage Door Opener 2 40 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Gate Ajar Light 3 44 Gate Operator and CanadianProgramming 2 42 Glass Surfaces 5 77 Glove Box 2 44 GM Mobility...

Page 414: ...If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine 5 26 If theLight I s Flashing 3 40 If the Light Is On Steady 3 40 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 39 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 48 IfYou re Caught in a Blizzard 4 37 Ignition Positions 2 19 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 6 12 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 31 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 53 Inspection Brake System 6 14 Engine Cooling ...

Page 415: ...ing 3 37 Change Engine Oil 3 42 Charging System 3 36 LEFT REARDOORAJAR 3 57 Light cont Check Gages Warning 3 44 Cruise Control 3 43 Gate Ajar 3 44 Low Fuel Warning 3 45 Malfunction Indicator 3 39 Reduced Engine Power 3 43 Safety Belt Reminder 3 35 Security 3 42 Lighted VisorVanity Mirror 2 16 Loading YourVehicle 4 45 Locking RearAxle 4 9 Lockout Protection 2 12 Locks Delayed Locking 2 9 Door 2 8 L...

Page 416: ...rive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 TransferCase and Front Axle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 14 Using Your 6 4 YourVehicleandthe Environment 6 2 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 56 Making Turns 4 54 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 39 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Seats 1 2 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 52 Message Mexico Central America and Caribbean IslandsKountries...

Page 417: ... Overhead Console 2 44 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 11 Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 30 Brake 2 28 Over Things That Burn 2 31 Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Parking on Hills 4 55 Park P Shifting Into 2 28 Part A Scheduled MaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B Owner ChecksandServices 6 9 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections 6 13 Part D Recommended Fluids andLubricants 6 15 Park P...

Page 418: ... CD 3 65 Radios cont Radio with CD 3 59 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 74 Rear Seat Audio 3 93 Setting the Time 3 58 Theft Deterrent 3 94 Understanding Reception 3 95 RainsenseTMWipers 3 9 RDS Messages 3 62 3 69 3 78 Reading Lamps 3 17 REAR ACCESS OPEN 3 56 RearAxle 5 45 Locking 4 9 Rear Climate Control System 3 27 Rear Compartment Storage PanelKover 2 45 RearDoor Security Locks 2 12 RearFloor Storage L...

Page 419: ...ming a Single HomeLink Button 2 43 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Restraint Systems Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 20 RFA BATTERY LOW 3 57 RIGHT REARDOORAJAR 3 57 Roadside Rocking Your Vehicle To GetItOut 4 40 Running Your Engine While You AreParked 2 32 Assistance Program 7 5 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light 3 35 Care of 5 78 Driver Position...

Page 420: ...sTTreble 3 60 3 67 3 75 orCheckEngineLight in Canada 3 39 SettingPresetPTYs 3 77 Sheet Metal Damage 5 80 ShiftLock Release 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Skidding 4 13 Snow Plow 4 46 Some Other Rainy WeatherTips 4 29 Spare Tire Check 6 10 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 76 Specifications Capacities 5 96 Speedometer 3 34 Starter Switch Check 6 11 Starting Your Engine ...

Page 421: ...Wheel 3 6 Drive Inspection 6 14 Tire Inflation Check 6 10 Transmission Tires 5 53 5 80 Fluid Automatic 5 21 Buying New Tires 5 56 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 22 Transmission Transaxle TransferCaseUnit Chains 5 60 Changing a Flat Tire 5 61 Repair Manual 7 10 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 61 Transportation Options 7 7 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 53 Travel Note Recorder 2 44 Inspection and Rotation 5 54...

Page 422: ...2 52 DamageWarnings iv Vehicle Identification Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Storage 5 39 Video Screen 3 85 Vinyl 5 77 VisorVanity Mirror 2 16 Visors 2 16 Voltmeter Gage 3 36 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 54 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 78 Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 11 Weight of the Trailer 4 49 Weight of the ...

Page 423: ... Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 56 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Why Safety Belts Work 1 10 Window Lockout 2 16 Windows 2 14 Replacement 5 59 Windows cont Power 2 15 Windshield Backglass and WiperBlades 5 79 Windshield Washer 3 9 Fluid 5 35 Windshield WasherFluid Level Check 6 10 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Fuses 5 84 Windshield Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 35 Wiper Blade Ch...

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