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Chevrolet 2005 TrailBlazer, Owner'S Manual

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Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-21
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................... 1-64

Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-94
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20
Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-22, 3-24
Airbag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-38
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-37

Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9
Airbag System ................................................ 1-50

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ................................................... 1-64

How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-57
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .... 1-58
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-55
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-53

Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-139

Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio

Antenna System ........................................ 3-139

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-42
Appearance Care ............................................ 5-85

Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-90
Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-89
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-86
Finish Care ................................................. 5-89
Finish Damage ............................................ 5-91
Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-88
Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-87
Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-87
Leather ...................................................... 5-87
Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-91
Tires .......................................................... 5-91
Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-92
Vinyl .......................................................... 5-87
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-88
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ....... 5-90

Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-21
Assist Handles ............................................... 2-55

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Summary of Contents for 2005 TrailBlazer

Page 1: ...and Indicators 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 52 Audio System s 3 65 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 49 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 46 Four Wheel Drive 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 53 Appearance Care 5 85 Vehicle I...

Page 2: ...cle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pict...

Page 3: ...ION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation 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 reference the f...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...afety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 25 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 28 Safety Belt Extender 1 28 Child Restraints 1 29 Older Children 1 29 Infants and Young Children 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed f...

Page 8: ...in 1 57 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 58 Passenger Sensing System 1 60 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 64 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 64 Restraint System Check 1 65 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 65 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 66 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...ats If you have this feature the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions The horizontal control adjusts the seat cushion and the vertical control adjusts the seatback 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 d...

Page 10: ...eated Seats 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 medium low and off The indicator lights will g...

Page 11: ...ically 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 vertical po...

Page 12: ...abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints 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 ...

Page 13: ...at and increase the cargo area The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear seatbacks Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down 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 mak...

Page 14: ... access to the third row seats To fold and tumble the second row seat s do the following 1 Push the head restraints fully down 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by pulling up on the front part of the fold and tumble lever The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat and is indicated as 1 on the handle and side of seatback 3 Release the rear set of seat hooks from the floor pins by pull...

Page 15: ...the seat back up to return it to the upright position Entry Exit to from the Third Row Seat To enter the third row seat you must fold and tumble the second row seat following the instructions given previously If you are exiting the third row with no assistance do the following 1 Pull the handle on the center of the second row seatback down to release and fold the seatback 2 Reach around to the sid...

Page 16: ...d previously in folding the third row seats Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse ...

Page 17: ...e Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 36 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them...

Page 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an exc...

Page 22: ...er has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt acros...

Page 23: ...ould be less likely to slide under 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 is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of th...

Page 24: ...oo loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 20 ...

Page 27: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

Page 28: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not 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 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Page 29: ... seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is ho...

Page 30: ... to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause s...

Page 31: ...ide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When attached to a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each of the rear outside passenger positions Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Find the comfort guide located on a storage clip between the i...

Page 32: ... of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Your comfort guide may have an adjuster to lengthen or shorten the cord If it does you can adjust the cord by following these steps 3 1 Squeeze and hold the ends of the lock A on the elastic cord 3 2 Pull the loop to shorten the guide or pull the cord to lengthen the guide 3 3 Release the lock 1 26 ...

Page 33: ...osition and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back onto its storage clip or into its storage pocket 1 27 ...

Page 34: ...m See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 66 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let some...

Page 35: ...er belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Page 36: ...lose to the 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 belt...

Page 37: ...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 the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whil...

Page 38: ...oes not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 32 ...

Page 39: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 33 ...

Page 40: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 41: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 42: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 36 ...

Page 43: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 44: ... on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear s...

Page 45: ...straint in a rear seat 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 child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the c...

Page 46: ...ing a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top 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...

Page 47: ...or bracket for each seating position in the second row The anchor brackets are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or in the third row seating positions if equipped if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must...

Page 48: ...s in the second row This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether 1 42 ...

Page 49: ...eat cushion meets the seatback This will allow you to fold the seat cushion up and out of the way Lift the flap to expose the anchors and then lower the seat cushion Be sure the cushion is locked into place For seven passenger vehicles the labels are located near the base of the seatback in the second row outside seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anch...

Page 50: ...ments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 42 See Top Strap on page 1 39 if the child restraint has one There are no top strap anchors at the third row seating positions Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a ...

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 45 ...

Page 52: ...h some of them will fit there If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint secure it in a rear outside seat position If you secure a child restraint in the center seat position follow the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger a...

Page 53: ...ance even though it is turned off General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat position move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on page 1 3 or Manual Seats on page 1 3 If your child res...

Page 54: ...fore securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 1 3 or Manual Seats on page 1 3 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 38 2 Put the child restraint ...

Page 55: ...ctor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 8 If the airbag is off the off indicator in the rearview mirror wi...

Page 56: ...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 Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment Roof mo...

Page 57: ...near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The roof mounted airbags are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes wher...

Page 58: ...ring a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if ...

Page 59: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the right front passenger and the person directly behind that passenger it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 1 54 ...

Page 61: ... severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or sh...

Page 62: ...ide impacts because inflation would not likely help the occupants Your vehicle may or may not have a roof mounted airbag and rollover sensor See Airbag System on page 1 50 These rollover capable airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes or during a rollover A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold ...

Page 63: ...de windows How Does an Airbag 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 The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the oc...

Page 64: ...leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a ...

Page 65: ...rmation after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7 9 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side w...

Page 66: ...under certain conditions The driver s airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident sta...

Page 67: ...ff General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the system determines that a small child is present in a forwa...

Page 68: ...he system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front...

Page 69: ...for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 64 for more information about modifications that can a...

Page 70: ...of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your veh...

Page 71: ...his manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it ...

Page 72: ...ed to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger ...

Page 73: ... and Brake Pedal 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Displacement on Demand DoD 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Four Wheel Drive 2 27 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into Park P 2 32 Shifting Out of Park P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 35 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 36 Mirrors 2 37 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 37 Manu...

Page 74: ...ve Box 2 54 Overhead Console 2 54 Center Console Storage Area 2 55 Assist Handles 2 55 Luggage Carrier 2 55 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 56 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 58 Convenience Net 2 59 Cargo Cover 2 59 Sunroof 2 60 Vehicle Personalization 2 61 Memory Seat 2 61 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 75: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 76: ...e new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an...

Page 77: ... 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 Check the dista...

Page 78: ...ree seconds and the horn will chirp L Panic Press 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 vehi...

Page 79: ...a KEY FOB BATTERY 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 tran...

Page 80: ...rcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter You can use yo...

Page 81: ... closed Five seconds after the last door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on 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 de...

Page 82: ...ver 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 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 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options ...

Page 83: ...ce 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 3 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 unlockin...

Page 84: ...ge the safety lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the 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 ...

Page 85: ...l open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 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 the liftgate If you open the ...

Page 86: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 87: ...n Window AUTO Express down The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the bottom of the driver s or front passenger s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrup...

Page 88: ...2 20 Sun Visors To block out glare you can pull the visor down You can also slide the visor along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger front window Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps The lamps will turn off ...

Page 89: ...he 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 vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off Here s how to avoid setting off the ...

Page 90: ...em Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system that 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 th...

Page 91: ...ngs can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 54 for more information Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions A Lock This position locks the ignition and transmission It is a theft deterrent feature You will ...

Page 92: ... C Run This is the position for driving D Start This position starts the engine Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK Your radio power windows sunroof option and overhead console will work when the ignition key i...

Page 93: ...gnition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still will not start or...

Page 94: ...in PARK P for this feature to operate The toggle switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering column Press the switch towards you to move the pedals closer Press the switch away from you to move the pedals away from you Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle has an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starti...

Page 95: ... temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Displacement on Demand DoD Your vehicle s engine may be equipped with Displacement on Demand DoD This system allows the engine to operate on eithe...

Page 96: ...lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Se...

Page 97: ...on Move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of Park P on page 2 34 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 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 dam...

Page 98: ...his position is also used for normal driving However it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting the vehicle from...

Page 99: ... time Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive the transfer case knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Use this knob to shift into and out of four wheel drive 2HI Two Wheel High This 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 econo...

Page 100: ...creational Vehicle Towing on page 4 50 for more information An indicator light in the knob will show you which position the transfer case is in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service An indicator light will flash while shifting the transfer case It will remain ...

Page 101: ...our vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI A4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N and the engine running The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your ve...

Page 102: ...nsmission shift lever in PARK P 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK 8 For info on towing your vehicle see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 50 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Start the vehicle with the transmission in PARK P 3 Turn the transfer case knob to the desired shift position 2HI 4HI ...

Page 103: ...rake 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 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 104: ...transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 54 To shift into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into ...

Page 105: ...ive on page 2 27 And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into P...

Page 106: ...d out how see Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking 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 au...

Page 107: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different 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 Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 108: ...place this can happen is a garage 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 on page 4 38 CAUTION 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 can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unle...

Page 109: ...w mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Turn the control clockwise for night use return it to the center for daytime use Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar The vehicle may...

Page 110: ...ol for daytime use pull it for night use Compass Display O On Off Press this button to turn the compass on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east When the ignition and the compass temperature feature are on character boxes will appear for about two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the direction the vehicle is faci...

Page 111: ...y to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears in the display 3 Once a zone number appears in the display press the on off button quickly ...

Page 112: ...he compass on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east When the ignition and the compass temperature feature are on character boxes will appear for about two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the direction the vehicle is facing Compass Calibration When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven ...

Page 113: ...y to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears in the display 3 Once a zone number appears in the display press the on off button quickly ...

Page 114: ... from behind during evening or dark conditions Push the control for daytime use pull it for night use Temperature and Compass Display O On Off Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east When the ignition and the compass temperature feature are on character boxes will app...

Page 115: ...Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain conditions such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not...

Page 116: ...or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Push the control for daytime use pull it for night use Temperature and Compass Display O On Off Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters Fo...

Page 117: ...Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain conditions such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not...

Page 118: ... turn the knob to the center position so that the mirrors cannot move If the travel position in any direction of the mirror is reached it will enter a ratcheting mode This action is harmless It is a warning that the mirror can go no further To stop this action back the mirror up by moving the knob in the opposite direction Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the passeng...

Page 119: ... See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 22 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 24 for more information OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnSta...

Page 120: ...ices Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan Services Driving Directions RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand held cell phone is lost forgotten or has a low battery It is a hands free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be pl...

Page 121: ... s audio system Customize your information profile at www myonstar com See the OnStar user s guide for more information OnStar Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the OnStar personal calling feature Press the control with this symbol on the steering wheel to place a phone call When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers press the cont...

Page 122: ...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 device...

Page 123: ...rasing HomeLink Buttons or for assistance contact HomeLink on the Internet at www homelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more ac...

Page 124: ...e indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to t...

Page 125: ...een successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the ...

Page 126: ...55 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the side of the handle towards the driverside Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include a reading lamps HomeLink transmitter and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 2 60 and HomeLink Transmitter on page 2 50 for more information If your vehicle has a thir...

Page 127: ...of your vehicle Luggage Carrier CAUTION If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage you...

Page 128: ...ble and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is still securely fastened When the luggage carrier...

Page 129: ...ash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover The panel can be stored in the lower position with either side up 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 Notice Loa...

Page 130: ...ny removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid To remove the rear floor storage lid do the following 1 Press the latch release and lift up the latch handle 2 Raise the lid slightly to unhook it 3 Pull...

Page 131: ...ver do the following 1 Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel located behind the rear seat 2 Squeeze the opposite endcap align it with the pocket located on the opposite side of the trim panel and release 3 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from ...

Page 132: ...ory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays If it is...

Page 133: ... recliner and lumbar both of the outside mirrors and the adjustable pedals if equipped to the desired position 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the me...

Page 134: ...sition 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the easy exit seat position do one of the following Press the easy exit seat button on the me...

Page 135: ... Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Accessory Power Outlets 3 21 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Climate Controls 3 22 Dual Climate Control System 3 22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 24 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Rear Climate Control System 3 29 Climate Controls Personalization 3 32 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 34 Speedometer and Odometer 3 35 Trip Odo...

Page 136: ...es 3 56 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 59 Audio System s 3 65 Setting the Time 3 66 Radio with CD Base Level 3 66 Radio with CD MP3 3 77 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 93 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 107 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 121 Navigation Radio System 3 133 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 134 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 135 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 136 Radio Reception 3 137 Care of Your Cassette Ta...

Page 137: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 138: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 139: ...Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Traction Assist Button See Traction Assist System TAS on page 4 8 G Rear Window Washer Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 65 I Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 22 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 K Ashtray See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighte...

Page 140: ... hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering colu...

Page 141: ...tions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 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 yo...

Page 142: ...is flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High L...

Page 143: ...rs will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer 9 Off To stop the wipers move the band to off N Windshield Wipers Turn the band to control the windshield wipers You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the del...

Page 144: ...e multifunction lever The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to the weather conditions The wipers can be left in a rainsense mode even when it is not raining Notice If you do not turn off the windshield wipers when driving through an automatic car wash you could damage the wipers Always turn off the windshield wipers before entering an...

Page 145: ... center of the control 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 your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may be equipped with a headlamp washer system The button to operate this feature is located on the instrument pa...

Page 146: ...speed With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise...

Page 147: ...ise control switch off until you want to use cruise control Setting Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal The accelerator pedal will not go down The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when the cruise control is engaged 3 13 ...

Page 148: ...witch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from on ...

Page 149: ...depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills End...

Page 150: ...de An indicator will illuminate when the position is selected Parking Lamps Turn the knob to this symbol to manually turn on the following Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parkin...

Page 151: ... will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be on Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the ...

Page 152: ...hen start your vehicle The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake shift out of park or turn the exterior lamp control to the off position as described in Exterior Lamps listed previously Fog Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work The fog l...

Page 153: ...e 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 Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob To turn the dome lamps off press the button The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open This will override the illum...

Page 154: ...or a short period of time and then will go out Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the console for front passengers and on the headliner for rear passengers Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps on and press the lens again to turn the lamps off Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy and vanity if they are left on for more than 20 minutes whe...

Page 155: ...ment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature The ashtray is remova...

Page 156: ...he floor outlets A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 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 h Recirculation Recirculation ...

Page 157: ...ce when the 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 o...

Page 158: ... anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system With this system you can control the heating cool...

Page 159: ...UTO button is pressed Driver s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver This knob can also adjust the passenger s side temperature setting simultaneously if the two zones are linked Pa...

Page 160: ...mum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Manual Operation To change the current setting select one of the following w9x Fan This button allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down ...

Page 161: ...event fogging If the weather is cold and damp the system may cause the windows to fog while using recirculation mode If the windows do start to fog select defog or defrost mode Recirculation mode if selected will be cleared when the engine is turned off A C Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off When the system is on the system will automatically ...

Page 162: ...ioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window de...

Page 163: ... of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your 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 Rear Climate Control System Your TrailBlazer has one of the following rear climate control systems With ei...

Page 164: ...ols on and off Use the mode knob to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control system The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting z9y Fan Press this button to adjust the fan spe...

Page 165: ...ic the front control system mode and passenger side temperature To activate the second row seat controls in the following systems set the fan knob located on the front console to R Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan speed temperature and direction of airflow H Panel Selecting panel mode will deliver air to the four headliner outlets Bi level Selecting bi level mode will deliver wa...

Page 166: ... to increase and decrease the temperature setting Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with th...

Page 167: ... 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 168: ...designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 34 ...

Page 169: ...correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Your vehicle s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 53 The odometer mileage can be checked without t...

Page 170: ...Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 60 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several second...

Page 171: ... ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate w...

Page 172: ...airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed ...

Page 173: ...ns have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is...

Page 174: ...e operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If...

Page 175: ...ake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it 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...

Page 176: ... with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 41 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 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer mov...

Page 177: ...This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead...

Page 178: ...still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following 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 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Page 179: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine li...

Page 180: ... soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A...

Page 181: ...e engine is on Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 18 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not b...

Page 182: ...t 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 If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for se...

Page 183: ...ou turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working The service four wheel drive light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions 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 GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfun...

Page 184: ... and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut Close the liftgate or liftglass Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open 3 50 ...

Page 185: ... 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 speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to...

Page 186: ...ocated on the instrument panel cluster You will also turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 35 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons A 3 Trip Information Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers timer and engine hours B r Fuel Information Press this button to display the current ran...

Page 187: ...omization and select The button functions are detailed in the following pages Trip Information Button 3 Trip Information Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER TRIP A TRIP B TIMER and ENGINE HOURS Odometer Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display This mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Pre...

Page 188: ... display This mode shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing and holding the reset stem located on the instrument cluster for about four seconds will also display the engine hour information after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off Fuel Information Button t Fuel Information Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range average fuel economy instant f...

Page 189: ... To reset the engine oil life system use the fuel button to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed OIL LIFE RESET will appear on the display for 10 seconds to let you know the system is reset See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for more information In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oi...

Page 190: ...ng operation this message will appear on the DIC Driving with this problem could drain your battery Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Voltmeter Gage on page 3 40 Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer fluid w...

Page 191: ... Fuel Warning Light on page 3 51 Filling Your Tank on page 5 8 and Fuel on page 5 5 for more information 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 Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display KEY FOB BATTERY LO...

Page 192: ...ct button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display REAR ACCESS OPEN If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display Press the select button ...

Page 193: ... and the Service Engine Soon light may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap is still not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 43 for more information TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position Press the select b...

Page 194: ...ORS IN PARK appears in the display To select your preference for automatic unlocking press the select button while UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK The driver s door will be unlocked when the vehicle...

Page 195: ...tton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the s...

Page 196: ...one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll...

Page 197: ...e 2 61 Curb View Press the customization button until CURB VIEW OFF appears in the display To select your preference for curb view press the select button while CURB VIEW OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default The passenger s outside mirror will not be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R CURB VIEW PA...

Page 198: ...eft Deterrent on page 2 17 Language To select your preference for display language press the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following languages ENGLISH FRANCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it If you accidentally choose...

Page 199: ...nt to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage th...

Page 200: ...r off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take ...

Page 201: ...program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States XM offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee...

Page 202: ...nding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either the SCA...

Page 203: ...O knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the ...

Page 204: ...en no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press ...

Page 205: ...the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programm...

Page 206: ...on symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that t...

Page 207: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 208: ...ive The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the ...

Page 209: ...ulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number ...

Page 210: ...old either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the displ...

Page 211: ...The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dea...

Page 212: ...e the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States XM offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artis...

Page 213: ...termine the vehicle speed To turn automatic volume off press this button until OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection o TUNE p Turn this knob to select radio stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio ...

Page 214: ...S or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or...

Page 215: ...g a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the SEEK TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button to select and to take you to the PTY s first station 4 To go to another station within that PTY...

Page 216: ...t announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not d...

Page 217: ...RAF button to turn of the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR app...

Page 218: ... into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer a...

Page 219: ...ive The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the...

Page 220: ...difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLD x Previous This pushbutton is inoperable when using a non MP3 CD 2 FLD w Next This pushbutton is inoperable when using a non MP3 CD 3 RE...

Page 221: ... advance through tracks The track number will appear on the display for each track DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press this knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one ...

Page 222: ...ssions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum will be ignored Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders However p...

Page 223: ...ot automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See DISPL later in this section for more information The new track name will appear on the display File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio will display the fil...

Page 224: ... the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLD x Previous Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the previous folder Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the first track in the previous folder and random the tracks in that folder 2 FLD w Next Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the ne...

Page 225: ... TUNE p Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists The track number and file name will appear on the display for each track Turning this knob while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order DISPL Display Press this knob to switch between track mode folder playlist mode and time of day mode The display wi...

Page 226: ...ff if this button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wai...

Page 227: ...ergencies Display messages from radio stations 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 the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or ...

Page 228: ... the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob ...

Page 229: ...o to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by perform...

Page 230: ...gs The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or...

Page 231: ...e listening to SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin s...

Page 232: ...ers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message c...

Page 233: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 234: ...e The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Page 235: ... or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection h...

Page 236: ...rd through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next selection play for 10 seconds then go on to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The tape must have at ...

Page 237: ... to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 137 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter...

Page 238: ...pears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRAC...

Page 239: ...r the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be...

Page 240: ...our GM dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the radio display The current radio source will sto...

Page 241: ...encies Display messages from radio stations 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 the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or cal...

Page 242: ...e display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob unt...

Page 243: ... to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performi...

Page 244: ...lk pop rock and classical The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the so...

Page 245: ...owing 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arr...

Page 246: ...mbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed...

Page 247: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 248: ... The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the...

Page 249: ...ught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD button 3 Wait for the indicator light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD part way into t...

Page 250: ...ht located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and EJECT ALL will appear on the display 2 Once the light stops flashing and turns green REMOVE CD will appear on the display The CD will eject and can be removed Once the CD is removed the indicator light will begin flashing again and another CD will eject To stop ejecting the CDs press the LOAD or the eject button If the CD is not removed a...

Page 251: ...t play RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or on all of the CDs To use random do one of the following To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order press and release the RDM button RANDOM ONE will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in ...

Page 252: ...r a beep The selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Tu...

Page 253: ...o confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold the SONG...

Page 254: ...sage write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE appears on the radio displa...

Page 255: ...do so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement following for more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The tra...

Page 256: ...ideo and the red and white connectors input right and left audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode pressing the...

Page 257: ... information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 134 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen push fo...

Page 258: ...o CDs CD R CD RW Video CD and Photo CD CD R media are fully supported by this DVD player DVD R and DVD RW media is supported if formatted as DVD Video DVD R and DVD RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player The DVD player does not support DVD RAM DVD ROM and DVD Audio media An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player When using the...

Page 259: ...this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness con...

Page 260: ...the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin to play the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control The movie should resume play from where it was last s...

Page 261: ...ing the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place To extend the life of the batteries the remote control does not have a press and hold feature Remote Control Buttons O Power Press this bu...

Page 262: ...he current track or chapter Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter title and track numbers ...

Page 263: ...utton to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews s Play Pause Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD When the DVD is playing press the pause butt...

Page 264: ...e ignition might not be in on or accessory The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash Disc will not play The system might be off The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash The system might be in auxiliary mode The disc is upside down or is not compatible The picture does not fill the screen There are bl...

Page 265: ...icator light will flash Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD The auxiliary source is runn...

Page 266: ... The RSE is working correctly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be di...

Page 267: ...a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that includes Radio Data System RDS with Program Type PTY selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to and XM Satellite Radio Service capabilities if equipped T...

Page 268: ...ays have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the source You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off P Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on unless you have a Bose equipped vehicle u Volume T...

Page 269: ...s are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold the SEEK button for 2 seconds to go you to the next CD if multiple CDs are loaded This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listenin...

Page 270: ...buttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded Q SOURCE R Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display Q SEEK R Press the up or the down ...

Page 271: ...educed sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use The radio may display CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been used for...

Page 272: ...cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After the player is cleaned press and hold the EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape...

Page 273: ... system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure that the XM satellite antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle s chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change...

Page 274: ... NOTES 3 140 ...

Page 275: ...ur Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 15 Driving at Night 4 29 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 30 City Driving 4 33 Freeway Driving 4 34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 35 Highway Hypnosis 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 36 Winter Driving 4 38 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 42 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 42 Recovery Hooks 4 43 Loading Your Vehicle 4 44 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equip...

Page 276: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating 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 ...

Page 277: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 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 pe...

Page 278: ...els above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level 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...

Page 279: ... of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with anothe...

Page 280: ...ake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whi...

Page 281: ...bout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed...

Page 282: ...heel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The low traction symbol next to the button will come on when the TAS is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is norma...

Page 283: ...f your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 42 and If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 42 for more information To turn the system on or off press the TAS button located near the shift lever If you used the button to turn the system off the traction control off symbol on the button will come o...

Page 284: ...le on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work w...

Page 285: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 5 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 286: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 287: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see i...

Page 288: ...ly the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second ski...

Page 289: ...es some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if equipped ar...

Page 290: ...ngers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of 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 Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put h...

Page 291: ...ure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Page 292: ...ve less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers s...

Page 293: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road sig...

Page 294: ...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 see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper...

Page 295: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over 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 the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 296: ... left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go ...

Page 297: ...l I be able to maintain vehicle control What is the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is 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 dr...

Page 298: ...ht down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to PARK P and w...

Page 299: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Page 300: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Page 301: ...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 is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving ...

Page 302: ...angerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 30 for more information on driving through water A...

Page 303: ...oad ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 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...

Page 304: ...eatedly 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 is 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 are not even aware of it Driving in...

Page 305: ...ns 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 cannot try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a qui...

Page 306: ... 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 underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 307: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 34 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 ...

Page 308: ... 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 is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before...

Page 309: ...fore starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all le...

Page 310: ...eave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 311: ...ownhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shif...

Page 312: ...th and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between you...

Page 313: ...o You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 42 Even though your vehicle has a traction system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you may want to turn the traction assist system off such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel...

Page 314: ...ou are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passe...

Page 315: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close th...

Page 316: ...o fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 68 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into 4HI Then shift back and forth between RE...

Page 317: ...some place where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight 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 ...

Page 318: ... or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the dr...

Page 319: ...rs that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x...

Page 320: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 46 ...

Page 321: ... weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GV...

Page 322: ...nal details CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get a...

Page 323: ...n this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 15 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a snow plow Notice Adding a snow plow or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Do not install a snow plow or similar eq...

Page 324: ... tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ll want to make sure your vehicle...

Page 325: ...ely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 for the prop...

Page 326: ... the engine off but leave the ignition on 4 Firmly set the parking brake 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 6 Shift the...

Page 327: ... manufacturer s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be sta...

Page 328: ...s that would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering...

Page 329: ...arts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the t...

Page 330: ...0 lbs 4 763 kg 4 10 5 800 lbs 2 631 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 2WD TrailBlazer EXT V8 Engine 3 42 5 900 lbs 2 676 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg 12 500 lbs 5 670 kg 4WD TrailBlazer EXT V8 Engine 3 42 5 700 lbs 2 585 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 12 500 lbs 5 670 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle a...

Page 331: ...page 4 44 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum or 400 lbs 181 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 900 lbs 408 kg with a weight distributing hitch ...

Page 332: ...axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars 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 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so the distance remains the same both before and after c...

Page 333: ... chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 lbs 680 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain the...

Page 334: ...r vehicle See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 22 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 24 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a go...

Page 335: ...p turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a ...

Page 336: ...evel ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged ...

Page 337: ... Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulli...

Page 338: ...lue Electric Brakes Red Battery Feed The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active 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 ...

Page 339: ...p 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 28 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 Rear Axle 5 46 Four Wheel Drive 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 49 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 53 Tire Sidewall Labelling...

Page 340: ...s Lenses 5 89 Finish Care 5 89 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 90 Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Tires 5 91 Sheet Metal Damage 5 91 Finish Damage 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 91 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 92 Vehicle Identification 5 93 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 93 Service Parts Identification Label 5 93 Electrical System 5 94 Add On Electrical Equipmen...

Page 341: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 342: ...e 1 64 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 17 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt...

Page 343: ...f your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a...

Page 344: ... meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may ...

Page 345: ...tice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ...

Page 346: ... your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockw...

Page 347: ...he fuel cap turn it to the right clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 43 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting...

Page 348: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel ...

Page 349: ...ease the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the ...

Page 350: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 351: ...w See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 21 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 27 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 41 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir ...

Page 352: ...When you open the hood on the V8 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 353: ...See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 35 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 K Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 95 L Battery See Battery on page 5 40 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is 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 m...

Page 354: ... so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look ...

Page 355: ...20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container 5 17 ...

Page 356: ...evolutions 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 time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A change engine oil light will co...

Page 357: ...r Information Center see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 52 to reset the system What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not 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...

Page 358: ... at each engine oil change How to Inspect To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover 2 Remove the air clea...

Page 359: ...e it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatu...

Page 360: ...ite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and...

Page 361: ...follow these steps The automatic transmission dipstick handle with the transmission and lock symbol is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview 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 a...

Page 362: ... all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is l...

Page 363: ...Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much 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 do not have to...

Page 364: ...dd coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the c...

Page 365: ...mation If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated t...

Page 366: ...t at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam you can push down the accelerator until...

Page 367: ...y Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface L6 Engine V8 Engine 5 29 ...

Page 368: ...k fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may ...

Page 369: ... the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 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 th...

Page 370: ...eed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowl...

Page 371: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 33 ...

Page 372: ...ur vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise 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 fa...

Page 373: ...he engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 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 necessa...

Page 374: ...n page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 375: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 376: ...und the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in...

Page 377: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 378: ...ent brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the...

Page 379: ...vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it...

Page 380: ...of the terminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the V8 engine and is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing t...

Page 381: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ...

Page 382: ... the dead battery In the L6 engine the remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket and is marked 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 ru...

Page 383: ...Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positi...

Page 384: ...luid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check 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 To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 5 46 ...

Page 385: ... and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 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 To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubrica...

Page 386: ...cle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the 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 To determine wh...

Page 387: ...TION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle 5 49 ...

Page 388: ...release it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket and screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 11 Close the liftgate Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer 5 50 ...

Page 389: ... windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release...

Page 390: ... 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 A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up unt...

Page 391: ... vehicle s Owner s Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to ma...

Page 392: ...iance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Ma...

Page 393: ... 60 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire s...

Page 394: ...imeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The...

Page 395: ...o the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passenge...

Page 396: ...age 4 44 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passen...

Page 397: ...re determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 65 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to cur...

Page 398: ...o the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the driver s door latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding h...

Page 399: ...ing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage 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 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alig...

Page 400: ...erly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper to...

Page 401: ...wear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well be...

Page 402: ...hicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of differen...

Page 403: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 404: ...he minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory ...

Page 405: ...hem 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 CAUTION 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 ...

Page 406: ...n cause damage to the brakes 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 avoid damage to ...

Page 407: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the 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 CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 408: ...t the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one ...

Page 409: ...The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools TrailBlazer 5 71 ...

Page 410: ...uipment The tools you ll be using include the wheel wrench A wheel blocks B extension s socket end C handle jack end D and jack E The Trailblazer EXT will include an additional extension The following instructions explain how to remove the underbody mounted spare underneath your vehicle Notice If you remove or restow a tire from to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a j...

Page 411: ... to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 79 for more information 3 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalle...

Page 412: ...n t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 3 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension s E Wheel Wrench 4 Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire Front Rear 5 74 ...

Page 413: ...th the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage 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 6 Remove all the wheel nut...

Page 414: ...ttaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose You...

Page 415: ...e wheel 10 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 77 ...

Page 416: ...ed with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 for wheel nut torque specification 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 the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 f...

Page 417: ...t or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 82 for instructions on storing the spare or flat tire correctly CAUTION 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 CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by th...

Page 418: ...pare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 71 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spa...

Page 419: ...er on a 45 degree angle downward 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 Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before ...

Page 420: ...h won t work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven 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 pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored unde...

Page 421: ...oist shaft B 4 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench A 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 5 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench and...

Page 422: ...A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Wheel Blocks and Jack A Instruction Label B Handle C Extension s D Wheel Wrench E Wheel Blocks and Jack TrailBlazer TrailBlazer EXT 5 84 ...

Page 423: ...vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in an enclosed space When anything from a container is used to clean the vehicle be sure to f...

Page 424: ...loth should not drip water 3 Clean the entire area Avoid getting the fabric too wet 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cleaned area with another dry clean soft white cloth Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 First try the cleaner on an area of the fabric tha...

Page 425: ...ce Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Never use oils varnishes solvent based...

Page 426: ...ry cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a ca...

Page 427: ...reign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are sub...

Page 428: ...me plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the pai...

Page 429: ...GM dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clea...

Page 430: ...ome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate M...

Page 431: ...labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Mo...

Page 432: ...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 433: ...on t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Comp...

Page 434: ...L6 Engine 5 96 ...

Page 435: ...6 Truck Body Controller Ignition 1 17 Crank 18 Airbag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan Fuses Usage 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 32 Trailer 33 Anti Lock Brakes A...

Page 436: ...40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan Relays Usage 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 5 98 ...

Page 437: ...V8 Engine 5 99 ...

Page 438: ...p Lamp 13 Cigarette Lighter 14 Ignition Coils 15 Canister Vent 16 Truck Body Controller Ignition 1 17 Crank Fuses Usage 18 Airbag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Powertrain Control Module 3...

Page 439: ...dule 58 Body Controller 1 59 Electric Adjustable Pedal Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps Fuses Usage 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 5 101 ...

Page 440: ...Rear Underseat Fuse Block TrailBlazer TrailBlazer 5 102 ...

Page 441: ...nter High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 Right Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Blank Fuses Usage 21 Lock 23 Blank 24 Unlock 25 Blank 26 Blank 27 OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 28 Sunroof 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 35 Transmission Control Module 36 Heat Ventilati...

Page 442: ...k 43 Right Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run TrailBlazer EXT 5 104 ...

Page 443: ...ody Controller 2 08 Power Seats 09 Rear Wiper 10 Driver Door Module 11 Amplifier 12 Passenger Door Module 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Left Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 Right Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Vent Window 21 Lock 22 Retained Accessory Power TrailBlazer EXT 5 105 ...

Page 444: ...ation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lamps 38 Left Turn Signal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 Fuses Usage 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Right Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run BLANK Not Used B...

Page 445: ... 8 lbs 0 85 kg 1 27 kg Cooling System 4200 L6 Standard Wheel Base 4200 L6 Extended Wheel Base 5300 V8 Standard Wheel Base 5300 V8 Extended Wheel Base 10 8 quarts 13 8 quarts 12 2 quarts 15 3 quarts 10 2 L 13 1 L 11 6 L 14 5 L Differential Fluid Front 1 7 pints 0 8 L Differential Fluid Rear 4200 L6 5300 V8 3 6 pints 4 3 pints 1 7 L 2 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 4200 L6 5300 V8 7 0 quarts 6 0 quarts ...

Page 446: ...All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4200 L6 S Automatic 0 042 inches 1 07 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 M Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 108 ...

Page 447: ...le 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Additional Required Services 6 7 Maintenance Footnotes 6 9 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 448: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 449: ...lowing and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are dr...

Page 450: ...ce needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 tells you what should be checked when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition The proper replacem...

Page 451: ... oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engine oil light appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenan...

Page 452: ...ce See footnotes and k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 53 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footno...

Page 453: ...00 125 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Cha...

Page 454: ...atic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote g Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service V8 engine only Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every 5 years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 6 8 ...

Page 455: ...eaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other...

Page 456: ...rive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once...

Page 457: ... is stored securely Push pull and then try to turn the spare tire If it moves tighten it See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 70 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake...

Page 458: ...mediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to...

Page 459: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Page 460: ...valent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission ...

Page 461: ...Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and ...

Page 462: ...rt GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4200 L6 5300 V8 89017342 88984215 PF61 PF46 Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831 Spark Plugs 4200 L6 5300 V8 12569190 12571164 41 981 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm Rear 16 inches 41 cm 8 2221 8 2161 6 16 ...

Page 463: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 464: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 465: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19 ...

Page 466: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20 ...

Page 467: ...gram 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance and ...

Page 468: ...ustomer Communication Centre 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 VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of t...

Page 469: ...A 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age 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 is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle informati...

Page 470: ... 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H ...

Page 471: ...olled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Call Chevrolet s Roadside Assistance at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 24 hours a day 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative We will provide the following services during the Bumper to Bumper ...

Page 472: ...ge Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away Chevrolet Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 234 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Chevrolet reserves the right to limit...

Page 473: ...your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related 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 s...

Page 474: ...al usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage 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 p...

Page 475: ...erformance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required GM will not access information about a crash event...

Page 476: ...ashington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottaw...

Page 477: ...wledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DRIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provi...

Page 478: ...6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to...

Page 479: ...Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 58 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 55 Where Are the Airbags 1 53 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 139 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 139 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Appearance Care 5 85 Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Care of Safety Belts 5 88 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 89 Fabric Carpet 5 ...

Page 480: ...matic Headlamp System 3 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Operation 2 24 B Battery 5 40 Run Down Protection 3 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 35 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Emergencies 4 8 Parking 2 31 System Warning Light 3 41 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 22 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Replacement B...

Page 481: ...aint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Chime Level Adjustment 3 139 Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 89 Fabric Carpet 5 86 Finish Care 5 89 Glass Surfaces 5 88 Instrument Panel 5 87 Interior Plastic Components 5 87 Leather 5 87 Tires 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 91 Vinyl 5 ...

Page 482: ...ensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Locking 2 9 Displacement on Demand DoD 2 23 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 19 Dome Lamps 3 19 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 16 Driver Information Center DIC 3 52 DIC Operation and Displays 3 53 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 59 D...

Page 483: ...heating 5 27 Reduced Power Light 3 48 Starting 2 21 Entry Lighting 3 20 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Exit Lighting 3 20 Extender Safety Belt 1 28 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finish Damage 5 91 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 139 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 69 Flat Tire Changing 5 70 Flat Tire Storing 5 82 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 Power Steering 5 35 Windshield Washer 5 36 Fog Lamps 3 18 Four ...

Page 484: ...ty Reimbursement Program 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamps 3 16 Automatic Headlamp System 3 17 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Daytime Running Lamps 3 17 Electrical System 5 94 Flash to Pass 3 9 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 16 Washer 3 11 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 22 Heater 3 24 Highbeam On Light 3 49 Highway Hypnosis 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4...

Page 485: ...traint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Liftgate Liftglass 2 13 Liftglass Liftgate 2 13 Light Airbag Readiness 3 37 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 3 42 Brake System Warning 3 41 Change Engine Oil 3 47 Charging System 3 39 Check Gages Warning 3 50 Check Gas Cap 3 51 Cruise Control 3 48 Gate Ajar 3 50 Highbeam On 3 49 Low Fuel Warning 3 51 Malfunction Indicator 3 43 Passenger Airbag Status Indicat...

Page 486: ...ces 6 10 Maintenance Schedule cont Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 14 Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Using Your 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 43 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 4 Manual Seats 1 3 Memory Seat 2 61 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 56 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 37 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass 2 38 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass an...

Page 487: ...rors 2 47 Manual Mirrors 2 46 Power Mirrors 2 46 Overhead Console 2 54 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 Owners Canadian ii P Park P Shifting Into 2 32 Shifting Out of 2 34 Parking Brake 2 31 Over Things That Burn 2 35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 38 Passenger Sensing System 1 60 Passing 4 12 Passlock 2 18 Personalization Climate Controls 3 32 Power Accessory Outlets 3 21 Door Locks 2 9 Electr...

Page 488: ... Guides 1 25 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 134 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 121 Rear Seat Operation 1 7 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rearview Mirror with Compass 2 38 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature 2 42 3 36 Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 37 Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass 2 40 Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 44 Rearview Mirrors 2 37 Reclini...

Page 489: ...ll Adults 1 25 Rear Seat Passengers 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Safety Belt Extender 1 28 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Seats Head Restraints 1 6 Heated Seats 1 4 Manual 1 3 Manual Lumbar 1 4 Memory 2 61 Power Lumbar 1 4 Power Seats 1 3 Rear Seat Operation 1 7 Reclini...

Page 490: ...tment Storage Panel Cover 2 56 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 58 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 42 Sun Visors 2 16 Sunroof 2 60 T Tachometer 3 35 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps 5 49 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 135 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 Passlock 2 18 Throttle Adjustable 2 22 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Tires 5 53 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 90 Buying New Tires 5 64 Chains 5 68 Changing a ...

Page 491: ...on Fluid Automatic 5 21 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 24 Trip Odometer 3 35 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 7 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Understanding Radio Reception 3 137 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 65 V Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv Symbols iv Vehicle Customization DIC 3 59 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 93 Ser...

Page 492: ... Tire Balance 5 66 Replacement 5 67 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Power Rear Quarter 2 16 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 90 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Fuses 5 94 Rainsense Wipers 3 10 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 38 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 139 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14...

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