Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-SE Asia/CenAmer/
Carib-13517615) - 2020 - CRC - 3/22/19
Driving and Operating
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First apply the brakes
–
do not do it
enough to lock the front wheels.
With the risk of collision, it is always
advisable to slow down first. Then,
steer around the problem, to the
right or to the left, depending on the
space available. An emergency
situation, as described above, will
require the driver's full attention and
a quick decision.
If you are holding the steering wheel
as recommended in the nine and
three o'clock position, you could
make a 180° quick turn without
taking the hands off the steering
wheel. But you have to move fast,
steer quickly and then straighten the
wheel as soon as you have
overcome the object. The fact that
emergency situations are always
possible is reason enough to
practise defensive driving and use
the safety belts correctly.
Off-Road Driving
Before Driving Off-road
Some items should be observed
before driving off-road. For example:
.
Be sure that all repair and
maintenance services have been
performed.
.
Check the fuel level.
.
Check spare tire pressure as
specified in technical data
chapter.
.
Check fluid levels as specified in
vehicle care chapter.
After Driving Off-road
Remove all material packed in the
vehicle lower end, chassis or under
the engine hood. This may be a fire
hazard. After driving over mud or
sand, clean and check the brake
linings.
These substances may cause
abnormal braking and glazed
linings. Check the body, frame,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires,
exhaust system, fuel lines and
cooling system.
During the off-road use, your vehicle
will require shorter intervals
between maintenance procedures.
Be Familiar with the Off-road
Driving
Before starting any trip, it is
advisable to practice in a safe area.
The off-road driving requires some
new and different abilities, such as
being alert to the types of different
signs. Your vision, for example,
should constantly observe the
ground for unexpected restrictions.
Try to hear uncommon noises from
tires and engine.
The vehicle control is the main point
to a good off-road drive. A better
way to control the vehicle is to
control the speed. There are some
aspects that must be observed. At
high speeds:
.
You get closer to objects more
quickly and have less time to
observe the ground restrictions.
.
You have less time to react.
.
The vehicle swings more when
being driven over obstacles.
.
You need more braking distance,
especially if you are driving on
unpaved roads.