Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16263960) - 2023 - CRC - 2/23/22
Driving and Operating
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Stop/Start System
If equipped and enabled, the Stop/Start
system will shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has components designed
for the increased number of starts.
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Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature
causes the engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on. Do not exit the vehicle
before shifting to P (Park). The vehicle
may restart and move unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park), and then turn
the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle
is at a complete stop, the engine may turn
off. When stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See
. When the
brake pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine will restart.
To maintain vehicle performance, other
conditions may cause the engine to
automatically restart before the brake pedal
is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or auto
restarts may occur because:
.
The climate control settings require the
engine to be running to cool or heat the
vehicle interior.
.
The vehicle battery needs to charge.
.
The vehicle battery has recently been
disconnected.
.
Minimum vehicle speed has not been
reached since the last Auto Stop.
.
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.
The engine or transmission is not at the
required operating temperature.
.
The outside temperature is not in the
required operating range.
.
The vehicle transmission is shifted out of
D (Drive) to any gear other than P (Park).
.
Certain driver modes have been selected.
See
.
The vehicle is on a steep hill or grade.
.
The driver door has been opened or driver
seat belt has been unbuckled.
.
The hood has been opened.
.
The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
The automatic engine stop/start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing the
switch with the
h
symbol. Auto Stop is
enabled each time you start the vehicle.
When the indicator above
h
is illuminated,
the system is disabled.
Winter Cover
If equipped, the winter cover can be used to
enhance heater performance in extremely
cold conditions below
−
0 °C (32 °F). The
winter cover installs over the grille and
restricts airflow to the engine compartment.