2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

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necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. It is important to check your oil regularly Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-52 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-68. 6-9 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 and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, 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. 6-10 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, 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 your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front and Rear Axle Transfer Case Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). 6-12 Usage Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Constant Velocity Universal Joint Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 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 Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Synthetic Grease with Teﬂon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). 6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number Engine Oil Filter L6 V8 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Spark Plugs L6 V8 Fuel Filter Windshield Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 22”) Backglass Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 16”) 89017342 25010633 15036141 24200796 25337472 12571164 88983068 — — PF61 PF44 A2014C — 41-981 41–985 GF831 8–2221 8–2161 6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing L6 Engine V8 Engine 6-15 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-16 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ..................................................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records .....................................................7-9 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..............................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ..............................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-11 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 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: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) (cid:127) Dealership name and location (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 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. You can ﬁnd your speciﬁc vehicle information all in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual. (United States only) (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only) Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com. (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-3 (cid:127) 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 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA® (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 7-4 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 7-5 Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled 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. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles. (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow. 7-6 Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:127) Description of the problem (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. 7-7 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 so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement (ﬁve day maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses (ﬁve day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. 7-8 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 provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact you dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance data, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. 7-9 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 SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. 7-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, 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 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 7-11 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 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 make checks payable in U.S. funds. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably 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 provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-12 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-19 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-52 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-36 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-92 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-21 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ............................ 3-65, 3-76, 3-89 After Off-Road Driving ..................................... 4-27 Air Bag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-35 Air Bag Systems ............................................. 1-49 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-56 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-58 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-55 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...................................... 1-56 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-54 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-52 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 AM ............................................................. 3-112 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........................................ 3-115 Anti-lock Brake System ..................................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-39 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-83 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-86 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-84 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-86 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-89 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-90 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Approaching a Hill .......................................... 4-20 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-19 Audio Output ................................................ 3-107 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-61 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-111 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-113 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-114 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-114 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-115 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-114 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-99 Audio Systems Audio System(s) Radio Personalization ................................. 3-111 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-72 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-62 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-86 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-110 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-111 Audio System(s) (cont.) Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-112 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-115 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transfer Case .................................. 2-25 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-22 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement ................. 5-51 Backing Up .................................................... 4-60 Battery .......................................................... 5-40 BATTERY NOT CHARGING ............................. 3-58 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-7 Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-34 Before You Drive ........................................... 3-100 Before You Go Off-Roading .............................. 4-16 Brake Parking ...................................................... 2-28 System Warning Light .................................. 3-38 Brake Adjustment ............................................ 5-39 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-37 Brake Pedal, Throttle ....................................... 2-21 Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... 5-39 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-39 Brakes .......................................................... 5-37 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-48 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-49 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps .................. 5-48 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-63 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7 Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-104 Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-37, 4-53, 2-13, 2-32 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-86 Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-113 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-114 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-114 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-48 Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-49 Cassette Tape Messages ................................. 3-82 CD Adapter Kits ............................................. 3-83 CD Messages ................................ 3-72, 3-85, 3-98 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-67 .................................... 3-36 Charging System Light Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-40 Gages Warning Light ................................... 3-46 CHECK WASHER FLUID ................................. 3-59 Checking Brake Fluid ...................................... 5-38 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-24 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-15 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-58 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-89 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-34 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-31 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-40 Older Children ............................................. 1-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................... 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position ........................................... 1-46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-46 Top Strap ................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-39 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-37 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-115 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-19 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-84 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-86 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Video Screen ............................................ 3-114 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .............................. 5-88 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-87 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-84 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-86 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-85 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-85 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-85 Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades .............................................. 5-88 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-88 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-85 Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-31 Dual .......................................................... 3-20 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-23 Rear .......................................................... 3-28 Compass Calibration ....................................... 2-35 Compass Operation ......................................... 2-34 Compass Variance .......................................... 2-35 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-16 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-48 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-39 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-21 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-11 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-45 CURB VIEW ACTIVATED ................................. 3-60 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 3-16 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ......................... 3-21, 3-26 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-45 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-46 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-17 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-18 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 Driving Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14 DRIVER DOOR AJAR ..................................... 3-59 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-48 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-49 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-57 At Night ..................................................... 4-28 City ........................................................... 4-32 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-33 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-36 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-29 Winter ........................................................ 4-37 Driving Across an Incline .................................. 4-24 Driving Downhill .............................................. 4-23 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice .................... 4-26 Driving in Water .............................................. 4-26 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-60 Driving on Off-Road Hills ................................. 4-19 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-38 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-31 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-31 Driving Uphill .................................................. 4-20 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-59 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-23 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-20 DVD Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-114 Distortion .................................................. 3-112 Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-100 DVD Player .................................................. 3-100 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-93 Headlamps ................................................. 5-92 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-92 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-92 Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate ............ 2-13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-42 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Battery ....................................................... 5-40 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-40 Coolant ...................................................... 5-23 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-21 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-39 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-32 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-34 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Overheating ................................................ 5-26 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-45 Starting ...................................................... 2-20 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-93 ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE OVERHEATED ............................................ 3-58 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-18 Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-114 DVD Distortion .......................................... 3-112 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18 Environmental Concerns .................................. 4-17 Erasing HomeLink® Buttons .............................. 2-42 Event Data Records (EDR) ................................ 7-9 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-18 Express–Down Window .................................... 2-15 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-28 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ......................... 3-65, 3-76, 3-89 Finding a Station ............................ 3-63, 3-74, 3-87 Finish Care .................................................... 5-87 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-114 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-68 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-21 Power Steering ........................................... 5-35 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-36 FM Stereo .................................................... 3-112 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Following Distance .......................................... 4-59 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-24, 5-46 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-47 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-44 Fuel ............................................................... 5-4 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Gage ......................................................... 3-47 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-48 Fuel Information .............................................. 3-50 FUEL LEVEL LOW ......................................... 3-59 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-93 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-92 Gage Check Gages Warning Light .......................... 3-46 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Fuel .......................................................... 3-47 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-34 Tachometer ................................................. 3-34 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-37 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-39 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-4 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-47 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-41 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ................ 4-17 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-42 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-5 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-8 Headlamp Washer .......................................... 3-11 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-48 Electrical System ......................................... 5-92 Headphones ................................................. 3-105 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-3 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-36 Hitches .......................................................... 4-57 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-39 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-39 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Hood (cont.) Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-30 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-32 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-23 How to Check ........................................ 5-21, 5-60 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-46 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-35 How to Inspect ............................................... 5-20 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-31 ICE POSSIBLE .............................................. 3-59 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-41 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-41 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-40 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-42 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-54 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-18 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-31 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-60 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-33 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-17 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-17 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-41 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Interior ....................................................... 3-17 Lamps On Reminder ....................................... 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-22 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-42 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running .......................................... 2-30 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ................................ 3-60 Liftgate Rack System Table ......................................................... 2-48 Liftgate Release .............................................. 2-13 Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-13 Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-13 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-35 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-39 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-38 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-44 Charging System ......................................... 3-36 Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-46 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-45 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-47 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-48 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-40 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-45 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-35 Security ..................................................... 3-44 Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ......... 3-46 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror ............................... 2-15 Listening to a DVD ................................. 3-85, 3-99 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-47 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving .......... 4-16 Locking Rear Axle ........................................... 4-10 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-12 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-48 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-44 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 Power Controls ............................................. 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-14 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-62 Making Turns ................................................. 4-60 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-40 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-50 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-57 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....................... 7-5 Mirror Operation ............................................. 2-34 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass .......................................... 2-34 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ............................................. 2-37 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-36 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-37 Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-36 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 N Navigation/Radio System .................................. 3-99 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-14 Odometer ...................................................... 3-34 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-44 Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-43 OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE ............... 3-58 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-28 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-38 OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-38 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-37 OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-38 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads .............................................. 4-15 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ................................... 3-22, 3-27 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ............................................. 2-37 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-36 10 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-37 Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-36 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-36 Overhead Console .......................................... 2-43 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-4 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-29 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-31 Brake ........................................................ 2-28 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-31 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-61 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR .............................. 3-59 Passing ................................................. 4-13, 4-59 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-17 Personalization ............................................... 3-51 Personalization, Climate Controls ...................... 3-31 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-81 Playing a CD ................................. 3-70, 3-83, 3-94 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD .......................... 3-95 Playing the Radio ........................... 3-63, 3-73, 3-87 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-19 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ......................................... 5-92 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-45 Seat ............................................................ 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-35 Windows .................................................... 2-15 Power Steering ............................................... 4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Programmable Locking Feature ......................... 2-10 Programmable Unlocking Feature ...................... 2-11 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-39 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-25 Radio Data System (RDS) ............... 3-62, 3-72, 3-86 Radio Messages ..................................... 3-67, 3-78 Radios .......................................................... 3-61 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-113 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-114 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-114 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-99 Radios (cont.) Radio Personalization ................................. 3-111 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-72 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-62 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-86 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-110 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-61 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-111 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-112 Rainsense™ Wipers .......................................... 3-9 RDS Messages .............................. 3-66, 3-77, 3-91 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18 REAR ACCESS OPEN .................................... 3-59 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-46 Locking ...................................................... 4-10 Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-28 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ............ 2-45 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................... 2-47 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-24 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-110 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-100 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-6 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-21 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-21 Rear Seats (TrailBlazer EXT) ............................. 1-7 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-45 Rear Underseat Fuse Block .............................. 5-99 Rear Window Defogger ............................ 3-22, 3-27 11 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ................................. 2-34 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-44 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-45 Remote Control ............................................. 3-103 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-76 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-69 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-49 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-40 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .............................................. 1-59 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button ....... 2-42 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-42 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-59 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-58 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-59 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-19 12 RFA # BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-60 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-21 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR .............................. 3-60 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-42 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-15 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-32 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-35 Care of ...................................................... 5-86 Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-24 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-21 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-20 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-8 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-58 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scanning the Terrain ....................................... 4-18 Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-3 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 Memory ..................................................... 2-50 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position .................................... 1-46 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-42 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-43 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-46 Security Light ................................................. 3-44 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-6 Select ........................................................... 3-57 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-40 Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ..................... 3-46 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 SERVICE AIR BAG ......................................... 3-58 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ............................. 3-58 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada .................. 3-40 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ....... 3-66, 3-77, 3-90 Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-64, 3-75, 3-88 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-61 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .......... 3-64, 3-75, 3-88 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-89 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-31 Skidding ........................................................ 4-14 Snow Plow .................................................... 4-52 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-31 Spare Tire ..................................................... 5-83 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-84 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-104 Speedometer .................................................. 3-34 Stalling on an Incline ....................................... 4-25 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-20 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-111 Stereo RCA Jacks ......................................... 3-106 Storage Areas Convenience Net ......................................... 2-48 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-44 Glove Box .................................................. 2-42 13 Storage Areas (cont.) Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-44 Overhead Console ....................................... 2-43 Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................. 2-47 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-45 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-80 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-42 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-15 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... 2-43 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-50 Table ............................................................ 2-48 Tachometer .................................................... 3-34 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps ...................................... 5-48 Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-17 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-111 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-16 Passlock® ................................................... 2-17 Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-21 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ...................................... 3-60 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-52 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-56 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-57 14 Tires ............................................................. 5-52 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-63 Chains ....................................................... 5-67 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-67 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-60 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-61 Spare Tire .................................................. 5-83 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-64 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-65 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-65 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-62 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-21 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-39 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-31 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-57 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-44 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-53 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-44 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-9 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-58 Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... 4-63 Transfer Case ................................................ 5-46 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-21 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-22 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-12 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8 Travel Note Recorder ...................................... 2-43 Traveling to Remote Areas ............................... 4-17 Trip Information .............................................. 3-49 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-34 Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... 3-7 TURN SIGNAL ON ......................................... 3-58 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-60 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ................................ 4-45 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-112 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-64 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-66 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-84 Using HomeLink® ........................................... 2-41 Using Song List Mode ..................................... 3-97 Using the Recovery Hooks ............................... 4-43 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-47 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ............................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-91 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-91 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat .............................................. 2-50 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-40 Video Screen ................................................ 3-102 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-15 Visors ........................................................... 2-15 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-37 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-57 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-5 15 Warnings (cont.) Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-86 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches .......................................... 4-57 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-54 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-56 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-16 What to Add .................................................. 5-38 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-19 What to Use .......................... 5-24, 5-35, 5-36, 5-46 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-65 Replacement ............................................... 5-65 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-16 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-18 When to Check .............................................. 5-60 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-21 When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-46 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-35 When to Inspect ............................................. 5-20 16 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... 4-62 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-37 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-10 Window Lockout ............................................. 2-15 Windows ....................................................... 2-14 Power ........................................................ 2-15 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-49 Fuses ........................................................ 5-92 Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-37 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-115 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ....................... 3-62, 3-73, 3-86, 3-112 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual M Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 ............................................... 1-2 ............................................... 1-6 .............................................. 1-8 ....................................... 1-28 ...................................... 1-49 ............................ 1-58 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-3 ....................................... 2-8 ................................................. 2-14 ............................ 2-16 ........... 2-18 .................................................... 2-34 ...................................... 2-37 ............................. 2-39 ......................................... 2-42 .................................................. 2-50 ............................. 2-50 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-20 ......... 3-32 .................. 3-48 ....................................... 3-61 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System HomeLink® Transmitter Storage Areas Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-44 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-46 Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-46 Front Axle ............................................... 5-47 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-49 Tires ...................................................... 5-52 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-83 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-91 Electrical System ...................................... 5-92 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-104 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-10 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name TRAILBLAZER/TRAILBLAZER EXT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will ﬁnd that pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual, and the page number where you will ﬁnd it. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. C2438 A First Edition ii ©Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/16/03 All Rights Reserved Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: 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 don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing 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 following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv (cid:127) (cid:127) These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle: ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Seats ................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-2 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-3 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-3 Heated Seats .................................................1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4 Head Restraints .............................................1-5 Rear Seats .......................................................1-6 Rear Seat Operation .......................................1-6 Safety Belts .....................................................1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-14 Driver Position ..............................................1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-20 Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-21 Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ..........................1-24 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-28 Child Restraints .............................................1-28 Older Children ..............................................1-28 Infants and Young Children ............................1-31 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-34 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-37 Top Strap ....................................................1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location .............................1-39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...........................1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ....................................1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ................................1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position ............................................1-46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ....................................1-46 Air Bag Systems ............................................1-49 Where Are the Air Bags? ...............................1-52 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....................1-54 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .....................1-55 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....................1-56 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ............................................1-56 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .........1-58 Restraint System Check ..................................1-58 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-59 1-1 Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Pull up on the lever located under the front of the manual seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Power Seats 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. (cid:127) Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. (cid:127) Move the rear of the seat control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down. To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the seat control forward or rearward. To recline the seatback, press the vertical control rearward. To raise the seatback, press the vertical control forward. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Manual Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. This control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving a single control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated 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

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