2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

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responsibility of the driver. 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. (cid:127) Telephone number of your location. (cid:127) Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. U.S. customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, 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. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 545 Scheduling Service Appointments 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. 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 the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. 546 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. 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. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses 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 that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, 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. 547 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 event by computer systems, such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR). In a 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 data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is 548 equipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event 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, (cid:127) (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) 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 (cid:127) 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 the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. 549 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 550 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 542 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 551 (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) 552 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 553 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. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 554 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 call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 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, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee 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, CA1-163-005 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. 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. 555 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals 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. 556 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 382 Accessory Inﬂator ........................................ 469 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 183 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ................................................ 355 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 89 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 385 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 500 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 116 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 406 Air Conditioning .................................. 185, 188 Air Suspension ............................................ 361 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 200 Readiness Light ....................................... 199 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 548 Airbag System ............................................... 71 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 89 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 79 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 82 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 88 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 79 Airbag System (cont.) What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 80 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 77 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 74 All-Wheel Drive ........................................... 434 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System .................... 311 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 296 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 297 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 305 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 205 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 495 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 493 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 497 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 494 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 489 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 491 Finish Care .............................................. 494 Finish Damage ......................................... 496 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 492 Leather .................................................... 492 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 496 Tires ........................................................ 496 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 497 557 B Battery ........................................................ 428 Electric Power Management ..................... 182 Run-Down Protection ............................... 183 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 340 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 305 Emergencies ............................................ 307 Parking .................................................... 126 System Warning Light .............................. 204 Brake Pedal, Throttle ................................... 116 Brakes ........................................................ 424 Braking ....................................................... 304 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 307 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 112 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 437 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 437 License Plate Lamps ................................ 439 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 439 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ............. 438 Buying New Tires ........................................ 462 Appearance Care (cont.) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 498 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 493 Weatherstrips ........................................... 493 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 495 Ashtray(s) .................................................... 184 Audio System(s) .......................................... 234 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 294 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 296 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 296 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 297 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 296 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 277 Radio with CD ................................ 236, 246 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 255 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 292 Setting the Time ...................................... 236 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 293 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 295 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 297 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 179 Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................................ 407 Operation ................................................. 118 558 C Calibration ........................ 133, 135, 138, 140 California Fuel ............................................. 385 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 383 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 510 Carbon Monoxide .............. 106, 130, 344, 363 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 493 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 296 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 296 Cargo Cover ............................................... 163 Cargo Tie Downs ........................................ 164 CD, MP3 ..................................................... 268 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 160 Chains, Tire ................................................. 468 Charging System Light ................................ 203 Check Engine Light ............................................ 208 Gages Warning Light ............................... 214 Check Gas Cap Light .................................. 215 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 390 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 497 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 49 Infants and Young Children ........................ 45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 56 Older Children ........................................... 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................. 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ................................. 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................. 66 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 54 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 297 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 184 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 495 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 494 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 491 Finish Care .............................................. 494 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 489 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 492 Leather .................................................... 492 Tires ........................................................ 496 559 Cleaning (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ........................... 497 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 493 Weatherstrips ........................................... 493 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 495 Climate Control System Dual ......................................................... 185 Dual Automatic ......................................... 188 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 192 Rear ........................................................ 193 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 549 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 38 Compass .......................... 133, 135, 138, 140 Competitive Driving ..................................... 317 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 110 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 304 Convenience Net ......................................... 162 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 207 Heater, Engine ......................................... 116 Cooling System ........................................... 416 Cruise Control ............................................. 174 Cruise Control Light .................................... 213 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 545 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 540 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 540 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 536 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 541 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 554 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 554 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 554 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 542 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 555 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 179 Defensive Driving ........................................ 300 Delayed Locking .......................................... 102 Disc, MP3 ................................................... 268 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 383 Dome Lamp Override .................................. 181 Dome Lamps ............................................... 181 560 Delayed Locking ...................................... 102 Locks ....................................................... 100 Power Door Locks ................................... 101 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105 Position, Safety Belt ................................... 26 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 216 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 217 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 226 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 220 Door Driver Driving At Night ................................................... 333 City .......................................................... 338 Defensive ................................................. 300 Drunken ................................................... 301 Freeway ................................................... 339 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 342 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 334 Off-Road .................................................. 317 Recovery Hooks ....................................... 349 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 348 Winter ...................................................... 344 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 188 Dual Climate Control System ....................... 185 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 277 Electric Power Management ........................ 182 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 500 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 501 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 501 Headlamps ............................................... 500 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 500 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 507 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 500 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System .................................................... 361 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 406 Battery ..................................................... 428 Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 212 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 208 561 Engine (cont.) Coolant .................................................... 411 Coolant Heater ......................................... 116 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 207 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 531 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 392 Exhaust ................................................... 130 Fan Noise ................................................ 422 Oil ........................................................... 398 Oil Life System ........................................ 404 Overheating ............................................. 414 Reduced Power Light ............................... 213 Starting .................................................... 114 Entry Lighting .............................................. 182 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 548 Exit Lighting ................................................ 182 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 41 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 406 Finish Damage ............................................ 496 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 296 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 170 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 172 562 Flat Tire ...................................................... 471 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 472 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 486 Fluid Automatic Transmission ............................ 407 Power Steering ........................................ 422 Windshield Washer .................................. 423 Fog Lamps .................................................. 180 Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 122, 435 Front Axle ................................................... 436 Fuel ............................................................ 384 Additives .................................................. 385 California Fuel .......................................... 385 Check Gas Cap Light .............................. 215 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 389 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 387 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 386 Gage ....................................................... 215 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 384 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 385 Low Warning Light ................................... 215 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 501 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 501 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 507 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 500 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light ..................... 214 Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 207 Fuel ......................................................... 215 Oil Pressure ............................................. 211 Speedometer ........................................... 197 Tachometer .............................................. 197 Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 203 Garage Door Opener ................................... 149 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 384 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 385 Gate Ajar Light ............................................ 214 Glove Box ................................................... 160 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 541 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 170 Head Restraints ............................................ 17 Headlamps .................................................. 178 Automatic Headlamp System .................... 179 Bulb Replacement .................................... 437 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 179 Electrical System ..................................... 500 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 172 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 437 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 172 On Reminder ........................................... 178 Heated Seats ................................................ 11 Heater ......................................................... 185 Heater ......................................................... 188 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 213 High-Speed Operation, Tires ........................ 454 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 341 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 342 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 390 Release ................................................... 390 Horn ............................................................ 170 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 26 563 I Ignition Positions ......................................... 113 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 45 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 452 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 168 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 181 Cluster ..................................................... 196 Jump Starting .............................................. 429 Keyless Entry System ................................... 96 Keys ............................................................. 95 564 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 445 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 183 Dome ....................................................... 181 Dome Lamp Override ............................... 181 Electric Power Management ..................... 182 Fog .......................................................... 180 Reading ................................................... 182 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 56 License Plate Lamps ................................... 439 Liftgate/Liftglass ........................................... 106 Liftglass/Liftgate ........................................... 106 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 199 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 205 Brake System Warning ............................. 204 Change Engine Oil ................................... 212 Charging System ..................................... 203 Check Gages Warning ............................. 214 Check Gas Cap ....................................... 215 Cruise Control .......................................... 213 Light (cont.) Gate Ajar ................................................. 214 Highbeam On .......................................... 213 Low Fuel Warning .................................... 215 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 208 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 200 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 198 Reduced Engine Power ............................ 213 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 198 Security ................................................... 212 Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light .... 214 StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 206 StabiliTrak® Service .................................. 206 Tire Pressure ........................................... 207 Lighting Entry ........................................................ 182 Exit .......................................................... 182 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 350 Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 307 Lockout Protection ....................................... 105 Locks Delayed Locking ...................................... 102 Door ........................................................ 100 Lockout Protection ................................... 105 Power Door ............................................. 101 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105 Loss of Control ........................................... 316 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 215 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 161 Lumbar Manual Controls ......................................... 10 Power Controls .......................................... 10 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 520 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 523 At Least Once a Month ............................ 524 At Least Once a Year .............................. 524 Introduction .............................................. 514 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 521 Maintenance Record ................................ 532 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 514 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 530 Owner Checks and Services .................... 523 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 527 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 517 Using ....................................................... 515 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 515 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 208 Manual Lumbar Controls ............................... 10 565 Manual Seats .................................................. 8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ................ 11 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 220 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .............................................. 138 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ....... 140 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass ......................... 133 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ................................................. 135 Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 132 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 132 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 144 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ............... 144 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 145 Outside Manual Mirrors ............................ 143 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 143 MP3 ............................................................ 268 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 539 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ..................................................... 277 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 112 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 530 Odometer .................................................... 197 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 197 Off-Road Driving .......................................... 317 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 314 Oil Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 212 Engine ..................................................... 398 Pressure Gage ......................................... 211 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 404 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 42 Online Owner Center ................................... 539 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 145 Other Warning Devices ................................ 170 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 192 566 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 183 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 144 Curb View Assist Mirror ........................... 144 Heated Mirrors ......................................... 145 Manual Mirrors ......................................... 143 Power Mirrors .......................................... 143 Overhead Console ....................................... 160 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 523 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 Paint, Damage ............................................ 496 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 127 Shifting Out of ......................................... 129 Parking Brake ....................................................... 126 Over Things That Burn ............................ 129 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 200 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 82 Passing ....................................................... 314 Passlock® .................................................... 111 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 183 Door Locks .............................................. 101 Electrical System ..................................... 500 Lumbar Controls ........................................ 10 Reduced Engine Light .............................. 213 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 114 Seat ............................................................ 9 Steering Fluid .......................................... 422 Windows .................................................. 108 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 41 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 102 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................... 25 567 R Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ 414 Radios ........................................................ 234 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 296 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 296 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 277 Radio with CD ................................ 236, 246 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 255 Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 292 Setting the Time ...................................... 236 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 293 Understanding Reception ......................... 295 Reading Lamps ........................................... 182 Rear Axle .................................................... 434 Locking .................................................... 307 Rear Climate Control System ...................... 193 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 105 Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................ 162 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 38 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 292 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 277 Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 18 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 35 568 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 174 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ................................................. 138 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display .......... 140 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ............................. 133 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..................................................... 135 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 132 Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 132 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 14 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 527 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 349 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 356 Reduced Engine Power Light ...................... 213 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 96 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................... 98 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 477 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 473 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 439 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 554 General Motors ........................................ 554 United States Government ....................... 554 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 90 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 91 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 114 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 35 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 542 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 348 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 531 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 131 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 198 Pretensioners ............................................. 41 Reminder Light ........................................ 198 Care of .................................................... 493 Driver Position ........................................... 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 26 Safety Belts (cont.) Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 38 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 35 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 35 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 41 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 34 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 20 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 517 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 17 Heated Seats ............................................. 11 Manual ........................................................ 8 Manual Lumbar .......................................... 10 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...................... 11 Power Lumbar ........................................... 10 Power Seats ................................................ 9 Rear Seat Operation .................................. 18 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 14 Secondary Latch System ............................. 482 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 66 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 63 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 66 Security Light .............................................. 212 569 Service ........................................................ 382 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 382 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ................................................. 384 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 383 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 383 Engine Soon Light ................................... 208 Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ............... 214 Publications Ordering Information ............. 555 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 88 Setting the Time .......................................... 236 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 496 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 127 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 129 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 171 Snow Plow .................................................. 355 Spare Tire ................................................... 489 Accessory Inﬂator ..................................... 469 Installing .................................................. 477 Removing ................................................ 473 Storing ..................................................... 486 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 510 Speedometer ............................................... 197 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 307 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 206 StabiliTrak® Service Light ............................. 206 Starting Your Engine ................................... 114 570 Steering ...................................................... 312 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 294 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 170 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 160 Convenience Net ..................................... 162 Glove Box ................................................ 160 Luggage Carrier ....................................... 161 Overhead Console ................................... 160 Rear Floor Storage Lid ............................ 162 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 348 Sun Visors .................................................. 109 Sunroof ....................................................... 164 Suspension ................................................. 361 Tachometer ................................................. 197 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps ................................... 438 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 293 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 109 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 110 Passlock® ................................................ 111 Throttle, Adjustable ...................................... 116 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 170 Tire Pressure Light .......................................... 207 Tires ........................................................... 443 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 495 Buying New Tires ..................................... 462 Chains ..................................................... 468 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 472 Cleaning .................................................. 496 Different Size ........................................... 464 High-Speed Operation .............................. 454 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 471 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 452 Inﬂator, Accessory .................................... 469 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 460 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 477 Pressure Monitor System ......................... 455 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 477 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 473 Secondary Latch System ......................... 482 Spare Tire ................................................ 489 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 486 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 445 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 449 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 465 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 466 Wheel Replacement ................................. 467 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 462 Winter Tires ............................................. 444 Towing Recreational Vehicle ................................. 356 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 363 Your Vehicle ............................................. 356 StabiliTrak® System ................................. 307 Traction Transmission Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 407 Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 118 Trip Odometer ............................................. 197 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 171 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 171 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 295 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 465 Universal Home Remote System ................. 149 Operation ........................................ 150, 156 571 V Vehicle Control ..................................................... 304 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 350 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 226 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 548 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 499 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 499 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 192 Visors .......................................................... 109 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 203 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 195 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 220 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 170 Other Warning Devices ............................ 170 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 572 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 466 Different Size ........................................... 464 Replacement ............................................ 467 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 54 Windows ..................................................... 107 Power ...................................................... 108 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 495 Washer .................................................... 173 Washer Fluid ........................................... 423 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 440 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 500 Wipers ..................................................... 173 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 174 Winter Driving ............................................. 344 Winter Tires ................................................. 444 XM Radio Messages ................................... 274 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 297 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 515 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Rear Seats ............................................. 18 Safety Belts ............................................ 20 Child Restraints ...................................... 42 Airbag System ........................................ 71 Restraint System Check ......................... 90 Features and Controls ................................ 93 Keys ....................................................... 95 Doors and Locks .................................. 100 Windows ............................................... 107 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 109 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 112 Mirrors .................................................. 132 OnStar® System ................................... 145 Universal Home Remote System .......... 149 Storage Areas ...................................... 160 Sunroof ................................................ 164 Instrument Panel ....................................... 165 ................... 168 ................................... 185 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 195 ............ 216 ................................... 234 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 299 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 300 ................................................. 356 Service and Appearance Care .................. 379 ................................................. 382 ...................................................... 384 ......... 390 ..................................... 434 ............................................. 434 .................................. 435 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .............................. 513 .......................... 514 Customer Assistance Information ............. 535 ... 536 ...................... 554 Index .......................................................... 557 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Front Axle ............................................ 436 Bulb Replacement ................................ 437 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 440 Tires ..................................................... 443 Appearance Care .................................. 489 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 499 Electrical System .................................. 500 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 510 This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not have all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names TRAILBLAZER and 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. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15863673 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell 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 do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell 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. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:127) Features and Controls in Section 2 (cid:127) (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Manual Seats ................................................ 8 Power Seats ................................................. 9 Manual Lumbar ........................................... 10 Power Lumbar ............................................. 10 Heated Seats .............................................. 11 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals .............. 11 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 14 Head Restraints .......................................... 17 Rear Seats .................................................... 18 Rear Seat Operation ................................... 18 Safety Belts .................................................. 20 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 20 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts .... 25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 26 Driver Position ............................................. 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 34 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 35 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 35 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 38 Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 41 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 41 Child Restraints ............................................ 42 Older Children ............................................. 42 Infants and Young Children ......................... 45 Child Restraint Systems .............................. 49 Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 54 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .................................... 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...................... 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ....................... 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ......................... 66 Airbag System .............................................. 71 Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 74 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 77 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ................... 79 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 79 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ... 80 Passenger Sensing System ......................... 82 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 88 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......................... 89 Restraint System Check ............................... 90 Checking the Restraint Systems .................. 90 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ........................................... 91 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 do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to operate them is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 14. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, there is a knob located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have power lumbar on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. Turn the top of the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the top of the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. 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. 10 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 only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the button will come on to designate that only the seatback is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off. The indicator lights above the button will come on to designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes. If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. 11 These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating position, both outside mirror positions, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both of the outside mirrors, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped, to the desired position. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 116 for more information. 2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. 12 To recall the memory settings, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press and release button 1 or 2 while the (cid:127) (cid:127) vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will recall the preset driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals position. The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory controls. If programmed to do so through the DIC, placing the key in the ignition will recall the driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals positions. See “Seat Recall” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 226 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy Exit Seat The control for the easy exit seat function is located on the driver’s door below the memory buttons 1 and 2. The easy exit seat button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting or entering the vehicle. The mirrors, power lumbar, recline, and adjustable pedals, if equipped, positions will not be stored or recalled when using the easy exit seat function. The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the easy exit seat position, do the following: 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for less than three seconds. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P). The seat will move to the stored exit position. (cid:127) Or, if the easy exit seat feature is activated in the Driver Information Center (DIC), removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 226 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. If an easy exit seat position has not been stored, the default position is all the way rearward. 13 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks {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 do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). 14 To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat(s). (cid:127) To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. (cid:127) To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 15 {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 16 Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. 17 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has ﬂip and fold second row seats which provide additional cargo space. To ﬂip and fold the seat(s), do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the seatback, and fold the seatback forward. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way as the seatback is folded down. 1. Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback and ﬂip the seat cushion forward. 18 To return the seat(s) to the original position, do the following: {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1. Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2. Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked. 3. Flip the seat cushion back into place. 19 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 20 {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 198 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 198. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 23 or the instrument panel... 24 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. 25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 26 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 41. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 27 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 28 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 29 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 30 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 31 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION:

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