2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

5-21, 5-54 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-45 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-35 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-29

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3-56 ICE POSSIBLE If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-40

If the Light Is On Steady .............................. 3-40 If You Are Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-39 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-48 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-37 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-19 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...................... 6-12 Infants and Young Children. Restraints ............... 1-31 Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-53 Inspection

Brake System ............................................. Engine Cooling System ............................. Exhaust System ............................ Fuel System ........................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering, Suspension and Front Drive

Axle Boot and Seal ..................................

Transfer Case and Front Axle

(Four-wheel Drive) ...................................

6-14 6-14 , .. 6-14 6-14 6-13

6-13

6-14

Instrument Panel

Cluster ....................................................... Overview ..................................................... Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. Interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Plastic Components ....................

3-33 3-4 3-16 3-16 .. 5-77

Jump Starting .....

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5-40

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-1 1 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3

Lamps

Exterior .................................................. 3-1 3 Interior ....................................................... 3-1 6 Lamps On Reminder .................................... 3-1 4 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . .................. 1-15, 1-23 LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint Designed

1-40

for the LATCH System .............................. 1-42 Leather ......................................................... 5-77 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-29 ................................ 3-57 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR Liftgate Release .............................................. 2-1 3 Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-1 3 LiftglasdLiftgate .............................................. 2-1 3 Light

Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-35 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-38 Brake System Warning ............................. 3-37 Change Engine Oil .................................. 3-42 Charging System ......................................... 3-36

Light (cont.)

Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-44 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-43 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-44 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-45 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-39 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-43 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-35 Security ..................................................... 3-42 Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ......... 3-44 2-16 4-45 4-9 2-12

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror ............................... Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... Locking Rear Axle ............................................ Lockout Protection .......................................... 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 ............................................... 4-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 3-45 Luggage Carrier ........... ........................ 2-48 Lumbar

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Manual Controls ........ Power Controls .........

................. 1-3 1-3

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Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 5-98 Maintenance Schedule

At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-1 1 At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-1 0 Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-14 6-1 4 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... Inspection ................................ Fuel System 6-14 How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-17 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-5 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection ..........................

Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel

6-13

Drive) Inspection ...................................... Using Your ................................................... Your Vehicle and the

6-1 4 6-4 Environment ................... 6-2 4-56

Maintenance When Trailer Towing

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Making Turns ................................................. 4-54 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-39 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6 Memory Seat .................................. ....... 2-52 Message

DIC Warnings and Messages ......... Mexico, Central America and Caribbean IslandsKountries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ................................. Mirror Operation ............................................. Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarB

....... 3-54

7-4 2-34

and Compass .......................................... 2-34

Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ............................................. Outside Convex Mirror ................................. Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ Outside Power Mirrors .................................. MyGMLink.com .............................................

2-37 2-36 2-37 2-35 2-36 7-3

New Vehicle Break-In ........................... Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .....

.... 2-19 .... 5-98

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3-34 4-1 1

Odometer ...................................................... Off-Road Recovery .......................................... Oil

Change Engine Oil Light ........................... Engine ....................................................... Pressure Gage ............................................

3-42 5-1 5 3-41 OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE ............... 3-55 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................ 2-39 Onstar@ Services ........................................... 2-38 Onstar@ System ............................................ 2-38 2-39 Onstar@ Virtual Advisor ................................... Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off

Paved Roads .............................................. Other Warning Devices ...................................... Outlet Adjustment ................................... Outside

4-14 3-6 3-21, 3-26

Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb

View Assist

......................................... Convex Mirror ............................................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ Manual Mirrors ............................................ Power Mirrors ............................................. Overhead Console .......................................... Owners, Canadian ............................................... Owner’s Information ........................................

2-37 2-36 2-37 2-35 2-36 2-44 ii 7-1 1

10

Park (P)

Parking

2-30

2-28 2-31

Shifting Out of ............................................

Brake ........................................................ Over Things That Burn .................................

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission

Park (P) Mechanism Check ...........................

6-12 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-55 Park( P)

Shifting Into ................................................ 2-28 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-17 .............................. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 3-56 Passing ................................................. 4-12, 4-53 2-18 Passlock@ ..................................................... 3-48 Personalization ............................................... Personalization, Climate Controls ...................... 3-31 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-70 Playing a Compact Disc .................. 3-63, 3-72, 3-79 Playing a Specific Loaded

Compact Disc .............................................

Playing the Radio ...........................

3-79 3-59, 3-65, 3-74

Power

Accessory Outlets .................................... Door Locks .................................................. Electrical System ......................................... Lumbar Controls ........................................... .................................. Reduced Engine Light Seat ............................................................ Steering Fluid ............................................. Windows ....................................................

3-1 8 2-9 5-84 1-3 3-43 1-2 5-35 2-1 5 Power Steering ................................................ 4-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-1 0 Programmable Locking Feature ......................... 2-1 0 Programmable Unlocking Feature ...................... 2-1 1 ........... 2-41 Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-1 3

.................................... 5-25

Radiator Pressure Cap Radio Messages ..................................... 3.63. 3-70 Radios .......................................................... 3-58 ................ 3-96 and DVD Player .................. 3-97 3-97 3-94 3-65

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your CD Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ Radio Personalization ................................... Radio with Cassette and CD .........................

Radios (cont.)

OPEN ..........

Radio with CD ............................................ Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ Rear Seat Audio .......................................... Setting the Time .......................................... Theft-Deterrent ............................................ Understanding Reception .............................. RainsenseTM Wipers .......................................... RDS Messages .............................. Reading Lamps .......................................... REAR ACCESS Rear Axle ................................

3-59 3-74 3-93 3-58 3-94 3-95 3-9 3-62, 3-69, 3-78 3-17 ............... 3-56 ........... 5-45 Locking ........................................................ 4-9 Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-27 Rear Compartment Storage PanelKover ............ 2-45 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................... 2-49 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-25 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................... 3-93 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-83 1-6 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Seats (TrailBlazer EXT) ............................. 1-7 Rear Underseat Fuse Block .............................. 5-91 Rear Window Defogger ............................ 3-21, 3-25 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStarB and Compass ................................

Reclining Seatbacks ..........................................

2-34 1-4

............................. 4-42 Recreational Vehicle Towing Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-43 Remote Control .............................................. 3-87 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-68 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-62 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-49 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-39 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-60 Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government ................................... General Motors ........................................... United States Government ..............................

7-9 7-10 7-9 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button ...... 2-43 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-43 Restraint System Check ................................... 6-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash .....................................................

1-60

Restraint Systems

Checking ................................................ Replacing Parts ...........................................

1-59 1-60 Restraints, Head ............................................... 1-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-20 RFA # BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-57 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-22 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR 3-57

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Roadside

Assistance Program .......................................

7-5 ................... 4-40 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-32

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ........................................

3-35

5-78 Care of ...................................................... Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 ..... 1-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children 1-25 and Small Adults ...................................... Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-22 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-9 4-52 ... I I I 6-5

......................... Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ Heated Seats ............................................... Manual ....................................................

1-5 1-3 1-2

Seats (cont.)

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Manual Lumbar Memory ..................................................... Power Lumbar .............................................. Power Seats ................................................. Rear Seat Operation ...................................... Reclining Seatbacks ......................................

........... 1-3 2-52 1-3 1-2 1-6 1-4

Securing a Child Restraint

Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-42 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-43 .............................. 1-46 Right Front Seat Position Security Light ................................................. 3-42 Select ........................................................... 3-54 5-3 Service ...........................................................

Adding Equipment to the Outside

of Your Vehicle

...................................... 5-4 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ................................... Engine Soon Light 3-39 ....................................... 3-44 Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ..................... Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-1 0 3-55 3-55 7-1 1

......................................... SERVICE AIR BAG ............................. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM Service Bulletins ............................................. Service Engine Soon Light in the United States

or Check Engine Light

in Canada .................. 3-39 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-10 ........................................ Setting Preset PTYs 3-77 Setting Preset Stations 3-60, 3-66, 3-75 Setting the Time 3-58 Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) .......... 3-60, 3-67, 3-75

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Sheet Metal Damage ................................ Shift Lock Release .......................................... Shifting Into Park (P) .......... Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... Skidding ........................................................ Snow Plow .................................................... Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... Spare Tire Check ............................................ Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... Specifications, Capacities ................................. Speedometer .................................................. Starter Switch Check ....................................... Starting Your Engine ....................................... Steering .......................................................... Steering in Emergencies .................................. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

5-80 2-24 .......... 2-28 2-30 4-13 4-46 4-29 6-10 5-76 5-96 3-34 6-11 2-20 4-9 4-10

Boot and Seal Inspection .............................. Steering Tips .................................................. Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...................... Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... Stereo RCA Jacks .......................................... Storage Areas

6-13 4-10 3-31 3-95 3-84

Convenience Net ......................................... Front Storage Area ...................................... Glove Box .................................................. Luggage Carrier .......................................... Overhead Console ....................................... Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................

2-49 2-45 2-44 2-48 2-44 2-49 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-72 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 4-39

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Sun Visors ..................................................... Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... Sunroof .........................................................

2-1 6 2-44 2-51

Table ................................. Tachometer ......................... Taillamps

.......................... ..........................

2-47 3-34

Turn Signal Lamps ........... .......................... Testing the Alarm ................. .......................... .......................... Theft.Deterrent, Radio .......... Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... ................................ Content Theft-Deterrent Passlock .................................................. ........................................................ .........................................

Tilt Wheel Tire Inflation Check Tires

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........................................ Buying New Tires Chains ....................................................... Changing a Flat Tire .................................... If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... ................................ Inspection and Rotation Uniform Tire ......................... Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement When It Is Time

for New

..................................... Tires ...................... To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... the Instrument Panel ............................. Top of

Grading

Quality

5-48 2-18 3-94 L- I I n 4 7 2-1 7 2-1 8 3-6 6-10 5-53, 5-80 5-56 5-60 5-61 5-61 5-53 5-54 5-57 5-58 5-59 5-56 2-21 5-77

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4-42

4-42

4-8 4-52 4-57 3-56 5-46

6-14

5-21

Top Strap ...................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-40 ................................................... Toraue Lock 2-30 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-51 Towing

4-47

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... .......................................... Towing a Trailer Your Vehicle ...............................................

Traction

Assist System (TAS) ......................................

Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE ............................. ................................................ Transfer Case Axle Transfer Case and Front

(Four-wheel

Drive) Inspection

.........................................

Transmission

........................................... Fluid, Automatic ....................

Transmission Operation, Automatic 2-22

Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual

............................................ 7-10 ...................................... Transportation Options 7-7 ...................................... Travel Note Recorder 2-44 .............................................. Trip Information 3-46 ................................................ Trip Odometer 3-34 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3-7 .......................... 3-55 TURN SIGNAL ON 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-54 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ................................ 4-43

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6-1 3 Underbody Flushing Service ............................. Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-95 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-57 United States ................................................... 7-4 Replacement Wheels Used 5-60 .............................. Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-76 Using HomeLink@ ........................................... 2-43 RDS .................................... 3-76 Using Using 3-81 Song List Mode the Recovery Hooks 4-40 Using

3.61. 3.68. ..................................... ...............................

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-45 Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) Service Parts

............................................. 5-83 Identification Label ................... 5-83

Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat ...........................................

2-52

Vehicle Storage .......................................... 5-39 Video Screen ................................................. 3-85 5-77 Vinyl ............................................................. Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-16 Visors ........................................................... 2-16 3-36 Voltmeter Gage ..............................................

Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-32 Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ......................................... Vehicle Damage ..............................................

3-54 3-5 3-6 III ... iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-78 6-11 Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-49 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-50 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-16 What to Add .................................................. 5-37 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-19 What to Use .................................. 5-23, 5-35, 5-45

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Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil

5-58 5-59 5-16

Life System) ............................................... 5-18 When to Check .............................................. 5-54 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-21 When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-45 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-35 When You Are Ready to Leave After

Parking on a Hill ......................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................... Why Safety Belts Work .................................... Window Lockout ............................................. Windows ...................................................

4-56 1-38 1-1 0 2-16 2-1 4

Windows (cont.)

Power ........................................................

Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades Windshield Washer ...........................................

2-15 ........... 5-79 3-9 5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-10 Windshield Wiper

Fluid ..........................................................

Blade Replacement ...................................... Fuses ........................................................

Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ Wiper Blade Check .........................................

5-50 5-84 3-8 4-35 6-10

Your Vehicle and the Environment ....

.... 6-2

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