2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

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.

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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 a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental.

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 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 to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available, for up to a maximum of five days. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available, up to a five-day maximum. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.

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Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data 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 equipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded.

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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, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law.

In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:

use the data for GM research needs,

(cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate

confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.

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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 is equipped with 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.

(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. 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.

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If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident.

Try to relax and then check to make sure you 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 7-6 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) 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.

(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.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 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) 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.

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.

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(cid:127) 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:

Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5

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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

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 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.

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Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00

Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207

Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.

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A

Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3
Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-78
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-18
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-53
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................... 1-69
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-108
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-24
Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-19, 3-22
Air Suspension ............................................... 4-58
Airbag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-35
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9
Airbag System ................................................ 1-54

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ................................................... 1-69
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-62
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .... 1-62
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-60
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-57

All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-49
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 2-30
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-14
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ............................ 3-48
Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-143
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-143
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-40
Appearance Care

Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-103
Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-101
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-105
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-102
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-98
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-99
Finish Care ............................................... 5-102
Finish Damage .......................................... 5-105
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-100
Leather .................................................... 5-100
Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-104
Tires ........................................................ 5-104
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-106
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-101
Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-101
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-103
Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-19

Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-139
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-141
Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-142
Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-142
Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-143
Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-143
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation

Manual

................................................. 3-124
Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-95
Radio with CD .................................... 3-69, 3-80
Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-110
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-137
Setting the Time .......................................... 3-69
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-138
Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-140
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-143
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15
Automatic Transmission

Fluid .......................................................... 5-26
Operation ................................................... 2-24

Battery .......................................................... 5-44
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-38

Brake

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7
Emergencies ................................................ 4-9
Parking ...................................................... 2-31
System Warning Light .................................. 3-39
Brake Pedal, Throttle ....................................... 2-22
Brakes .......................................................... 5-41
Braking ........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-53
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-53
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-54
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps .................. 5-53
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-72

California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-121
Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-13, 2-34, 4-42, 4-59
Care of

Safety Belts .............................................. 5-101
Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-141
Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-142
Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-142

Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-61
Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-62
Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-57
Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-78
Charging System Light .................................... 3-37
Check

Engine Light ............................................... 3-42
Gages Warning Light ................................... 3-49
Check Gas Cap Light ...................................... 3-50
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-105
Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-41
Older Children ............................................. 1-31
Securing a Child Restraint in a

Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 1-48

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 1-50

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-51
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40
Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-143
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-19
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-102
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-99

Cleaning (cont.)

Finish Care ............................................... 5-102
Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-100
Leather .................................................... 5-100
Tires ........................................................ 5-104
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-105
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-101
Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-101
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-103

Climate Control System

Dual .......................................................... 3-19
Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-22
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-26
Rear .......................................................... 3-26
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-28
Competitive Driving ......................................... 4-19
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-17
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-61
Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-42
Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-22
Cooling System .............................................. 5-33
Cruise Control ................................................ 3-11
Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-47

Customer Assistance Information

Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text

Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to

General Motors ........................................ 7-15

Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government .............................. 7-14

Reporting Safety Defects to the

United States Government ......................... 7-14
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15

Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) ................. 2-23
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-17
Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-16

Door

Driver

Driving

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9
Locks .......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12

Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-50
DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-51
DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-61
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55

At Night ..................................................... 4-32
City ........................................................... 4-36
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-3
Freeway ..................................................... 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-40
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-34
Off-Road .................................................... 4-20
Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-47
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-46
Winter ........................................................ 4-42
Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-22
Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-19
DVD

Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-124

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Electrical System

Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-108
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-109
Headlamps ............................................... 5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options ....... 5-108
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-116
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-108
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System .... 4-58
Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-24
Battery ....................................................... 5-44
Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-42
Coolant ...................................................... 5-28
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-42
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-34
Fan Noise .................................................. 5-38
Oil ............................................................. 5-18
Oil Life System ........................................... 5-23
Overheating ................................................ 5-31
Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-47
Starting ...................................................... 2-21

Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-17
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-31

Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-24
Finish Damage ............................................. 5-105
Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-143
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-79
Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-80
Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-94
Fluid

Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-26
Power Steering ........................................... 5-39
Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-40
Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16
Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-27, 5-51
Front Axle ...................................................... 5-52
............................................................... 5-5
Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel .............................................. 5-6
Check Gas Cap Light ................................... 3-50

Fuel (cont.)

Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10
Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-49
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-50

Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-109
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-116
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-108

Fuses

Gage

Check Gages Warning Light .......................... 3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-42
Fuel .......................................................... 3-49
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-45
Speedometer .............................................. 3-32
Tachometer ................................................. 3-32
Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-38
Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-52

Gasoline

Octane ........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-49
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-56
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5

Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6
Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7
Headlamps .................................................... 3-13
Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-53
Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14
Electrical System ....................................... 5-108
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-53
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
On Reminder .............................................. 3-14
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4
Heater ........................................................... 3-19
Heater ........................................................... 3-22
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-47
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-39
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-40

Hood

Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-18

Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-64
Instrument Panel

Overview ..................................................... 3-4

Instrument Panel (I/P)

Brightness .................................................. 3-16
Cluster ....................................................... 3-31

Jump Starting ................................................. 5-45

Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5
Keys ............................................................... 2-3

Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-59
Lamps

Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-18
Dome ........................................................ 3-16
Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-17
Fog ........................................................... 3-16
Reading ..................................................... 3-17

LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... 1-41
Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-13
Light

Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-40
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-39
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-46
Charging System ......................................... 3-37
Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-49
Check Gas Cap .......................................... 3-50
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-47
Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-49
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-47
Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-50
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ................... 3-40
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-42
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-35
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .................... 3-33
Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-47

Light (cont.)

Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-33
Security ..................................................... 3-46
Service All-Wheel-Drive ................................ 3-48
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ......... 3-48
StabiliTrak® Indicator .................................... 3-41
StabiliTrak® Service ...................................... 3-41

Lighting

Entry ......................................................... 3-17
Exit ........................................................... 3-17
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................................... 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-48
Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12
Locks

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9
Door ........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-18
Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-50
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-57
Lumbar

Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3
Power Controls ............................................. 1-4

Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Using .......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-42
Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3
Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2
Memory Seat ................................................. 2-63
Message

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ...... 2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass

and Temperature Display ............................ 2-45

Mirrors (cont.)

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®

and Compass ........................................... 2-39

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,

Compass and Temperature Display .............. 2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®,

Compass, and Temperature Display ............ 2-37
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-49
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-48
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-49
Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-47
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-48
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3

Navigation/Radio System, see

Navigation Manual ..................................... 3-124
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15

Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-32
Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-20

Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-16
Oil

Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-46
Engine ....................................................... 5-18
Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-45
Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-23
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3
OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-49
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-26
Outside

Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-49
Curb View Assist Mirror ................................ 2-48
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-49
Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-47
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-48
Overhead Console .......................................... 2-56
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii

Park (P)

Parking

Shifting Into ................................................ 2-32
Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-33

Brake ........................................................ 2-31
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-34

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-35
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-64
Passing ......................................................... 4-17
Passlock® ...................................................... 2-18
Power

Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-18
Door Locks .................................................. 2-9
Electrical System ....................................... 5-108
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Rear Quarter Windows ................................. 2-16
Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-47
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-20
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-39
Windows .................................................... 2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-30
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-17

Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-31
Radios .......................................................... 3-67
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-141
Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-142
Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-142

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Radios (cont.)

Navigation/Radio System, see

Navigation Manual .................................. 3-124
Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-95
Radio with CD .................................... 3-69, 3-80
Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-110
Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-137
Setting the Time .......................................... 3-69
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-138
Understanding Reception ............................ 3-140
Rainsense™ Wipers .......................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-50
Limited-Slip .................................................. 4-9
Locking ........................................................ 4-9
Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-26
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ............ 2-58
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................... 2-60
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-28
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-137
Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-124
Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-25
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass .................................................... 2-43

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-45

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar® and Compass .................................. 2-39

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-40
Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-36
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and

Temperature Display .................................... 2-37
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-36
Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12
Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-47
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-54
Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-47
Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire .................................................. 5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-82
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-54
Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government .................................. 7-14
General Motors ........................................... 7-15
United States Government ............................ 7-14

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-70
Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash .......................................... 1-71
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-25

Roadside

Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-46
Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-35

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Passenger Reminder Light ............................ 3-33
Pretensioners .............................................. 1-30
Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33

Care of .................................................... 5-101
Driver Position ............................................ 1-18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-17
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................... 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-25
Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-25
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-13
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4
Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4
Manual ........................................................ 1-2

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Seats (cont.)

Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3
Memory ..................................................... 2-63
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats ................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5
Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-91
Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-50
Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-48
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-51
Security Light ................................................. 3-46
Service ........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4
All-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-48
California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-42
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ..................... 3-48
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-68
Setting the Time ............................................. 3-69
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-104
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-33

Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7
Snow Plow .................................................... 4-53
Spare Tire ..................................................... 5-97
Accessory Inflator ........................................ 5-78
Installing .................................................... 5-85
Removing ................................................... 5-82
Storing ....................................................... 5-94
Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-121
Speedometer .................................................. 3-32
StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ................................ 3-41
StabiliTrak® Service Light ................................. 3-41
Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-21
Steering ........................................................ 4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-139
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
Storage Areas

Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-57
Convenience Net ......................................... 2-61
Glove Box .................................................. 2-56
Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-57
Overhead Console ....................................... 2-56
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ......... 2-58
Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................. 2-60
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-46
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-16
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-62
Suspension .................................................... 4-58

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T

Tachometer .................................................... 3-32
Taillamps

Turn Signal Lamps ...................................... 5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-138
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-17
Passlock® ................................................... 2-18
Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-22
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6
Tires ............................................................. 5-57
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ........................ 5-103
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-72
Chains ....................................................... 5-78
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-80
Cleaning ................................................... 5-104
Different Size .............................................. 5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-79
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-64
Inflator, Accessory ....................................... 5-78
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-70
Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-85
Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-67
Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-82
Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-91
Spare Tire .................................................. 5-97
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-94

Tires (cont.)

Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-59
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-76
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-72

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-54
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-59
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-53

Towing

Traction

Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-9

Transmission

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-26
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-24
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7

Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-140
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-74
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-52
Operation ................................................... 2-53

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V

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-48
Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-61
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data

Recorders .................................................... 7-9

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-107
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 5-107
Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-63
Memory Seat .............................................. 2-63
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-26
Visors ........................................................... 2-16
Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-38

Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-76
Different Size .............................................. 5-74
Replacement ............................................... 5-76
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-40
Windows ....................................................... 2-14
Power ........................................................ 2-15
Power Rear Quarter ..................................... 2-16

Windshield

Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-103
Rainsense™ Wipers ...................................... 3-9
Washer ...................................................... 3-10
Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-40
Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-55
Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-108
Wipers ......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-10
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-42

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-30
Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-143

Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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