2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. 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. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.

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. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. 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.

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 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 ensure 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. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. 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.

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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 We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer 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 a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. (cid:127) Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are

uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.

(cid:127) If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash 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 crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. (cid:127) If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information.

(cid:127) 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.

(cid:127) If possible, call your insurance company from the

scene of the crash. 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) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer 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.

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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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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/retailer, 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.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. 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, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170

In Canada, call 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. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins’ give additional 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.

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Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus 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, 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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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:127) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:127) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety

belts were buckled/fastened

(cid:127) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the

accelerator and/or brake pedal

(cid:127) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

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Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: 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. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-47 in this manual for more information.

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A

Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-41
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................... 1-65
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-109
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-24
Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-21, 3-24
Airbag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-35
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34
Airbag System ................................................ 1-51
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ........ 1-58
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-56
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-54

Airbag Systems

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ................................................... 1-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-58
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-57
All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-49
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-10
Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-106
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio

Antenna System ........................................ 3-107

Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light ............... 3-39
Appearance Care

Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-106
Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-104
Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101
Finish Care ............................................... 5-104
Finish Damage .......................................... 5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-103
Interior Cleaning ........................................ 5-100
Leather .................................................... 5-102
Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-106
Tires ........................................................ 5-106
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-108
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-104
Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105
Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-9
Ashtray ......................................................... 3-21
Audio System ................................................. 3-64
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-105
Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-107
Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-106
Navigation/Radio System, see

Navigation Manual .................................... 3-89
Radio Reception ........................................ 3-106

Audio System (cont.)

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-103
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-107
Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-66
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15
Automatic Transmission

Fluid .......................................................... 5-25
Operation ................................................... 2-24

Battery .......................................................... 5-43
Electric Power Management .......................... 3-18
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19

Brake

Emergencies ................................................ 4-5
Brakes .......................................................... 5-40
System Warning Light .................................. 3-38
Braking ........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-52
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-52
License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-54
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-54
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps .................. 5-53
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-75

Calibration ..................................... 2-38, 2-40, 2-42
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-121
Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-11, 2-36, 4-29, 4-48
Care of

Safety Belts .............................................. 5-103
Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-57
Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-58
CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-83
Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-55
Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-82
Charging System Light .................................... 3-37
Check

Engine Light ............................................... 3-41
Gages Warning Light ................................... 3-47
Check Gas Cap Light ...................................... 3-48
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-107
Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-36
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-39
Older Children ............................................. 1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position ............................... 1-45

Child Restraints (cont.)

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 1-48

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-48
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38
Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-107
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-21
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-104
Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101
Finish Care ............................................... 5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-103
Interior ..................................................... 5-100
Leather .................................................... 5-102
Tires ........................................................ 5-106
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-104
Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105

Climate Control System

Dual .......................................................... 3-21
Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-24
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28
Rear .......................................................... 3-28

Climate Control System (cont.) Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-66
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11
Compass ....................................... 2-38, 2-40, 2-42
Competitive Driving ......................................... 4-13
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-15
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-57
Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-40
Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-23
Cooling System .............................................. 5-32
Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10
Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-46
Customer Assistance Information

Courtesy Transportation ................................ 7-10
Customer Assistance for Text

Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government .............................. 7-15

Reporting Safety Defects to the

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

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Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-7
Diesel

Running Out of Fuel .................................... 2-36
Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-83
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-17
Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-17
Door

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-7
Locks .......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-49
DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-50
DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53

Driving

At Night ..................................................... 4-26
Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-27
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-28
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-26
Off-Road .................................................... 4-14

Driving (cont.)

Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-34
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-34
Winter ........................................................ 4-29
Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-24
Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-21
DVD

Rear Seat Entertainment System ................... 3-89

EDR ............................................................. 7-17
Electrical System

Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110
Headlamps ............................................... 5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-110
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-118
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-110

Electronic Immobilizer

PASS-Key® III ............................................. 2-17

Electronic Immobilizer Operation

PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-17
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System .... 4-47
Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-24
Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-41

Engine (cont.)

Coolant ...................................................... 5-28
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-40
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-36
Fan Noise .................................................. 5-37
Oil ............................................................. 5-17
Oil Life System ........................................... 5-22
Overheating ................................................ 5-30
Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-46
Starting ...................................................... 2-21
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18
Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-17
Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-18
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-29

Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-24
Finish Damage ............................................. 5-107
Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-106
Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-84

Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-85
Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-97
Fluid

Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-25
Power Steering ........................................... 5-38
Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-39

Fog Lamp

Fog ........................................................... 3-16
Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-28, 5-50
Front Axle ...................................................... 5-51
............................................................... 5-5
Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel .............................................. 5-6
Check Gas Cap Light ................................... 3-48
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10
Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-48
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-48
Running Out of ........................................... 2-36

Fuses

Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-118
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-110

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Gage

Check Gages Warning Light .......................... 3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-40
Fuel .......................................................... 3-48
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-44
Speedometer .............................................. 3-32
Tachometer ................................................. 3-32
Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-37
Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-50
Gasoline

Octane ........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-6
Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-47
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-55
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6

Headlamps (cont.)

Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
On Reminder .............................................. 3-14
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4
Heater ........................................................... 3-21
Heater ........................................................... 3-24
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-47
High-Speed Operation, Tires ............................. 5-66
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-28
Hood

Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-17

Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6
Head Restraints ............................................... 1-9
Headlamp

Aiming ....................................................... 5-52
Headlamps .................................................... 3-14
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52
Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15
Electrical System ....................................... 5-110

Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-32
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-65
Instrument Panel

Brightness .................................................. 3-17
Cluster ....................................................... 3-31
Overview ..................................................... 3-4

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Jump Starting ................................................. 5-44

Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-3

Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-60
Lamps

Dome ........................................................ 3-17
Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-17
Reading ..................................................... 3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-25
LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... 1-39
License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-54
Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-11
Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-11
Light

Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ........... 3-39
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-38
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-45
Charging System ......................................... 3-37
Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-47

Light (cont.)

Check Gas Cap .......................................... 3-48
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-46
Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-47
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-47
Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-48
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-41
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-35
Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-46
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-33
Security ..................................................... 3-46
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ......... 3-47
StabiliTrak Indicator ..................................... 3-40
StabiliTrak Service ....................................... 3-39
Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-41

Lighting

Entry ......................................................... 3-18
Exit ........................................................... 3-18
Lights ............................................................ 3-14
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
On Reminder .............................................. 3-14
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-35
Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-5
Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11
Locks

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-7
Door ........................................................... 2-6
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-7

Locks (cont.)

Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-48
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-56
Lumbar

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

Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-15
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
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 ................................ 3-41
Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3

Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using .................................................... iii Memory Seat and Pedals .................................. 1-4
Message

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with

Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-42

Automatic Dimming Rearview with

OnStar® and Compass .............................. 2-38

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,

Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-38
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-46
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-45
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-45
MP3 ............................................................. 3-83
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4

Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-18
Navigation/Radio System, see

Navigation Manual ....................................... 3-89
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19

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Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-32
Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-14
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12
Oil

Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-45
Engine ....................................................... 5-17
Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-44
Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-22
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-30
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18
OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-47
Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-51
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-28
Outlets

Accessory Power ......................................... 3-20

Outside

Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-46
Curb View Assist Mirror ................................ 2-46
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-46
Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-45
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-45
Overhead Console .......................................... 2-55
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii

Parking

Paint, Damage .............................................. 5-107
Park Brake .................................................... 2-32
Park (P)

Shifting Into ................................................ 2-33
Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-35

Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-35
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-35
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-60
Passing ......................................................... 4-12
PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-17
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Operation ................................................... 2-17
Passlock® ...................................................... 2-16
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4
Power

Door Locks .................................................. 2-7
Electrical System ....................................... 5-110
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-46
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-21
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38
Windows .................................................... 2-13
Privacy .......................................................... 7-17
Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-17
Navigation System ....................................... 7-18
OnStar ....................................................... 7-18
Radio Frequency Identification ....................... 7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8

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Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-30
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy .... 7-18
Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-66
Radios

Navigation/Radio System, see

Navigation Manual .................................... 3-89
Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-103
Reception ................................................. 3-106
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-66
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-104
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-49
Locking ........................................................ 4-5
Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-28
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10
Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................... 2-57
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-89
Rear Seat Operation ....................................... 1-10
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-42

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar® and Compass ................................. 2-38

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-40

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Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-38
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-37
Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12
Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-42
Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..... 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-86
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-54
Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-15
Reporting Safety Defects

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

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-66
Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash .......................................... 1-67
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-21
Roadside

Assistance Program ....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16
Running Out of Fuel ........................................ 2-36

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Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33

Care of .................................................... 5-103
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-25
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-29
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4
Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-9
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3
Memory and Pedals ...................................... 1-4
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3
Power Seats ................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation .................................... 1-10
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6
Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-94
Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-48
Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-45
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-48
Security Light ................................................. 3-46

Service ........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside

of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-41
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ..................... 3-47
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-64
Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-66
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-106
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7
Snow Plow .................................................... 4-41
Spare Tire .................................................... 5-100
Installing .................................................... 5-89
Removing ................................................... 5-86
Storing ....................................................... 5-97
Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-121
Speedometer .................................................. 3-32
StabiliTrak Indicator Light ................................. 3-40
StabiliTrak Service Light ................................... 3-39
StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-5
Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-21
Steering ........................................................ 4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-105

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Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
Storage Areas

Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-55
Convenience Net ......................................... 2-57
Glove Box .................................................. 2-55
Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-56
Overhead Console ....................................... 2-55
Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................. 2-57
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-33
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-58

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

Turn Signal Lamps ...................................... 5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-104
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-15
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 2-17
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Operation ................................................ 2-17
Passlock® ................................................... 2-16
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting .................................................. 3-66
Tire

Pressure Light ............................................. 3-41

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Tires ............................................................. 5-58
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ........................ 5-106
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-75
Chains ....................................................... 5-82
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-85
Cleaning ................................................... 5-106
Different Size .............................................. 5-77
High-Speed Operation .................................. 5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-84
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-65
Inflator,- Accessory ....................................... 5-82
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-72
Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-89
Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-69
Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-67
Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-86
Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-94
Spare Tire ................................................ 5-100
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-97
Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-60
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-80
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-74
Winter Tires ................................................ 5-59

Towing

Traction

Transmission

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-42
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-48
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-41

StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-5

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-25
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-24
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7

Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-78
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-50
Operation ................................................... 2-51
Using this Manual ............................................... iii

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-35
Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-58
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-17
Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-109
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 5-109
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-28
Visors ........................................................... 2-14
Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-37

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XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-87
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-107

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

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

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv

Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-80
Different Size .............................................. 5-77
Replacement ............................................... 5-80
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-38
Windows ....................................................... 2-12
Power ........................................................ 2-13

Windshield

Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-105
Washer ........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-39
Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-55
Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-110
Wipers ......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-10
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-29
Winter Tires ................................................... 5-59

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