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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
7
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Power Seats
9
Heated Seats
10
Power Lumbar
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Why Safety Belts Work
20
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
23
Driver Position
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Rear Seat Passengers
31
Right Front Passenger Position
31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
34
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Child Restraints
37
Rear Seats
38
Safety Belts
38
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
43
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
46
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
47
Top Tether Anchor
49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
57
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate
66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
68
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
70
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Restraint System Check
76
Checking the Restraint Systems
76
Replacing Restraint System Parts
77
After a Crash
77
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Default Chapter
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
81
Remote Keyless Entry System
83
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
84
Doors and Locks
86
Door Locks
86
Power Door Locks
87
Delayed Locking
87
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
88
Programmable Locking Feature
88
Programmable Unlocking Feature
89
Rear Door Security Locks
90
Lockout Protection
90
Liftgate/Liftglass
91
Liftgate Release
91
Windows
92
Power Windows
93
Power Rear Quarter Windows
94
Sun Visors
94
Visor Vanity Mirror
94
Theft-Deterrent Systems
95
Content Theft-Deterrent
95
Passlock
96
Testing the Alarm
96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
97
New Vehicle Break-In
97
Ignition Positions
98
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
98
Starting the Engine
99
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
100
Engine Coolant Heater
100
Displacement on Demand™ (Dod™)
101
Automatic Transmission Operation
102
Automatic Transfer Case
105
Four-Wheel Drive
107
All-Wheel Drive
108
Parking Brake
109
Shifting into Park (P)
110
Shifting out of Park (P)
111
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
111
Torque Lock
111
Parking over Things that Burn
112
Engine Exhaust
112
Running the Engine While Parked
113
Mirrors
114
Manual Rearview Mirror
114
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
114
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar Compass, and Temperature Display
115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
118
Temperature and Compass Display
119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
121
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
123
Outside Manual Mirrors
125
Outside Power Mirrors
126
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
126
Outside Convex Mirror
127
Outside Heated Mirrors
127
Onstar System
127
Onstar Services
128
Universal Home Remote System
131
Universal Home Remote System Operation
131
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
133
Storage Areas
134
Glove Box
134
Overhead Console
134
Center Console Storage Area
135
Luggage Carrier
135
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
136
Rear Floor Storage Lid
138
Convenience Net
139
Cargo Cover
139
Cargo Tie Downs
140
Sunroof
140
Vehicle Personalization
141
Memory Seat
141
Section 3 Instrument Panel
143
Instrument Panel Overview
146
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Other Warning Devices
148
Horn
148
Tilt Wheel
148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
150
Flash-To-Pass
150
Windshield Wipers
151
Rainsense™ Wipers
151
Windshield Washer
152
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
152
Cruise Control
153
Headlamps
155
Headlamps on Reminder
156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
156
Automatic Headlamp System
157
Fog Lamps
158
Instrument Panel Brightness
158
Dome Lamps
158
Dome Lamp Override
159
Entry Lighting
159
Exit Lighting
159
Reading Lamps
159
Battery Run-Down Protection
160
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
160
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
161
Climate Controls
161
Dual Climate Control System
161
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
164
Automatic Operation
165
Manual Operation
166
Outlet Adjustment
168
Rear Climate Control System
168
Operation Tips
168
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
172
Instrument Panel Cluster
173
Speedometer and Odometer
174
Trip Odometer
174
Tachometer
174
Safety Belt Reminder Light
175
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
175
Airbag Readiness Light
176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
177
Charging System Light
179
Voltmeter Gage
180
Brake System Warning Light
181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
182
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (SS Model)
182
Stabilitrak Service Light
183
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
183
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
184
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
184
If the Light Is Flashing
185
If the Light Is on Steady
186
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
186
Oil Pressure Gage
187
Change Engine Oil Light
188
Security Light
188
Cruise Control Light
189
Reduced Engine Power Light
189
Highbeam on Light
189
Service All-Wheel Drive Light (SS Model)
190
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
190
Check Gages Warning Light
191
Gate Ajar Light
191
Fuel Gage
191
Low Fuel Warning Light
192
Check Gas Cap Light
192
Driver Information Center (DIC)
192
DIC Operation and Displays
193
Trip Information Button
194
Fuel Information Button
195
DIC Warnings and Messages
197
Select Button
197
Battery Not Charging
198
Check Washer Fluid
198
Curb View Activated
198
Change Engine Oil
198
Driver Door Ajar
198
Check Tire Pressure
198
Ice Possible
199
Fuel Level Low
199
Left Rear Door Ajar
199
Rear Access Open
200
Right Rear Door Ajar
200
Passenger Door Ajar
200
Service Air Bag
200
Service Brake System
201
Service Tire Monitor
201
Tighten Fuel Cap
202
Turn Signal on
203
DIC Vehicle Customization
203
Unlock Feedback
205
Alarm Warning
207
Audio System(S)
209
Setting the Time
211
Radio with CD (Base)
211
Radio with CD (MP3)
222
Using an Mp3 CD
232
Radio with Cassette and CD
237
Playing a Cassette Tape
246
Cassette Tape Messages
248
CD Adapter Kits
248
Radio with Six-Disc CD
252
Playing a CD
260
Using Song List Mode
263
Navigation/Radio System
266
Rear Seat Entertainment System
266
Before You Drive
267
Stereo Rca Jacks
268
Audio Output
269
Video Screen
270
DVD Player
270
Playing a Disc
272
Remote Control
273
DVD Messages
278
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
279
DVD Distortion
279
Cleaning the Video Screen
279
Theft-Deterrent Feature
280
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
281
Radio Reception
282
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
283
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
284
Care of the CD and DVD Player
284
Fixed Mast Antenna
285
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
285
Chime Level Adjustment
285
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
287
Default Chapter
287
Driving Your Vehicle
287
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
288
Defensive Driving
288
Drunken Driving
289
Control of a Vehicle
292
Braking
292
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
293
Braking in Emergencies
295
Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Trailblazer SS)
295
Locking Rear Axle
295
Stabilitrak System
295
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Trailblazer SS)
300
Steering
300
Power Steering
300
Steering Tips
300
Steering in Emergencies
301
Off-Road Recovery
302
Passing
303
Loss of Control
304
Competitive Driving (SS Only)
305
Off-Road Driving (Except SS)
306
Environmental Concerns
307
Traveling to Remote Areas
308
Scanning the Terrain
309
Approaching a Hill
310
Driving Uphill
311
Driving Downhill
313
Driving Across an Incline
315
Stalling on an Incline
316
Driving in Water
317
Driving at Night
318
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
320
Driving through Flowing Water
321
Driving through Deep Standing Water
321
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
322
City Driving
322
Freeway Driving
323
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
324
Highway Hypnosis
325
Hill and Mountain Roads
326
Winter Driving
328
Driving on Snow or Ice
328
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
330
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
332
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
332
Recovery Hooks
333
Loading Your Vehicle
334
Tire and Loading Information Label
334
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
335
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
339
Towing
339
Towing Your Vehicle
339
Recreational Vehicle Towing
340
Dinghy Towing
341
Dolly Towing
342
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
344
Towing a Trailer
345
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
346
Weight of the Trailer
347
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
349
Safety Chains
352
Trailer Brakes
352
Driving with a Trailer
353
Making Turns
354
Following Distance
354
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
355
Driving on Grades
355
Parking on Hills
356
Trailer Wiring Harness
357
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
357
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
359
Default Chapter
359
Service and Appearance Care
359
Service
361
Accessories and Modifications
361
California Proposition 65 Warning
361
Doing Your Own Service Work
362
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
362
Fuel
363
Gasoline Specifications
363
California Fuel
364
Additives
364
Fuels in Foreign Countries
365
Filling the Tank
366
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
368
Checking Things under the Hood
368
Hood Release
369
Engine Compartment Overview
370
Engine Oil
375
Checking Engine Oil
376
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
378
Engine Oil Additives
381
Engine Oil Life System
381
When to Change Engine Oil
381
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
382
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
382
What to Do with Used Oil
382
Automatic Transmission Fluid
384
Engine Coolant
386
Checking Coolant
388
Adding Coolant
388
Radiator Pressure Cap
389
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
389
Engine Overheating
389
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
390
Cooling System
391
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
394
Engine Fan Noise
396
Power Steering Fluid
397
Windshield Washer Fluid
398
Adding Washer Fluid
398
Brakes
399
Checking Brake Fluid
400
What to Add
400
Brake Wear
401
Brake Pedal Travel
401
Brake Adjustment
401
Battery
402
Replacing Brake System Parts
402
Vehicle Storage
402
Jump Starting
403
All-Wheel Drive
407
Rear Axle
408
Four-Wheel Drive
409
Front Axle
410
Bulb Replacement
411
Halogen Bulbs
411
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
411
Replacement Bulbs
412
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
413
Tires
415
Tire Sidewall Labeling
417
Tire Size
419
Tire Terminology and Definitions
420
Inflation - Tire Pressure
422
How to Check
423
When to Check
423
High Speed Operation
424
Tire Pressure Monitor System
425
Tire Inspection and Rotation
428
When It Is Time for New Tires
430
Buying New Tires
430
Different Size Tires and Wheels
432
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
432
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
434
Wheel Replacement
434
Used Replacement Wheels
435
Tire Chains
436
Accessory Inflator
436
If a Tire Goes Flat
437
Changing a Flat Tire
438
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
440
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
443
Secondary Latch System
449
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
452
Spare Tire
455
Appearance Care
456
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
456
Fabric/Carpet
457
Leather
458
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
458
Care of Safety Belts
459
Weatherstrips
459
Washing Your Vehicle
459
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
460
Finish Care
460
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
461
Aluminum Wheels
461
Tires
462
Sheet Metal Damage
462
Finish Damage
463
Underbody Maintenance
463
Chemical Paint Spotting
463
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
464
Vehicle Identification
465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
465
Service Parts Identification Label
465
Electrical System
466
Add-On Electrical Equipment
466
Headlamps
466
Windshield Wiper Fuses
466
Power Windows and Other Power Options
466
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
467
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
467
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
474
Capacities and Specifications
479
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
481
Maintenance Requirements
482
Maintenance Schedule
482
Using the Maintenance Schedule
482
Your Vehicle and the Environment
482
Scheduled Maintenance
484
Additional Required Services
486
Maintenance Footnotes
487
At each Fuel Fill
489
At Least Once a Month
489
Owner Checks and Services
489
At Least Once a Year
490
Starter Switch Check
490
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
491
Underbody Flushing Service
491
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
492
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
495
Maintenance Record
496
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
499
Default Chapter
499
Customer Assistance and Information
499
Customer Assistance and Information
500
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
500
Online Owner Center
501
Customer Assistance for Text
502
P.O. Box
502
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
503
Roadside Assistance Program
504
Courtesy Transportation
505
Scheduling Service Appointments
505
Canadian Roadside Assistance
505
Transportation Options
506
Additional Program Information
507
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
507
Collision Damage Repair
508
Insuring Your Vehicle
509
Repair Facility
509
Reporting Safety Defects
512
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
512
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
512
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
513
Service Publications Ordering Information
513
Detroit, MI
513
Service Bulletins
514
Current and Past Model Order Forms
514
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Model
2006 TrailBlazer
Category
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Language
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