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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Manual Lumbar
7
Power Lumbar
7
Heated Seats
8
Memory Seat and Pedals
8
Easy Exit Seat
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Power Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Rear Seat Operation
14
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
31
Safety Belt Pretensioners
31
Child Restraints
34
Safety Belts
35
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
40
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
41
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
43
Top Tether Anchor
44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
46
Securing a Child Restraint in a
49
Rear Outside Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
62
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
62
Passenger Sensing System
64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Restraint System Check
70
Checking the Restraint Systems
70
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
71
Section 2 Features and Controls
73
Features and Controls
74
Keys
75
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
76
Battery Replacement
77
Doors and Locks
78
Door Locks
78
Power Door Locks
79
Delayed Locking
79
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
80
Programmable Unlocking Feature
81
Rear Door Security Locks
82
Lockout Protection
83
Liftgate/Liftglass
83
Liftgate Release
83
Windows
84
Power Windows
85
Sun Visors
86
Theft-Deterrent Systems
87
Content Theft-Deterrent
87
Passlock (U. S. Only)
88
Testing the Alarm
88
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
89
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)
89
Immobilizer Operation
89
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
91
New Vehicle Break-In
91
Ignition Positions
92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
93
Starting Procedure
93
Starting the Engine
93
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
94
Engine Coolant Heater
95
Active Fuel Management
96
Automatic Transmission Operation
96
Automatic Transfer Case
100
Four-Wheel Drive
101
Shifting into Neutral
103
Shifting out of Neutral
103
Parking Brake
104
Shifting into PARK (P)
105
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
106
Torque Lock
106
Shifting out of PARK (P)
107
Parking over Things that Burn
107
Engine Exhaust
108
Running the Vehicle While Parked
108
Mirrors
109
Manual Rearview Mirror
109
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
110
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
110
Compass Calibration
110
Compass Operation
110
Compass Variance
111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
114
Compass Calibration
114
Outside Manual Mirrors
117
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
118
Outside Convex Mirror
118
Outside Heated Mirrors
118
Onstar System
119
Onstar Services
119
Onstar Virtual Advisor
121
How Onstar Service Works
121
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
121
Universal Home Remote System
123
Universal Home Remote System Operation
123
(With One Triangular LED)
123
Programming the Universal Home Remote System
123
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
126
Storage Areas
127
Glove Box
127
Overhead Console
127
Center Console Storage
127
Luggage Carrier
128
Rear Floor Storage Lid
129
Convenience Net
129
Cargo Cover
129
Cargo Tie Downs
130
Sunroof
130
Section 3 Instrument Panel
131
Instrument Panel Overview
134
Hazard Warning Flashers
136
Other Warning Devices
136
Horn
136
Tilt Wheel
136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
137
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
138
Flash-To-Pass
138
Windshield Wipers
139
Windshield Washer
139
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
140
Cruise Control
140
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
142
Setting Cruise Control
142
Headlamps
144
Headlamps on Reminder
144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
145
Automatic Headlamp System
145
Fog Lamps
146
Instrument Panel Brightness
147
Dome Lamps
147
Dome Lamp Override
147
Entry Lighting
148
Exit Lighting
148
Reading Lamps
148
Electric Power Management
148
Battery Run-Down Protection
149
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
150
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
151
Climate Controls
151
Dual Climate Control System
151
Defogging and Defrosting
153
Rear Window Defogger
153
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
154
Automatic Operation
155
Manual Operation
156
Outlet Adjustment
158
Rear Climate Control System
158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
160
Instrument Panel Cluster
161
Speedometer and Odometer
162
Trip Odometer
162
Tachometer
162
Safety Belt Reminders
163
Safety Belt Reminder Light
163
Airbag Readiness Light
164
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
165
Charging System Light
167
Voltmeter Gage
167
Brake System Warning Light
168
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
169
Stabilitrak Service Light
169
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
170
Tire Pressure Light
171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
171
If the Light Is Flashing
172
If the Light Is on Steady
173
Oil Pressure Gage
174
Change Engine Oil Light
175
Security Light
176
Cruise Control Light
176
Reduced Engine Power Light
176
Highbeam on Light
177
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
177
Check Gages Warning Light
177
Gate Ajar Light
177
Fuel Gage
178
Low Fuel Warning Light
178
Check Gas Cap Light
178
Driver Information Center (DIC)
179
DIC Operation and Displays
180
Fuel Information Button
182
Select Button
183
DIC Warnings and Messages
183
Check Tire Pressure
183
Check Washer Fluid
184
Curb View Activated
184
Driver Door Ajar
184
Fuel Level Low
184
Ice Possible
184
Left Rear Door Ajar
185
Passenger Door Ajar
185
Rear Access Open
185
Right Rear Door Ajar
185
Service Air Bag
185
Service Brake System
185
Service Tire Monitor
186
Tighten Fuel Cap
187
Turn Signal on
187
DIC Vehicle Customization
188
Unlock Feedback
190
Alarm Warning
193
Audio System(S)
194
Setting the Clock
196
Radio(S)
196
Playing the Radio
198
Finding a Station
199
Setting Preset Stations
200
Rds and XM
201
Rds Messages
203
Radio Messages
204
Playing a CD
205
Using Song List Mode
210
Using an MP3
213
Playing an Mp3/Wma
215
XM Radio Messages
217
Navigation/Radio System
219
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
219
Before You Drive
220
Stereo Rca Jacks
222
Audio Output
223
Video Screen
223
DVD Player
224
Playing a Disc
226
Remote Control
227
Cleaning the Video Screen
232
DVD Distortion
232
DVD Messages
232
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
233
Theft-Deterrent Feature
234
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
235
Radio Reception
236
Fixed Mast Antenna
236
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
237
Chime Level Adjustment
237
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
239
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
240
Defensive Driving
240
Drunk Driving
240
Control of a Vehicle
241
Braking
241
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
242
Braking in Emergencies
243
Locking Rear Axle
243
Stabilitrak System
243
Stabilitrak off
245
Power Steering
248
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Trailblazer SS)
248
Steering
248
Steering in Emergencies
249
Off-Road Recovery
250
Passing
250
Loss of Control
250
Competitive Driving
251
Off-Road Driving (Except SS)
252
Environmental Concerns
253
Traveling to Remote Areas
254
Scanning the Terrain
255
Approaching a Hill
256
Driving Uphill
257
Driving Downhill
259
Driving Across an Incline
260
Stalling on an Incline
261
Driving in Water
263
Driving at Night
264
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
264
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
265
Highway Hypnosis
266
Hill and Mountain Roads
266
Winter Driving
267
Driving on Snow or Ice
268
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
269
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
271
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
272
Recovery Hooks
272
Loading Your Vehicle
273
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
279
Towing
279
Towing Your Vehicle
279
Recreational Vehicle Towing
280
Dinghy Towing
281
Dolly Towing
283
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
285
Indicator Light
286
Towing a Trailer
286
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
287
Weight of the Trailer
288
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
289
Safety Chains
292
Driving with a Trailer
293
Following Distance
294
Making Turns
294
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
294
Driving on Grades
295
Parking on Hills
295
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
296
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
299
Service
301
Accessories and Modifications
301
California Proposition 65 Warning
302
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
302
Doing Your Own Service Work
302
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
303
Gasoline Octane
303
Gasoline Specifications
304
California Fuel
304
Additives
304
Fuels in Foreign Countries
305
Filling the Tank
306
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
308
Checking Things under the Hood
308
Hood Release
309
Engine Compartment Overview
310
Engine Oil
315
When to Add Engine Oil
316
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
318
Engine Oil Life System
320
Engine Oil Additives
320
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
321
What to Do with Used Oil
321
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
322
Automatic Transmission Fluid
323
Checking the Fluid Level
324
Engine Coolant
326
Checking Coolant
327
What to Use
327
Adding Coolant
328
Radiator Pressure Cap
328
Engine Overheating
328
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
329
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
329
Cooling System
330
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
333
Engine Fan Noise
335
Power Steering Fluid
336
Windshield Washer Fluid
337
Adding Washer Fluid
337
Brakes
338
Checking Brake Fluid
339
What to Add
339
Brake Adjustment
340
Battery
341
Vehicle Storage
341
Jump Starting
342
All-Wheel Drive
347
Rear Axle
347
Four-Wheel Drive
348
Transfer Case
348
Front Axle
349
Bulb Replacement
350
Halogen Bulbs
350
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
351
License Plate Lamp
352
Replacement Bulbs
352
Headlamp Aiming
350
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
353
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
355
Tires
356
Winter Tires
357
Tire Sidewall Labeling
358
Tire Terminology and Definitions
360
Inflation - Tire Pressure
363
How to Check
364
High-Speed Operation
364
Tire Pressure Monitor System
365
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
367
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
368
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
369
Tire Inspection and Rotation
370
When It Is Time for New Tires
372
Buying New Tires
373
Different Size Tires and Wheels
375
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
376
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
378
Wheel Replacement
378
Used Replacement Wheels
379
Tire Chains
380
Accessory Inflator
380
If a Tire Goes Flat
382
Changing a Flat Tire
383
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
384
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
387
Secondary Latch System
392
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
395
Spare Tire
398
Appearance Care
398
Interior Cleaning
398
Fabric/Carpet
399
Leather
400
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
401
Care of Safety Belts
401
Weatherstrips
401
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
402
Finish Care
402
Washing Your Vehicle
402
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
403
Aluminum Wheels
404
Sheet Metal Damage
404
Tires
404
Chemical Paint Spotting
405
Finish Damage
405
Underbody Maintenance
405
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
406
Vehicle Identification
407
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
407
Service Parts Identification Label
407
Electrical System
407
Add-On Electrical Equipment
407
Headlamps
408
Windshield Wiper Fuses
408
Power Windows and Other Power Options
408
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
408
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
409
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
416
Capacities and Specifications
419
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
421
Introduction
422
Maintenance Requirements
422
Maintenance Schedule
422
Using the Maintenance Schedule
422
Your Vehicle and the Environment
422
Scheduled Maintenance
424
Additional Required Services
426
Maintenance Footnotes
427
At each Fuel Fill
429
At Least Once a Month
429
Owner Checks and Services
429
At Least Once a Year
430
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
431
Underbody Flushing Service
431
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
432
Maintenance Replacement Parts
435
Engine Drive Belt Routing
436
Maintenance Record
437
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
441
Customer Assistance and Information
442
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
442
Online Owner Center
444
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
445
Customer Assistance Offices
445
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
446
Roadside Assistance Program
447
Calling for Assistance
449
Scheduling Service Appointments
449
Courtesy Transportation
450
Collision Damage Repair
451
Insuring Your Vehicle
452
Repair Facility
452
If a Crash Occurs
453
Reporting Safety Defects
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
455
Service Manuals
455
Service Publications Ordering Information
455
Owner Information
456
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
457
Event Data Recorders
457
Onstar
458
Navigation System
458
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
458
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Chevrolet 2008 TrailBlazer Specifications
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Chevrolet
Model
2008 TrailBlazer
Category
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Language
English
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