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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint System
5
Table of Contents
5
Easy Exit Seat
10
Power Reclining Seatbacks
12
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
33
Safety Belt Pretensioners
33
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
47
Top Tether Anchor
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Airbag System
59
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain
65
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
66
Passenger Sensing System
67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Adding Equipment to Your
72
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Restraint System Check
74
Checking the Restraint Systems
74
Replacing Restraint System Parts
75
After a Crash
75
Section 2 Features and Controls
77
Features and Controls
77
Keys
79
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
80
System Operation
81
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
81
Battery Replacement
82
Doors and Locks
83
Door Locks
83
Power Door Locks
84
Delayed Locking
84
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
85
Programmable Unlocking Feature
86
Rear Door Security Locks
88
Lockout Protection
88
Liftgate/Liftglass
89
Liftgate Release
89
Windows
90
Power Windows
91
Sun Visors
92
Theft-Deterrent Systems
93
Content Theft-Deterrent
93
Passlock (U.S. Only)
94
Testing the Alarm
94
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
95
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)
95
Immobilizer Operation
95
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
97
New Vehicle Break-In
97
Ignition Positions
98
Starting Procedure
99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
99
Starting the Engine
99
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
100
Engine Coolant Heater
101
Active Fuel Management
102
Automatic Transmission Operation
102
Automatic Transfer Case
106
Four-Wheel Drive
108
Shifting into Neutral
109
Shifting out of Neutral
109
Parking Brake
110
Shifting into Park
111
Torque Lock
112
Shifting out of Park
113
Parking over Things that Burn
113
Engine Exhaust
114
Running the Vehicle While Parked
115
Mirrors
116
Manual Rearview Mirror
116
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
116
Temperature Display
117
Compass
118
Compass Calibration
118
Outside Manual Mirrors
119
Outside Power Mirrors
120
Outside Convex Mirror
120
Outside Heated Mirrors
120
Onstar System
121
Onstar Virtual Advisor
123
How Onstar Service Works
123
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
123
Universal Home Remote System
124
Universal Home Remote System
125
Universal Home Remote System Operation
125
Programming the Universal Home Remote System
126
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
128
Storage Areas
129
Glove Box
129
Overhead Console
129
Center Console Storage
130
Luggage Carrier
130
Rear Floor Storage Cover
131
Convenience Net
132
Cargo Cover
132
Cargo Tie Downs
133
Sunroof
133
Section 3 Instrument Panel
135
Instrument Panel Overview
138
Hazard Warning Flashers
140
Horn
140
Tilt Wheel
140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
141
Flash-To-Pass
142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
142
Windshield Washer
143
Windshield Wipers
143
Cruise Control
144
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
144
Headlamps
147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
148
Headlamps on Reminder
148
Automatic Headlamp System
149
Fog Lamps
150
Instrument Panel Brightness
150
Dome Lamp Override
151
Dome Lamps
151
Entry Lighting
151
Exit Lighting
151
Reading Lamps
151
Battery Run-Down Protection
152
Electric Power Management
152
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
153
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
153
Climate Controls
154
Dual Climate Control System
154
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
156
Manual Operation
157
Outlet Adjustment
160
Rear Climate Control System
161
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
162
Instrument Panel Cluster
163
Speedometer and Odometer
164
Trip Odometer
164
Tachometer
164
Safety Belt Reminders
165
Safety Belt Reminder Light
165
Airbag Readiness Light
166
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
167
Charging System Light
168
Voltmeter Gage
169
Brake System Warning Light
170
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
171
Stabilitrak ® Service Light
171
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
172
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
172
Tire Pressure Light
173
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
173
Oil Pressure Gage
176
Maintenance Schedule
177
Change Engine Oil Light
177
Cruise Control Light
178
Reduced Engine Power Light
178
Security Light
178
Check Gages Warning Light
179
Highbeam on Light
179
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
179
Fuel Gage
180
Gate Ajar Light
180
Check Gas Cap Light
181
Driver Information Center (DIC)
181
Low Fuel Warning Light
181
DIC Operation and Displays
182
Trip Information Button
183
Maintenance Schedule
184
Change Engine Oil
185
Select Button
185
DIC Warnings and Messages
185
Check Tire Pressure
186
Check Washer Fluid
186
Driver Door Ajar
186
Fuel Level Low
187
Ice Possible
187
Left Rear Door Ajar
187
Passenger Door Ajar
187
Rear Access Open
187
Right Rear Door Ajar
188
Service Air Bag
188
Service Brake System
188
Service Tire Monitor
189
DIC Vehicle Customization
190
Unlock Feedback
192
Alarm Warning
195
Audio System(S)
196
Setting the Clock
197
Radio(S)
198
Playing the Radio
200
Finding a Station
201
Setting Preset Stations
201
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
202
Rds and XM
203
Rds Messages
205
Playing a CD
206
Radio Messages
206
Using Song List Mode
211
Using an MP3
214
Playing an Mp3/Wma
216
XM Radio Messages
218
Voice Recognition
219
Bluetooth
219
Audio System
220
Pairing a Phone
221
Storing Name Tags
222
Making a Call
224
Using the Dial Command
225
Call Waiting
226
Receiving a Call
226
Transferring a Call
227
Bluetooth System
228
Other Information
229
Before You Drive
230
Navigation/Radio System
219
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
230
Stereo Rca Jacks
231
Audio Output
232
DVD Player
233
Playing a Disc
235
Remote Control
236
Remote Control Buttons
237
DVD Distortion
241
DVD Messages
241
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
242
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
243
Theft-Deterrent Feature
243
Radio Reception
244
Chime Level Adjustment
245
Fixed Mast Antenna
245
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
245
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
247
Driving Your Vehicle
247
Defensive Driving
248
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
248
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
248
Control of a Vehicle
249
Drunk Driving
249
Braking
250
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
251
Brake Assist
252
Braking in Emergencies
252
Stabilitrak System
252
Power Steering
256
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
256
Locking Rear Axle
256
Steering
256
Steering in Emergencies
257
Loss of Control
258
Off-Road Recovery
258
Passing
258
Competitive Driving
260
Off-Road Driving
260
Environmental Concerns
263
Scanning the Terrain
264
Driving on Hills
265
Approaching a Hill
266
Driving Uphill
266
Driving Downhill
268
Driving Across an Incline
270
Stalling on an Incline
271
Driving in Water
272
Driving at Night
273
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
273
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
274
Highway Hypnosis
274
Hill and Mountain Roads
275
Winter Driving
276
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
278
Recovery Hooks
278
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
278
Loading the Vehicle
279
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
285
Recreational Vehicle Towing
286
Dinghy Towing
287
Dolly Towing
289
Indicator Light
293
Towing
286
Towing Your Vehicle
286
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
293
Towing a Trailer
294
Pulling a Trailer
295
Weight of the Trailer
295
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
297
Safety Chains
300
Trailer Brakes
300
Driving with a Trailer
301
Following Distance
301
Driving on Grades
302
Making Turns
302
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
302
Parking on Hills
303
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
304
Trailer Wiring Harness
304
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
307
Service and Appearance Care
307
Service
309
Accessories and Modifications
309
California Proposition 65 Warning
310
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
310
Doing Your Own Service Work
310
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
311
Fuel
311
Gasoline Octane
312
Gasoline Specifications
312
California Fuel
312
Additives
313
Fuels in Foreign Countries
313
Filling the Tank
314
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
316
Checking Things under the Hood
316
Hood Release
317
Engine Compartment Overview
318
Engine Oil
324
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
326
Engine Oil Life System
328
Cold Temperature Operation
328
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
329
What to Do with Used Oil
329
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
330
Automatic Transmission Fluid
331
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
332
Cooling System
334
Engine Coolant
335
What to Use
336
Checking Coolant
337
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
337
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
338
Radiator Pressure Cap
340
Engine Overheating
341
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
341
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
342
Engine Fan Noise
342
Power Steering Fluid
343
Windshield Washer Fluid
344
Adding Washer Fluid
344
Brakes
345
Brake Fluid
345
Checking Brake Fluid
346
Brake Adjustment
347
Battery
348
Vehicle Storage
348
Jump Starting
349
All-Wheel Drive
354
Rear Axle
355
Four-Wheel Drive
356
Front Axle
357
Bulb Replacement
358
Halogen Bulbs
358
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
359
License Plate Lamp
360
Replacement Bulbs
360
Headlamp Aiming
358
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
361
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
363
Tires
364
Winter Tires
365
Tire Sidewall Labeling
366
Tire Terminology and Definitions
368
Inflation - Tire Pressure
371
How to Check
372
High-Speed Operation
372
Tire Pressure Monitor System
373
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
375
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
376
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
377
Tire Inspection and Rotation
379
When It Is Time for New Tires
380
Buying New Tires
381
Different Size Tires and Wheels
383
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
386
Wheel Replacement
386
Tire Chains
387
If a Tire Goes Flat
388
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
389
Tire Sealant
391
Punctured Tire
392
Not Punctured
395
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
397
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
398
Changing a Flat Tire
399
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
400
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
403
Secondary Latch System
409
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
412
Appearance Care
415
Interior Cleaning
415
Spare Tire
415
Fabric/Carpet
417
Leather
417
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
418
Care of Safety Belts
418
Weatherstrips
418
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
419
Washing Your Vehicle
419
Finish Care
420
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
420
Aluminum Wheels
421
Chemical Paint Spotting
422
Finish Damage
422
Sheet Metal Damage
422
Underbody Maintenance
422
Vehicle Identification
423
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
423
Service Parts Identification Label
423
Electrical System
424
Add-On Electrical Equipment
424
Headlamps
424
Windshield Wiper Fuses
424
Power Windows and Other Power Options
424
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
425
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
425
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
428
Capacities and Specifications
431
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
433
Introduction
434
Maintenance Requirements
434
Maintenance Schedule
434
Using the Maintenance Schedule
434
Your Vehicle and the Environment
434
Scheduled Maintenance
436
Additional Required Services
438
Maintenance Footnotes
439
Owner Checks and Services
440
At each Fuel Fill
441
At Least Once a Month
441
Engine Oil Level Check
441
At Least Once a Year
442
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
443
Underbody Flushing Service
443
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
444
Maintenance Replacement Parts
446
Engine Drive Belt Routing
447
Maintenance Record
448
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
451
Customer Assistance Information
451
Customer Assistance and Information
452
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
452
Online Owner Center
455
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
456
Customer Assistance Offices
456
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
457
Roadside Assistance Program
457
Calling for Assistance
458
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
459
Services Provided
459
Scheduling Service Appointments
460
Courtesy Transportation
461
Collision Damage Repair
462
Insuring Your Vehicle
463
Repair Facility
463
If a Crash Occurs
464
Reporting Safety Defects
465
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
465
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
466
Owner Information
466
Service Manuals
466
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
466
Service Publications Ordering Information
466
Helm Incorporated P.O. Box
467
P.O. Box
467
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
467
Event Data Recorders
468
Onstar
469
Navigation System
469
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
469
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Model
2009 TrailBlazer
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Language
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