Chevrolet TrailBlazer User manual

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Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
Contents Introduction ...................... 2
In Brief ........................... 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storage ......................... 69
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 80
Lighting ....................... 110
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 203
Vehicle Care .................. 245
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 300
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 323
Index .................... 324
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Vehicle Care ................. 10-1
General Information . . . .......10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . ............10-4
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Electrical System . . ..........10-
Vehicle Tools . . . .............10-3
Wheels and Tyres . . . ....... ...10
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Jump Starting . . . ............10-4
Towing . . . ...................10-4
Appearance Care . . . . .......10-5
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . ......11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11
Technical Data ............... 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . ......12-1
Vehicle Data . . . ...............12-3
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy......................13-1
Index ..................... i-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy......................13-1
Index ..................... i-1
Octane Requirements ....... 12-13
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Vehicle Care ................. 10-1
General Information . . . .......10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . ............10-4
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Electrical System . . ..........10-
Vehicle Tools . . . .............10-3
Wheels and Tires . . . ........10-3
Jump Starting . . . ............10-4
Towing . . . ...................10-4
Appearance Care . . . . .......10-5
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . ......11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11
Technical Data ............... 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . ......12-1
Vehicle Data . . . ...............12-3
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy......................13-1
Index ..................... i-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy......................13-1
Index ..................... i-1
Octane Requirements ....... 12-13
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Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
2 Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle Data Chart
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
Introduction 3
Vehicle Specific Data
Please enter your vehicle data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service
and Maintenance" and "Technical
data" as well as on the identification
plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle was designed using a
combination of advanced
technology, safety, environmental
friendliness and economy.
This Owner Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of
accident and injury, which may
result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country you are in. These laws may
differ from the information in this
Owner Manual.
All Chevrolet dealers provide
first-class service, using mechanics
that work according to specific
instructions.
Keep the owner's manual inside the
glovebox for reference.
Using this Manual
.This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain
descriptions, including those
for display and menu
functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country
specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
.The "In brief" section will give
you an initial overview.
.The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each chapter shows
where the information is located.
.The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
.This Owner Manual is for
right-hand drive vehicles.
.The Owner Manual uses the
factory designations, which can
be found in the chapter
"Technical data".
.Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
.The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific
language.
.Display messages and interior
labeling are written in bold
letters.

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
2 Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle Data Chart
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
Introduction 3
Vehicle Specific Data
Please enter your vehicle data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service
and Maintenance" and "Technical
data" as well as on the identification
plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle was designed using a
combination of advanced
technology, safety, environmental
friendliness and economy.
This Owner Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of
accident and injury, which may
result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country you are in. These laws may
differ from the information in this
Owner Manual.
All Chevrolet dealers provide
first-class service, using mechanics
that work according to specific
instructions.
Keep the owner's manual inside the
glovebox for reference.
Using this Manual
.This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain
descriptions, including those
for display and menu
functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country
specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
.The "In brief" section will give
you an initial overview.
.The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each chapter shows
where the information is located.
.The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
.This Owner Manual is for
right-hand drive vehicles.
.The Owner Manual uses the
factory designations, which can
be found in the chapter
"Technical data".
.Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
.The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific
language.
.Display messages and interior
labeling are written in bold
letters.

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
4 Introduction
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
{Danger
Text marked {Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
{Warning
Text marked {Warning
provides information on risk of
accident or injury. Disregarding
this information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with
0,0means "see page".
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System ........................ 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts .................... 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Horn ........................... 14
Washer and Wiper Systems . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parking ........................ 18
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
4 Introduction
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
{Danger
Text marked {Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
{Warning
Text marked {Warning
provides information on risk of
accident or injury. Disregarding
this information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with
0,0means "see page".
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System ........................ 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts .................... 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Horn ........................... 14
Washer and Wiper Systems . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parking ........................ 18
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
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In Brief 7
1. Exterior Lamp Controls 0110
2. Side Air Vents. See Adjustable
Air Vents 0201
3. Steering Wheel Controls 084
4. Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0113
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0111
Flash-to-Pass 0112
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0100
5. Instrument Panel
Overview 082
6. Horn 084
Driver’s Airbag. SeeAirbag and
Safety Belt Tensioner
Light 093
7. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0100
8. Cruise Control 0229
9. Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen
Washer System. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer 085
10. Central Air Vents. See
Adjustable Air Vents 0201
11. Radio Controls and Display.
See Overview 0119
12. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0112
13. Passenger Airbag. See Front
Airbag System 054
14. Glove Box 069
15. Manual Transmission 0221
16. Power Outlets 087
17. Hill Descent Control
(HDC) 0228
18. Traction Control System
(TCS) 0226
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) 0227
19. Selector Lever 0218
20. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 083
21. Hood Release Lever. See
Hood 0248
22. Clutch Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
23. Brake Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
24. Throttle Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
25. Fuel Tank Flap Release Lever.
See Filling the Tank 0242
26. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0273
27. Ignition Positions 0215
28. Climate Control Systems 0195
29. Instrument Panel Storage 069
30. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0240
31. Parking Assist 0233
32. Reflected LED Alert. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0231

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
In Brief 7
1. Exterior Lamp Controls 0110
2. Side Air Vents. See Adjustable
Air Vents 0201
3. Steering Wheel Controls 084
4. Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0113
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0111
Flash-to-Pass 0112
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0100
5. Instrument Panel
Overview 082
6. Horn 084
Driver’s Airbag. SeeAirbag and
Safety Belt Tensioner
Light 093
7. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0100
8. Cruise Control 0229
9. Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen
Washer System. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer 085
10. Central Air Vents. See
Adjustable Air Vents 0201
11. Radio Controls and Display.
See Overview 0119
12. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0112
13. Passenger Airbag. See Front
Airbag System 054
14. Glove Box 069
15. Manual Transmission 0221
16. Power Outlets 087
17. Hill Descent Control
(HDC) 0228
18. Traction Control System
(TCS) 0226
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) 0227
19. Selector Lever 0218
20. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 083
21. Hood Release Lever. See
Hood 0248
22. Clutch Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
23. Brake Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
24. Throttle Pedal. SeeControl of a
Vehicle 0205
25. Fuel Tank Flap Release Lever.
See Filling the Tank 0242
26. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0273
27. Ignition Positions 0215
28. Climate Control Systems 0195
29. Instrument Panel Storage 069
30. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0240
31. Parking Assist 0233
32. Reflected LED Alert. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0231

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
Unlocking the Vehicle
Radio Remote Control
Unlock all doors and the tailgate by
pressing "once.
The hazard lamps flash twice.
See Radio Remote Control 023 and
Central Locking System 025.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Remote Keyless Entry
Unlocking
.Unlock all doors and the tailgate
by pressing "once.
The hazard lamps flash twice.
.Press and hold "to
automatically open all windows.
Locking
.Press Qto lock all doors and the
tailgate.
The hazard lamps flash once.
For vehicles equipped with
automated electric windows:
Lock all the doors and any open
windows automatically close.
If any door or the bonnet is not
properly closed, the central locking
system will not work and a dual horn
chirp will be issued as warning.
These features can be customized
through the Infotainment System.
See Radio Remote Control 023 and
Central Locking System 025.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with this feature, the
engine can be started from outside
the vehicle.
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Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release Q.
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold /for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold /
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 021.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seat Adjustment
Seat Positioning
Pull the handle, slide the seat,
release the handle.
See Seat Adjustment 041 and Seat
Position 040.

Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
Unlocking the Vehicle
Radio Remote Control
Unlock all doors and the tailgate by
pressing "once.
The hazard lamps flash twice.
See Radio Remote Control 023 and
Central Locking System 025.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Remote Keyless Entry
Unlocking
.Unlock all doors and the tailgate
by pressing "once.
The hazard lamps flash twice.
.Press and hold "to
automatically open all windows.
Locking
.Press Qto lock all doors and the
tailgate.
The hazard lamps flash once.
For vehicles equipped with
automated electric windows:
Lock all the doors and any open
windows automatically close.
If any door or the bonnet is not
properly closed, the central locking
system will not work and a dual horn
chirp will be issued as warning.
These features can be customized
through the Infotainment System.
See Radio Remote Control 023 and
Central Locking System 025.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with this feature, the
engine can be started from outside
the vehicle.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa -
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Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release Q.
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold /for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold /
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 021.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seat Adjustment
Seat Positioning
Pull the handle, slide the seat,
release the handle.
See Seat Adjustment 041 and Seat
Position 040.