2004 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER brakes

Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system — for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco®battery. When it is time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-41for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, seeTheft-Deterrent
Feature on page 3-112.
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(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “LT” as
the rst two characters in the tire size means a light
truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is
75% as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
“R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B”
means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The
load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from “A” to “Z”. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire congurations.Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without
the proper amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension or other
vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle and you or others may be injured in a
crash. Use another type of traction device only
if its manufacturer recommends it for use on
your vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels. If you do nd traction devices
that will t, install them on the rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
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Fuses Usage
1 Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension
2Passenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
3Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up-Trailer Lamps
5 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
6 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
7Rear Window Washer, Headlamp
Washer
8 Automatic Transfer Case
9 Windshield Washer
10 Powertrain Control Module B
11 Fog Lamps
12 Stop Lamp
13 Cigarette Lighter
14 Ignition Coils
15 Blank
16 TBC-Ignition 1Fuses Usage
17 Crank
18 Air Bag
19 Trailer Electric Brake
20 Cooling Fan
21 Horn
22 Ignition E
23 Electronic Throttle Control
24Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver
Information Center
25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System
26 Backup
27 Engine 1
28 Powertrain Control Module 1
29 Oxygen Sensor
30 Air Conditioning
31 Truck Body Controller
32 Trailer
33 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
34 Ignition A
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Fuses Usage
1 Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension
2Passenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
3Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up-Trailer Lamps
5 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
6 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
7Rear Window Washer, Headlamp
Washer
8 Automatic Transfer Case
9 Windshield Washer
10 Powertrain Control Module B
11 Fog Lamps
12 Stop Lamp
13 Cigarette Lighter
14 Ignition Coils
15 Canister Vent
16 TBC-Ignition 1
17 Crank
18 Air Bag
19 Trailer Electric Brake
20 Cooling FanFuses Usage
21 Horn
22 Ignition E
23 Electronic Throttle Control
24Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver
Information Center
25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System
26 Backup
27 Engine 1
28 Powertrain Control Module 1
30 Air Conditioning
31 Truck Body Controller
32 Trailer
33 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
34 Ignition A
35 Blower Motor
36 Ignition B
50 Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn
51 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn
52 Hazard Flashers
53 Oxygen Sensor Bank B
54 Oxygen Sensor Bank A
55 Injector Bank A
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Fuses Usage
24 Unlock
25 Blank
26 Blank
27 OH Battery/OnStar
®System
29 Rainsense™ Wipers
30 Parking Lamps
31 Truck Body Controller Accessory
32 Truck Body Controller 5
33 Front Wipers
34 Vehicle Stop
35 Blank
36Heat Ventilation Air
Conditioning B
37 Front Parking Lamps
38 Left Turn Signal
39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1
40 Truck Body Controller 4
41 Radio
42 Trailer Park
43 Right Turn Signal
44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
Fuses Usage
45 Rear Fog Lamps
46 Auxiliary Power 1
47 Ignition 0
48 Four-Wheel Drive
49 Blank
50 Truck Body Controller Ignition
51 Brakes
52 Truck Body Controller Run
TrailBlazer EXT
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Fuses Usage
24 Unlock
25 Blank
26 Blank
27 OH Battery/OnStar
®System
28 Sunroof
29 Rainsense™ Wipers
30 Parking Lamps
31 Truck Body Controller Accessory
32 Truck Body Controller 5
33 Front Wipers
34 Vehicle Stop
35 Blank
36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B
37 Front Parking Lamps
Fuses Usage
38 Left Turn Signal
39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1
40 Truck Body Controller 4
41 Radio
42 Trailer Park
43 Right Turn Signal
44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
45 Rear Fog Lamps
46 Auxiliary Power 1
47 Ignition 0
48 Four-Wheel Drive
49 Blank
50 Truck Body Controller Ignition
51 Brakes
52 Truck Body Controller Run
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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