2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

Rear Storage Area
You may store items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Convenience Net
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and
light clothing, in place during sharp turns or quick stops
and starts.
The net is not designed to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers on both sides of
the tailgate opening. The label should be in the upper
passenger’s side corner, visible from the rear of
the vehicle. Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo
tie-downs on the oor.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are three cargo tie
downs in the rear of your
vehicle that allow you
to strap in cargo and keep
it from moving.
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Rear Convenience System
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not
secured properly, it can move around in a
collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Be sure to secure any such
item properly.
If your vehicle has the convenience system, it is located
in the rear of your vehicle. It provides a place to store
loose items in your vehicle.
A. Collapsible Dividers
B. Anchor
Bracket/Cargo
Tie-Down Plugs
C. PartitionsD. Soda Pop/Gallon
Jug Holder
E. Partition Storage
F. Cargo Tie-Down
Cutouts
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To increase the space in the convenience system, do
the following:
1. Pull up on the individual partitions (C) to remove
them. Storage for the partitions is located in area (E).
2. Fold the collapsible dividers (A) by pulling upward
and folding the dividers toward each other.
To reinstall or rearrange the partitions, push down
gently on the partitions making sure both sides t into
the appropriate slots of the collapsible dividers (A).
Located on the top of each collapsible divider (A) are
T-pins designed to hold grocery bags, etc., in an upright
position.
The anchor bracket/cargo tie down plugs (B), located in
the center and on each side of the convenience
system nearest the passenger compartment, are used
to help seal the convenience system. However, the
plugs also cover the anchor bracket/cargo tie-downs. To
remove the plugs, grasp the edges of the plugs and
pull straight out. SeeChild Restraint Systems on
page 1-35andTop Strap on page 1-39for more
information on using anchor brackets.There are two cutouts (F) for the rear cargo tie-downs
located near the tailgate. In order to access the rear
cargo tie-downs, the cutouts must be removed.
You will also nd a soda pop/gallon jug holder (D) on
the passenger side of the convenience system.
Some vehicles do not have this feature, but instead
include a smaller storage area.
To remove the entire convenience system, do the
following:
1. Remove the convenience net if it is in place. See
Convenience Net on page 2-55for more
information. You may also want to remove the
partitions (C) and fold the collapsible dividers (A) to
make the convenience system easier to handle.
2. Grasp the sides of the convenience system and
push the sides together while sliding the unit out
until it clears the sides of the tailgate opening.
To reinstall the convenience system, reverse the
removal procedure.
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Sunroof
A. Rear
B. FrontIf the vehicle has a sunroof, the switch is located
between the sun visors.
To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs to be in
RUN or ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) needs to be active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-21.
The sunroof has the following three positions:
Vent:The sunroof ips up in the rear and opens
partially to allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
Slide:The sunroof slides rearward fully to allow outside
air to enter the vehicle.
Close:The sunroof is closed and no outside air enters
the vehicle.
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To open the sunroof do one of the following:
To open in vent mode, press and hold the front side
of the switch until the sunroof ips up to the desired
position and then release it to stop the glass from
moving.
If the button continues to be held, the glass will
automatically stop when it is fully opened.
To open in slide mode, press and release the rear
side of the switch to fully open the sunroof. It will
open automatically and stop when it is fully opened.
To stop the sunroof at any position before it
reaches the fully open position, press and release
the button again.To close the sunroof do one of the following:
To close from the vent position, push and hold the
rear side of the switch.
The sunroof will automatically stop when it is fully
closed.
To close from the slide position, press and hold the
front side of the switch.
The glass will automatically stop when it is fully
closed.
The sunroof has a sunshade that you can be pulled
forward to block sun rays.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the control located
on the outboard side of
the driver’s seat looks
like this.
Use this memory function to save your seat cushion and
seatback settings by using the following procedure:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to a safe and comfortable
driving position.
2. Press the SET button and then press and hold
button 1 (for Driver 1) for three seconds. A chime
will sound to let you know that the position has been
stored.
A second seating can be programmed by repeating
the procedure with a second driver and pressing
button 2 for three seconds.When your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic
transmission or the parking brake is engaged for
a manual transmission, press and release the numbered
memory button you just stored. The seat will move to
the set position. You will hear one chime.
Pressing the UNLOCK button of a keyless entry
transmitter will adjust the seat to the corresponding
stored memory position. You will hear one chime.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to readjust the seat. The
transmitter need not be reprogrammed unless it needs
to correspond to the other numbered memory button.
If there is a third driver, use the seat adjuster switch to
adjust the seat.
Pressing any of the seat adjuster switches, the SET
button or pressing the desired memory button twice will
cause the seat to stop moving.
If you press the numbered button to adjust the seat and
start the vehicle while the seat is still adjusting,
adjustment will pause while the ignition is in START.
Adjustment will resume after the ignition is in RUN.
Setting the seat memory function for a particular driver
will also personalize the radio station presets that
have been selected. Each time the driver sets this
function, the respective radio station presets will also be
retained.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-5
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamps...............................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-17
Map Lamps.................................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-17
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-21
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-22
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Trip Odometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-24
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-26
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light...........................................3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-29
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-30
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-32
Security Light...............................................3-33
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-34
Service Four-Wheel Drive
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-34
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-35
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-35
Fuel Gage...................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-37
Audio System(s).............................................3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-40
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-40
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-41
Radio with CD..............................................3-43
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-51Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-64
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios).....................................3-74
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios)...........................................3-74
Radio Reception...........................................3-75
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-75
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-76
Care of Your CD Player................................3-76
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-76
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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