2006 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 5-122

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................1-15
Child Restraints
.......................................1-33
Airbag System
.........................................1-58
Restraint System Check
............................1-73
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-19
Mirrors
....................................................2-36
OnStar
®System
......................................2-49
Universal Home Remote System
................2-52
Storage Areas
.........................................2-56
Sunroof
..................................................2-62
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-62
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-50
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-67Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-53
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-49
Rear Axle
...............................................5-50
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-51
Front Axle
...............................................5-52
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-55
Tires
......................................................5-57
Appearance Care
.....................................5-98
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-107
Electrical System
....................................5-108
Capacities and Specications
...................5-122
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT Owner ManualM

Wheel Replacement......................................5-76
Tire Chains..................................................5-78
Accessory Inator.........................................5-78
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-79
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-82
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-85
Secondary Latch System...............................5-91
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Spare Tire...................................................5-97
Appearance Care............................................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-98
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-99
Leather......................................................5-100
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-101
Weatherstrips.............................................5-101
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-102
Finish Care................................................5-102Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-103
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-103
Tires.........................................................5-104
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-104
Finish Damage...........................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-106
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-107
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-107
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-107
Electrical System..........................................5-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-108
Headlamps.................................................5-108
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-109
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-115
Capacities and Specications........................5-122
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or the
cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the
V8 engine, you will need to add at least one quart/liter
of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, seeCapacities and Specications on
page 5-122.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area (F) that shows the proper
operating range for the L6 engine or above the
cross-hatched area for the V8 engine, your engine
could be damaged.SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you are through. V8 Engine
Except 6.0L V8
(VIN Code H) Engine6.0L V8 (VIN Code H)
Engine
5-19

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear ination pressures as shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-48, for an example of the label and its location
on your vehicle.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors will
need to be reset after a tire rotation. See “TPMS
Sensor Identication Codes” underTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 5-67.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and
Specications on page 5-122.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all
the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-80.
5-71

{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-122for wheel nut
torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-122for the wheel nut
torque specication.
13. Use the wrench to
tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
5-90

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.9 lbs 0.86 kg
Cooling System
4.2L L6 Standard Wheelbase 10.8 qt 10.2 L
4.2L L6 Extended Wheelbase 13.8 qt 13.1 L
5.3L V8 Standard Wheelbase 12.2 qt 11.6 L
5.3L V8 Extended Wheelbase 15.3 qt 14.5 L
6.0L V8 Standard Wheelbase 12.2 qt 11.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2L L6 7.0 qt 6.6 L
5.3L V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L
6.0L V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank
Regular Wheelbase 22.0 gal 83.3 L
Extended Wheelbase 25.5 gal 96.5 L
Transfer Case Lubricant 2.0 qt 1.8 L
Transmission (Drain and Rell) 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the uid level after lling.
5-122

C
Calibration.............................2-39, 2-40, 2-43, 2-45
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-122
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-34, 4-42, 4-59
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-101
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-141
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-142
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-142
Cargo Cover..................................................2-61
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-62
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Chains, Tire...................................................5-78
Charging System Light....................................3-37
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Gages Warning Light...................................3-49
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-50
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-105
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-54
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-143
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-102
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.............................5-100
Leather....................................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-105
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-101
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-103
Climate Control System
Dual ..........................................................3-19
Dual Automatic............................................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Rear ..........................................................3-26
3

Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of Your Vehicle.............................. 5-4
All-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-48
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-72
Setting the Time.............................................3-69
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-104
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-53
Spare Tire.....................................................5-97
Accessory Inator........................................5-78
Installing....................................................5-85
Removing...................................................5-82
Storing.......................................................5-94Specications, Capacities...............................5-122
Speedometer..................................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-41
StabiliTrak®Service Light.................................3-41
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-139
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-57
Convenience Net.........................................2-61
Glove Box..................................................2-56
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-57
Overhead Console.......................................2-56
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover.........2-58
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-60
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-46
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-62
Suspension....................................................4-58
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