2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER flat tire

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
up. If the spare tire is stored with the
valve stem pointing downward, its
secondary latch will not work properly
and the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being
driven, the tire might contact a person or
another vehicle, causing injury and, of
course, damage to itself as well. Be sure
the underbody-mounted spare tire is
stored with its valve stem pointing up.
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Notice:An aluminum wheel with a at tire
should always be stored under the vehicle with
the hoist. However, storing it that way for an
extended period could damage the wheel.
To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly
with the valve stem pointing up and have
the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the hubcap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the hubcap with the wheel wrench (A). Store in
a safe location until the at tire is repaired.
Once the tire is repaired, replace the hubcap.
3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear.
4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
5. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree angle downward. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel
wrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated
spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time,
so check its ination pressure regularly.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 457and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 356for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your
vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or
store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 479
andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 488.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire and
its wheel together.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of
heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which they
were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget
to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 457. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 474.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 464.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 126.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S., call1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872).
In Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada,
a person driving this vehicle without the consent of
the owner is not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). Serviceto provide diesel may be restricted. For safety
reasons, propane and other alternative
fuels will not be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security,
the driver must present personal identication
before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also
required. Lock-out service will be covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. A remote unlock may
be available if you have an active OnStar
®
subscription.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire
in good condition, when equipped and
properly inated, is covered at no charge. The
customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 418
Reduced Power Light............................... 217
Running While Parked............................. 131
Starting.................................................... 113
Entry Lighting.............................................. 184
Event Data Recorders................................. 556
Exit Lighting................................................ 184
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 410
Finish Damage............................................ 499
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 303
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 172
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 175
Flat Tire...................................................... 474
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 474
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 488
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 411
Power Steering........................................ 426
Windshield Washer.................................. 427Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 183
Four-Wheel Drive...............................121, 440
Front Axle................................................... 440
Fuel............................................................ 388
Additives.................................................. 389
California Fuel.......................................... 389
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 219
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 393
Filling Your Tank...................................... 391
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 390
Gage....................................................... 219
Gasoline Octane...................................... 388
Gasoline Specications............................ 389
Low Warning Light................................... 219
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 503
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 503
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 509
Windshield Wiper..................................... 502
564

Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 176
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 138
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 140
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass............................. 133
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 135
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 132
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 132
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 529
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 355
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 362
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 217
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 96
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 479
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 476
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 444
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 553
General Motors........................................ 553Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
United States Government....................... 552
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 113
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 34
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 544
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 354
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 533
Running the Engine While Parked............... 131
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 202
Pretensioners............................................. 40
Reminder Light........................................ 201
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 495
Driver Position........................................... 25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 37
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Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 161
Convenience Net..................................... 164
Glove Box................................................ 161
Luggage Carrier....................................... 162
Overhead Console................................... 161
Rear Floor Storage Lid............................ 163
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 354
Sun Visors.................................................. 108
Sunroof....................................................... 166
Suspension................................................. 367
System Identication, Universal Home
Remote System....................................... 149
T
Tachometer................................................. 201
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 442
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 300
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 108
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 108
Passlock
®................................................ 110
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 173
Time, Setting............................................... 239
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 211Tires........................................................... 448
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 498
Buying New Tires..................................... 466
Chains..................................................... 472
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 474
Cleaning.................................................. 498
Different Size........................................... 468
High-Speed Operation.............................. 458
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 474
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 457
Inator,- Accessory................................... 472
Inspection and Rotation............................ 464
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 479
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 459
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 479
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 476
Secondary Latch System ......................... 484
Spare Tire................................................ 491
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 488
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 450
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 454
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 469
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 470
Wheel Replacement................................. 470
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 466
Winter Tires............................................. 449
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