2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER warning light

Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set your parking
brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake
does not release fully. If it stays on after your
parking brake is fully released, it means your
vehicle has a brake problem. A chime may
also sound when the light comes on.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be
a brake problem. Have your brake system
inspected right away.This light should come on briey when you
turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not
come on then, have it xed so it will be ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice
that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal
may go closer to the oor. It may take longer
to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 362.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS),
this light will come
on when you start
your engine and may
stay on for several
seconds, that is normal.
A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not on, you still
have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there
is a problem with your regular brakes. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 208earlier
in this section.
The ABS warning light should come on briey
when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so
it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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StabiliTrak®Service Light
This light will come
on briey when the
engine is started.
This light will come on if a problem is detected
in the StabiliTrak
®system.
For more information seeStabiliTrak
®System
on page 313.
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light
This warning light
should come on
briey when the
engine is started.
During most driving conditions, this light will not
come on. If the StabiliTrak
®System is actively
controlling the stability and/or traction of the
vehicle, this light will ash. This is normal.
This light will come on if any portion of the system
has been manually turned off or a problem is
detected in the system.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center,
a message will appear also, seeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 224andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 313for more information.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, it
means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under
normal driving conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 418for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the ignition to RUN.
This light will also come on when one or more
of your tires are signicantly underinated.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC), a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
DIC message will accompany the light, see
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 224.
Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do
so. If underinated, inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 448for more information.
This light will ash for approximately 70 seconds
and then turn on solid if a problem is detected
with the Tire Pressure Monitor system.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 459
for more information.
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Cruise Control Light
If your vehicle has a
Driver Information
Center (DIC), this light
will come on when
the cruise control is set.
SeeCruise Control on page 177andDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 224for more information.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light comes on
when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle’s
performance occurs.
The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed
when the reduced engine power light is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.The performance may be reduced until the next
time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as possible for
diagnosis and repair.
This light may also come on if there is a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system. If this happens, take the vehicle in
for service as soon as possible.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 175for more information.
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Service Four-Wheel Drive
Warning Light
This light should come
on briey when you
turn on the ignition,
as a check to show
you it is working.
The service four-wheel drive light comes on,
except for the SS model, to indicate that there
may be a problem with the drive system and
service is required. Malfunctions can be indicated
by the system before any problem is apparent,
which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle.
This system is also designed to assist your GM
dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction.
Check Gages Warning Light
The check gages light
will come on briey
when you are starting
the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you
are driving, check your coolant temperature and
engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in
the warning zones.
Gate Ajar Light
If this light comes on,
the liftgate or liftglass
is not completely shut.
Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with the
liftgate or liftglass even partially open.
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Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you have remaining.
Here are four things that some owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll up than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage
may have indicated the tank was half full, but it
actually took a little more or less than half the
tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner
or speed up.
The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you
turn off the ignition.
Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel gage will come on briey
when you are starting the engine.
This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on
fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.
Check Gas Cap Light
If your vehicle has this
light, it will come on if
your gas cap is not
securely fastened.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 212for
more information.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed and service is required for your
vehicle. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 519
andEngine Oil on page 402for more information.
Also seeEngine Oil Life System on page 408
for information on how to reset the message.
This message clears itself after 10 seconds until
the next ignition cycle.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the tire pressure in
one of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem,
to acknowledge this message and clear it from the
DIC display.
If this message appears on the DIC, stop as soon
as you can. Have the tire pressures checked
and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeTires on page 448,Loading
Your Vehicle on page 356, andInation - Tire
Pressure on page 457. If the tire pressure is low,
the low tire pressure warning light comes on.
SeeTire Pressure Light on page 211.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
This message displays if the washer uid level is
low. Adding washer uid to the windshield washer
uid reservoir clears this message. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 427. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds, or you can press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
CURB VIEW ACTIVATED
This message displays when the passenger
outside rearview mirror moves into the curb view
position. SeeOutside Curb View Assist Mirror
on page 144for more information.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if
the driver’s door is not fully closed. Stop and turn
off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions,
and close the door again. Check to see if the
message still appears on the DIC. Press any of
the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display.
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