2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER ignition

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps
on page 180. Dome Lamp Override Button.
SeeDome Lamp Override on page 184.
Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 183.
Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 183.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 195.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 173.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 199.
E. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 112.
F. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic
Transfer Case” underFour-Wheel Drive
on page 121.
G. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 176.H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 238.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 187.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release
on page 394.
K. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 187.
L. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®Button.
SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 127
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 313.
M. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 187.
N. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 186.
O. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System
on page 187andDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 190.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 161.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will
ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located on top of the
steering column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set
them up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on
the steering wheel pad.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep
your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers
nd this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the cruise switch to off, or
Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamps
knob is located on
your instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
c(Off):Turn the knob to this symbol and release
it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS). An indicator
illuminates when the position is selected. This
position is not available for vehicles rst sold in
Canada.
i(Automatic DRL/AHS):Turn the knob to
this symbol to put the system into automatic
headlamp mode.
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;(Parking Lamps):Turn the knob to this
symbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well
as the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the knob to this symbol to
turn on the headlamps, as well as the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps
or parking lamps are manually turned on, if
the driver’s door is open and the ignition is in
LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the
knob all the way counterclockwise.
In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off
once the ignition key is in LOCK.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional DRL are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come
on at reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps knob is in automatic
headlamp mode.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The transmission is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
will not be on. The instrument panel will not be
lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic
Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when
the vehicle is started and after the transaxle
has been shifted out of the PARK (P) position.
The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and parking
lamps will come on. The instrument panel lights
and radio lights will also turn on at normal
brightness. Once on, the system remains on
during these conditions even if the vehicle
is shifted back into PARK (P).
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered or the
system may come on whenever the ignition is on
and the vehicle is shifted out of the PARK (P)
position.
The system could also turn on the lamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp
systems, so that driving under bridges or bright
overhead street lights does not affect the system.The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only
affected when the light sensor sees a change in
lighting lasting longer than the delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on after the
transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Once you
leave the garage, it will take about one minute
for the automatic headlamp system to change to
DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright position.
If the vehicle is running and the automatic
headlamp system is already on, it can be turned off
by turning and releasing the headlamp control at
the off position. The automatic headlamp system
stays off until you turn and release the headlamp
control at the off position again. SeeHeadlamps
on page 180.
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Fog Lamps
Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog
lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps
to work.
The fog lamp button
is located on the
instrument panel
to the right of the
exterior lamps knob.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Press
the button again to turn them off. A light will
glow near the button while the fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps will turn off whenever your high-beam
headlamps are on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the knob located
next to the exterior
lamps knob to extend it.
Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob all the way up to turn on
the interior lamps. Press the knob back into
its stored position when you are not using it.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a
door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in.
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Dome Lamp Override
The dome override
button is located
below the exterior
lamps knob.
To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.
The dome lamps will remain off when a door
is open. This will override the illuminated entry
feature unless you use the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
To return the lamps to automatic operation,
press the button again. The dome lamps come
on when a door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The vehicle has entry lighting.
When any door is opened, the dome lamps come
on as long as the dome override lamp override
button is not pressed in. When all the doors
are closed, the lamps stay on for a short period
of time and then turn off automatically. If you
use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
to unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come on
for a short time whether or not the dome lamp
override is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps come on
when you remove the key from the ignition.
If the dome override is off, these lamps stay
on for a short period of time and then go out.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the front
console.
Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading
lamps on or off.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, and
vanity lamps if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will
keep the battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts off the
interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one
of the following to return to normal operation:
Shut off all lamps and close all doors.
Turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will also turn off the parking lamps
and headlamps under most circumstances, if they
are left on. If you would like to turn them back
on, turn the exterior lamps knob.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets.
There are two outlets located below the climate
controls and one outlet is on the rear of the
center oor console.Remove the cover from the outlet to use the
outlet. Be sure to put the cover back on when
not using the accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you
experience a problem, see your dealer for additional
information on the accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug because the power
outlets are designed for accessory power
plugs only.
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