2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER tow

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, push and release
the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the
right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob
until FADE displays. Turn the knob to move the
sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle
position while it is displayed, push the AUDIO
knob, then push it again and hold it until you
hear one beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob
when no tone or speaker control displays.
ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the
following:
1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.
2. Once the desired PTY displays, press
the SEEK TYPE button to select and go
to the PTY’s rst station.
3. To go to another station within that PTY,
press the SEEK TYPE button twice to
display the PTY and then to go to another
station.
4. Press the P-TYPE knob to exit program
type select mode.
IF PTY times out and no longer displays,
go back to Step 1.
If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio searches
for stations with the selected PTY and traffic
announcements.
If the radio cannot nd the desired program type,
NONE displays and the radio returns to the
last station you were listening to.
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The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for
each preset and source.
If the radio has the Bose
®audio system, the
equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, push and release
the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the
right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear
speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob
until FAD (fade) displays. Turn the knob to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or fade to the middle
position while it is displayed, push and hold the
AUDIO knob. The radio produces one beep
and adjusts the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob
when no tone or speaker controls display.
ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the
following:
1. Press the TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. P-TYPE and the last
selected PTY displays.
2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the
TYPE button to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY displays, press either
the left
©or right¨SEEK or TYPE arrow to
select and to go to the PTY’s rst station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY,
press the TYPE button, then press either
the left
©or right¨SEEK or TYPE arrow
once.
5. Press either the left
©or right¨SEEK or
TYPE arrow twice to exit the program type
select mode.
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Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts
out or buzzes.Check for obstructions,
low batteries, reception
range, and interference
from cellular telephone
towers or by using
your cellular telephone
in the vehicle.
Check that the
headphones are facing
the front of the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer/retailer
for assistance.
The DVD is playing,
but there is no picture
or sound.Check that the DVD
player is in DVD mode.
The audio/video skips
or jumps.The DVD or CD could
be dirty, scratched,
or damaged.
The audio from the
radio for the Radio with
Six-Disc CD and XM™
has taken over the
audio from the DVD
or CD when using the
wired headphones.The RSE is working
correctly.
Use the wireless
headphones or have
the front seat passengers
listen to another audio
source.DVD Messages
The following errors can display on the video
screen:
Disc Format Error:This message displays if a
disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not
readable, or if the format is not compatible with
the DVD player.
Load/Eject Error:This message displays if the
disc is not properly loaded or ejected.
Disc Play Error:This message displays if the
DVD player cannot play the disc. Scratched
or damaged discs cause this error.
Region Code Error:This message displays if
the region code of the DVD is not compatible
with the region code of the DVD player.
No Disc:This message displays if any of the
buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control
are pressed and no disc is present in the
DVD player.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle. 306
Defensive Driving...................................... 306
Drunken Driving........................................ 307
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 310
Braking...................................................... 310
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 311
Braking in Emergencies............................. 313
Locking Rear Axle..................................... 313
StabiliTrak
®System................................... 313
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
(TrailBlazer SS)...................................... 318
Steering.................................................... 318
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 320
Passing..................................................... 321
Loss of Control.......................................... 322
Competitive Driving................................... 323
Off-Road Driving (Except SS).................... 323
Driving at Night......................................... 339
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 340City Driving............................................... 344
Freeway Driving........................................ 345
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 346
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 347
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 348
Winter Driving........................................... 350
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow................................. 354
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 354
Recovery Hooks........................................ 355
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 356
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment.............................................. 362
Towing........................................................ 362
Towing Your Vehicle................................. 362
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 362
Electronically Controlled Air
Suspension System................................ 367
Towing a Trailer........................................ 368
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you
need to spin the wheels, but you do not want
to spin the wheels too fast. The method known as
rocking can help you get out when you are
stuck, but you must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. And, the transmission or
other parts of the vehicle can overheat.
That could cause an engine compartment
re or other damage. When you are stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.Notice:Spinning the wheels can destroy parts
of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you
spin the wheels too fast while shifting
the transmission back and forth, you can
destroy the transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 472.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
First, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around the front wheels.
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into
Four-Wheel High. Turn the StabiliTrak
®System off.
SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 313. Then shift
back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as
possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning
the wheels in the forward and reverse directions,
you will cause a rocking motion that may free your
vehicle. If that does not get your vehicle out after a
few tries, it may need to be towed out. Or, you can
use the recovery hooks if your vehicle has them. If
your vehicle does need to be towed out, see
Towing Your Vehicle on page 362.
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Recovery Hooks
{CAUTION:
These hooks, when used, are under a lot
of force. Always pull the vehicle straight
out. Never pull on the hooks at a
sideways angle. The hooks could break
off and you or others could be injured
from the chain or cable snapping back.
Notice:Never use recovery hooks to tow the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged
and it would not be covered by warranty.
For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of
the vehicle, you can use them if you’re stuck
off-road and need to be pulled to some place
where you can continue driving.
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The Tire and Loading Information label also shows
the size of the original equipment tires (C) and
the recommended cold tire ination pressures (D).
For more information on tires and ination see
Tires on page 448andInation - Tire Pressure on
page 457.
There is also important loading information on the
vehicle Certication/Tire label. It tells you the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. See “Certication/Tire Label”
later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your
vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4. The resulting gure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs and there will be ve 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle. SeeTowing
a Trailer on page 368for important information
on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and
trailering tips.
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Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment
Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended
for a snow plow.
Notice:Adding a snow plow or similar
equipment to your vehicle can damage it, and
the repairs would not be covered by warranty.
Do not install a snow plow or similar
equipment on your vehicle.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle
towed. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 544.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind
a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle
Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your
vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a
motorhome. The two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy
towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground) and “dolly towing” (towing
your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See
“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
You may also need brakes for the vehicle
being towed. See your dealer for additional
trailering information.
Here are some important things to consider before
you do recreational vehicle towing:
What’s the trailering capacity of the towing
vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.
How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they
can be towed.
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