2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER parking brake

Keys.............................................................. 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 96
Doors and Locks.......................................... 98
Door Locks................................................. 98
Power Door Locks....................................... 99
Delayed Locking........................................ 100
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 100
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 103
Lockout Protection..................................... 103
Liftgate/Liftglass......................................... 104
Windows...................................................... 105
Power Windows........................................ 106
Sun Visors................................................ 108
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 108
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 108
Passlock
®.................................................. 110Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 111
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 111
Ignition Positions....................................... 112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 113
Starting the Engine.................................... 113
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 115
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 116
Active Fuel Management™........................ 117
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 117
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 121
Parking Brake........................................... 126
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 127
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 129
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 129
Engine Exhaust......................................... 130
Running the Engine While Parked............. 131
Section 2 Features and Controls
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PARK (P):This position locks the rear wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start
the engine because your vehicle cannot move
easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 127.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 368.
{CAUTION:
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll — even if your shift
lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer
case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear — not in
NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on
page 121. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 127.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transmission shift lock control system.
You have to fully apply the regular brakes rst and
then press the shift lever button before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is
in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease
pressure on the shift lever and push the shift
lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain
brake application. Then press the shift lever button
and move the shift lever into another gear.
SeeShifting Out of Park (P) on page 129.
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{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P). You or
someone else could be seriously injured.
Be sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
SeeParking Brake on page 126.
NEUTRAL:Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to
NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle.
SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 362for
more information.
An indicator light in the knob will show you which
position the transfer case is in. The indicator lights
will come on briey when you turn on the ignition
and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on,
you should take your vehicle to your dealer for
service. An indicator light will ash while shiftingthe transfer case. It will stay on when the shift is
complete. If for some reason the transfer case
cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the
last chosen setting.
If the service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on
the instrument panel cluster stays on, you
should take your vehicle to your dealer for service.
SeeService Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on
page 218for further information.
Shifting Into Four-Wheel High or Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive
Turn the knob to Four-Wheel High or Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive. This can be done at any speed
unless you are shifting out of Four-Wheel Low.
The indicator light will ash while shifting.
It will remain on when the shift is complete.
Shifting Into Two-Wheel High
Turn the knob to Two-Wheel High. This can be
done at any speed unless you are shifting
out of Four-Wheel Low.
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Shifting into NEUTRAL
Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL,
rst make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will
not roll.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.
5. Turn the transfer case knob all of the way past
Four-Wheel Low and hold it there for a
minimum of 10 seconds. The neutral indicator
light will come on.
6. With the engine running, shift the transmission
to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift
the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second,
to ensure that the transfer case is in
NEUTRAL.
7. Turn the engine off, by turning the key to
ACCESSORY.
8. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P).
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the
following:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off.
3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the transfer case knob to the desired
position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel
High, or Auto Four-Wheel Drive).
5. After the transfer case has shifted out of
NEUTRAL, the indicator light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Start the engine and shift the transmission to
the desired position.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your foot and pull up on the
parking brake lever located between the seats.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 208.To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up
until you can press in the button at the end of
the lever. Hold the button in as you move
the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 368.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive,
your vehicle will be free to roll — even if
your shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your
transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in
NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on
page 121. Always put the shift lever fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a
Trailer on page 368.To shift into PARK (P):
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing
the button on the side of the shift lever and
pushing the lever all the way toward the front
of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. You
know your vehicle is in PARK (P) if the key
can be removed from the ignition.
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll – even if your lever is in
PARK (P) – if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case
is in a drive gear – not NEUTRAL.
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 121.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and
even catch re. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and your parking brake is rmly set before you
leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever
away from PARK (P) without rst pressing the
button on the console shift lever. If you can,
it means that the shift lever was not fully locked
into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transmission into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission.
You may nd it difficult to pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat. To nd out how, see
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 127.
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When you are ready to drive, move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) before you release the
parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transmission, so you can pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system. You have to fully apply
the regular brakes rst and then press the shift
lever button before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 117.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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