GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the
names TRAILBLAZER and EXT are registered
trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the
time it was printed. We reserve the right to
make changes after that time without further
notice. For vehicles rst sold in Canada, substitute
the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears
in this manual.This manual describes features that may be
available in this model, but your vehicle may not
have all of them. For example, more than one
entertainment system may be offered or your
vehicle may have been ordered without a front
passenger or rear seats.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there
if it is needed while you are on the road. If the
vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be
obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15863673 B Second Printing
©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 211
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 212
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 215
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 216
Security Light............................................ 216
Cruise Control Light.................................. 217
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 217
Highbeam On Light................................... 217
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light...... 218
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 218
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 218
Fuel Gage................................................. 219
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 219
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 219
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 220
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 221
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 224
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 231Audio System(s)......................................... 238
Setting the Time........................................ 239
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 240
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 250
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 260
Using an MP3........................................... 274
XM Radio Messages................................. 280
Navigation/Radio System........................... 284
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 284
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 298
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 300
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 300
Radio Reception........................................ 301
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 302
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 302
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 303
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 303
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 303
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains
inside the radio for future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play
a CD while listening to the radio, or to listen to an
auxiliary source (such as rear seat entertainment,
if equipped).
Z(Eject):Press theZbutton to eject a CD.
Eject can be activated with either the ignition
or radio off. CDs can be loaded with the radio
and ignition off if this button is pressed rst.
CD Messages
If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns
to normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother, the
CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about
an hour and try again.
There could have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any
other reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message, write it down
and provide it to your dealer when reporting
the problem.
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message displays and/or the
CD ejects, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns
to normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother,
the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about
an hour and try again.
There could have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any
other reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message, write it down and
provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting
the problem.
Listening to a DVD
If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD
symbol displays indicating that the DVD is
available and can be listened to through your
vehicle’s speakers.
To listen to the DVD, press the CD AUX button
until RSE displays. The current radio source stops
and the DVD sound comes through the speakers.
To stop listening to the DVD, press the CD
AUX button, if a CD is loaded, or press the
BAND button to select a different source.
When the RSE system is turned off, the DVD
symbol goes off of the radio display and
RSE OFF displays. The radio returns to the
last radio source that you were listening to.
SeeRear Seat Entertainment System on
page 284for more information.
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace
your own judgment. See the Navigation System
manual for some tips to help you reduce
distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have the Digital Versatile
Disc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system. The RSE system includes a DVD player,
a video display screen, two sets of wireless
headphones, and a remote control.
Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen.
Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing
to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video
screen displays Parental Control ON and the
power indicator light on the DVD player ashes.It also disables all other button operations from
the remote control and the DVD player, with
the exception of the eject button. Press this button
again to restore operation of the DVD player.
This button can also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP
is active.
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless
headphones.
Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control.
An indicator light illuminates on the headphones
when they are on. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” following for more information.
Each set of headphones has a volume knob.
To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.
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Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 25
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 220
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 221
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 231
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 224
Driving
At Night................................................... 339
City.......................................................... 344
Defensive................................................. 306
Drunken................................................... 307
Freeway................................................... 345
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 348
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 340
Off-Road.................................................. 323
Recovery Hooks....................................... 355
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 354
Winter...................................................... 350
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 190
Dual Climate Control System....................... 187
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 284E
EDR ............................................................ 555
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 502
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 503
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 503
Headlamps............................................... 502
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 502
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 509
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 502
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System.................................................... 367
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 410
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 216
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 212
Coolant.................................................... 414
Coolant Heater......................................... 116
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 211
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 533
Engine Compartment Overview................ 396
Exhaust................................................... 130
Fan Noise................................................ 425
Oil ........................................................... 402
Oil Life System........................................ 408
563
Passenger Sensing System........................... 80
Passing....................................................... 321
Passlock
®.................................................... 110
Power
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 502
Lumbar Controls........................................ 11
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 217
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 113
Seat.......................................................... 10
Steering Fluid.......................................... 426
Windows.................................................. 106
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Privacy........................................................ 555
Event Data Recorders.............................. 556
Navigation System................................... 557
OnStar..................................................... 557
Radio Frequency Identi cation.................. 557
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 100
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 24
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 418
Radio Frequency Identi cation (RFID),
Privacy..................................................... 557
Radios........................................................ 238
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 302
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 302
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 284
Radio with CD................................240, 250
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 260
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 298
Setting the Time...................................... 239
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 300
Understanding Reception......................... 301
Reading Lamps........................................... 184
Rear Axle.................................................... 438
Locking.................................................... 313
Rear Climate Control System...................... 196
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 103
Rear Floor Storage Lid................................ 163
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 37
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 298
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 284
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 34
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