2008 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER mirror

And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lamps will also ash, telling other drivers you’re
about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are
seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to
check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
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Locks (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-48
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-56
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-41
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Memory Seat and Pedals.................................. 1-4
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-42
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass..............................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-38
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MP3 .............................................................3-83
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual.......................................3-89
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
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O
Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-14
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-45
Engine.......................................................5-17
Pressure Gage............................................3-44
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-51
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-46
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overhead Console..........................................2-55
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
PPaint, Damage..............................................5-107
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-17
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.......................................5-110
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-46
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-13
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
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R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-30
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-66
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual....................................3-89
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-103
Reception.................................................3-106
Setting the Clock.........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-49
Locking........................................................ 4-5
Rear Climate Control System............................3-28
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-57
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-89
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-10
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-42
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-38
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-40Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-38
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-42
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation..... 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-86
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-66
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-67
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-36
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