2008 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER Owners Manual

Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example,
your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and
control engine and transmission performance, to monitor
the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy
airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide
antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
These modules may store data to help your
dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some
modules may also store data about how you operate the
vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average
speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s
personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened
How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal
How fast the vehicle was traveling
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Important:EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with others
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in
response to an official request of police or similar
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process; or, as required by
law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used
for GM research needs or may be made available to
others for research purposes, where a need is shown
and the data is not tied to a specic vehicle or
vehicle owner.
OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-47in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-41
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-65
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-109
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Airbag System................................................1-51
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-58
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-56
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-54
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-58
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-49
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-106
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-107Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-39
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-106
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-103
Interior Cleaning........................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-106
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-104
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-105
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Audio System.................................................3-64
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-105
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-107
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-106
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual....................................3-89
Radio Reception........................................3-106
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Audio System (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-103
Setting the Clock.........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-107
Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Battery..........................................................5-43
Electric Power Management..........................3-18
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-40
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-52
License Plate Lamps....................................5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-75
C
Calibration.....................................2-38, 2-40, 2-42
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-121
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-36, 4-29, 4-48
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-103
Cargo Cover..................................................2-57
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-58
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-83
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-55
Chains, Tire...................................................5-82
Charging System Light....................................3-37
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-41
Gages Warning Light...................................3-47
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-48
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-107
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-45
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-107
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-103
Interior.....................................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-102
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-104
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-105
Climate Control System
Dual ..........................................................3-21
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Rear ..........................................................3-28Climate Control System (cont.)
Clock, Setting.................................................3-66
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................2-38, 2-40, 2-42
Competitive Driving.........................................4-13
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-57
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-40
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-7
Diesel
Running Out of Fuel....................................2-36
Disc, MP3......................................................3-83
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-17
Dome Lamps .................................................3-17
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-7
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-49
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-50
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-26
Before a Long Trip......................................4-27
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-28
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-26
Off-Road ....................................................4-14Driving (cont.)
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-34
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-34
Winter........................................................4-29
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-89
E
EDR .............................................................7-17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Headlamps...............................................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-110
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-118
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-110
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-17
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-17
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System....4-47
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-41
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Fan Noise..................................................5-37
Oil .............................................................5-17
Oil Life System...........................................5-22
Overheating................................................5-30
Reduced Power Light...................................3-46
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finish Damage.............................................5-107
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-106
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-84Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-85
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-97
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-28, 5-50
Front Axle......................................................5-51
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-48
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-48
Running Out of...........................................2-36
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-118
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-110
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G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-40
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Oil Pressure...............................................3-44
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-50
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-47
Glove Box.....................................................2-55
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-9
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-52
Headlamps....................................................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Electrical System.......................................5-110Headlamps (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-21
Heater...........................................................3-24
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-47
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-66
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-28
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-65
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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