2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER washer fluid

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-29.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare
tire, if the vehicle has one. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-65. If the vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 5-93.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-73.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(Except
6.0L V8 Engine)Engine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Engine Oil (6.0L
V8 Engine Only)The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied as synthetic, and should
also be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-29.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front AxleSAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
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EDR .............................................................7-17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-118
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-119
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-119
Headlamps...............................................5-118
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-118
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-122
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-118
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System . . . 4-47
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-39
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-38
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-38
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Life System...........................................5-22Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-35
Reduced Power Light...................................3-44
Starting......................................................2-23
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finish Damage.............................................5-116
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-111
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-93
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-106
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-30, 5-50
Front Axle......................................................5-51
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Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-40
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-40
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-40
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-94
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-16
General Motors...........................................7-16
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-70
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-71
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-39S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-31
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-112
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-27
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints..........................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Memory ....................................................... 1-5
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-11
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Secondary Latch System................................5-103
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-51
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-44
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-33
Running While Parked..................................2-39
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-56
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-17
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-117
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-117
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-26
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-28
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-80
Different Size..............................................5-77
Replacement...............................................5-80Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-42
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-15
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning........5-114
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-38
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-55
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-118
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-30
Winter Tires...................................................5-59
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-111
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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