2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER wheel

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Headlamps on page 3-13.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStar
®andAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 3-109(If Equipped).
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29.
F.Ignition Positions on page 2-22.
G.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-109
(If Equipped).
H. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic Transfer
Case” underFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-30.
I. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-9.
J.Audio System(s) on page 3-62.
K.Dual Climate Control System on page 3-20.
L.Dome Lamp Override on page 3-17.
M.Fog Lamps on page 3-16(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.N.Hood Release on page 5-11.
O. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls (If Equipped). SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-47.
P. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
Q. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeShifting
Into Park on page 2-35andStabiliTrak®System
on page 4-6.
R. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
S.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
T. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on
page 3-20andDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-22.
U.Glove Box on page 2-53.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on top of the steering column, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn
the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
The tilt lever is on the
outboard side of the
steering column, under
the turn signal lever.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to
change the position, then release the lever to lock.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
The rear wiper/washer
button is located to the
right of the steering wheel
on the instrument panel.To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control to either 1, 2,
or 3. For delayed wiping, turn the control to 1 or 2.
For steady wiping, turn the control to 3. To turn the
wiper off, turn the control to 0.
To wash the rear window, press
=located in the
center of the control.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer
will run out of uid before the windshield washer. If the
windshield can be washed, but not the rear window,
check the uid level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
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{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use the cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction
can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could
lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
The cruise controls are
located on the end of the
turn signal/multifunction
lever.
9(Off):Turns the cruise control system off and
cancels the set speed memory.
R(On):Turns the cruise control system on.
S(Resume/Accelerate):Resume a set speed or to
accelerate.
T(Set):Press this button, located at the end of the
lever, to set a speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could
be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press to turn the rear window defogger on
or off.
An indicator light comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger will turn off approximately
10 minutes after the button is pressed. If additional
warming time is needed, press the button again.
The heated mirrors will also come on when the rear
window defogger is turned on. SeeOutside Heated
Mirrors on page 2-44.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These
actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of the instrument panel to direct the airow. Use the
thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off
the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets
at the base of the windshield that could block the
ow of air into the vehicle.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors can
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
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Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
for more information.
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning
Light
This light should come on
briey when you turn on
the ignition, as a check to
show you it is working.The service four-wheel drive light comes on, except
for the SS model, to indicate that there may be a
problem with the drive system and service is required.
Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any
problem is apparent, which may prevent serious damage
to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your
GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction.
Check Gages Warning Light
The check gages light will
come on briey when you
are starting the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your coolant temperature and engine
oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning
zones.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel gage will come on briey when
you are starting the engine.
This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel.
To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.
Check Gas Cap Light
If your vehicle has this
light, it will come on if your
gas cap is not securely
fastened.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39for more
information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) display is located on the
instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on
the steering wheel. The DIC can display information
such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization
features, and warning/status messages.
If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel
buttons, you will not have all of the features listed.
Scroll through the odometer and trip odometer by
pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the
instrument panel cluster. Turn off, or acknowledge, DIC
messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem.
SeeSpeedometer and Odometer on page 3-30for
information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons.
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3(Trip Information):Press this button to display
the odometer, trip odometers, tire pressure, and timer.
t(Fuel Information):Press this button to display
the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy,
and engine oil life.
4(Customization):Press this button to access the
vehicle settings menu and customize the personal
settings on your vehicle.
r(Select):Press this button to reset certain DIC
functions and set your customization settings.
Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge DIC
messages and clear them from the DIC display.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short
delay the DIC will display the information that was
last displayed before the engine was turned off.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear
on the display. Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge
any warning or service messages. Pressing any of
the DIC steering wheel buttons — trip information,
fuel information, customization, or select button — will
also acknowledge any warnings or service messages.
You should take any message that appears on the
display seriously and remember that clearing the
message will only make the message disappear,
not correct the problem.
The DIC has different modes which can be accessed
by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the steering
wheel. These buttons are trip information, fuel
information, customization, and select. The button
functions are detailed in the following pages.
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