2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER towing

If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are
uninjured, make sure that no one else in your
vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call emergency services
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle
only if its position puts you in danger or you are
instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame
of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will
help guard against post-crash legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-7for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through the
information they will need. If they ask for a police
report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of
the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be
necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a
private collision repair facility to x the damage,
make sure you are comfortable with them.
Remember, you will have to feel comfortable
with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
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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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Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Tire Sealant
Storing.......................................................5-92
Tires.............................................................5-58
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-115
Buying New Tires........................................5-75
Chains.......................................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-93
Cleaning...................................................5-115
Different Size..............................................5-77
High-Speed Operation..................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-82
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-73
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-97
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-69
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-67
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-94
Secondary Latch System............................5-103
Spare Tire................................................5-109
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-106
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-83
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60Tires (cont.)
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-74
Winter Tires................................................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-40
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-48
Your Vehicle...............................................4-40
Traction
StabiliTrak®System....................................... 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-48
Operation...................................................2-49
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