2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER tire pressure

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should
the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking
brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the
engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on
the instruction label of the kit at least once a year.
See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister.
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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 2-45in 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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Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-47
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-46
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-47
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-119
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-119
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-122
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-118
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-46
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-30
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-48Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-46
Glove Box.....................................................2-53
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints..............................................1-10
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-52
Headlamps....................................................3-13
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-14
Electrical System.......................................5-118
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-20
Engine Coolant...........................................2-25
Heater...........................................................3-22
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-45
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-66
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-29
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Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-65
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-83
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-29
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-54
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Change Engine Oil......................................3-43
Charging System.........................................3-34
Check Gages Warning.................................3-45
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-47
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Gate Ajar...................................................3-46
Highbeam On.............................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-47
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Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-33
Reduced Engine Power................................3-44
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-44
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-45
StabiliTrak Service.......................................3-37
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-38
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Exit ...........................................................3-17
Lights............................................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-4M
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....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Memory Seat................................................... 1-5
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
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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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