2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER lights

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-11
Safety Belts
.............................................1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................1-32
Airbag System
.........................................1-55
Restraint System Check
............................1-70
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-21
Mirrors
....................................................2-40
OnStar
®System
......................................2-45
Universal Home Remote System
................2-48
Storage Areas
.........................................2-53
Sunroof
..................................................2-57
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-28
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-47
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-62Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-40
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-48
Rear Axle
...............................................5-49
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-50
Front Axle
...............................................5-51
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-52
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-55
Tires
......................................................5-58
Appearance Care
...................................5-109
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-117
Electrical System
....................................5-118
Capacities and Specications
...................5-125
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-17
Index................................................................ 1
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner ManualM

Power Lumbar
On vehicles with power
lumbar, the control is
located on the outboard
side of the seat.
To increase or decrease support, hold the control
forward or rearward.
Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have
heated front seats. The
buttons used to control this
feature are located on the
front door armrests. The
engine must be running
for the heated seat feature
to work.
To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with
the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to
cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium,
and low and to turn the heated seat off. The indicator
lights above the button will come on to designate the
level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium,
and one for low. The low setting warms the seatback and
seat cushion until the seat temperature is near body
temperature. The medium and high settings heat the
seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher
temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about
two minutes.
1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
K(Unlock):Press once
to unlock the driver door.
The parking lamps ash and
the interior lights come on.
Press
Ka second time
within three seconds to
unlock all the doors.
To program different feedback settings through the
Driver Information Center (DIC), seeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-47.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors. PressQagain
within three seconds and the horn chirps.
L(Panic):Press to sound the horn. The headlamps
and taillamps ash for up to 30 seconds. To turn it
off, press
Lagain, or wait 30 seconds, or start
the vehicle.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle
will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters
no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
programmed to it.
2-5

Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
Press the brake pedal, and turn the ignition to ON/RUN
to shift out of P (Park).
Notice:Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
A (LOCK/OFF):This position locks the ignition and
transmission. The key can only be removed in
LOCK/OFF.The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center.
If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to
left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If
this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This is the position in which
you can operate electrical accessories.
C (ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel warning and indicator lights. The switch stays
in this position when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle
if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
D (START):This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.
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AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive):This setting is
ideal for use when road conditions are variable.
When driving the vehicle in automatic four-wheel drive,
the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is
sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a
loss of traction, the system will automatically engage
four-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in slightly
lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel High.
4
m(Four-Wheel High):This setting should be used
when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also
engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle.
4
n(Four-Wheel Low):This setting also engages the
front axle and delivers extra torque. It sends maximum
power to all four wheels. You might choose this
setting if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, and climbing or descending steep hills.
{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause
the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in
P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously
injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in Neutral. SeeParking
Brake on page 2-34.
Neutral:Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to Neutral only
when towing the vehicle. SeeRecreational Vehicle
Towing on page 4-40for more information.
An indicator light in the knob will show you which
position the transfer case is in. The indicator lights will
come on briey when you turn on the ignition and
one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should
take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. An
indicator light will ash while shifting the transfer case.
It will stay on when the shift is complete. If the
transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will
return to the last chosen setting.
2-31

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold
the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to
side. The day/night adjustment lets you adjust the mirror
to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Move the
lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for
daytime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three contol buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer
for more information on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-45for more information on the services
OnStar
®provides.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview
mirror with a compass and/or temperature display.
SeeCompass on page 2-42for more information about
the compass display. See “Temperature Display”
after in this section.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three control buttons
located at the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information on the system and
how to subscribe to OnStar
®.SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-45for more information on the services
OnStar
®provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on or off.
TEMP (Temperature):Press to turn the temperature
display on or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
2-40

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-17
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Reading Lamps............................................3-17
Electric Power Management...........................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-19
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-20
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-27
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-28
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-29
Speedometer and Odometer..........................
.3-30
Trip Odometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-31
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-33
Charging System Light..................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-35
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-37
StabiliTrak
®Service Light...............................3-37
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-39
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-42
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-43
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps,
as well as the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps, as well as
the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are manually turned on, if the driver’s door is open
and the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.
To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way
counterclockwise.
In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the
ignition key is in LOCK/OFF.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles rst
sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps knob is in automatic
headlamp mode.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The transmission is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights
and other lamps will not be on.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps automatically
switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.
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