2021 CHEVROLET TRAX Owner's Manual

Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14609828) -
2021 - CRC - 8/21/20
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Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting - North America 0221 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions, transfer
case fluid does not require maintenance
unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case serviced
by your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move
the shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of P (Park), contact your dealer for
service.

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Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
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 if service is required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be replaced
periodically. See Maintenance Schedule
0 235.
Replacement blades come in different types
and are removed in different ways. For
proper type and length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0244.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is
installed could damage the windshield.
Any damage that occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
allow the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the front wiper blades:
1. Lift the wiper arm from the windshield until no further movement is possible.
2. Press the release button on the top side
of the wiper and pull the wiper blade
out of the end of the wiper arm.
3. Install the wiper blade connector by sliding into the end of the wiper arm
until the button on the wiper blade clicks
into place with the wiper arm.
4. Place the wiper arm with the wiper blade in place back on the windshield.
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper blades
are not in contact with the windshield
before turning on the wiper system.

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Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm have a
cover for protection. The cover must be
removed before the wiper blade can be
replaced.
To remove the cover:
1. Slide a plastic tool under the cover andpush upward to unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it from the blade
assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook slides into the slot
in the blade assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To replace the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push the release lever (2) to disengagethe hook and push the wiper arm (1) out
of the blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever
clicks into place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
not, these systems may not work properly, they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for proper
windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to
provide assistance in lifting and holding
open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full
open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood,
trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others
could be seriously injured. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas
struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to make sure
the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold
the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.

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Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0235.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should
need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs,
or any bulb changing procedure not listed in
this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with
aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This
can cause damage to the vehicle electrical
system.

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Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the
bulb. You or others could be injured. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For
replacement of any LED lighting assembly,
contact your dealer.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps
Base Level Headlamp Assembly
The base model vehicle has halogen
high-beam and low-beam headlamps, a
parking lamp, an LED sidemarker lamp, and
turn signal lamps on the headlamp
assembly.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Turn Signal Lamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Low-Beam Headlamp/Parking Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam
Headlamp
1. Open the hood. SeeHood0168.
For the driver side, remove the
windshield washer bottle filter neck by
firmly pulling it straight out.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back.

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4. Disconnect the wiring harness connectorfrom the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
For the driver side, reinstall the
windshield washer bottle filter neck by
firmly pushing it straight into the bottle.
Ensure that the filter neck clip engages
into the underhood electrical center
retainer.
Parking Lamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood0168.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood0168.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has halogen
high-beam and low-beam headlamps, an LED
DRL, a parking lamp, an LED sidemarker
lamp, and turn signal lamps on the
headlamp assembly.

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1. Turn Signal Lamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp/Low-BeamHeadlamp
High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam
Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood0168.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull
straight back.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connectorfrom the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood0168.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.

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5. Install the bulb socket into the headlampassembly by turning clockwise.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps
Base Level Taillamp Assembly
The base model vehicle has a halogen
taillamp/stoplamp, a stoplamp, a turn signal
lamp, a back-up lamp, and a sidemarker
lamp on the taillamp assembly.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Taillamp/Stoplamp
2. Back-Up Lamp 3. Turn Signal Lamp
4. Taillamp
5. Sidemarker Lamp
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
1. Remove and retain both screws attaching the taillamp assembly to the
vehicle body.
2. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to detach it from the vehicle body. Take
care that the cable duct remains in place.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly.
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb into the bulb socket. 6. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp
asembly.
7. Install the taillamp assembly to the vehicle body with the two screws.
Uplevel Taillamp Assembly
The uplevel vehicle has a halogen stoplamp,
an LED taillamp, a sidemarker lamp, a turn
signal lamp, and a back-up lamp on the
taillamp assembly.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Sidemarker Lamp
2. Stoplamp
3. Back-Up Lamp
4. Turn Signal Lamp