2023 CHEVROLET BLAZER automatic transmission

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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0121.
3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 094 or
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 092.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 086.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 087.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0192.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0120.
7. Infotainment. See Overview0126.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box079.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0204.
9. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 041
(If Equipped).
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0173.
11. USB Port 0135 (If Equipped).
12. Wireless Charging 089 (If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 199 (If Equipped).
14. All-Wheel Drive 0201 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0206 (If Equipped). Park Assist Button. See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0218 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (KEEP) 0230 (If
Equipped).
15. Hazard Warning Flashers 0121.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0194.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0127 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0112 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0109.
17. Horn 086.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 085 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0207.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0209
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 223 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 085 (If
Equipped). 20. Hood Release. See
Hood0248.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0203.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0118.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 121.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 17
Power Door Locks
Q:Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on when
the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature has
been turned off. When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again or
press
Qon the RKE transmitter to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed. To
view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Power
Door Locks”.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph). To unlock the doors:
.PressKon a door.
.Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Power Door Locks”.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote keys
inside. If an remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden by pressing and holding
Qon
the power door lock switch.

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Instruments and Controls 87
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer controls are
on the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the setting.
OFF :Turns the wiper off.
INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a delay
between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The wipers will clear the rear window and either stop or return to your
preset speed. For more washer cycles, press
and hold the lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will not
operate if the liftgate is open or ajar. If the
liftgate is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper returns to the parked position and
stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move
the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the
rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper
will automatically park.
The wiper operations return to normal when
the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral)
or the vehicle speed has increased.
Reverse Gear Wipes
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse) and the front windshield wiper is
performing low or high speed wipes. If the
rear wiper control is off, the vehicle is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper
is performing interval wipes, then the rear
wiper automatically performs interval wipes.This feature can be turned on or off. Go to
Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and
Convenience > Reverse Gear Wipes > Select
ON or OFF.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for
the windshield and the rear window. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See
Washer Fluid
0 262.
Rear Camera Washer
If equipped, push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
camera lens. The lever returns to its starting
position when released. See Rear Camera
Mirror 027.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning

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114 Instruments and Controls
Top Consumers :Shows a list of the features
that are currently impacting the fuel
economy, in order from highest to lowest.
If a feature is turned off, it will be removed
from the list.
Economy Trend : Shows history of the
Average Fuel Economy from the last 50 km
(30 mi). Each bar represents about 5 km
(3 mi) of driving. During driving the bars will
shift to always reflect the most recent
distance on the right side. Press and hold
the thumbwheel to clear the graph or press
Tto reset through the menu.
Speed Signs : Shows sign information, which
comes from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation.
Off Road : Displays vehicle pitch and roll
information, road wheel angle, and
four-wheel drive (4WD) status.
Following Distance : The following distance
to a moving vehicle ahead in your path is
indicated in following time in seconds. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0223.
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge :
Shows the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees Celsius (°
C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Blank Page : Shows no information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) indicate the status
of the vehicle or some action that may be
needed to correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing the thumbwheel. The
messages that require immediate action
cannot be cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.

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2. For automatic transmissions, the vehiclemust be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the remote key you wish to register in the transmitter pocket. The
key does not need to be the one that
started the vehicle. See Remote Key
Operation 07for transmitter pocket
location.
6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove Teen Driver Keys.
.If the remote key has not previously
been registered, the option to add
the key displays. Touch Add and a
confirmation message displays. Teen
Driver restrictions will be applied
whenever this remote key is used to
operate the vehicle.
.If the remote key has already been
registered, the option to remove the
key displays. If Remove is touched,
the remote key is no longer
registered. A confirmation message displays, and Teen Driver restrictions
will not be applied if this remote key
is used to operate the vehicle.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start system,
if a Teen Driver and a non-Teen Driver key
are both present at start up, the vehicle will
recognize the non-Teen Driver key to start
the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not
be active.
For a keyed ignition system: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove Teen Driver Keys. The system displays
instructions for registering or
unregistering a key. A confirmation
message displays.
Manage Settings or Teen Driver Settings
Depending on the options of your vehicle,
the following menu items may be displayed: Buckle to Drive :
When turned ON, Buckle to
Drive prevents the driver from shifting out
of P (Park) for a period of time after the
brake pedal is pressed if the driver, or on
some vehicles the detected passenger, has
not buckled their seat belt. On some
vehicles, Buckle to Drive is always ON when
Teen Driver is active and is not configurable.
See Buckle To Drive 046.
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum
audio volume to be set. Turn the audio
volume limit on or off. Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter : Limits the
maximum speed of the vehicle. When the
speed limiter is turned on and the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited.

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178 Driving and Operating
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 179
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 196
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . 198
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 199
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . 209
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 223
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . 225
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (KEEP) . . . . . . . . . 230
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 235
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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194 Driving and Operating
Starting Procedure
1. With the Keyless Access system, theremote key must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the brake pedal
applied. When the engine begins
cranking, let go of the button.
The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it.
If the remote key is not in the vehicle,
if there is interference, or if the remote
key battery is low, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a
message.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by trying to start the engine
immediately after cranking has ended,
can overheat and damage the cranking
motor, and drain the battery. Wait at
least 15 seconds between each try, to let
the cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you
press ENGINE START/STOP, for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down. When
the engine starts, let go of the button
and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing. This clears the extra gasoline
from the engine. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it. Operate
the engine and transmission gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system will shut off the
engine to help conserve fuel. It has
components designed for the increased
number of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature
causes the engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on. Do not exit the vehicle
before shifting to P (Park). The vehicle
may restart and move unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park), and then turn
the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle
is at a complete stop, the engine may turn
off. When stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See
Tachometer096. When
the brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance, other
conditions may cause the engine to
automatically restart before the brake pedal
is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or auto
restarts may occur because:
.The climate control settings require the
engine to be running to cool or heat the
vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery needs to charge.
.The vehicle battery has recently been
disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has not been
reached since the last Auto Stop
.The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.The engine or transmission is not at the
required operating temperature.
.The outside temperature is not in the
required operating range.

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.The transmission is shifted out of
D (Drive) to any gear other than P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have been selected.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0206.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or grade.
.The driver door has been opened or driver
seat belt has been unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop/Start Disable Switch
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing
h.
Auto Stop/Start is enabled each time you
start the vehicle. When the
hindicator is illuminated, the
system is enabled.
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier
starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below 0 °F (−18 °C). Vehicles with an
engine heater should be plugged in at least
four hours before starting. Some models
may have an internal thermostat in the cord
which will prevent engine heater operation
at temperatures above 0 °F (−18 °C).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug the heater cord into the connector in the front bumper.
4. Plug the cord into a grounded 110-volt AC outlet that is protected by a ground
fault detection function.