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CAUTION:
If
the
air
bag
readiness
light
stays
on
after
you
start
your
vehicle,
it
means
the
air
bag
system
may
not
be
working
properly.
The
air
bags
in
your
vehicle
may
not
in
fl
ate
in
a
crash,
or
they
could
even
in
fl
ate
without
a
crash.
To
help
avoid
injury
to
yourself
or
others,
have
your
vehicle
serviced
right
away
if
the
air
bag
readiness
light
stays
on
after
you
start
your
vehicle.
The
air
bag
readiness
light
should
fl
ash
for
a
few
seconds
when
you
turn
the
ignition
key
to
RUN.
If
the
light
doesn
’
t
come
on
then,
have
it
fi
xed
so
it
will
be
ready
to
warn
you
if
there
is
a
problem.
Charging
System
Light
The
charging
system
light
will
come
on
brie
fl
y
when
you
turn
on
the
ignition,
but
the
engine
is
not
running,
as
a
check
to
show
you
it
is
working.
It
should
go
out
once
the
engine
is
running.
If
it
stays
on,
or
comes
on
while
you
are
driving,
you
may
have
a
problem
with
the
charging
system.
It
could
indicate
that
you
have
problems
with
a
generator
drive
belt,
or
another
electrical
problem.
Have
it
checked
right
away.
Driving
while
this
light
is
on
could
drain
your
battery.
If
you
must
drive
a
short
distance
with
the
light
on,
be
certain
to
turn
off
all
your
accessories,
such
as
the
radio
and
air
conditioner.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Front Seats
8
Rear Seats
12
Safety Belts
14
Child Restraints
34
Air Bag Systems
54
Restraint System Check
64
Features and Controls
67
Keys
69
Doors and Locks
74
Windows
80
Theft-Deterrent Systems
82
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
84
Mirrors
100
Onstar System
104
Homelink Transmitter
105
Storage Areas
109
Sunroof
116
Vehicle Personalization
116
Section 3 Instrument Panel
119
Instrument Panel
119
Horn
124
Tilt Wheel
124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
125
Exterior Lamps
132
Interior Lamps
134
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
137
Climate Controls
138
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
141
Rear Climate Control System
146
Climate Controls Personalization
150
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
150
Speedometer and Odometer
153
Air Bag Readiness Light
154
Safety Belt Reminder Light
154
Tachometer
154
Charging System Light
155
Voltmeter Gage
156
Brake System Warning Light
157
Anti-Lock Brake System
158
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
158
Warning Light
158
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
159
Oil Pressure Gage
162
Change Engine Oil Light
163
Security Light
163
Cruise Control Light
164
Reduced Engine Power Light
164
Check Gages Warning Light
165
Service Four-Wheel Drive
165
Warning Light
165
Fuel Gage
166
Gate Ajar Light
166
Driver Information Center (DIC)
167
Low Fuel Warning Light
167
DIC Operation and Displays
168
DIC Warnings and Messages
176
Audio System(S)
180
Setting the Time
180
Radio with CD
181
Radio with Cassette and CD
188
Radio with Six-Disc CD
198
Rear Seat Entertainment System
209
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
220
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
222
Radio Personalization
222
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
222
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
223
DVD Distortion
223
Understanding Radio Reception
223
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
224
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
224
Chime Level Adjustment
225
Cleaning the Video Screen
225
Fixed Mast Antenna
225
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
227
Defensive Driving
228
Drunken Driving
228
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
228
Control of a Vehicle
231
Braking
232
Traction Assist System (TAS)
235
Locking Rear Axle
236
Steering
236
Off-Road Recovery
238
Passing
239
Loss of Control
240
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
241
Driving at Night
254
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
255
City Driving
258
Freeway Driving
259
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
260
Highway Hypnosis
261
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
263
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
268
Recreational Vehicle Towing
270
Towing
270
Towing Your Vehicle
270
Loading Your Vehicle
273
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
274
Towing a Trailer
275
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
285
Doing Your Own Service Work
287
Service
287
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
288
Fuel
288
Gasoline Octane
288
California Fuel
289
Gasoline Specifications
289
Additives
290
Fuels in Foreign Countries
290
Filling Your Tank
291
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
293
Engine Compartment Overview
296
Engine Oil
299
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
304
Automatic Transmission Fluid
306
Engine Coolant
308
Engine Overheating
311
Radiator Pressure Cap
311
Cooling System
314
Engine Fan Noise
320
Power Steering Fluid
321
Windshield Washer Fluid
322
Brakes
323
Battery
326
Jump Starting
327
Four-Wheel Drive
332
Rear Axle
332
Bulb Replacement
334
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
334
Replacement Bulbs
335
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
335
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
338
Tires
338
Tire Inspection and Rotation
339
Buying New Tires
341
When It Is Time for New Tires
341
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
342
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
344
Wheel Replacement
344
Tire Chains
345
Changing a Flat Tire
346
If a Tire Goes Flat
346
Appearance Care
361
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
361
Care of Safety Belts
364
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
364
Weatherstrips
364
Chemical Paint Spotting
367
Finish Damage
367
Sheet Metal Damage
367
Underbody Maintenance
367
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
368
Service Parts Identification Label
369
Vehicle Identification
369
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
369
Add-On Electrical Equipment
370
Electrical System
370
Headlamps
370
Power Windows and Other Power Options
370
Windshield Wiper Fuses
370
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
371
Capacities and Specifications
382
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
384
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
385
Introduction
386
Maintenance Requirements
386
Maintenance Schedule
386
Your Vehicle and the Environment
386
How this Section Is Organized
387
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
388
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
388
Scheduled Maintenance
389
At each Fuel Fill
395
At Least Once a Month
395
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
395
At Least Once a Year
396
At Least Twice a Year
396
Engine Cooling System Inspection
399
Exhaust System Inspection
399
Fuel System Inspection
399
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
399
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
399
Brake System Inspection
400
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
400
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
401
Part E: Maintenance Record
403
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
407
Customer Assistance Information
408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
408
Online Owner Center
409
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
410
Customer Assistance Offices
410
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
411
Roadside Assistance Program
412
Courtesy Transportation
413
Reporting Safety Defects
415
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
415
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
416
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
416
Service Publications Ordering Information
416
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TrailBlazer 2003
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Language
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