CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps
on page 180. Dome Lamp Override Button.
SeeDome Lamp Override on page 184.
Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 183.
Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 183.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 195.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 173.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 199.
E. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 112.
F. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic
Transfer Case” underFour-Wheel Drive
on page 121.
G. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 176.H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 238.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 187.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release
on page 394.
K. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 187.
L. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®Button.
SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 127
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 313.
M. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 187.
N. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 186.
O. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System
on page 187andDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 190.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 161.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will
ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located on top of the
steering column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set
them up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on
the steering wheel pad.
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Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before
you drive.
The tilt lever is
located to the left of
the steering column,
under the turn
signal lever.
It can be raised to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you enter and exit the
vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JWindshield Washer
ICruise Control
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
let you signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is nished, the lever
returns automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever returns
by itself when released. The bottom of the outside
rearview mirrors might also have lane change
indicators.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the fuse. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 503and check for
burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal asher
is used. With this asher installed, the signal
indicator ashes even if a turn signal bulb
is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal
lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime sounds at each
ash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high
beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high
beams are on, this
indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if your
headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.If the headlamps are in the automatic position
or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps turn on.
They will stay on as long as you hold the lever
toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. Release the
lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
8(Mist):Turn the band to mist, for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold the
band on mist longer.
9(Off):Move the band to off, to stop the
wipers.
N(Windshield Wipers):Turn the band to
control the windshield wipers.
The wiper speed can be set for a long or short
delay between wipes. This can be very useful
in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the
delay time. The closer to the top of the lever,
the shorter the delay.
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For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band
away from you to the rst solid band past the
delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past
the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move
the band to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to
the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
If the blades do become worn or damaged,
get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
L(Windshield Washer):To spray washer uid
on the windshield, press the windshield washer
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop or return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
This control is located
to the right of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
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To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control to
either 1, 2, or 3. For delayed wiping, turn the
control to 1 or 2. For steady wiping, turn the
control to 3. To turn the wiper off, turn the
control to 0.
To wash the rear window, press the washer
symbol located in the center of the control.
The rear window washer uses the same uid
bottle as the windshield washer. However, the
rear window washer will run out of uid before
the windshield washer. If you can wash your
windshield but not your rear window, check the
uid level.Cruise Control
Your vehicle has
cruise control. The
controls are located
on the end of the turn
signal/multifunction
lever.
R(On):Move the switch to this position to turn
the cruise control system on.
S(Resume/Accelerate):Move the switch to this
position to resume a set speed or to accelerate.
T(Set):Press this button, located at the end
of the lever, to set a speed.
9(Off):Move the switch to this position to turn
the cruise control system off and cancel memory
of a set speed.
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed
of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could
lose control. Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the set button at the end of the
lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The accelerator pedal will not go down.
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Some vehicles have
a cruise light on the
instrument panel
cluster that will come
on when the cruise
control is engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do
not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
You will go right back up to the previously chosen
speed and stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the
vehicle keeps going faster until you release
the switch or apply the brakes. So unless you
want to go faster, do not hold the switch at
resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator
pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
desired speed and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briey to resume/accelerate.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
Press in the set button at the end of the lever until
you reach the desired speed, then release it. Each
time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep
your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers
nd this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the cruise switch to off, or
Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamps
knob is located on
your instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
c(Off):Turn the knob to this symbol and release
it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS). An indicator
illuminates when the position is selected. This
position is not available for vehicles rst sold in
Canada.
i(Automatic DRL/AHS):Turn the knob to
this symbol to put the system into automatic
headlamp mode.
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