warning light CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2003 1.G Owner's Manual

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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-50
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-88
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-67, 3-75, 3-84
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-49
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-59
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-56
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?...........................................1-57
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Bag .........................................................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-38
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
AM .............................................................3-106
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-108
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-42
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-82
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-85
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-79Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-82
Finish Damage............................................5-85
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-84
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-85
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio Speakers..............................................3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-64
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-106
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-107
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-108
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-108
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-108
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-108
Audio Systems..............................................3-105
Radio Personalization.................................3-105
Audio System(s).............................................3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-72
Radio with CD............................................3-65
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-82
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-104
Setting the Time..........................................3-64
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-105
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-106
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-14
Automatic Transmission...................................5-22
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement.................5-53
Backing Up....................................................4-57
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Battery..........................................................5-41
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Drive............................................3-93
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-13
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brake............................................................2-28
Parking......................................................2-28
System Inspection.......................................6-17
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-58
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-6
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-100
Carbon Monoxide...................4-38, 4-50, 2-13, 2-32
Care of.........................................................5-82
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-107
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-108
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-108
Cargo Cover..................................................2-49
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-50
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-79
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
Chains, Tires..................................................5-62
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check...........................................................3-43
Engine Light...............................................3-43
Gages Warning Light...................................3-49
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-62
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F
Filter.............................................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-68, 3-76, 3-85
Finding a Station............................3-66, 3-73, 3-83
Finish Care....................................................5-83
Finish Damage...............................................5-85
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-108
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-64
Flat Tire........................................................5-63
Fluid.............................................................5-22
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ..............................................................3-106
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Following Distance..........................................4-57
Footnotes........................................................ 6-5
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-24, 5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Storage Area.........................................2-44
Fuel Information..............................................3-53
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-62
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6Fuel (cont.)
Gage.........................................................3-50
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-51
System Inspection.......................................6-16
Fuses...........................................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-89
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-88
G
Gage............................................................3-49
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-42
Fuel..........................................................3-50
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Speedometer..............................................3-37
Tachometer.................................................3-38
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-40
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-39
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-50
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-42
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-17
Glove Box.....................................................2-43
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamp Washer..........................................3-11
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Electrical System.........................................5-88
Headphones...................................................3-93
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-36
Hitches..........................................................4-55
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-40
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-39
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-33
How to Add Fluid............................................5-24
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-47
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Check........................................5-22, 5-55
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-21How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-32
I
ICE POSSIBLE..............................................3-63
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-44
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-44
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-51
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-40
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-54
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-17
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Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel.............................................3-36
Cluster.......................................................3-36
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-22
LATCH System...............................................1-40
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42LATCH System (cont.)
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-30
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-63
Liftgate Rack System......................................2-47
Table.........................................................2-47
Liftgate Release..............................................2-13
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-16
Light.............................................................3-38
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-41
Change Engine Oil......................................3-47
Charging System.........................................3-39
Check Gages Warning.................................3-49
Cruise Control.............................................3-48
Gate Ajar...................................................3-50
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-51
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Reduced Engine Power................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-38
Security.....................................................3-47
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-49
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
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Locks............................................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-51
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-47
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-102
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection....................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-59
Making Turns.................................................4-57
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-43
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-50
Message.......................................................3-61
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-61
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Mirror Operation.............................................2-34
Mirrors..........................................................2-34
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Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž
and Compass..........................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-37
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-36
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-37
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-102
O
Odometer......................................................3-37
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-61
Oil ................................................................3-47
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-47
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-39
OnStaržServices............................................2-38
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-38
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-39Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-23, 3-29
Outside.........................................................2-37
Convex Mirror.............................................2-37
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-36
Heated Mirrors............................................2-37
Manual Mirrors............................................2-36
Power Mirrors.............................................2-36
Overhead Console..........................................2-43
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
P
Park (P)........................................................2-31
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking.........................................................2-28
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-55
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-18
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-50
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-46
Center Seat Position....................................1-46
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-42
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-43
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security Light.................................................3-47
Select...........................................................3-60SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-61
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-62
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-43
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-43
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-49
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Setting Preset PTYs........................................3-86
Setting Preset Stations....................3-66, 3-73, 3-83
Setting the Time.............................................3-64
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-67, 3-74, 3-84
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-84
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Skidding........................................................4-14
Snow Plow....................................................4-50
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-32
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-80
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-37
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-26
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-35
Warnings.......................................................3-61
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-61
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-82
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-54
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-51
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Add..................................................5-39
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-20
What to Use..........................5-25, 5-36, 5-37, 5-47
Wheels..........................................................5-60
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-60
Replacement...............................................5-61
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-19
When to Check and Change............................5-22When to Check Lubricant.................................5-47
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Check..............................................5-55
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-21
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-59
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-37
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lockout.............................................2-15
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper............................................5-51
Blade Replacement......................................5-51
Fuses........................................................5-88
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-38
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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