cruise control CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-20
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-21
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-24
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-28
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-35
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-40
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-43
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-44
Security Light...............................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-45
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-45
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light..........3-46
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-46
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-47
Fuel Gage...................................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-48
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-48
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Setting the Time...........................................3-61
Radio with CD..............................................3-62
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-72
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-86
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-99
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-100
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-111
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
You should adjust the
steering wheel before you
drive. The tilt lever is
located to the left of the
steering column, under the
turn signal lever.
You can raise it 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.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JWindshield Washer
ICruise Control (If Equipped)
3-7

Cruise Control
The cruise 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):This position turns the cruise control system
off and cancels memory of a set speed.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 your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can not 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 needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
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{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.The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster 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 don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise control switch briey from on to
resume/accelerate.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t
hold the switch at resume/accelerate.United States
Canada
3-13

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’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to
the speed you want, 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 lower speed you want, then release it.
Each time you do this, you’ll 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 you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work 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 don’t 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, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
3-14

Cruise Control Light
Your vehicle may have this feature. The CRUISE light
appears whenever you set your cruise control.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in
the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may
be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced
engine power light is on but acceleration and speed
may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until
the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis
and repair.
This light may also come on if there is a problem with
the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If this
happens, take the vehicle in for service as soon
as possible. United States
CanadaUnited StatesCanada
3-45

Traction Assist System (TAS)
Your two-wheel drive vehicle may have a Traction
Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This
is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The
system operates only if it senses that one or both of the
rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When this happens, the system reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The low traction symbol next to the button will come on
when the TAS is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or
hear the system working, but this is normal.
The Traction Assist System may operate on dry roads
under some conditions. When this happens, you
may notice a reduction in acceleration. This is normal
and doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your vehicle.
Examples of these conditions include a hard
acceleration in a turn, an abrupt upshift or downshift of
the transmission or driving on rough roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TAS begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See
“Cruise Control” underTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7. When the traction control off symbol
on the button is on, the TAS is off and will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.The traction control off symbol on the button will come
on under the following conditions:The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by
pressing the TAS on/off button or by turning off
the automatic engagement feature of the TAS.
The transmission is in FIRST (1) gear; TAS will not
operate in this gear. This is normal.
The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road.
When the vehicle leaves the rough surface, slows
down or stops, the light will go off and TAS will
be on again. This is normal.
A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake System
or engine-related problem has been detected and
the vehicle needs service.
The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the
factory, will automatically come on whenever you start
your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, you should always leave the system on.
But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to. You
should turn the TAS off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in
sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn the system on or off, press the TAS button
located near the shift lever. If you used the button to turn
the system off, the traction control off symbol on the
button will come on and stay on.
You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again. The traction control off symbol
on the button should go off.
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Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-39
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-45
CURB VIEW ACTIVATED.................................3-60
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-22, 3-27Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Dinghy Towing................................................4-45
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing..................................................4-46
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-18
Dome Lamps.................................................3-19
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-59
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-48
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-28
City...........................................................4-32
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-29
Winter........................................................4-37
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-24
Driving Downhill..............................................4-23
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-26
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-40
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-30
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-60
Liftgate Rack System
Table.........................................................2-48
Liftgate Release..............................................2-13
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-35
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Change Engine Oil......................................3-44
Charging System.........................................3-36
Check Gages Warning.................................3-46
Cruise Control.............................................3-45
Gate Ajar...................................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-40
Reduced Engine Power................................3-45
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-35
Security.....................................................3-44
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-46
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-15
Listening to a DVD.................................3-86, 3-99
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-47
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
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
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