CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities
that allow you to program some features to
one setting based on your preference. All of the
customizable options listed may not be available
on your vehicle. Only the options available display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The default settings for the customization features
were set when your vehicle left the factory, but
may have been changed from their default
state since then.
To change feature preferences, make sure the
ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
Press the customization button to scroll through
the available customizable options.
After pressing the customization button,
VEHICLE SETTINGS momentarily displays
before going to a customization option.
Lock Doors
Press the customization button until LOCK
DOORS: IN GEAR appears in the display.
To select your preference for automatic locking,
press the select button while LOCK DOORS:
IN GEAR is displayed on the DIC. Pressing
the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR (default):The doors
will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of
PARK (P).
LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED:The doors
will lock when the vehicle speed is above
8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on automatic door locks,
seeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks
on page 100.
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Unlock Doors
Press the customization button until UNLOCK
DOORS: IN PARK appears in the display.
To select your preference for automatic unlocking,
press the select button while UNLOCK DOORS:
IN PARK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing
the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default):All of
the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK:The driver’s door
will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT:All of the doors will
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY:The doors will
not be unlocked automatically.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on automatic door locks, see
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 100.
Lock Feedback
Press the customization button until LOCK
FEEDBACK: BOTH appears in the display.
To select your preference for the feedback you
receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the
select button while LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button
with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press
the lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no
feedback when locking the vehicle.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with
the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp
the second time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the RKE transmitter.
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Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Unlock Feedback
Press the customization button until UNLOCK
FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display.
To select your preference for the feedback you
will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the
select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default):
The parking lamps will ash each time you
press the button with the unlock symbol on the
RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will
chirp the second time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter and
the horn will chirp the second time you press the
unlock button.UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no
feedback when unlocking the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Headlamp Delay
Press the customization button until HEADLAMP
DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select
your preference for how long the headlamps will
stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the
select button while HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (Seconds)
(default)
HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute)
HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF
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The amount of time you choose will be the amount
of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off
the vehicle. If you choose OFF, the headlamps will
turn off as soon as you turn off the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Perimeter Lights
Press the customization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select
your preference for perimeter lighting, press
the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The
headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for
40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you
unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights
will not come on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Easy Exit Seat
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT
SEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select your
preference for seat position exit, press the
select button while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit
recall will occur.
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON:The driver’s seat will
move to the exit position when the key is removed
from the ignition.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on seat position exit, see
“Easy Exit Seat” underMemory Seat, Mirrors, and
Pedals on page 12.
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Seat Recall
Press the customization button until SEAT
RECALL: OFF appears in the display. To select
your preference for recall of the driver’s memory
seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if your
vehicle has this feature, press the select button
while SEAT RECALL: OFF is displayed on
the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
SEAT RECALL: OFF (default):The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will only be recalled when
the memory button 1 or 2 is pressed.
SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN:The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will be recalled when you
put the key in the ignition.SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE:The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will be recalled when
you unlock the vehicle with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Choose one of the available options and press
the customization button while it is displayed
on the DIC to select it and move on to the next
feature. For more information on the memory
seat feature, seeMemory Seat, Mirrors, and
Pedals on page 12.
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Curb View
Press the customization button until CURB
VIEW: OFF appears in the display. To select
your preference for curb view, press the select
button while CURB VIEW: OFF is displayed on
the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
CURB VIEW: OFF (default):The passenger’s
outside mirror will not be tilted down when
the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
CURB VIEW: PASSENGER:The passenger’s
outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle
is shifted into REVERSE (R).
When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in any
forward gear, the mirror will return to the normal
driving position, following a short delay.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on tilt mirror in reverse,
seeOutside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 144.
Alarm Warning
Press the customization button until ALARM
WARNING: BOTH appears in the display.
To select your preference for alarm warning,
press the select button while ALARM WARNING:
BOTH is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following choices:
ALARM WARNING: BOTH (default):
The headlamps will ash and the horn will chirp
when the alarm is active.
ALARM WARNING: HORN:The horn will chirp
when the alarm is active.
ALARM WARNING: LAMPS:The headlamps will
ash when the alarm is active.
ALARM WARNING: OFF:There will be no alarm
warning on activation.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while your choice is displayed
on the DIC to select it and move on to the next
feature. For more information on alarm warning
type, seeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 108.
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Language
Press the customization button until LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH appears in the display. To select
your preference for display language, press
the select button while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following languages:
ENGLISH (default)
FRANCAIS (French)
ESPANOL (Spanish)
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
If you accidentally choose a language that you
do not want or understand, press and hold the
customization button and the trip information button
at the same time. The DIC will begin scrolling
through the languages in their particular language.
English will be in English, Francais will be in
French, and Espanol will be in Spanish. When you
see the language that you would like, release both
buttons. The DIC will then display the information
in the language you chose.You can also scroll through the different languages
by pressing and holding the trip reset stem
for four seconds, as long as you are in the
odometer mode.
Units
Press the customization button until UNITS:
U.S. (ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select
English or metric, press the select button while
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default)
UNITS: METRIC (km/L)
UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km)
If U.S. (ENGLISH) is chosen, all information will
be displayed in English units.
If METRIC (km/L) or METRIC (L/100 km) is chosen,
all information will be displayed in metric units.
Choose one of the available options and press
the customization button while it is displayed
on the DIC to select it and exit out of the
customizable options.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 306. By taking a few moments to read
this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort,
as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio
system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.
Then, when driving conditions permit, you
can tune to your favorite stations using the
presets and steering wheel controls if the
vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you
can help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio
and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio,
or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with
the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety
belts, parking brake, and other functions
of your vehicle operate through the radio/
entertainment system. If that equipment
is replaced or additional equipment is added
to your vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle
before installing it. SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 386.Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 113for more information.
Setting the Time
The radio may have a button marked with
an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN
to represent minutes.
Press and hold the hour button until the correct
hour displays. AM or PM displays for morning
or evening hours. Press and hold the minute
button until the correct minute displays. The
time can be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)
information, press and hold the hour and minute
buttons at the same time until UPDATED and the
clock symbol appear on the display. If the time
is not available from the station, NO UPDATE
or NO UPDAT will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After
tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could
take a few minutes for the time to update.
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Radio with CD (Base)
If your vehicle has the Bose®audio system,
your vehicle has six Bose®amplied speakers.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local
and national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases,
a radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters display instead of
the frequency. RDS stations can also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program
being broadcast.
Base Radio Shown, Bose®Similar
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