oil CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2007 1.G Owners Manual
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Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed
will goes as your engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and transmission gently
to let the oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists
in starting the engine and protects
components. If the ignition key is turned to
the START position, and then released when
the engine begins cranking, the engine
continues cranking for a few seconds or until
the vehicle starts. If the engine does not
start and the key is held in START for many
seconds, cranking stops after 15 seconds
to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent
gear damage, this system also prevents
cranking if the engine is already running.
Engine cranking can be stopped by turning
the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
or LOCK position.Notice:Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the key to the START position
immediately after cranking has ended, can
overheat and damage the cranking motor, and
drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to allow the cranking motor
to cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or−18°C), it could be ooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all
the way to the oor and holding it there as you
hold the key in START for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between
each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts, let go of the key
and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brie y
but then stops again, do the same thing.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Do not race the engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine and transmission
gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
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4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. If you do not,
it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater
plugged in? The answer depends on the outside
temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some
other things. Instead of trying to list everything here,
we ask that you contact your dealer in the area
where you will be parking your vehicle. The
dealer/retailer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Active Fuel Management™
Your vehicle’s V8 engine may have Active Fuel
Management™. This system allows the engine to
operate on either all or half of its cylinders,
depending on your driving conditions.When less power is required, such as cruising at a
constant vehicle speed, the system will operate
in the half cylinder mode, allowing your vehicle to
achieve better fuel economy. When greater
power demands are required, such as accelerating
from a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway,
the system will maintain full-cylinder operation.
Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your gear
shift lever.
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StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 211
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 212
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 215
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 216
Security Light............................................ 216
Cruise Control Light.................................. 217
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 217
Highbeam On Light................................... 217
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light...... 218
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 218
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 218
Fuel Gage................................................. 219
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 219
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 219
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 220
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 221
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 224
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 231Audio System(s)......................................... 238
Setting the Time........................................ 239
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 240
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 250
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 260
Using an MP3........................................... 274
XM Radio Messages................................. 280
Navigation/Radio System........................... 284
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 284
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 298
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 300
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 300
Radio Reception........................................ 301
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 302
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 302
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 303
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 303
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 303
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when
the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate
pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above
the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating
range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be
caused by a dangerously low oil level or other
problems causing low oil pressure.
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Change Engine Oil Light
Your vehicle may
have a change
engine oil light.
When this light comes on it means that an oil
change and other maintenance procedures
are required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 519and
Engine Oil on page 402for more information.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the change
engine oil light must be reset. Until it is reset,
the light will stay on when the engine is on.
Security Light
This light will come on
brie y when you turn
the key toward START.
The light will stay on until the engine starts.
If the light ashes, the Passlock
®system has
entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to
start, seePasslock
®on page 110.
If the light comes on continuously while driving
and stays on, there may be a problem with
the Passlock
®system. Your vehicle will not be
protected by Passlock®, and you should see
your dealer.
Also, seeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 108
for additional information regarding the security
light.
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