horn CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2023 Owners Manual

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0172.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0115.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0112.
3. Instrument Cluster 092.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0106 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 108.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 086.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 087.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0114.
Vehicle Alarm System 030.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0115.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 120.
8. Climate Control Systems 0167.
Automatic Climate Control System 0169.
Heated Front Seats 041. (If Equipped).
9. USB Port 0127.
Auxiliary Jack 0130.
10. Wireless Charging 089 (If Equipped). 11. Stop/Start Disable Button. See
Stop/Start
System 0189 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0224 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0200.
Sport Mode (If Equipped). See Driver
Mode Control 0202
All-Wheel Drive 0197 (If Equipped).
12. Electric Parking Brake 0198.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 195.
14. Power Outlets 088.
15. Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0184 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0186
(If Equipped).
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0121.
17. Horn 086.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 086 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0203.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0205
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 217 (If Equipped).
20. Hood Release. See Hood0240. 21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 099.
22. Instrument Panel Storage 080.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0273.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0112.

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Remote Key
SeeRadio Frequency Statement 0335.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter operating range:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter’s battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
(Mechanical Key)
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Key010.
The following may be available:
Q:Press to lock all doors and, if equipped,
the locking fuel door. The hazard warning
lamps may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the driver door is open when
Qis pressed
and enabled through vehicle settings, all
doors will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 030.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. The
hazard warning lamps may flash to indicate
unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 030.
If equipped, pressing
Kwill also unlock the
fuel door.
7: Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal
lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is started.
/: If equipped, pressQand then press
and hold
/to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch

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Remote Key Operation
(Remote Key)
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See“Keyless
Access Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may work up
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See Remote
Key 010
With Power Liftgate and Remote Start
Shown
Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, and Open Door Anti Lockout is
enabled through vehicle settings, all doors
will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start. If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 030.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the
first button press.To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start. When remotely unlocking the vehicle
at night the back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to
the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may
flash to indicate unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 030.
/:Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 019.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal
lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is started.
b: Press twice quickly to open or close
the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

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to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the RKE transmitter at the same time
for approximately three seconds. The turn
signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled.
Passive Locking
The vehicle will lock several seconds after all
doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at
least one RKE transmitter has been removed
or none remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not
detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the RKE transmitter inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in
an unattended vehicle.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display NO
REMOTE DETECTED and the horn may chirp
three times. This occurs only once each time
the vehicle is driven. Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle
to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter
battery, see
Door Locks020.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off and all
of the transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Place the two recognized transmitters in the transmitter pocket.

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The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again or
press
Qon the RKE transmitter to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon the power door lock switch.
.Shift into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is
detected and the number of RKE
transmitters inside has not reduced, the
driver door will unlock and the horn will
chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Qon the power door
lock switch.
Open Door Anti Lockout
If Open Door Anti Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors
will lock and the driver door will lock and
then immediately unlock. The Open Door
Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or
off. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
1. Move the lever up to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.

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If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is
closing, and an obstacle is encountered that
prevents the liftgate from completely
closing, the horn will sound as an alert that
the liftgate did not close.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate stops at
when opening:1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate
switch. Manually adjust the liftgate
position if needed.
3. Press and hold
lto the left of the
latch at the bottom of the liftgate until
the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
This indicates the setting has been
recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum
programmable height. If there is no light
flash or sound, then the height adjustment
may be too low.
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate.
See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of
this section.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force may
result in damage to the vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed. The
system includes a feature which limits the
manual closing speed to protect the
components.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be operated
with a kicking motion near the left side of
the rear bumper at the location of the
projected logo. The RKE transmitter must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work while
the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate
while in motion use one of the liftgate
switches.
The hands-free feature can be customized.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience. Choose
from the following: On-Open and Close :
The kicking motion is
activated to both open and close the
liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled.
Kick Zone
To operate, move your foot in a forward
kicking motion near the left side of the rear
bumper at the location of the projected
logo, then pull it back. The kick must come
within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear bumper to
activate. Then step back.

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Lens Cleaning
If equipped, use a cotton swab to clean
the lens.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate and the hood. Turn off
the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.Use the Keyless Access system.
.With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn
will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing
K
on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.

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Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the RKE
transmitter or use the Keyless Access
system.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will
not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn chirps and the
lights flash three times, the alarm was
activated while the alarm system was
armed.
If the alarm system has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0335.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.
The immobilization system is disarmed
when the ignition is on or in accessory
mode and a valid transmitter is present in
the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument cluster
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more RKE
transmitters matched to an immobilizer
control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly
matched RKE transmitter will start the
vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged,
the vehicle may not start. When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition
modes, and the RKE transmitter appears to
be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or,
try placing the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket located in the center
console. See Starting the Vehicle With a Low
Transmitter Battery under
Remote Key
Operation (Mechanical Key) 010 or
Remote Key Operation (Remote Key) 013.
If the ignition mode will not change with
the other transmitter or with a transmitter
in the transmitter pocket, the vehicle needs
service. If the ignition does change modes,
the first transmitter may be faulty. See a
dealer who can service the theft-deterrent
system and have a new RKE transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer system
to learn new or replacement RKE
transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be
programmed for the vehicle. To program
additional transmitters, see Programming

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 96
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 98
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 100 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 101
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. If equipped, pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Heated Steering Wheel
(: If equipped with a heated steering
wheel, press to turn on or off. A light near
the button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to reach maximum heat.
Automatic Heated Steering Wheel
If equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel will turn on automatically
during a remote start along with the heated
seats when it is cold outside. The heated
steering wheel indicator light may come on. If equipped with auto heated seats, the
heated steering wheel will turn on when the
auto heated seat is activated. The heated
steering wheel indicator will display the
state of the steering wheel heat.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.