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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-52

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Adults	27
Driver Position	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	39
What makes an air bag inflate?	40
How does an air bag restrain?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	41
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	43
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	44
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Children	48
Infants and Young Children	48
Restraint Systems for Children	52
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Top Strap	56
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	57
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	60
Center Seat Position	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Section 2 Features and Controls	70
Windows	71
Power Windows	72
Express- Down Window	72
Lockout Switch	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Power Door Locks	76
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	76
Programmable Locking Feature	76
Programmable Unlocking Feature	77
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Lockout Prevention	79
Leaving Your Vehicle	79
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	79
Operation	80
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	81
Battery Replacement	81
Liftgate/Liftglass	82
Liftgate Release	83
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate	83
Theft	83
Key in the Ignition	84
Parking at Night	84
Parking Lots	84
Content Theft- Deterrent (If Equipped)	85
Testing the Alarm	86
Passlock	86
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	89
Starting Your Engine	89
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	91
Shift Lock Release	94
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	95
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	95
Shifting to 4HI or A4WD	97
Shifting to 2HI	97
Shifting to 4LO	97
Shifting Out of 4LO	97
Shifting to NEUTRAL	98
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	98
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into PARK (P)	100
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	101
Torque Lock	101
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	103
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	103
Locking Rear Axle	104
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane Change Signals	106
Turn Signal On Chime	106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	107
Flash-to-Pass Feature	107
Windshield Wipers	108
Rainsense__ Wipers (If Equipped)	108
Windshield Washer	109
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	109
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	110
Setting Cruise Control	111
Resuming a Set Speed	111
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	112
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	112
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	112
Using Cruise Control on Hills	112
Ending Cruise Control	112
Erasing Speed Memory	112
Exterior Lamps	113
Automatic Headlamp System	113
Lamps On Reminder	114
Daytime Running Lamps	114
Fog Lamps	115
Interior Lamps	116
Brightness Control	116
Dome Lamp Override	116
Illuminated Entry	116
Exit Lighting	117
Reading Lamps	117
Dome Lamps	117
Battery Run-Down Protection	117
Mirrors	118
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and OnStar (If Equipped)	118
Automatic Dimming Feature	118
Compass Operation	118
Compass Calibration	119
Compass Variance	119
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature and OnStar	120
Automatic Dimming Feature	120
Temperature Display	120
Compass Operation	121
Compass Calibration	121
Compass Variance	121
Outside Mirrors	122
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	123
Convex Outside Mirror	123
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors	123
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror with Curb View Assist (If Equipped)	124
Storage Compartments	125
Glove Box	125
Overhead Console	125
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	125
Travel Note Recorder (If Equipped)	125
Door Storage	126
Front Storage Area (If Equipped)	126
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	126
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped)	127
Cargo Tie Downs	128
Rear Floor Stowage Lid	128
Luggage Carrier	129
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	130
Sun Visors	130
Visor Vanity Mirror	130
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	130
Accessory Power Outlets	131
OnStar System (If Equipped)	132
Safety and Security Services	133
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	134
OnStar System Limitations	135
Sunroof (Option)	135
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	136
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	136
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	137
Canadian Programming	138
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	138
Erasing Channels	138
Resetting Defaults	138
Accessories	138
The Instrument Panel --Your Information System	139
Instrument Panel Cluster	141
Speedometer and Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	143
Safety Belt Reminder Light	143
Air Bag Readiness Light	144
Charging System Indicator Light	145
Voltmeter Gage	145
Brake System Warning Light	146
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	148
If the Light Is Flashing	150
If the Light Is On Steady	150
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	151
Oil Pressure Gage	152
Change Engine Oil Light	153
Security Light	153
Cruise Control Light (If Equipped)	154
Reduced Engine Power	154
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light (If Equipped)	155
Check Gages Light	155
Gate Ajar	156
Fuel Gage	156
Low Fuel Light	157
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	158
DIC Operation and Displays	158
Trip Information Button	158
Odometer	159
Trip A and Trip B	159
Timer	159
Fuel Information Button	159
Fuel Range	160
Average Fuel Economy	160
Instant Fuel Economy	160
GM Oil Life System	160
Personalization Button	161
Alarm Warning Type	162
Automatic Locking	162
Automatic Unlocking	163
Seat Position Recall (If Equipped)	163
Perimeter Lighting	164
Remote Lock Feedback	164
Remote Unlock Feedback	165
Headlamps on at Exit	166
Tilt Mirror in Reverse (If Equipped)	166
Easy Exit Seat (If Equipped)	167
Display Units (ENG/MET)	167
Display Language	168
Select Button	168
DIC Warnings and Messages	169
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE	169
ENGINE OVERHEATED/STOP ENGINE (If Equipped)	169
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE	169
BATTERY NOT CHARGING	169
SERVICE AIR BAG	170
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM	170
TURN SIGNAL ON	170
REAR ACCESS OPEN	170
FUEL LEVEL LOW	170
CHANGE TRANS FLUID	170
CHECK OIL LEVEL	171
CHECK WASHER FLUID	171
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	171
ICE POSSIBLE	171
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	171
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	171
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	172
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	172
RFA # BATTERY LOW	172
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	173
Comfort Controls	174
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	174
Manual Dual Zone Comfort Controls	174
Fan Knob	174
Driver s Side Temperature Lever	175
Passenger s Side Temperature Lever	175
Mode Knob	175
Mode Buttons	176
Automatic Dual Zone Comfort Control System (Option)	176
Driver s Side Temperature Knob	177
Passenger s Side Temperature Knob	177
Fan Switch	177
MODE Button	177
Display	177
Automatic Operation	178
Manual Operation	179
Air Conditioning	180
Heating	180
Defogging and Defrosting	180
Rear Window Defogger	181
Rear Comfort Controls	182
Ventilation System	183
Ventilation Tips	184
Comfort Control Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	184
Audio Systems	185
Setting the Clock	185
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control	185
Playing the Radio	185
Finding a Station	186
Setting Preset Stations	187
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	187
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	188
Using RDS Mode	189
Accessing RDS Stations	190
RDS Radio Announcements	191
Playing a Cassette Tape	192
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	194
CD Adapter Kits	194
Radio/Cassette Tape Messages	195
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	196
Playing the Radio	196
Finding a Station	196
Setting Preset Stations	197
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	198
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	199
Using RDS	199
Accessing RDS	200
RDS Radio Announcements	201
Playing a Compact Disc	202
Radio/Compact Disc Messages	204
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	204
Playing the Radio	204
Finding a Station	205
Setting Preset Stations	206
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	206
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	207
Using RDS	208
Accessing RDS Stations	209
RDS Radio Announcements	210
Playing a Cassette Tape	211
Cassette Tape Messages	213
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	213
Playing a Compact Disc	214
Compact Disc Messages	215
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	216
Playing the Radio	216
Finding a Station	217
Setting Preset Stations	217
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	218
Adjusting the Speakers	219
Using RDS	220
Setting PTY Preset Stations	221
Radio Announcements	221
Playing a Compact Disc	222
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	223
Using Song List Mode	225
Compact Disc Messages	226
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)	227
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	228
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	228
Understanding Radio Reception	229
AM	229
FM Stereo	229
Tips About Your Audio System	229
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	230
Care of Your Compact Discs	232
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	232
Fixed Mast Antenna	232
Chime Level Adjustment	232
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	233
Defensive Driving	234
Drunken Driving	235
Control of a Vehicle	238
Braking	238
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	239
Using Anti- Lock	241
Braking in Emergencies	241
Traction Assist System (TAS) (Two- Wheel Drive Only)	241
Steering	243
Power Steering	243
Steering Tips	243
Driving on Curves	243
Steering in Emergencies	244
Off-Road Recovery	245
Passing	246
Loss of Control	247
Skidding	247
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	248
Before You Go Off-Roading	249
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	249
Environmental Concerns	250
Traveling to Remote Areas	250
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	250
Scanning the Terrain	251
Driving on Off-Road Hills	252
Approaching a Hill	253
Driving Uphill	254
Driving Downhill	257
Driving Across an Incline	259
Stalling on an Incline	260
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	261
Driving in Water	261
After Off-Road Driving	262
Driving at Night	263
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	265
Hydroplaning	266
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	267
Driving Through Flowing Water	267
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	267
City Driving	268
Freeway Driving	269
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	270
Highway Hypnosis	271
Hill and Mountain Roads	271
Winter Driving	273
Driving on Snow or Ice	274
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	275
Recreational Vehicle Towing	277
Dinghy Towing	278
Dolly Towing	279
Loading Your Vehicle	280
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	282
Towing a Trailer	282
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	283
Weight of the Trailer	284
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	284
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	285
Hitches	285
Safety Chains	286
Trailer Brakes	286
Driving with a Trailer	287
Following Distance	288
Passing	288
Backing Up	288
Making Turns	288
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	289
Driving On Grades	289
Parking on Hills	290
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	291
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	291
Trailer Wiring Harness	292
Section 5 Problems on the Road	293
Hazard Warning Flashers	294
Other Warning Devices	294
Jump Starting	295
Towing Your Vehicle	300
Engine Overheating	301
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	301
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	302
Cooling System	303
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	304
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	307
Engine Fan Noise	309
If a Tire Goes Flat	310
Changing a Flat Tire	310
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	311
Secondary Latch System	314
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	317
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	322
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	324
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	325
Using the Recovery Hooks	325
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	327
Service	328
Doing Your Own Service Work	328
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	329
Fuel	329
Gasoline Octane	329
Gasoline Specifications	330
California Fuel	330
Additives	331
Fuels in Foreign Countries	331
Filling Your Tank	332
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	334
Checking Things Under the Hood	334
Hood Release	335
Engine Compartment Overview	336
Engine Oil	337
Checking Engine Oil	337
When to Add Engine Oil	338
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	339
Engine Oil Additives	340
When to Change Engine Oil	340
How to Reset the CHANGE ENG OIL Light	341
What to Do with Used Oil	341
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	342
Automatic Transmission Fluid	344
When to Check and Change	344
How to Check	344
Checking the Fluid Level	345
How to Add Fluid	346
Rear Axle	347
When to Check Lubricant	347
How to Check Lubricant	347
What to Use	347
Four-Wheel Drive	348
Transfer Case	348
When to Check Lubricant	348
How to Check Lubricant	348
What to Use	348
Front Axle	349
When to Check and Change Lubricant	349
How to Check Lubricant	349
What to Use	349
Engine Coolant	350
What to Use	351
Checking Coolant	352
Adding Coolant	352
Radiator Pressure Cap	353
Power Steering Fluid	354
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	354
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	354
What to Use	354
Windshield Washer Fluid	355
What to Use	355
Adding Washer Fluid	355
Brakes	356
Brake Fluid	356
Checking Brake Fluid	357
What to Add	357
Brake Wear	358
Brake Pedal Travel	359
Brake Adjustment	359
Replacing Brake System Parts	359
Battery	360
Vehicle Storage	360
Bulb Replacement	361
Taillamps and Rear Turn Signals	361
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	362
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement	364
Tires	364
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	365
When to Check	365
How to Check	365
Tire Inspection and Rotation	366
When It s Time for New Tires	367
Buying New Tires	368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	369
Treadwear	369
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	369