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Taillamps 1. Open the tailgate. See Liftgate/Tailgate on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Headlamps Composite High-Beam Composite Low-Beam Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps Bulb Number 9005 HB3 9006 HB4 or 9006LL 3057 3457A For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks. 7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall. 5-53

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Blazer Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Center Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Center Rear Passenger Position	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	33
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	53
Center Seat Positions	55
Airbag System	56
Where Are the Airbags?	58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Restraint System Check	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	65
Features and Controls	67
Keys	69
Remote Keyless Entry System	71
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	72
Doors and Locks	74
Door Locks	74
Power Door Locks	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Locks	77
Lockout Protection	77
Liftgate/Tailgate	78
Windows	81
Power Windows	82
Swing-Out Windows	83
Sun Visors	83
Theft-Deterrent Systems	83
Content Theft-Deterrent	83
Passlock®	85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	85
New Vehicle Break-In	85
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transmission Operation	90
Tow/Haul Mode	93
Manual Transmission Operation	94
Four-Wheel Drive	95
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	103
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	105
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)	107
Mirrors	108
Manual Rearview Mirror	108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	108
Outside Manual Mirror	109
Outside Power Mirrors	109
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	110
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Heated Mirrors	110
HomeLink® Transmitter	110
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	112
Storage Areas	115
Glove Box	115
Overhead Console	115
Front Storage Area	118
Luggage Carrier	119
Rear Storage Area	121
Convenience Net	121
Cargo Tie Downs	121
Rear Convenience System	122
Sunroof	124
Vehicle Personalization	126
Memory Seat	126
Instrument Panel	127
Instrument Panel Overview	130
Hazard Warning Flashers	131
Other Warning Devices	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	132
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	132
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	133
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	134
Flash-to-Pass	134
Windshield Wipers	135
Cruise Control	136
Exterior Lamps	139
Headlamps on Reminder	139
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	140
Automatic Headlamp System	141
Fog Lamps	142
Instrument Panel Brightness	142
Dome Lamps	142
Entry Lighting	143
Exit Lighting	143
Front Reading Lamps	143
Map Lamps	143
Battery Run-Down Protection	143
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	144
Climate Controls	145
Climate Control System	145
Outlet Adjustment	147
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	147
Instrument Panel Cluster	148
Speedometer and Odometer	150
Trip Odometer	150
Tachometer	150
Safety Belt Reminder Light	150
Airbag Readiness Light	151
Charging System Light	152
Voltmeter Gage	152
Up-Shift Light	153
Brake System Warning Light	154
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	155
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	156
Oil Pressure Gage	158
Security Light	159
Highbeam On Light	160
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	160
Tow/Haul Mode Light	160
Check Gages Warning Light	161
Gate Ajar Light	161
Fuel Gage	162
Low Fuel Warning Light	162
Driver Information Center (DIC)	163
Audio System(s)	165
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	166
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	166
AM-FM Radio	167
Radio with CD	169
Radio with Cassette and CD	177
Radio with Six-Disc CD	190
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	200
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	200
Radio Reception	201
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	201
Care of Your CDs	202
Care of Your CD Player	202
Fixed Mast Antenna	202
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	204
Driver Behavior	204
Driving Environment	204
Vehicle Design	204
Defensive Driving	205
Drunken Driving	206
Control of a Vehicle	208
Braking	209
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	210
Braking in Emergencies	211
Steering	212
Off-Road Recovery	214
Passing	214
Loss of Control	216
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	217
Driving at Night	232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	234
City Driving	236
Freeway Driving	237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	238
Highway Hypnosis	239
Hill and Mountain Roads	240
Winter Driving	242
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	246
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	246
Recovery Hooks	247
Loading Your Vehicle	248
Towing	253
Towing Your Vehicle	253
Recreational Vehicle Towing	253
Towing a Trailer	261
Service and Appearance Care	273
Service	275
Doing Your Own Service Work	276
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	277
Fuel	277
Gasoline Octane	277
Gasoline Specifications	277
California Fuel	278
Additives	278
Fuels in Foreign Countries	279
Filling Your Tank	280
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	282
Checking Things Under the Hood	282
Hood Release	283
Engine Compartment Overview	284
Engine Oil	285
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	290
Automatic Transmission Fluid	291
Manual Transmission Fluid	294
Hydraulic Clutch	296
Engine Coolant	297
Radiator Pressure Cap	300
Engine Overheating	300
Cooling System	302
Engine Fan Noise	307
Power Steering Fluid	308
Windshield Washer Fluid	309
Brakes	310
Battery	313
Jump Starting	314
Rear Axle	318
Four-Wheel Drive	319
Front Axle	320
Bulb Replacement	321
Halogen Bulbs	321
Headlamps	321
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	323
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	324
Taillamps	325
Replacement Bulbs	325
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	326
Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labelling	329
Tire Terminology and Definitions	332
Inflation - Tire Pressure	334
Tire Inspection and Rotation	336
When It Is Time for New Tires	337
Buying New Tires	338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	339
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	340
Wheel Replacement	341
Tire Chains	342
If a Tire Goes Flat	343
Changing a Flat Tire	344
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	345
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	347
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	353
Spare Tire	356
Appearance Care	358
Fabric/Carpet	358
Vinyl	360
Leather	360
Instrument Panel	360
Interior Plastic Components	360
Wood Panels	361
Glass Surfaces	361
Care of Safety Belts	361
Weatherstrips	361
Washing Your Vehicle	362
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	362
Finish Care	362
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	363
Aluminum Wheels	364
Tires	364
Sheet Metal Damage	365
Finish Damage	365
Underbody Maintenance	365
Chemical Paint Spotting	365
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	366
Vehicle Identification	367
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	367
Service Parts Identification Label	368
Electrical System	368
Add-On Electrical Equipment	368
Headlamps	368
Windshield Wiper Fuses	369
Power Windows and Other Power Options	369
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	369
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	371
Capacities and Specifications	374
Maintenance Schedule	375
Maintenance Schedule	376
Introduction	376
Maintenance Requirements	376
Your Vehicle and the Environment	376
How This Section is Organized	377
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	378
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	378
Selecting the Right Schedule	379
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	380
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	391
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	399
At Each Fuel Fill	399
At Least Once a Month	399
At Least Twice a Year	400
At Least Once a Year	401
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	404
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	404
Exhaust System Inspection	404
Fuel System Inspection	404
Engine Cooling System Inspection	404
Throttle System Inspection	405
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection	405
Brake System Inspection	405
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	406
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	408
Part E: Maintenance Record	409
Customer Assistance and Information	411
Customer Assistance and Information	412
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	412
Online Owner Center	413
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	414
Customer Assistance Offices	414
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	415
Roadside Assistance Program	416
Courtesy Transportation	417
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	419
Reporting Safety Defects	420
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	420
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	421
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	421
Service Publications Ordering Information	421