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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . .5Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Manual Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Automatic Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Electric Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10AM/FM Stereo with Cassette/CD and RDS . . . .10

AM/FM Stereo with Six-Disc CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .12HomeLink® Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Rainsense Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .14Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Traction Assist System (TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet TrailBlazer. Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A. Exterior Lamp ControlsB. Air OutletsC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. Ignition Switch

F. Transfer Case Controls or TractionControl Button (if equipped)

G. Rear Window Washer/WiperH. Audio SystemI. Climate ControlsJ. Hood Release

K. Ashtray (if equipped)L. Shift LeverM.Lighter (if equipped)N. Accessory Power OutletO. Rear Window Defogger

(if equipped)P. Glove Box

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Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panelcluster includes these key features:A. TachometerB. Speedometer

C. Engine Oil Pressure GaugeD. Fuel Gauge E. Voltmeter GaugeF. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

IMPORTANT: The instrument panelcluster is designed to inform youabout many important aspects ofyour vehicle’s operation. It is impor-tant to read your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage to your vehicle.

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Reset trip odometers to zero• Press the reset stem located on the

DIC cluster or use the reset button ( ) on the steering wheel.

Access fuel information • Press to view range, average fuel

used and the GM Oil Life SystemTM

status.Reset fuel information• Press the reset stem located on the

DIC cluster.

Personalize vehicle settings• Press once and current-driver pref-

erences will be displayed. Anychanges made at this time affect onlythe displayed driver.

• Press again to scroll through andpersonalize menu features.

Driver Information Center (DIC)(if equipped)

The DIC display is located above thesteering wheel on the instrument cluster,and can be programmed in three lan-guages. The controls are located on thesteering wheel:Access trip information• Press to access each of the

odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B andTIMER functions.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Service Engine Soon Lamp)

Located in the instrument panel, thislamp illuminates under a variety of con-ditions when the On-Board DiagnosticsII (OBD II) system detects a malfunctionin the vehicle’s emission controls. If it islit steadily, check the gas cap to ensurethat it is present and securely fastened.Turn it clockwise until a “ratcheting”sound is heard, signaling that it issecure. If this is the cause of the condi-tion, and the cap is installed properly,this should turn the light off. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Use Reset button• When you find the choice you want,

press to select it and move on tothe next feature.

Reset all personalization features totheir default settings• Press and hold the Trip Information

button ( ) and the Personalizationbutton ( ) for four seconds.

Recall driver preferences• Press memory button #1 or #2

located on the driver’s door.Available Personalization FeaturesDepending on the equipment ordered on your vehicle, you could personalize awide variety of preferences on the DIC.Only the features included on your vehi-cle will be displayed by the DIC.Personalization features can include:• Alarm Warning Type• Automatic Locking and Unlocking• Perimeter Lighting• Remote Lock and Unlock Feedback• Headlamps On at Exit• Mirror Curb View Assist• Easy Exit Driver Seat• Display Units (English/Metric)• Display LanguageSee Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

Your vehicle includes an automatic doorlock/unlock system with a choice of fourfeatures, as well as automatic door lock-out prevention to prevent locking thekeys in the vehicle. In the event thepower door lock switch is activatedwhen a door is open and the key is inthe ignition, the driver door will unlock.Locking options: The default setting for the programmable automatic doorlocks is to lock automatically when thetransmission is shifted into gear. Lockingoptions include: Mode 1: All doors lock when the trans-mission is shifted into gearMode 2: All doors lock when vehiclespeed is over 8 mph (13 kph)Unlocking options: Choose one of thefollowing options before personalizingyour unlocking preference:Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when thetransmission is placed into ParkMode 2: All doors unlock when thetransmission is shifted into ParkMode 3: All doors unlock when the keyis removed from the ignitionMode 4: No automatic door unlock


Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback(if equipped)

Program Remote Keyless EntrySystem lock/unlock feedback (horn,parking lamps, both or neither)• Press the Personalization button

( ) on your steering wheel untilREMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK (orUNLOCK, as desired) appears on thedisplay.

• Press the Select button ( ) to scrollthrough the menu of choices. To program the lock/unlock feedbackfeature, press when the desiredmenu option is displayed.


Select and program functions (if vehicle is equipped with a DriverInformation Center) • Press the personalization button

( ) on the Driver Information Centeruntil AUTOMATIC LOCKING appearson the display. Press the Select but-ton ( ) until the desired settingappears on the display and press

to select it.Select and program functions if notequipped with DIC• With ignition OFF, pull the turn

signal/multifunction stalk toward youand hold it there while performing thenext step.

• Turn the ignition key to RUN andLOCK twice, ending in the LOCKposition, and release the turn signalstalk; the lock switch locks/unlocks,the horn chirps twice and a 30-sec-ond timer begins.

• To cycle through the locking/unlock-ing choices, press the power doorlock switch to the LOCK position toset locking preference and theUNLOCK position to set unlockingpreference.

• When the lock switch locks/unlocksand the horn chirps twice, you haveleft programming mode; if more timeis needed, repeat the process above.

• To exit the program mode manually,turn the ignition key to RUN.


Headlamp Controls

The exterior lamps knob is located onthe instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. Activate the automatic headlamp system that illuminates all exteriorlamps and the instrument panel/radiolights when needed • Turn the knob clockwise to the first

position.

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Manually illuminate all exteriortail/marker lamps and the instrumentpanel/radio lights• Turn the knob to the next position.Activate the headlamps, all exteriortail/marker lamps and the instrumentpanel/radio lights• Turn the knob to the final clockwise

position. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Lamp ControlDuring daytime driving, Automatic LampControl (ALC) may temporarily switchthe headlamp and interior light systems,including the radio display, to the night-time mode. This occurs when passingthrough darker conditions, such asunder a bridge or overpass, or inside aparking garage. When you start thevehicle at night, the automatic head-lamps will come on immediately. TheALC light sensor is located on top of theinstrument panel. To ensure proper sys-tem operation, avoid placing objects orstickers on or near the sensor.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Dome Lamp Override

Disable the dome lamps when a dooris opened• Press the dome lamp override button

(see “A” above) located below theexterior lamps knob.

The button also disables entry lightinguntil it is pushed again or the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter is used tounlock the vehicle.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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View current driver’s set temperature,automatic air delivery mode and fanspeed• Press the AUTO button again.Rear Seat Controls (if equipped)Rear seat comfort controls are locatedon the rear seat audio system display. When the front climate control MODEbutton is set to Defrost, the rear controlsdo not function. Seven-passenger models have inde-pendent rear temperature and fan controls. On TrailBlazer EXT models, when second seat passengers select a fanspeed mode, the mode will mimic thefront seat fan speed and the passengerside temperature setting.


Note: In order for the second seat climate controls to function, the front climate control switch must be in the “R” mode.

Automatic Dual Climate Control(if equipped)

Set automatic mode• Press the AUTO button to set auto-

matic air delivery mode, fan speed,A/C and recirculation functions.

Manual Dual Climate Control

To cool the vehicle interior more quicklyon very hot days, open the windows justlong enough to let the hot air escape. Choose maximum cooling• Press the RECIRCULATE ( ) and

A/C buttons on the instrument paneland place the mode knob in theVENT ( ) mode.

The driver and front passenger canadjust the dual zone temperature con-trols to individual comfort levels. Thefront passenger-side control also con-trols rear passenger temperature outputlevels.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Outside Rearview MirrorsAdjust manual mirrors• Adjust by hand until you can see a

little of the side of your vehicle. Pullthe mirrors toward the vehicle beforeentering a car wash to fold them tothe vehicle side and unfold them afterexiting.

Adjust power mirrors (if equipped)• Twist the control knob toward the

mirror you want to adjust; move theknob in the direction you want themirror to go; and, when both mirrorshave been adjusted, twist the controlknob to the center position.

Heated Mirrors (if equipped) When you turn on the rear windowdefogger, a defogger also warms theoutside mirrors to clear them of mist, ice and snow.Curb View Assist (if equipped)With this feature, the passenger-sidemirror automatically adjusts downwardto a preset tilt position when the vehicleis in Reverse gear. The mirror returns toits normal position when the vehicle ismoved out of Reverse. See your OwnerManual to activate the system for thefirst time.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Electric Adjustable Pedals (if equipped)

Adjust brake and accelerator pedalsto a comfortable setting• Operate the pedal adjustment switch

located on the steering column.


Note: The pedals cannot be positionedfarther away from the driver than theyare in their standard position. This fea-ture can be programmed to work withthe memory function (if equipped) onyour vehicle. Adjustment of the poweredpedals requires that the vehicle be inPark and the key be out of the ignition.


Heated Seats (if equipped)

Activate heat for the seatback only • Press the vertical switch located on

the front door armrest until the switchlight indicates the desired setting.

Activate heat for seatback and seatcushion • Press the horizontal switch located on

the front door armrest until the switchlight indicates the desired setting.


The memory seat controls are locatedon the driver door. They program andrecall driver seat position and outsidemirror settings for up to two drivers.Store the driver seat and mirror settings• Adjust the seat and outside mirrors to

the desired position. • Press and hold memory button #1 for

three seconds until a chime soundsto indicate that the seat position isnow stored.

Repeat the sequence using memorybutton #2 for a second driver. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The engine must be running forthe heated seat feature to work.

Memory Seats (if equipped)

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette/CD and RDS (if equipped)

Set the automatic volume (AUTOVOL) feature• Set the volume at the desired level. • Press the AUTO VOL button and

select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH.(Each higher setting will allow formore volume compensation at fastervehicle speeds.)

• Select OFF if you prefer not to useAUTO VOL.

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Set the Clock• Press and hold the HR button until

the correct hour appears. AM or PMwill appear on the radio display.

• Press and hold MN until the correctminute appears.

Set the time to the time of an FM station broadcasting RDS information• Press/hold HR and MN simultaneous-

ly for two seconds until UPDATEDand the clock symbol appear on thedisplay. If the time is not availablefrom the station, NO UPDAT willappear.

Program radio station presets • Turn the radio on.• Press BAND to select the band

(AM, FM1 or FM2).• Tune to the desired station using the

seek function or tune knob.• Press AUTO EQ or AUTO TONE

(as applies to your radio) to select thesound equalization best suiting thetype of station selected.

• Press/hold a numbered button until abeep confirms storage of the station.

• Repeat the previous steps for eachpushbutton.

Radio Data SystemYour radio’s RDS mode allows you to:• Seek only stations with your preferred

programming type• Receive announcements of local

and/or national emergencies• Receive and display messages from

radio stations

Toggle between the station frequency,station name, PTY and the name ofthe program if available• Press INFO.Display a station’s INFO messagewhen INFO appears on the display• Press INFO to see the message.

Once the complete message hasbeen displayed, INFO disappearsfrom the display.

Tune to an RDS broadcast of a selected program type• Press the TYPE button to select the

Program Type you want to listen to. • Press the or button.Switch to a station with a strongersignal and of the same PTY• Press and hold the BAND button for

two seconds to turn it on; repeat toturn it off.

Hear an ALERT announcement“ALERT!” will appear in the display when a local or national emergencyannouncement occurs. If a CD or cas-sette tape is playing, the announcementoverrides it.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


AM/FM Stereo with Six-Disc CD(if equipped)

Load one CD into the six-disc CDplayer• Turn the ignition on; then press and

release the LOAD side of the LOADCD button.

• Wait for the indicator light at the rightside of the slot to turn green.

• Insert the disc partway into the slot,label side up; the player will pull thedisc in.

Load multiple CDs into the six-discCD player• Turn the ignition on; then press and

hold the LOAD button for two sec-onds. The unit beeps and the light tothe right of the slot begins to flash.

• When the light stops flashing andturns green, insert a disc partway,label side up.

• The indicator light will begin blinkingand then turn green. Load anotherdisc at this time.

• When more than one disc is loaded, a number for each disc is displayed.

• To load more than one but fewer thansix discs, press the LOAD buttonagain after loading the final CD.

• For every CD loaded, a numberappears on the radio display.

HomeLink® Transmitter (if equipped)

This programmable transmitter can store three frequencies for items suchas a garage door opener, entry doorlock or security system.With the ignition off, program the transmitter as follows:• Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink buttons, releasing onlywhen the indicator light flashes (after20 seconds). Do not repeat this stepwhen programming additional buttons.

• Position the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 1–3 inches away from the HomeLink button you wish to program.

• Simultaneously press and hold theHomeLink button and hand-heldtransmitter button until the indicatorlight flashes rapidly; then releaseboth buttons. Programming may takeup to 90 seconds.

• To play a specific CD, press the CDAUX button and then the number ofthe CD you want to hear.

• A small bar appears under the CDnumber that is playing, and the tracknumber appears.


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Set a station preset

Your vehicle’s Navigation EntertainmentSystem provides you with detailed mapsof all major highways and roadsthroughout the United States. After youenter a destination, the system providesturn-by-turn instructions for reaching

Touch Screen NavigationEntertainment System (if equipped)

• Press and hold the programmedHomeLink button and observe theindicator light.If the indicator light stays on con-stantly, programming is complete andyour device should activate when theHomeLink button is pressed andreleased.If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then stays on constantly, continue with next step to complete the programming of a rollingcode-equipped garage door opener.

• Firmly press and release the trainingbutton on the garage door openermotor-head. Within 30 seconds,return to the vehicle and firmly press,hold for two seconds and release theprogrammed HomeLink button up to three times to complete the programming.


If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, theOnStar system provides in-vehicle safe-ty, security, and communications servic-es, available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. These services are easilyaccessed through the three OnStar but-tons in your vehicle. • Press the Phone button to access

OnStar Personal Calling, a hands-free, voice-activated communicationsservice.*

• Press the blue OnStar button to con-nect to an OnStar Advisor for servic-es such as GM Goodwrench RemoteDiagnostics or routing and locationassistance.**

• Press the red Emergency button toconnect to an OnStar Advisor whocan contact a nearby emergencyservices provider to dispatch ambu-lance, police, fire, or other emergencyservices to your location.

For more information about OnStar fea-tures, refer to the OnStar Owner’sManual and Audio Tour CD, located inyour glove box.*Available in most markets**Routing and location assistance may require service

upgrade


OnStar® (if equipped)

your destination. In addition, the systemcan help you locate banks, airports,restaurants, post offices, ATMs andmore.


Note: See your NavigationEntertainment System Quick ReferenceGuide for operating instructions.


Rainsense Wipers (if equipped)

These wipers detect moisture on thewindshield and automatically turn thewipers on.Activate Rainsense Wipers• Set the wipers to one of the five delay

settings on the turn signal/multifunc-tion lever. The rain sensor automati-cally controls the frequency of thewipes from OFF to HIGH speedaccording to the amount of moistureon the windshield.


Note: Turn this feature off before enter-ing an automatic car wash.

Remote Keyless Entry System(if equipped)

On equipped vehicles, the RKE systemlocks and unlocks the doors and liftglassfrom a range of three to 30 feet. At timesthe range may be shorter than usual,which is normal. If the transmitter doesnot seem to be working properly:• Ensure that you are within transmitter

range of the vehicle. Rainy and

Content Theft-Deterrent System(if equipped)

This feature has a red indicator lamplocated in the radio that is labeledSECURITY. After closing all vehicle doors, the system can be activated in two ways:• Press the LOCK button on the

Remote Keyless Entry key fob, or• Press the power door LOCK switch

with the door open.The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light turns off (after a delayof approximately 30 seconds).If the alarm is tripped, the horn soundsfor 30 seconds, and the headlamps andparking lamps also flash for two minutesto get visual attention. The alarm soundswhenever a locked door is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

snowy weather can reduce transmit-ter range.

• Check to see whether other vehiclesor obstacles are blocking the trans-mitter signal by stepping a few feetto the left or right, and hold the transmitter higher when pressing the button(s).

• Consider the length of time that the transmitter battery has been inservice and replace it if necessary(the DIC will display “RFA BAT #LOW” if the battery needs replacing).Use CR 2032 battery or equivalent.


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Sun Visors

To block the sun’s glare, pull the sunvisor down. You can cover the driver orpassenger front-side window by slidingthe sun visor front-to-rear of vehicle andvice versa. The visor can also slide along theattachment bar for additional windowcoverage.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Sunroof (if equipped)

To open or close your sunroof, the igni-tion must be on or Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) must be active. Open the sunroof• Press and release the back portion of

the button in the overhead console.Close the sunroof• Press (and hold) the front portion of

the button. Once the sunroof isclosed, press the forward side of thebutton to open the sunroof to the vent position.


Note: In the closed position, the sunroofmay not appear parallel with the vehicleheadliner.

Four-Wheel Drive (if equipped)

The Four-Wheel Drive system rotarycontrols are located on the instrumentpanel and include these modes:2HI: For most street and highway conditionsA4WD: For use when road conditions vary4HI: When extra traction is required fordriving on snow-covered roads and formost off-road conditions4LO: For extreme driving conditionsonly, including steep hills, deep sand,snow or mudSee your Owner Manual for instructionson how to place the transfer case inneutral.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


Traction Assist System (TAS) (if equipped; 2WD models only)

TAS operates only when it senses thatone or both rear wheels are beginning tolose traction. When this happens,engine power is reduced to limit wheel-spin. You may also hear or feel the system working.TAS is automatically enabled wheneveryou start the vehicle. Disable TAS• Press the TAS ON/OFF button

located near the shift lever or on theinstrument panel. When disabled, theTRACTION OFF light comes on.

Enable TAS after having turned it off• Press the TAS ON/OFF button again

and the TRACTION OFF light will goout.


Luggage Carrier (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof and allows youto carry a load on top of your vehicle. Some TrailBlazers are equipped withoptional sliding crossrails and tie-downspots to secure cargo. Adjust crossrails• Lift the lever on each side of the

crossrail and slide it into position. • Secure the crossrail by pressing the

levers on each side of the crossraildown into place.

Reduce wind noise when the luggagecarrier is not in usePosition the rear crossrail at the rear-most position and the front crossrailabove the rearmost portion of the reardoor opening (above the “C” pillar).See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Never carry anything on the vehicle roof that is longer or wider thanthe luggage carrier itself. (Examples:plywood, paneling, a mattress.) Theload could be violently torn off, causingyou or other drivers to have a collision. Note: Loading cargo that weighs morethan 220 pounds (100 kg) on the lug-gage carrier may damage your vehicle.

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Roadside Assistance

My GMLink

1-800-CHEV-USA(1-800-243-8872)TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle,membership in the Roadside Assistanceprogram is free.Roadside Assistance is available 24 hoursa day, 365 days a year by calling one of theabove numbers. An advisor will provide youwith over-the-phone roadside assistancewith minor mechanical problems. If theproblem can’t be resolved over the phone,our advisors have access to a nationwidenetwork of dealer-recommended serviceproviders. Roadside membership is free;however, some services may incur costs.Roadside offers two levels of service: Basic Care and Courtesy Care.Roadside Basic Care provides:• Toll-free number (shown above)• Free towing for warranty repairs• Basic over-the-phone technical advice• Available dealer services at reasonable

costs (i.e., wrecker services,locksmith/key service, glass repair)

Roadside Courtesy Care provides:• Roadside Basic Care services

(as outlined previously)Plus:• FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the

closest dealer from a legal roadway)

The Chevrolet Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for ChevroletOwners, a one-stop resource to enhanceyour Chevrolet ownership experience.Exclusive member benefits include onlineservice reminders, vehicle maintenancetips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today atwww.mygmlink.com

• FREE Locksmith/Key Service (whenkeys are lost on the road or locked inside)

• FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)

• FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)

• FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel delivered on the road)

Courtesy Care is available to retail andretail lease customers operating newChevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), whicheveroccurs first. For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate number• Vehicle color and mileage• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number where you can be

reached• Description of problem

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2004 by GM Corp.All rights reserved.

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