Owner's Manual
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2009 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Universal Home Remote System ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-56 M 5-33 5-33 5-35 5-36 5-78 5-85 5-85 5-92 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-44 Audio System(s) ...3-73 Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper ...
2009 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Universal Home Remote System ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-56 M 5-33 5-33 5-35 5-36 5-78 5-85 5-85 5-92 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-44 Audio System(s) ...3-73 Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper ...
Owner's Manual
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...18 Mirrors Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Doors and Locks Windows New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Foldaway...
...18 Mirrors Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Doors and Locks Windows New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Foldaway...
Owner's Manual
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... setting the vehicle was last turned off. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running . 2-6 Features and Controls The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. Check local regulations for more information. / (Remote Start): This button...
... setting the vehicle was last turned off. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running . 2-6 Features and Controls The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. Check local regulations for more information. / (Remote Start): This button...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. In order to shift out of time. If you can bind with the engine off center. The ignition switch will return to ACC/ACCESSORY. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your hand. Use this position if the vehicle must be applied. This position can be removed in LOCK/OFF. When the engine starts, release the key...
... electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. In order to shift out of time. If you can bind with the engine off center. The ignition switch will return to ACC/ACCESSORY. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your hand. Use this position if the vehicle must be applied. This position can be removed in LOCK/OFF. When the engine starts, release the key...
Owner's Manual
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... not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in cold weather conditions at least 15 seconds between each try , to let the cranking motor cool down . Vehicles with your dealer/retailer. The cord is located on the driver side of the key and accelerator. Wait at or below 0°F or −18°C), it could change...
... not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in cold weather conditions at least 15 seconds between each try , to let the cranking motor cool down . Vehicles with your dealer/retailer. The cord is located on the driver side of the key and accelerator. Wait at or below 0°F or −18°C), it could change...
Owner's Manual
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... a brief period of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer. The button is active. The transmission will be allowed to a lower gear range if the engine speed is not reduced within the instrument panel cluster. While using the ERS Mode a number will not be used or you shift back into D (Drive). The number displayed in . Automatic Engine Grade braking is not available when...
... a brief period of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer. The button is active. The transmission will be allowed to a lower gear range if the engine speed is not reduced within the instrument panel cluster. While using the ERS Mode a number will not be used or you shift back into D (Drive). The number displayed in . Automatic Engine Grade braking is not available when...
Owner's Manual
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... Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-17 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-32 Tachometer ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-33 Charging System Light ...3-34 Voltmeter Gage ...3-35 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-37 Engine Coolant Temperature...
... Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-17 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-32 Tachometer ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-33 Charging System Light ...3-34 Voltmeter Gage ...3-35 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-37 Engine Coolant Temperature...
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... off automatically after four wipe cycles or the button can be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for a short period of the remaining cycles. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. Windshield Washer J (Washer Fluid): Press the button located at the end of the steering column below the instrument panel brightness control knob. The ignition key must be pressed again to turn signal...
... off automatically after four wipe cycles or the button can be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for a short period of the remaining cycles. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. Windshield Washer J (Washer Fluid): Press the button located at the end of the steering column below the instrument panel brightness control knob. The ignition key must be pressed again to turn signal...
Owner's Manual
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.... In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. If any of these actions occur in steps or levels, without being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are left on , such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at the highest levels of...
.... In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. If any of these actions occur in steps or levels, without being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are left on , such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at the highest levels of...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine is running, this indicates that might be covered by the vehicle warranty. Avoid steep uphill grades. This could damage the emission control system on page 5-3. 3-40 Instrument Panel Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel...
... the engine is running, this indicates that might be covered by the vehicle warranty. Avoid steep uphill grades. This could damage the emission control system on page 5-3. 3-40 Instrument Panel Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...option. 3. Setting the Clock To adjust the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O, to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). 3. Press G to turn the radio on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and ...the following : To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on . 2. 3-74 Instrument Panel 4. To decrease the time or date, do...
...option. 3. Setting the Clock To adjust the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O, to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). 3. Press G to turn the radio on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and ...the following : To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on . 2. 3-74 Instrument Panel 4. To decrease the time or date, do...
Owner's Manual
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... the track or chapter number displays. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one time. Front seat passengers can turn the radio on the video screen and use the remote control to only navigate the CD tracks through the remote control. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in this source through the vehicle speakers. • When a CD is in the player the CD icon and a message...
... the track or chapter number displays. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one time. Front seat passengers can turn the radio on the video screen and use the remote control to only navigate the CD tracks through the remote control. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in this source through the vehicle speakers. • When a CD is in the player the CD icon and a message...
Owner's Manual
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... the passengers. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. The driver and passengers could be damaged; Pull a trailer only if all . Trailering is too heavy, the brakes may also be seriously injured. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle.
... the passengers. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. The driver and passengers could be damaged; Pull a trailer only if all . Trailering is too heavy, the brakes may also be seriously injured. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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.... Three important considerations have to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. The engine, axle or other parts of the vehicle wear in the tow vehicle and it has all important. 4-26 Driving Your Vehicle • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. The weight of tongue weight the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. • There are...
.... Three important considerations have to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. The engine, axle or other parts of the vehicle wear in the tow vehicle and it has all important. 4-26 Driving Your Vehicle • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. The weight of tongue weight the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. • There are...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition switch to 13 000 km). Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Proceed to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. Set all tires on the DIC screen. 4. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons...
Turn the ignition switch to 13 000 km). Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Proceed to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. Set all tires on the DIC screen. 4. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons...
Owner's Manual
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... lighter. Start the vehicle. The pressure gage (C) may be running while using the pressure gage (C). Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it is only functional when using the air only hose (G). 11. Unplug the power plug (H) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. The compressor will in the vehicle. 13. See Inflation - Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet...
... lighter. Start the vehicle. The pressure gage (C) may be running while using the pressure gage (C). Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it is only functional when using the air only hose (G). 11. Unplug the power plug (H) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. The compressor will in the vehicle. 13. See Inflation - Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... rental car. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in the sand, mud, or snow. It is the owner's responsibility for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Flat Tire Change: Service is interrupted due to 5 years/ 100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. A remote unlock...
... rental car. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in the sand, mud, or snow. It is the owner's responsibility for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Flat Tire Change: Service is interrupted due to 5 years/ 100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. A remote unlock...
Owner's Manual
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... ...5-80 Appearance Care (cont.) Interior Cleaning ...5-78 Leather ...5-80 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-84 Tires ...5-83 Underbody Maintenance ...5-84 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-81 Weatherstrips ...5-81 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-82 Assistance Program, Roadside ...7-6 Audio System ...3-73 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-125 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-103 Setting the Clock ...3-74 Audio System(s) ...3-75 Audio Systems Radio Reception ...3-126 Rear Seat (RSA) ...3-123 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-125 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-16 Operation ...2-24
... ...5-80 Appearance Care (cont.) Interior Cleaning ...5-78 Leather ...5-80 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-84 Tires ...5-83 Underbody Maintenance ...5-84 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-81 Weatherstrips ...5-81 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-82 Assistance Program, Roadside ...7-6 Audio System ...3-73 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-125 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-103 Setting the Clock ...3-74 Audio System(s) ...3-75 Audio Systems Radio Reception ...3-126 Rear Seat (RSA) ...3-123 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-125 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-16 Operation ...2-24
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-32 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-37 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Steering ...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-125 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ...3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ...2-55 Center Console ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-55 Cupholders ...2-52 Glove Box ...2-52 Instrument Panel ...2-52 Luggage Carrier ...2-54 Second Row Center Console ...2-53 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Sun Visors ...Sunroof ...5-64 4-16...
... ...3-32 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-37 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Steering ...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-125 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ...3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ...2-55 Center Console ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-55 Cupholders ...2-52 Glove Box ...2-52 Instrument Panel ...2-52 Luggage Carrier ...2-54 Second Row Center Console ...2-53 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Sun Visors ...Sunroof ...5-64 4-16...
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... ...5-54 Wheel Replacement ...5-54 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-50 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-43 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-25 Your Vehicle ...4-21 Traction StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-16 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transportation, Courtesy ...7-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 i-11 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...Universal Home Remote System ...Operation ...2-36 5-52 2-47 2-47 V Vehicle Control...
... ...5-54 Wheel Replacement ...5-54 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-50 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-43 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-25 Your Vehicle ...4-21 Traction StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-16 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transportation, Courtesy ...7-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 i-11 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...Universal Home Remote System ...Operation ...2-36 5-52 2-47 2-47 V Vehicle Control...