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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1403 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONRADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONNOTES
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Notes
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The Entertainment System on this vehicle is configured with a radio, antenna, and speakers.
The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:
- Radio (UB0) - AM/FM with CD
- Radio (UB1) - AM/FM, Cassette and CD
- Radio (UC6) - AM/FM, Integral Multi Disc CD Changer
- Navigation Radio (UM8) - RADIO - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, CD, ETR, Navigation, Clock
Radio Features
| Controls | Functions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All Radios, except UM8 | |||
| Power | Push PWR/PUSH/VOL knob to turn the radio ON. | ||
| Volume | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/PUSH/VOL knob. | ||
| Automatic Volume Control | Press the AUTOVOL button. | ||
| Tune | Turn the TUNE/SELECT/PUSH RCL knob. | ||
| Seek | Momentarily press the SEEK/SCAN button. | ||
| Scan | Hold the SEEK/SCAN button at least 4 seconds. | ||
| Presets | Six AM, Six FM1 and Six FM2 | ||
| Preset Saving | Press and hold desired button until an audible beep is heard. | ||
| Set Clock | Press and hold the HR or MN button until an audible beep indicates the time set mode has been entered. Once the beep is heard, the time can be set by tapping each button to incrementally adjust the time. Holding down each button will rapidly change the time. | ||
| Recall | Push the TUNE/SELECT/PUSH RCL knob. | ||
| Fade or Balance | Press the BAL/FADE button to select and adjust w/SELECT knob. | ||
| Bass, Treble or Midrange | Press the TONE button to select and adjust w/SELECT knob. | ||
| Automatic Tone | Press AUTO TONE button. | ||
| Navigation Display Head, UM8 | |||
| Power | Push PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. | ||
| NAV | Displays the map guidance screen. | ||
| NAV RPT | Repeats the last voice guidance message. | ||
| SETUP | Displays the setup function for the Navigation Radio. | ||
| Scroll/Select knob | Push to display menu/Move up/down and left/right to highlight selection/Push to select. | ||
| Soft Key Buttons | Push to select the options listed on the navigation screen. | ||
Cassette Features
| Controls | UB1 Radio | |
|---|---|---|
| Eject | EJECT button | |
| Fast Forward | Preset button 1 | |
| Reverse | Preset button 4 | |
| Auto Reverse | Yes | |
| Side | Preset button 5 | |
| Previous | Preset button 1 | |
| Next | Preset button 2 | |
| Dolby | Preset button 6 | |
| Repeat | NA | |
Compact Disc Features
| Controls | UB1 Radio | UB0 Radio | UC6 Radio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eject | EJECT button | ||
| Fast Forward | Preset button 1 | ||
| Reverse | Preset button 4 | ||
| Disc | Preset button 5 | ||
| Previous | Preset button 1 | ||
| Next | Preset button 2 | ||
| Dolby | Preset button 6 | ||
| Repeat | NA | ||
| Random | Preset button 6 | ||
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.
- AM/FM Reception
- Theft Deterrent
- Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMDX)
- Amplifier
- Automatic Volume Control
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Tape/CD Player Error Messages
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
- XM Satellite Radio
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.