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 either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, speakers, and on some vehicle lines an audio amplifier and/or rear seat audio (RSA).

The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features may include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, an audio amplifier, or an uplevel amplifier, rear seat audio (RSA), video entertainment system and a remote playback device.

The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:

  • Uplevel Radio (U1N) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
  • Uplevel Radio (U1P) - AM/FM Stereo, CD with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
  • Uplevel Radio (U1Q) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS
  • Uplevel Radio (UC6) - AM/FM, Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMCX) with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS
    Fig 1: Radio Controls & Features
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