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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-37
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-58
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-91
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Records . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar Black plate (2,1)
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑13. I. P. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. J. Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. Q. Horn on page 5‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7. R. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). S. Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑46. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. m : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. & : Press and hold to open or close the power liftgate.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. To cancel a remote start: There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. . Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate . Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle. . Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. . Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to close. Windows To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats . 1-7 If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Power Lumbar . On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief To return the seatback to the upright position: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-9 Memory Features 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑18 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑28 for more information. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Heated Seats Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. 1-11 Rear Seats See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9. If available, the buttons are on the front doors. I: Press to heat the seatback only.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Heated and Ventilated Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Safety Belts See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10. Head Restraint Adjustment If available, the buttons are on the front doors.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief 1-13 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag Mirror Adjustment The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags (if equipped), and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors Interior Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment 1-15 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. Exterior Lighting The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, press the button located next to the lamp.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. Windshield Wiper/Washer For more information, see: Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. 9 : Turns the wiper off. 5 : Turns on the rear wiper delay. Z : Turns on the rear wiper.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) L. C. Defrost M. Passenger Temperature Control D. Air Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑40. Automatic Transfer Case While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑41.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 1-21 Vehicle Features Radio(s) 4 n : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief 4: Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. + e − e : Press to increase or decrease volume. See Cruise Control on page 9‑55.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief See the navigation system manual for more information. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror. The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Sunroof The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. The accessory power outlets are powered, even with the ignition off.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) In Brief To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Performance and Maintenance To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-28 Black plate (28,1) In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) In Brief . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-30 Black plate (30,1) In Brief OnStar® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) In Brief hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in your vehicle, OnStar service may not work.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 1-32 Black plate (32,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑46.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 Battery Replacement To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑41 for additional information. 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, manually turn the heated seats on and off. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for additional information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the ignition on and then back off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks WARNING (Continued) { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Power) . Power Liftgate Operation { WARNING Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . Press and hold & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. . Press & on the overhead console. . Press the touchpad on the outside liftgate handle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Pinch sensors are located on the sides of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are moved off the liftglass. WARNING (Continued) Systems on page 9‑35 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security The vehicle may have power assist steps. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Trailer-Tow Mirrors The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver preferred position for better vision.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑60. Vehicles with the memory package have a passenger and/or driver mirror that tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑62 for more information. If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express‐ down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express‐down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof 2-23 The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑32 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B). When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's 3rd-row seat, if equipped, has headrests that can be adjusted up and down.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is all the way back. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints . On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-9 Heated Front Seats { WARNING To recline a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the desired button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The heated and cooled seats turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again. Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { WARNING 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature { WARNING The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Tumbling the Third Row Seat Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. To return the seatback to the upright position: 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place. 7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position: 5. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly. 3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on the seat to engage the rear floor latches.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? 3-25 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3‑34 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints Second Row Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. For the second row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. Third Row If your vehicle has a third row, remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 3-33 { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑35. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 3-37 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following airbags: The vehicle has the following airbags: . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver. With seat‐mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 3-39 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 for more information. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on page 3‑69 or Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) on page 3‑72 or Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3‑72. 6. Restart the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult‐size occupants.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep the airbags from working properly? A: We have designed our airbag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles that have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). But do not change or defeat the snow plow's “tripping mechanism.” If you do, it can damage your snow plow and your vehicle, and it may cause an airbag inflation.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑61 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints For models with a third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. Third Row Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 3-65 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Black plate (66,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 . Black plate (68,1) Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-70 Black plate (70,1) Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Cinching Latch Plate Free‐Falling Latch Plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap‐shoulder belt and a free‐falling latch plate, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-72 Black plate (72,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑61 for more information. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 3-74 Black plate (74,1) Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐ and‐forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 6.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Armrest Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the cupholders. Rear Storage For vehicles with a rear storage area, it is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle on the driver side. Turn the knobs and pull the storage door to access. The door can be removed. Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, it is located between the bucket seats.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage 3. Move the other end of the cover forward and hold it next to the driver side trim panel slot. 4. Press the end caps in, to allow the cover to fit into the trim slot. 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to make sure it is secure. On extended wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is removed or folded down.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22. . . Black plate (4,1) If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywood to the siderail supports. Tie the load and secure it to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-54 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls To select preset or favorite radio stations: Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a Navigation System): Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. 1. Press and hold w or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. CD/DVD 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (Vehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or c x to select the next or previous track within the selected category. 2. Press and hold w or c x to move quickly through the tracks. 3. Press and release ¨ to move up one track within the selected category.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ to quickly move forward through the tracks. Release to stop on the desired track. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Windshield Wiper/Washer 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ Washer { WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the button. The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate variance zone is displayed. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Calibration 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem until CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to start the compass calibration. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6‐Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar Black plate (12,1)
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑40 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Metric 5-15 English Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on page 10‑21. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gauge shows the condition of the charging system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . . . Black plate (22,1) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑70. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls . The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52 for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls The lights go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 for more information. Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, instantaneous economy and Active Fuel Management™ indicator, and transmission temperature.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed. You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition was last turned on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Used Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) T (Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed. was last turned on and the vehicle was moving.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (Without DIC Buttons) Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays. 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5‑6 for more information. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. This setting can be adjusted from 0.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls Relearn Tire Positions Your vehicle may have this display. To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor, the system must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑55.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 5‑20. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/ RUN.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑21 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mile).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑60 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑25. Several conditions may cause this message to appear.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after several seconds. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. After this message clears, the TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in the DIC. See “TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 and “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑82 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to display all DIC messages in English. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. for this feature.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver door will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: APPROACH LIGHTING OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. DRIVER MIRROR: The driver outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If the features are enabled through the EASY EXIT SETUP menu, the driver seat will move back when the key is removed from the ignition or after pressing the easy exit seat button. The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls 5-53 ON: The driver seat and, on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. On some vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, the pedals will also automatically move. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” in this section. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Black plate (56,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 . Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: The switch settings written down in Step 2 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 5-60 Black plate (60,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor detects a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel which regulates when the automatic headlamps turn on. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on whenever the ignition is on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. | (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps. For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located next to the exterior lamps control on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps, so the total current draw of the attached lamps should be less than this value. The attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires located above the overhead console, a dark green switched power wire and a black ground wire.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features For vehicles with reading lamps they are located on the overhead console. Entry Lighting To turn on the reading lamps, press the button located next to each lamp. To turn them off, press the button again. k (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 6-10 Black plate (10,1) Lighting 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) similar 7-3
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System System on page 7‑34 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ Midrange/Treble) If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, press the softkey positioned under the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than 2 seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System . Surround (Centerpoint®) — Select this setting to enable Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint signal processing produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital audio source. Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings. (Not available for AM or FM.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters displays.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, stations. 3. Select the number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Infotainment System s REV: Press to go to the previous XM category. \ FWD: Press to go to the next XM category. FAV (Favorites): Press to select different favorites pages for stored radio stations. CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM channels when the radio is in the XM mode. Finding a Category (CAT) Station To find XM channels in a category: 1. Press the CAT button to display the category tabs.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, stations. Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to an XM channel. 2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored. 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to store additional radio stations.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system (if equipped) may be affected if the sunroof is open. Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Inserting a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Ejecting a CD Z EJECT: Press and release to eject the disc.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Press and hold, or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release s REV to resume playing. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System To exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. CD Player Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a disc is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the disc does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Press the O button to turn the radio on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System Z DVD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed, due to unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press and hold for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward): f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on the disc that is currently playing. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds on the CD have played.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System The CD player supports: . Up to 512 files and folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as F1 ROOT on the radio.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the file name do not display.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of files on the disc. The radio may begin playing while it is scanning in the background. When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Inserting a Disc Ejecting a Disc Insert a disc partway into the top slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc should begin playing. “Loading Disc” shows on the radio display. At the same time, the radio displays a softkey menu of option(s).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System O (Power): Press to turn the radio on or off. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and to start the Parental Control feature. Parental Control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen instructions, if available. c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. r (Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. y (Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the softkeys located under the navigation arrows to navigate the cursor through the DVD menu.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System DVD slot. It must be manually turned on by the rear seat occupant through the remote control power button. or the stop button has been pressed twice on the remote control, the disc resumes playing at the beginning of the disc.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑34 for more information. Using the USB Port Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs. USB Support The USB connector is located in the center console, and uses the USB 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System appears on the radio display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing. f (Tune): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files: 1. Press the softkey below c. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list of folders. 3. Press f to select the desired folder. If there is more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached. . Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System Repeat Functionality To use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The operating range for the RSE system is above −20°C (−4°F) or below 60°C (140°F).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System These headphones can be used to listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVD‐As, or any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature. The wireless headphones have an On/Off button, channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume control. If the vehicle has a third row video screen display, it has two additional headphones. Push the power button to turn on the headphones.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. the RSE system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30 for more information about changing the source. How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu. To change any feature: 1. Press the z (display menu) button on the remote control. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen remains on. This is normal, and the DVD continues to play through the previous audio source. Use the remote control power button or eject the disc to turn off the screen. Remote Control The overhead console contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receivers for the remote control.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will not be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. If the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a new universal remote control can be purchased.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press this button again to go to the previous track or chapter. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. u (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Infotainment System If the vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX button controls the source display on the second row video screen, and the third row video screen as described in the table below: Aux Second Third Row Button Row Screen Press Screen Default State (No Press) First Press Black plate (42,1) DVD Media DVD Media Aux Video Aux Video Source Source Second Press DVD Media Aux Video Source Third Press Aux Video Source DVD Media Fou
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones. The remote and/or the headphones are lost.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channel and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold the left © or right ¨ seek arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual station.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Infotainment System 3. Say “Change phone.” . . Black plate (50,1) If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 7-51 Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command b g for 2. Say “Delete.” 2. Say “Directory.” 1. Press and hold two seconds. 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 4. Say “List.” Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Receiving a Call Three‐Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . 2. Say “Digit Dial.” . 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . . To mute a call, press then say “Mute call.” b g, and To cancel mute, press b then say “Un‐mute call.” g, and Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls 9 (Fan Control): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the airflow direction inside the vehicle. By positioning the knob between two modes, a combination of those modes is selected.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. h (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. L. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. A. Fan Control F. Air Delivery Mode Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) G.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum cooling setting.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. 8-9 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-10 Black plate (10,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the headliner. The system can also be controlled with the front controls. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Climate Controls ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner outlets. The rear system floor outlets are located directly behind the second row seats. The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-12 Black plate (12,1) Climate Controls The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button. To turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 8-14 Black plate (14,1) Climate Controls 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Off-Road Driving . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-68 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-69 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First, apply the brakes. See Braking on page 9‑3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious — or even fatal — accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Off-roading can be great fun but has some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating After off-roading, be sure to reinstall the air dam: WARNING (Continued) 1. Line up the snaps and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps. . 2. Install the two outboard bolts. Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving { WARNING . . Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating . Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. . Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted), camp stoves, and lanterns. . Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Scanning the Terrain Some things to consider: Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, do not drive the hill. Consider this as you approach a hill: . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? . Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating . Ease up on the speed as you approach the top of the hill. . Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. . . Black plate (12,1) Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. If the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill: .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating . Never try to turn around if about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, it is steep enough to cause it to roll over. If you cannot make it up the hill, back straight down the hill. If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Driving and Operating { WARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Things not to do when driving down a hill: . Black plate (14,1) When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating the rear wheels — reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when driving across an incline, the narrower track width — the distance between the left and right wheels — might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. . Surface conditions can be a problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, turning is more difficult, and braking distances are longer. It is best to use a low gear when in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, keep the vehicle moving so it does not get stuck. When driving on sand, wheel traction changes.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water. If the tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start the engine. When going through water, remember that when the brakes get wet, it might take longer to stop. See Driving on Wet Roads on page 9‑17.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . Stay in your own lane.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. Recovery Hooks { WARNING These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑46 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑53.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) B.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . . . . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or while using cruise control. Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving, make only small adjustments.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to neutral, firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) . Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . . Black plate (34,1) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy. When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain full-cylinder operation.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle is has an automatic transmission, it has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN position. There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9‑21.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine, before making an upshift, if the engine is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and vehicle load.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. You can use it for major/ severe downgrades and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. When you shift to 1 (First) it provides the lowest gear appropriate to the vehicle's current road speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows, eventually downshifting to 1 (First) gear.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑41. While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission) The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Read the following before using four-wheel drive. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on the vehicle's powertrain.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Drive High position.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition in ON/RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have your vehicle moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park). 10. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on the vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High for extended periods of time. Automatic Transfer Case While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the steering system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. When driving the vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is engaged, and the vehicle's power is sent to the front and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel Drive High.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating Parking Brake Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑23. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak) were previously on. To disable both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak®, ABS, brake warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are displayed, the transfer case could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and messages are displayed.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. . . Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Black plate (58,1) Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. . A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. . The vehicle's bumper is damaged.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { WARNING When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays light up in the side mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating the same side, the SBZA display will flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes. missed alert. The number of missed alerts will increase with increased rainfall or road spray. SBZA displays do not come on while the vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. At speeds greater then 32 km/h (20 mph), SBZA displays may come on when a vehicle you have passed remains in or drops back into the detection zone.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-62 Black plate (62,1) Driving and Operating SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE: This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone, or the vehicle is passing through an open field of view area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient data for operation. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. If you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the RVC system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-64 Black plate (64,1) Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen. . Shifting in to P (Park). Symbols . Reach a vehicle speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3. Press the MENU hard key to enter the configure menu options, then press the MENU hard key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-66 Black plate (66,1) Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Driving and Operating During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until the conditions return to normal. Pressing and holding z when the left indicator light is flashing will turn off the video display along with the left indicator light.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-68 Black plate (68,1) Driving and Operating See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑69. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑68. Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Driving and Operating However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-70 Black plate (70,1) Driving and Operating website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) when refueling the vehicle. This is against the law in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. E85 or gasoline can be used. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑69. To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-72 Black plate (72,1) Driving and Operating The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑20. If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the following trailer towing information in this section: . . . For information on driving while towing a trailer, see “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-74 Black plate (74,1) Driving and Operating Important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . The weight of the trailer tongue . The weight on the vehicle's tires . And the weight of the trailering combination Driving with a Trailer WARNING (Continued) To maximize safety when towing a trailer: . . Never drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Driving and Operating 9-75 Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-76 Black plate (76,1) Driving and Operating let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑21. Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-78 Black plate (78,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Driving and Operating 9-79 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-80 Black plate (80,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Driving and Operating weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown below: proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-82 Black plate (82,1) Driving and Operating Weight. The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer combination, fully loaded for the trip, getting individual weights for each of these items. Towing Equipment Consider using sway controls with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional about sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Driving and Operating the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. Since the vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®, the trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system. connector can be plugged into a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector available through your dealer. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Trailer Wiring Harness .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-84 Black plate (84,1) Driving and Operating . Brown: Taillamps . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑41 for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” earlier in the section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-86 Black plate (86,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle’s brake, anti‐lock brake or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly, the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all. Make sure all of these systems are fully operational to ensure full functionality of the ITBC system. The ITBC system is powered through the vehicle's electrical system. Turning the ignition off will also turn off the ITBC system.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel brakes. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. . Pressing a Trailer Gain button – If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-88 Black plate (88,1) Driving and Operating TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Press and hold a gain button to cause the Trailer Gain to continuously adjust.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Driving and Operating over-gained may result in locked trailer brakes. A trailer that is under-gained may result in not enough trailer braking. Both of these conditions may result in poorer stopping and stability of the vehicle and trailer. Use the following procedure to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in proper working condition. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-90 Black plate (90,1) Driving and Operating TRAILER CONNECTED – This message will be briefly displayed when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle. This message will automatically turn off in about ten seconds. The driver can also acknowledge this message before it automatically turns off. CHECK TRAILER WIRING – This message will be displayed if: 1.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Driving and Operating If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while driving the vehicle, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes. When traffic conditions allow, carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-92 Black plate (92,1) Driving and Operating provided certain weights, such as the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. The plow the vehicle can carry depends on many things, such as: . The options the vehicle came with, and the weight of those options. . The weight and number of passengers intended to be carried. . The weight of items added to the vehicle. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Driving and Operating In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: For example, adding a 318 kg (700 lb) snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 122 cm (4 ft) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 305 cm (10 ft), then: W = 318 kg (700 lb) A = 122 cm (4 ft) W.B.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 9-94 Black plate (94,1) Driving and Operating This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded. { WARNING On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-2 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-65 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories and Modifications Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 10-5 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑15. F. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑16. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑83. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. D. Battery on page 10‑28. H.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. See “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level. On some vehicles, when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. If a small leak is suspected, then use the following checking procedures to check the fluid level.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission fluid temperature is reached.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact the dealer. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 10-21 5. Replace the pressure cap.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑23 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. Power Steering Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always use the proper fluid. The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. Notice . What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. How to Check Lubricant 10-29 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant All Except 1500 Series A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug 1500 Series . When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two. Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading. fill plug hole, located at the front of the axle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. Glass Replacement If the windshield or front side glass must be replaced, see your dealer to determine the correct replacement glass. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑5 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 2.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑38. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑10 or Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑12. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 10-37 License Plate Lamp 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and install the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 7.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and install the new bulb. Electrical System 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Electrical System Overload Replacement Bulbs The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed. Fuses and Circuit Breakers If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Vehicle Care Black plate (40,1)
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses 33 Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) 45 Airbag System (Battery) 34 Sunroof 46 35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 36 Windshield Wiper 48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) 57 Cooling Fan 1 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 38 Electric Adjustable
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 66 Heated Windshield Washer System 67 Transfer Case 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) 69 Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Relays Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Relays Usage FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Fuses The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Circuit Breaker Usage 18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection 22 Driver Information Center (DIC) BODY Harness Connector 23 Rear Wiper BODY Harness Connector 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door L
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Vehicle Care Harness Connector Wheels and Tires HEADLINER Headliner Harness 1 Connector 1 SEO/ UPFITTER CB1 WARNING (Continued) Usage HEADLINER Headliner Harness 2 Connector 2 Circuit Breaker Black plate (46,1) Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Usage Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Tires Your new vehicle comes with hig
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tires. . Do not spin the tires in excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) on slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10‑53 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit number that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item C of the tire illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care this represents the load index for single versus dual wheel usage (single/dual). The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑56 for additional information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location. Also see Tire Pressure on page 10‑53. The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 . Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on. TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . . . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑53 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑56. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced. Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle might not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types could also cause damage to the vehicle. Be sure to use the same size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING If different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction – AA, A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed. The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, check the alignment if there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle is pulling to one side or the other.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid Supplement for more information. { WARNING If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing The tools you will be using include the following: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10‑79 for more information. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) connects to the hoist shaft (B).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑66 for more information. If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care Jacking Locations (Overall View) Front Position – 1500 Models A. Front Position B. Rear Position 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. Front Position – 2500 Models 10-73 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Rear Position – 1500 Models Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come (Continued) off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care . WARNING (Continued) Specifications on page 12‑2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you: H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 10-77 Pull the pin through the center of the wheel.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 7.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10‑69. 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10‑69. 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10-81 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { WARNING 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper. 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the hoist end of extension, and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. 14. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑28. If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. Towing the Vehicle 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. { WARNING Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel drive vehicle with a two speed automatic transfer case: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care Dolly Towing – Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the rear: 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Washing the Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care Aluminum Wheels Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Products that remove odors from the upholstery and clean the glass can be obtained from your dealer.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 . . Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See Off-Road Driving on page 9‑6. Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑68. { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. An Emission Control Service. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 1 000 km/ 600 miles.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. . Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance Once a Year . . See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑31. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10‑32. . See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑32. . See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑32. . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Underbody flushing service. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. clear, and free of debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678).
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Front – 55.0 cm (21.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque 1.5 L 1.6 qt 190 Y 140 lb ft †Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Black plate (2,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-0811 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-0811 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. . My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers. .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles . . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. . Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Statement RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-34 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-33 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Brake Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-11 Compass . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-72 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-70 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-68 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-68 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-18 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Stuck Vehicle .
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-54 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54 Using this Manual . . . . . .