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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010

4. Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain

adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the Trailer Brake
Control Panel.

5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level

road surface representative of the towing condition
and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph (32 to
40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake
Apply lever.

Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than 20 to
25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) may result in an incorrect
gain setting.

6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just below the point of

trailer wheel lock-up, indicated by trailer wheel
squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks.

Trailer wheel lock-up may not occur if towing a
heavily loaded trailer. In this case, adjust the
Trailer Gain to the highest allowable setting for the
towing condition.

7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading,

trailer loading or road surface conditions change or
if trailer wheel lock-up is noticed at any time while
towing

Other ITBC Related DIC Messages

In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER
OUTPUT through the DIC, trailer connection and ITBC
system status is displayed in the DIC.

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. The ITBC system first determines connection to a

trailer with electric brakes and then the trailer
harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle.

If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is
stationary, this message will automatically turn off
in about thirty seconds. This message will also turn
off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if
the trailer harness is re-connected.

If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is
moving, this message will continue until the ignition
is turned off. This message will also turn off if the
driver acknowledges this message off or if the
trailer harness is re-connected.

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Tahoe Police

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Page 2: ...7 Airbag System 2 84 Restraint System Check 2 101 Features and Controls 3 1 Keys 3 3 Doors and Locks 3 10 Windows 3 19 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 23 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 27 Mirrors 3 54 Object Detection Systems 3 58 Universal Home Remote System 3 68 Storage Areas 3 75 Sunroof 3 79 Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 4 3 Climate Controls 4 18 Warning Lights Gauges and Ind...

Page 3: ...53 Front Axle 6 54 Headlamp Aiming 6 55 Bulb Replacement 6 58 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 61 Tires 6 63 Appearance Care 6 108 Vehicle Identification 6 116 Electrical System 6 117 Capacities and Specifications 6 125 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 15 Vehicle Data Recordi...

Page 4: ...r Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual If your vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnair...

Page 5: ...ere is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relati...

Page 6: ...t Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor F ...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 2 NOTES vi ...

Page 8: ...ting 1 16 Exterior Lighting 1 17 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 18 Climate Controls 1 19 Transmission 1 20 Four Wheel Drive 1 20 Vehicle Features 1 22 Radio s 1 22 Satellite Radio 1 23 Portable Audio Devices 1 23 Steering Wheel Controls 1 24 Bluetooth 1 24 Navigation System 1 25 Cruise Control 1 25 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 26 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 26 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 26 Power Outlets ...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Instrument Panel United States version shown Canada similar 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...e 5 50 M Automatic Transfer Case Control If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 3 41 or Four Wheel Drive Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 3 46 N Cruise Control on page 4 8 O Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 P Horn on page 4 3 Q Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 140 R Climate Control System on page 4 18 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 2...

Page 11: ... 60 m 195 feet away from the vehicle Press K to unlock the driver door Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Press m and hold to unlock the liftglass Press and hold to open or close the power liftgate Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the pan...

Page 12: ...KE 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 See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 8 Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver door From inside use the power door locks or the manual do...

Page 13: ... RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving 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 To disable the power liftgate function press OFF on the overhead console Liftglass There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass Press the button on the underside of the underside o...

Page 14: ...ndow Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Windows on page 3 19 Power Windows on page 3 20 Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place See Manual ...

Page 15: ...the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down See Power Seats on page 2 6 Manual Lumbar If equipped this control is located on the outboard side of the seat Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearwar...

Page 16: ... the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the bottom of the control On vehicles with four way lumbar press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the rear of the control To raise the height of the support press and hold the top of the control To lower press and hold the bottom of the control See Power Lumbar on page 2 7 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...e desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 12 Power Reclining Seatbacks If available this control is located on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward See Reclin...

Page 18: ...r buckets seats the seat s can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats if the vehicle has them If the vehicle has bucket seats the seatbacks can be also be reclined These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature For more information see 60 40 Split Bench Seat on ...

Page 19: ...rough the temperature settings high three indicator lights medium two indicator lights low one indicator light and off no lights See Heated Seats on page 2 8 and Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2 9 Rear Seats The heated rear seat controls are located on the Rear Sear Audio RSA panel M Press to heat the seat cushion and to cycle through the three temperature settings See Heated Seats on page 2 16 H...

Page 20: ...r sensing system if equipped will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags seat mounted side impact airbags if equipped and roof rail airbags are not affected by this If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenge...

Page 21: ...r a clearer view of the objects behind you Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer See Outside Towing Mirrors on page 3 55 Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door 1 Press A or B to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust...

Page 22: ...sh To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Interior Mirror 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 To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use Vehicles...

Page 23: ...e on when any door is opened They turn off after all the doors are closed The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column clockwise to the farthest position In this position the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed k The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterio...

Page 24: ...t of the steering wheel O 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 For vehicles first sold in Canada the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P Park AUTO Automatically turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights and license pla...

Page 25: ...wipes hold the band on 8 longer 9 Turns the windshield wipers off 6 Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes Slow wipes Fast wipes L Washer Fluid Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Windshield Wipers on page 4 6 and Windshield Washer on page 4 6 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...de Hybrid manual for more information A Fan Control B REAR C Air Recirculation D Air Delivery Mode Control E Air Conditioning F Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls G Rear Window Defogger A Fan Control B AUTO C Defrost D Air Recirculation E REAR F Air Delivery Mode Control G Driver Temperature Control H Display I Power Button J Rear Window Defogger K Air Conditioning L PASS M Passenger Temper...

Page 27: ... shift lever to the M Manual position The current range will appear next to the M This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible As an example when 4 Fourth gear is selected 1 First through 4 Fourth gears are available Press the plus minus buttons located on the steering column shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions See Automatic Trans...

Page 28: ...extra traction is needed such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four Wheel Drive Low position This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills N Neutral Vehicle...

Page 29: ... on the bottom line When information is not available NO INFO displays For more information about these and other radio features see Radio s on page 4 84 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System RSE and Rear Seat Audio System RSA see Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 128 and Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 4 138 for more information Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stati...

Page 30: ... 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 ca or call 1 877 438 9677 Canada See XM Satellite Radio Service under Radio s on page 4 84 Portable Audio D...

Page 31: ...E Press to switch between the radio CD and for vehicles with DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary Press to seek the next radio station the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device For more information see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 140 Bluetooth For vehicles with an in vehicle Bluetooth system it allows users ...

Page 32: ...h as banks airports restaurants and more See the Navigation System manual for more information Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel I Turns the system on or off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to ac...

Page 33: ...ed service See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 3 60 for more information Rear Vision Camera RVC The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse on the inside rear view mirror or the navigation screen if equipped To clean the camera lense located above the license plate rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth Ultrasonic P...

Page 34: ...r outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side The accessory power outlets are powered even with the ignition off Continuing to use accessory power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK OFF may cause the vehicle s battery to run down See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 4 16 Universal Remote System The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers security systems and home aut...

Page 35: ...it The sunroof also has a sunshade that you can pull forward to block the rays of the sun The sunshade must be opened and closed manually See Sunroof on page 3 79 Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak System The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions Both sys...

Page 36: ...ressure Monitor System on page 6 73 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 74 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and on most vehicles displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the E...

Page 37: ... trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program This program provides technically trained ...

Page 38: ...ands Free Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the OnStar Owner s Guide or visit www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week For a full description of OnStar services and system ...

Page 39: ...pment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone network congestion OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that can be used to interact with ...

Page 40: ... 2 22 Third Row Seat 2 28 Safety Belts 2 33 Safety Belts They Are for Everyone 2 33 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 38 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 2 55 Lap Belt 2 55 Safety Belt Extender 2 56 Child Restraints 2 57 Older Children 2 57 Infants and Young Children 2 59 Child Restraint Systems 2 63 Where to Put the Restraint 2 66 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LA...

Page 41: ... 2 90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 91 How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 92 Passenger Sensing System 2 94 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 100 Restraint System Check 2 101 Checking the Restraint Systems 2 101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 102 2 2 ...

Page 42: ...e 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 Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 2 3 ...

Page 43: ... head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down 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 rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up and down 2 4 ...

Page 44: ...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 If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 2 5...

Page 45: ...t Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power ...

Page 46: ...e or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats This vehicle may have 2 way lumbar To increase lumbar support press and hold the top of the control To decrease lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control 2 7 ...

Page 47: ...hat as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods...

Page 48: ...oled seat off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected three for high two for medium and one for low Heated Seatback To heat only the seatback press the button with the heated seatback symbol This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and...

Page 49: ...on page 3 55 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3 31 for more information Not all mirrors adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to indicate that the position has been stored A second seating mirror and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps...

Page 50: ...ding for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver s door panel between buttons 1 and 2 With the vehicle in P Park the driver s seat exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button You will hear ...

Page 51: ...cle 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 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 2 12 ...

Page 52: ...s The shoulder belt cannot do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat a...

Page 53: ...ack 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 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 ...

Page 54: ... To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used Do not use it as a seating position ...

Page 55: ...t symbol A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn it off Indicator bars next to the symbol will designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The heated seats are off when the ignition is off 60 40 Split Bench Seat If you...

Page 56: ... 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 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback 2 17 ...

Page 57: ...ically Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor The seat will tumble forward 2 18 ...

Page 58: ... seat from the third rows if your vehicle has them 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 Lift the lever s located on the bottom rear of the second r...

Page 59: ... Row Seats or Outside WARNING 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 To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats if your vehicle has them 1 Make sure that there is nothing...

Page 60: ...ched 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 Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twiste...

Page 61: ...e third row seats if your vehicle has them These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the ...

Page 62: ... and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat s To fold and tumble the seat do the following 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 ...

Page 63: ...d Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor The seat will tumble forward 2 24 ...

Page 64: ...g 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 To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats if your vehicle has them 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat 2 Lift the lever located on the bottom rear of ...

Page 65: ...s or Outside WARNING 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 To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats if your vehicle has them do the following 1 Make sure that there is...

Page 66: ...bling of the seat Returning the Seat s to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position do the following 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 Always push and...

Page 67: ...wing 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Remove all items on the seat cushion 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 3 Lift the release lever located on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outb...

Page 68: ...erson sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Tumbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space To tumble the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Make sure the head rests are completely lowered and there is nothing under i...

Page 69: ...ull 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 do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat 3 Release the seat from the tumbled...

Page 70: ...nd pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Removing the Third Row Seat To remove the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed under Folding the Seatbacks previously The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded 3 Unlatch the se...

Page 71: ...and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor 5 Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position 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...

Page 72: ...assenger s can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ...

Page 73: ...es can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on...

Page 74: ...Black plate 35 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 2 35 ...

Page 75: ...Black plate 36 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 2 36 ...

Page 76: ... 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 Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of...

Page 77: ... Properly This section is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 2 57 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 59 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to...

Page 78: ... a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries 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 The shoulder belt locks if there is a s...

Page 79: ... this A The shoulder belt is too loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 2 40 ...

Page 80: ...ill not give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your 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 2 41 ...

Page 81: ... the wrong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if your 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 This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 2 42 ...

Page 82: ...RNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 2 43 ...

Page 83: ...ously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury 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 2 ...

Page 84: ...shoulder belt properly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 45 ...

Page 85: ...ith this A The belt is twisted across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 2 46 ...

Page 86: ...s for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free falling latch plates If the vehicle has a third row the lap shoulder belts have either free falling or cinching latch plates Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style Free Falling Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat i...

Page 87: ...r belt with a free falling latch plate is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system if equipped See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 94 for more information If the belt stops befor...

Page 88: ...nder on page 2 56 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may b...

Page 89: ...y belt damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder The belt should be away from the face and neck but not falling off the shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could ...

Page 90: ... moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And if the vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehic...

Page 91: ...n in the second row seat and the third row if the vehicle has one Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt Second Row 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 52 ...

Page 92: ...ban Owner Manual 2010 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 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 2 53 ...

Page 93: ...and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide into its storage clip on the ...

Page 94: ...tect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 47 The vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the c...

Page 95: ...at the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and u...

Page 96: ...rmation If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for length of trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat If you have the choice a child should sit in a position with a lap shoulder be...

Page 97: ...the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly WARNING 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 i...

Page 98: ...e child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes th...

Page 99: ...s airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle WARNING Never do this Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become s...

Page 100: ...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 If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 2 61 ...

Page 101: ...If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash ...

Page 102: ...rce on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the...

Page 103: ...010 A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D 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 2 64 ...

Page 104: ...on page 2 68 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replace...

Page 105: ...he 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 A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airb...

Page 106: ... 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 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle Wherev...

Page 107: ...straint 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 The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child...

Page 108: ...ngle 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 In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read a...

Page 109: ...hat can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position but not both at the same time For models with a three passenger 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 For models with 60 40 second row seating the rear right ...

Page 110: ...Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Second Row Seat 60 40 For models with 60 40 second row seating the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position ...

Page 111: ...say that the top tether must be attached 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 See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 66 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attac...

Page 112: ... the child restraint has been installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments 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 fold...

Page 113: ...hten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you ...

Page 114: ...sition study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 68 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tether...

Page 115: ...came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 66 The vehicle s lap shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free falling latch plates If the vehicle has a third row the lap should...

Page 116: ...int 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 For third row seating positions with cinching latch plates tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 2 77 ...

Page 117: ... 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 When installing a child restraint using a lap shoulder belt and a cinching latch plate skip Step 4 and proceed to Step 5 2 78 ...

Page 118: ...push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 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 on page 2 68 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the ...

Page 119: ... front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 94 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 34 for more information including important safety information 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 fa...

Page 120: ...d restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 68 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that t...

Page 121: ...2010 4 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 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 82 ...

Page 122: ...tions to be sure it is secure If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 34 If a child restraint has been installed and the on i...

Page 123: ...have a third row roof rail airbag All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on th...

Page 124: ...plemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you wer...

Page 125: ...ts airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 2 57 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 59 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical s...

Page 126: ...rolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 2 87 ...

Page 127: ...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 Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows 2 88 ...

Page 128: ...ht force the object into 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 Never secure anything to th...

Page 129: ...he vehicle hits an object does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Fr...

Page 130: ... side impact and roof rail airbags deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact In a rollover event roof rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll What Makes an Airbag Inflate 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 ...

Page 131: ... 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 For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 2 91 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from th...

Page 132: ... the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation 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...

Page 133: ...ge 4 34 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 The sensors are designed to detec...

Page 134: ...ont passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat 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 Or if the...

Page 135: ...urn the vehicle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 2 80 5 If after reinstalling the child...

Page 136: ... steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Resta...

Page 137: ...e way and start again A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicl...

Page 138: ...d the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8 16 WARNING For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to f...

Page 139: ...ed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger ...

Page 140: ...ed safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 32 for more information Keep safety belts...

Page 141: ...hing may be necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not ...

Page 142: ...stems 3 23 Content Theft Deterrent 3 23 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 3 25 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 25 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 27 New Vehicle Break In 3 27 Ignition Positions 3 28 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 29 Starting the Engine 3 30 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 3 31 Engine Coolant Heater 3 32 Active Fuel Management 3 33 Automatic Transmission...

Page 143: ... Dimming Mirror 3 57 Park Tilt Mirrors 3 57 Outside Convex Mirror 3 57 Outside Heated Mirrors 3 57 Object Detection Systems 3 58 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 58 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 3 60 Rear Vision Camera RVC 3 63 Universal Home Remote System 3 68 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 68 Storage Areas 3 75 Glove Box 3 75 Cupholders 3 75 Center Console Storag...

Page 144: ... other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key is used for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store thi...

Page 145: ...information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or ...

Page 146: ...ions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 8 for additional information Q Lock Press to lock all the doors If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occur...

Page 147: ...wer Liftgate For vehicles with a power liftgate press and hold to open and close the liftgate The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening and closing L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm The turn sign...

Page 148: ...ns on how to program RKE transmitters to the vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitte...

Page 149: ...arters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel If your vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of op...

Page 150: ...l ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start Once two remote starts or a single remote start with one time extension has been done the vehicle must be started with the key After the key is removed from the ignition the vehicle can be remote started again The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system...

Page 151: ...uffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Continued WARNING Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the ...

Page 152: ...tion Center DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 73 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle s power door locks You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 73 for more information on DIC programmi...

Page 153: ...security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door is open If the driver s side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver s door is open a...

Page 154: ...an on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the recirculation mode off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 4 18 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 21 Continued WARNING Continued If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way If your vehicle has a power liftgate disable the power liftgate...

Page 155: ...e 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 Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage the liftglass and liftgate will not open Th...

Page 156: ... Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued WARNING Continued 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 If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust ...

Page 157: ...the liftgate is clear before opening it The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways Press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 5 for more information Pressing the liftgate button on the overhead console Pressing the touchpad switch on the outsid...

Page 158: ... If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the power function will deactivate and you must manually ope...

Page 159: ...with the liftgate open the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage the liftgate will not open The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged If the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage the switch is not disabled and ...

Page 160: ...less adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 3 19 ...

Page 161: ...t use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each door has a switch for its own window The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement Press the switch...

Page 162: ...vere icing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override WARNING If express override is activated the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before you use express override make sure that all people and obstructions are...

Page 163: ...cess for the other windows Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls The light on the button will illuminate indicating the feature is in use The rear windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is ac...

Page 164: ... locking feature is turned on the theft deterrent system will not start the arming process until the last door is closed and the delay timer has expired See Delayed Locking on page 3 11 3 Close all doors The security light should go off after about 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a ten second pr...

Page 165: ...r or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open or with the RKE transmitter 3 Get out of th...

Page 166: ...em with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system When the PASS Key III system senses that someone is using the wrong key it prevents the vehicle from starting Anyone using a trial and error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying ...

Page 167: ...rogram 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 Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON RUN position within five seconds of turning the ...

Page 168: ...t 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during bre...

Page 169: ...o turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center If this happens move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this doesn t work then the vehicle needs service Notice Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key Use the correct key make sure it is all the ...

Page 170: ... of time D START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is t...

Page 171: ...gnition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is a...

Page 172: ...resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty 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 the cruise control The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system...

Page 173: ...fully remove the wire tie which secures the electrical cord Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC out...

Page 174: ...ng onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator see DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 4 48 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 55 for more information on using this display Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more in...

Page 175: ...rque Lock Automatic Transmission under Shifting Into Park on page 3 49 for more information WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be i...

Page 176: ...ck the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 5 31 N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when the vehicle is being towed WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while ...

Page 177: ...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 If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear In some cases this could appear to be a delayed shift however the transm...

Page 178: ... this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces 1 First For the Hydra Matic 4 Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 Second without using the brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in 1 First while the vehicle is moving forward ...

Page 179: ...umn shift lever to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions When M Manual Mode is selected a number displays next to the M indicating the current gear This number is the highest gear that can be used However the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions This means that all gears below that number are available When 5 Fifth is sel...

Page 180: ... has the Hydra Matic 6 Speed Automatic Transmission it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery such as with ice or snow While the vehicle is at a stop select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode This will limit torque to the wheels after it detects wheel slip preventing the tires from spinning Tow Haul Mode The vehicle has a Tow Ha...

Page 181: ...only active while the Tow Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode See Tow Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 33 for more information on the Range Selection Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and trans...

Page 182: ...elect Mode RSM mode Cruise Grade Braking is not available See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 33 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 Dr...

Page 183: ...This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in AUTO the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is primarily sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle s software determines a need for more traction the system will transfer more power to the front whee...

Page 184: ...VE message stays on you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service See SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive High or AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Turn the knob to the Four Wheel 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 shiftin...

Page 185: ...ve Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 5 km h and the transmission is in N Neutral After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to Four Wheel Drive High mode 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 mo...

Page 186: ...ops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the Four Wheel Drive Low position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 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 tra...

Page 187: ...damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Four Wheel Drive Single 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 pavemen...

Page 188: ...ot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving the vehicle ...

Page 189: ...hile shifting It will remain on when the shift is completed Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Parki...

Page 190: ...ou or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you have a four wheel drive transfer case with a Continued WARNING Continued N Neutral position and the transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Ne...

Page 191: ... it After you move the shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force o...

Page 192: ... the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 6 46 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal pre...

Page 193: ...ange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage Continued WARNING Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it on...

Page 194: ...fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have Continued WARNING Continued left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever t...

Page 195: ...cle may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 3 63 for more information If the vehicle has RVC the O On Off button for turning the automatic dimming feature on or off will not be available Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminate...

Page 196: ...on for better vision The mirror may have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have the controls on the driver door armrest To adjust each mirror 1 Press A or B to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired dire...

Page 197: ...ing the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds Fold and unfold them one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position Turn Signal Indicator The vehic...

Page 198: ...C See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 73 for more information Outside Convex Mirror WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could Continued WARNING Continued hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger...

Page 199: ... or pets Continued WARNING Continued If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing up While backing be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle s mirrors How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse A single tone sounds to indicate...

Page 200: ...ons The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 111 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the fro...

Page 201: ... and rearview mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signal before changing lanes 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 Before making a lane change always check the SBZA display check the outside and rearview mirrors look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards a...

Page 202: ... Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 47 for more information If the SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not light up during normal driving When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will increase in wet conditions The system does not need to be serviced due to an occasional missed alert The number of...

Page 203: ...tect 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 This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 111 SERVIC...

Page 204: ...ugh the vehicle has the RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically ...

Page 205: ...ision camera system on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button 3 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay that is r...

Page 206: ...nd the symbols have been turned on the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 58 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that URPA has not been disabled 2 Shift into P Park 3 Press th...

Page 207: ...on the screen differs from the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides A View displayed by the camera B Cor...

Page 208: ...in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or the display has reach...

Page 209: ...devices Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original...

Page 210: ... before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging ant...

Page 211: ...ram another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener If these instructions do not work the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door o...

Page 212: ...ion for Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Your hand held transmitter can have between eight 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 If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different or...

Page 213: ... of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral 3 72 ...

Page 214: ...r from left to right into the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and on...

Page 215: ...Steps 1 8 choosing a different button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Ho...

Page 216: ... For vehicles with cupholders located in the front and rear of the floor console or in the fold down armrest adjust the front cupholders by moving the insert forward or rearward Pull downward on the lid to access the rear floor console cupholders There could also be cupholders located in the second and third row seat armrest areas 3 75 ...

Page 217: ...ertified accessory carrier For vehicles with a roof rack the rack can be used to load items For roof racks that do not have crossrails included GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory See your dealer for additional information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg 200 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo s...

Page 218: ...o tighten it Try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to make sure it is tight To carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as possible Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers but do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the...

Page 219: ...er from a regular wheelbase model 1 Let the cover go all the way into the holder 2 Then grasping the driver s side cover end cap push the cover end cap toward the passenger side of the vehicle 3 Swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle To put the cover in the vehicle 1 Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down 2 Then hold the cover at a...

Page 220: ...desired position The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opened manually The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full open position From the comfort stop position press the rear of the driver s side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full open position When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automaticall...

Page 221: ...s in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof will then open halfway and the air deflector will raise To close the sunroof once it has re opened refer to the Express Close or Manual Close functions described previously If the sunroof is in the vent position and there is an...

Page 222: ...t Lighting 4 15 Reading Lamps 4 15 Electric Power Management 4 15 Battery Run Down Protection 4 16 Accessory Power Outlet s 4 16 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 4 17 Climate Controls 4 18 Climate Control System 4 18 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 4 21 Outlet Adjustment 4 27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 4 27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls...

Page 223: ...Displays With DIC Buttons 4 48 DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons 4 55 DIC Compass 4 59 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 62 DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons 4 73 Audio System s 4 82 Setting the Clock 4 83 Radio s 4 84 Using an MP3 Radios with CD 4 100 Using an MP3 Radios with CD and DVD 4 107 XM Radio Messages 4 115 Navigation Radio System 4 116 Bluetooth 4 116 Rear Seat Entertain...

Page 224: ...ble Press again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position 3 R...

Page 225: ...hange Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the leve...

Page 226: ...panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on 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 sign...

Page 227: ...m If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6 61 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on ...

Page 228: ...wiper off 5 Rear Wiper Delay Turns on the rear wiper delay Z Rear Wiper Turns on the rear wiper Rear Wiper Wash To turn on the rear wiper wash push the button on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window The wipers will clear the rear window and either stop or return to your preset speed For more washer cycles press and hold the button The rear window ...

Page 229: ...mph When the brakes are applied cruise control is turned off If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the system begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again it can be turned back on The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel I On Off Turns the...

Page 230: ...it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km h 25 mph or more press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there Increasing Speed ...

Page 231: ...ontrol will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to ...

Page 232: ...with the following Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps 2 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on w...

Page 233: ...ic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim To turn off the automatic headlamp system turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release it For vehicles first sold in Canada the transmission must be in the P Park position before the automatic h...

Page 234: ...ou exit the vehicle This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 73 The regular headlamp system can be turned on when needed 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 The ignition must be in the ON RUN po...

Page 235: ...rmation on roof mount emergency lamp installation please visit the GM Upfitter website at www gmupfitters com or contact your dealer If the vehicle has this button the vehicle may have the snow plow prep package For further information see Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on page 5 39 Instrument Panel Brightness D Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instr...

Page 236: ...eading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps they are located on the overhead console To turn on the reading lamps press the button located next to each lamp To turn them off press the button again 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 The lamps are fixed and cannot be adjusted Electric Power Management The ...

Page 237: ... ACTIVE BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep the battery from running down Accessory ...

Page 238: ...tlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located near the center of the instrument panel or on the front console if equipped Pull on the ashtray door to open it Notice If papers pins or other...

Page 239: ... dual zone system 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 Select from th...

Page 240: ...ion mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode The air conditioning compressor runs automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is close to freezing Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on The air conditioning ...

Page 241: ...ng System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 28 for more information Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off The system automatically turns off several minutes after it has been activated The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine ...

Page 242: ...ay I Power Button J Rear Window Defogger K Air Conditioning L PASS M Passenger Temperature Control O On Off Press to turn the climate control system on or off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button Recirculation can be selected once you have selected vent or bi level mode The temperature can also be adjusted using...

Page 243: ...different than the driver s setting the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown When in defrost mode the passenger temperature setting cannot be changed Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below...

Page 244: ...rm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation D C Fan Control Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control The fan setting remains displayed and the AUTO li...

Page 245: ...on is pressed the button indicator flashes three times and will not work If the passenger temperature buttons are adjusted the driver temperature indicator changes The passenger temperature will not be displayed If vent bi level or floor mode is selected again the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditio...

Page 246: ... REAR For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls Press to turn the rear climate control system on or off See Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 28 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off It automaticall...

Page 247: ...e the vehicle 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 Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting t...

Page 248: ...ndow Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout the vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of the vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System For vehicles with ...

Page 249: ...urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow H Vent Air is directed through the headliner outlets 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 6 Floor Air is...

Page 250: ... inside temperature air delivery and fan speed AUTO appears in the display when automatic operation is active Increase Decrease Temperature Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature The rear control temperature display will show the temperature setting increasing or decreasing The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is in rear independent mode ...

Page 251: ...lem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the...

Page 252: ...evrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Instrument Panel Cluster United States 4 Speed version shown 6 Speed and Canada similar For vehicles with a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information 4 31 ...

Page 253: ...ng with the ignition off press the reset button Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt unless the driver safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light flashes for several seconds then com...

Page 254: ... malfunctions If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 2 84 The airbag readiness light comes on solid for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not co...

Page 255: ...see the system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is l...

Page 256: ...ems with a generator drive belt or that there is an electrical problem Have it checked right away If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on turn off accessories such as the radio and air conditioner 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 co...

Page 257: ...ystem Light on page 4 35 for more information Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km h 5 mph The vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can stil...

Page 258: ...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 If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS lig...

Page 259: ...active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gauge reads 210 F 100 C...

Page 260: ...t is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 for more information When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition ...

Page 261: ...ostly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly re...

Page 262: ...ith the cap properly installed should turn the light off If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water the vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as desig...

Page 263: ...eded The vehicle may not pass inspection if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off 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 ev...

Page 264: ...ation Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 and Engine Oil on page 6 17 for more information A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check the oil as soon as possible WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned C...

Page 265: ...ed by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil 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 ...

Page 266: ...ht comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 4 8 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 4 5 for more information Tow Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the tow haul mode feature this light comes on when the Tow H...

Page 267: ...formation Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 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 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the ta...

Page 268: ... Information Center DIC The DIC displays information about your vehicle It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the tachometer in the instrument panel cluster The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If...

Page 269: ... With DIC Buttons on page 4 73 for more information If the vehicle has DIC buttons you can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some of the DIC displays See Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items later in this section 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 thi...

Page 270: ...on Trip Odometer Press the trip fuel button until TRIP displays This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles mi or kilometers km since the last reset for the trip odometer Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometer 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 tr...

Page 271: ...mate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset AVG ECONOMY press and hold the set reset button Fuel Used Press the trip fuel button until FUEL USED displays This display shows the number of gallons gal or liters L of fuel used since the last reset of...

Page 272: ...tive Fuel Management is active V4 will display on the DIC When Active Fuel Management is inactive V8 will display See Active Fuel Management on page 3 33 for more information Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Menu Items T Vehicle Information Press this button to scroll through the following menu items Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE RE...

Page 273: ...o select between English or Metric units of measurement Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC The tire pressure will be shown in either p...

Page 274: ...has run Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters Therefore they must be relearned as additional transmitters To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle 1 Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays 2 Press the set reset button until R...

Page 275: ...km 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 The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is n...

Page 276: ...ile viewing the ODOMETER This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster Pressing the trip odometer r...

Page 277: ...kilometers km 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 The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip od...

Page 278: ...ormation OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 5 50 for more information Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone See DIC Compass on page 4 59 for more informati...

Page 279: ... oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 6 20 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 ...

Page 280: ...ach vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cro...

Page 281: ...en the vehicle is in P Park Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays Or if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons press the trip odometer reset stem until CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the approp...

Page 282: ... be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount a magnetic emergency light magnetic note pad holder or any other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone...

Page 283: ...e messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them If your vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle s battery is severely discharged this message will display and four chimes will sound Start the vehic...

Page 284: ...he trailer needs service See your dealer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 5 50 for more information DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still...

Page 285: ... soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 6 36 for further information This message also displays whe...

Page 286: ...til the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer See Engine Oil on page 6 17 PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system this message displays if there is something interfering with the park assist system See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page ...

Page 287: ... Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 5 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Th...

Page 288: ...e brake system needs service as soon as possible See your dealer SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service See y...

Page 289: ...theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine See PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation on page 3 25 for more information 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 al...

Page 290: ...TEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system this message displays when the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone The sensor may be blocked by mud dirt snow ice or slush This message may also display during heavy rain or due to road spray It may also come on when driving in isolated areas with no guardrails ...

Page 291: ...o be displayed are no longer present TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 39 Reinstall the fuel cap fully See Filling the Tank on page 6 11 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A l...

Page 292: ... Tires on page 6 63 Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons earlier in this section TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 5...

Page 293: ...n the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifu...

Page 294: ...ization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options Feature Settings Menu...

Page 295: ...ge by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Language under DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons earlier in this section for more information AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 11 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC disp...

Page 296: ...e to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors ...

Page 297: ... remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until fi...

Page 298: ... on the DIC APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customiz...

Page 299: ...ther or not the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 3 57 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS 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 defa...

Page 300: ...y occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has...

Page 301: ...Buttons on page 4 48 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 55 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the...

Page 302: ...ault settings To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will...

Page 303: ...g 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 5 2 Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other...

Page 304: ...e selected tab Press the SEEK button Press the FWD button Turn the f knob clockwise 5 To decrease the time or date do one of the following Press the SEEK button Press the s REV button Turn the f knob counterclockwise To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year 1 Press the H button and then the softkey locate...

Page 305: ... plate 84 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Radio s Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with CD MP3 USB similar Radio with CD MP3 DVD and USB The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system 4 84 ...

Page 306: ...ns 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 In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn clockwise or counterclockw...

Page 307: ...mes out after approximately 10 seconds For additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com audiopilot Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped f Tune Turn to select radio stations SEEK Press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The...

Page 308: ...ce fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored 3 Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds When that softkey is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each soft...

Page 309: ...nt types of music The choices are pop rock country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source If the radio has a Bose audio system the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK Digital Signal Processing DSP Press the EQ button to change the DSP settings only available on Bose ...

Page 310: ...seconds If the Rear Seat Audio RSA is turned on the radio disables FADE and the rear speakers mute Finding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a category 1 Press the BAND button until the XM frequency displays Press the CAT button to display the category tabs Continue pressing the CAT button unti...

Page 311: ...Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or i...

Page 312: ... displays see CD Messages later in this section Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD R s or CD RW s in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and du...

Page 313: ... starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm 3 in single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner Ejecting a Disc Z EJECT or CD Eject Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing A CD ejecting from a radio with CD MP3 DVD and USB ejects from the bottom slot A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays...

Page 314: ...CD icon and a message showing the disc and or track number displays when a CD is in the player Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD tex...

Page 315: ...Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 128 for more information In some vehicles depending on audio options the rear speakers can be muted when the RSA power is turned on See Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 4 138 for more information Playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc Radios with a Single CD player have the capability of playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW disc For more information...

Page 316: ... 138 for more information The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of most DVDs The DVD slot of the radio is compatible with most audio CDs CD R CD RW DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R RW DVD R RW media along with MP3 and WMA formats If an error message displays on the video screen or the radio see DVD Display Error Messages under Rear Seat E...

Page 317: ... auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot Front Auxiliary and Rear Auxiliary if available See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 128 for more information O Power Press to turn the radio on or off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise ...

Page 318: ... inserted into the DVD slot r j Play Pause Press either the play or pause tab displayed on the radio system to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD If the forward arrow is showing on display the system is in pause mode If the pause icon is showing on display the system is in playback mode If the DVD screen is off press the play button to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing...

Page 319: ... directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD A disc The video screen shows the audio stream changing Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system press the c button on the remote control or press the softkey under the stop or the play pause tab displayed on the radio If the ...

Page 320: ...ile playing O Power Volume Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player Additional volume adjustments might have to be made from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough BAND Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device also continues to play CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD ...

Page 321: ...B Drives are compatible with the USB port Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple for proper operation iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application See www apple com itunes For help with identifying your iPod go to www apple com support Using an MP3 Radios with CD Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play mp3 or wma files that were recorded o...

Page 322: ... contain folders Files accessed from the root directory of a CD display as F1 ROOT Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped and the player advances to the next folder that contains files Order of Play Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order Playlists Px Files stored in the root directory Files stored in folders in the root directory Tracks are played in the fol...

Page 323: ...nged by using the S c previous and c T next folder buttons the f knob or the SEEK arrows MP3 CD R or CD RW that have been recorded without using file folders can be played If a CD R or CD RW contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 15 playlists and 512 folders and files the player allows access and navigates up to the maximum but all items over the maximum are not accessible Playing a CD R or ...

Page 324: ...rrent artist playing is shown on the second line of the display Once all songs by that artist are played the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist To listen to files by another artist press the softkey located below either arrow tab The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order Continue pressing either softkey below the a...

Page 325: ...e an older iPod model that is not supported it can still be used by connecting it to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a standard 3 5 mm 1 8 in stereo cable See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack earlier for more information Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the ra...

Page 326: ...main display screen on an iPod or the root directory on a USB storage device 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 ...

Page 327: ...s can be used to navigate in the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list Repeat Functionality To use Repeat Press the softkey below or to select between Rep...

Page 328: ...ow to shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device Using an MP3 Radios with CD and DVD Format The radio can play mp3 or wma files that were recorded onto a CD R or CD RW disc The USB port can play mp3 and wma files that are stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio plays discs that contain both u...

Page 329: ...on Files with an mp3 wma or cda file extension USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 700 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 65 535 files Folder and file names up to 64 bytes Files with an mp3 or wma file extension AAC files stored on an iPod FAT16 FAT32 Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio fil...

Page 330: ...s in the root directory 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 ...

Page 331: ... 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 Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elaps...

Page 332: ...r on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album To exit music navigator mode press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console To connect a...

Page 333: ...Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 P...

Page 334: ...an be used to navigate in the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using...

Page 335: ... 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 The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs ...

Page 336: ...utton No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available...

Page 337: ...hones are guaranteed to work with the in vehicle Bluetooth system See www gm com bluetooth for more information on compatible phones Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags Noise Keep interior noise levels to a minimum The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise When to Speak...

Page 338: ...ser guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available Refer to the OnStar owner s guide for more information Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The in vehicle Bluetooth sys...

Page 339: ...uctions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3 5 The system prompts for a name for the phone Use a name that best describes the phone This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected The system then confirms the name provided 6 The system responds with Phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 7 Repeat Steps 1...

Page 340: ...st of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Change pho...

Page 341: ...be stored at once with no pauses If the system recognizes the number it responds with OK Storing and repeats the phone number If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone number it responds with Store and repeats the number followed by Please say yes or no If the number is correct say Yes If the number is not correct say No The system will ask for the number to be re entered 4 After the system ...

Page 342: ...m say Verify at any time and the system will repeat them 4 After the complete number has been entered say Store The system responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sound...

Page 343: ...ds with OK deleting name tag returning to the main menu If the name tag is incorrect say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if present To use the delete all name tags command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The sy...

Page 344: ...e system will ask for the number to be re entered Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard...

Page 345: ... system responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re entered Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re d...

Page 346: ...rrier to work 1 While on a call press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a call all...

Page 347: ...r more than two seconds The audio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system respond...

Page 348: ...s correct say Yes The system responds with OK Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK ...

Page 349: ...t RSE system The RSE system works with the vehicle s audio system The DVD player is part of the front radio The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player a video display screen audio video jacks two wireless headphones a remote control and if the vehicle has a third row seat it may have a second video display screen and two additional wireless headphones See Radio s on page 4 84 for more infor...

Page 350: ...ay icon on the radio DVD display menu or changing an ignition position Headphones The RSE includes two 2 channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system Channel 1 is dedicated to the DVD player while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections These headphones are used to listen to media such as CDs DVDs MP3s DVDAs radio any auxiliary source connected to A V jacks or the auxiliary input...

Page 351: ...n the left ear The symbol R Right appears on the upper right side above the ear pad and should be positioned on the right ear Notice Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place If the foam ear pads attached to th...

Page 352: ... use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded A V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX auxiliary button on the remote control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device The radio can listen to the audio of the connect...

Page 353: ...o hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Screen s The video screen s are located in the overhead console To use the video screen s 1 Push the release button located on the overhead console 2 Move the screen t...

Page 354: ... 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 Remote Control Buttons O Power Press this button to turn the video screen on and off P Illumination Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on The backlight automatically turns off after seven to ten seconds if no other button is presse...

Page 355: ... 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 This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast ...

Page 356: ...s button within three seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numerical inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine Press this button before entering the number If the remote control becomes lost or damaged a new universal remote control can be purchased If this happens make sure the universal remote control uses a code set ...

Page 357: ...not dead or installed incorrectly Tips and Troubleshooting Chart cont d Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to play from the beginning...

Page 358: ...de up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error Displays if the disc is not from a correct region No Disc Inserted Displays if no disc is present when EJECT or DVD AUX is pressed on the radio DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It might be necessary to turn off the DVD ...

Page 359: ...nd the front radio Only one band can be tuned to at one time Changing the band on the RSA or the front radio will change the band on the other system if they are both sourced to the radio The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off The front audio system will display the headphone icon when the RSA is on and will disappear from the display when it is off Audio can be heard through wi...

Page 360: ...have played Press the right seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter on the disc This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press the left or right seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold the left or right arrow to perform a cursor left or right on the menu PROG Program Press thi...

Page 361: ...ous Press to select preset or favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD DVD or to navigate an iPod or USB device Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite CD DVD To select tracks on a CD DVD Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous track Select tracks on an iPod or USB Devi...

Page 362: ...ck within the selected category Press and hold w or x to move quickly through the tracks Press and release to move up one track within the selected category Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Music Navigator Screen Vehicles with a Navigation System Press and release w or x to select the next or previous track within the selected category Press and hold w or x to move quickly through the track...

Page 363: ... forward through the tracks Release to stop on the desired track e e Volume Press to increase or to decrease the volume Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the...

Page 364: ...t scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surfaces are damaged they could interfere with radio reception If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass make sure that the grid lines for the AM FM antenna are not damaged There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception Noti...

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Page 366: ... 5 11 Loss of Control 5 11 Off Road Driving 5 13 Driving at Night 5 25 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 26 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 27 Highway Hypnosis 5 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 28 Winter Driving 5 29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 32 Recovery Hooks 5 32 Loading the Vehicle 5 33 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 5 39 T...

Page 367: ... task of driving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinkin...

Page 368: ...ver to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The fo...

Page 369: ...er 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 Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stop...

Page 370: ...y an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help...

Page 371: ...s released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased 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 v...

Page 372: ...ile it is working this is normal The traction control disable button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls 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 traction control and StabiliTrak press and hold the button for five seconds T...

Page 373: ... The engine speed management will be disabled In this mode engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely This can cause the brake traction control to activate constantly 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 ...

Page 374: ...ause the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and vehicle speed While in a curve speed is the one factor that can be controlled If there is a need to ...

Page 375: ...icle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 5 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can...

Page 376: ...us To reduce the risk of danger while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce...

Page 377: ...he vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is imp...

Page 378: ...hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself When off road driving traffic lanes are not marked curves are not banked and there are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off road could result in loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover Off roading involves some new skills That is why...

Page 379: ...d driving After off roading be sure to reinstall the air dam 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 Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsec...

Page 380: ... damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife This includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground 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 ma...

Page 381: ...t There is less time to scan the terrain for obstacles The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles More braking distance is needed especially on an unpaved surface WARNING When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your pas...

Page 382: ... one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking Off roading requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights Use good judgment about what is safe and what is n...

Page 383: ...s trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill Use a low gear...

Page 384: ...essed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to P Park and restart the engine Then shift to R Reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in R Reverse While backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down It is best t...

Page 385: ...utral position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to P Park But if the vehicle has a two speed automatic transfer case do not shift the transfer case to Neutral Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill consider How steep is the downhill Will I be abl...

Page 386: ...e hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across The vehicle could roll over Never go downhill with the transmission in N Neutral called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill but if it happens when going downhill 1 Stop the vehicle by applying the regular brakes ...

Page 387: ...e 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 Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can...

Page 388: ... 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 On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a redu...

Page 389: ...owly 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 in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 5 26 After Off Road Driving Remo...

Page 390: ... down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead Watch for animals When tired pull off the road Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the...

Page 391: ... cause your vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your 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 your vehi...

Page 392: ...All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventil...

Page 393: ...st the brakes on a steep downhill slope 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...

Page 394: ...rive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more The StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 5 ...

Page 395: ...aust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Continued WARNING Continued Open a window about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the hi...

Page 396: ...e to save fuel If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5 32 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the ve...

Page 397: ...op spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out Recovery hooks can be used if the vehicle h...

Page 398: ...an carry This weight is called the 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 CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum fron...

Page 399: ...commended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 63 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certification Tire Label later in this sectio...

Page 400: ...t may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 5 50 for important information on towing a trailer towing safe...

Page 401: ... for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 3 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg 5 36 ...

Page 402: ... s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called 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 a...

Page 403: ...y Do not overload the vehicle The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes I...

Page 404: ...y will be reduced when a snow plow is installed Your vehicle can be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle Weight GVW are exceeded Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package called RPO VYU If your vehicle has this option you can add a plow to it provided certain weights such as the weights on the vehicle s axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight GVW are...

Page 405: ...actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle rating The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you in determining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure your snowplow vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating the front and rear axle ratings and the front and rear weight distribution ratio The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating Front axle...

Page 406: ... accessory is in front of the front axle W B Vehicle Wheelbase For example adding a 700 lb 318 kg snow plow actually adds more than 700 lbs 318 kg to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 4 ft 122 cm in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft 305 cm then W 700 lb 318 kg A 4 ft 122 cm W B 10 ft 305 cm W x A W B W B 700 x 4 10 10 980 lbs 445 kg So if your vehicle s front a...

Page 407: ...stribution ratio even though the actual front weight may be less Continued WARNING Continued than the front GAWR and the total vehicle weight is less than the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Maintaining a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your vehic...

Page 408: ...for more information Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as ...

Page 409: ... not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles and four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case shoul d not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic...

Page 410: ...se 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 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicle 5 Release the parking bra...

Page 411: ...e 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 Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case have no neutral position and will spin the transmission ...

Page 412: ...our 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 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufactur...

Page 413: ...he vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 For four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case turn the transfer case knob to the Two Wheel High position 8 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed ...

Page 414: ... Drive Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on light duty vehicles and comes as a part of the Autoride suspension if equipped 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 s...

Page 415: ...haracteristics when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 5 50 for more information Towing a Trailer If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Do not tow a trailer during break in See New Vehicle Break In on page 3 27 for more information WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a tra...

Page 416: ...re pulling a trailer Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure the rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you will be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Do not tow a...

Page 417: ...rating TWR is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has only the driver but all required trailering equipment Weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the trailer weight rating 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 1500 S...

Page 418: ...ooling Pkg 3 42 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 6 2LV8 3 42 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6 0LV8 3 73 9 600 lbs 4 355 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6 0LV8 3 73 9 300 lbs 4 218 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including an...

Page 419: ...unt of tongue weight the vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity Trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight up to the maximums for vehicle serie...

Page 420: ...ht of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch make sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars Weight of the Trailering Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of...

Page 421: ...afety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer If the trailer being towed weighs up to 5 000 lbs 2 271 kg with a factory installed step bumper safety chains may be attached to the attaching points on the b...

Page 422: ... earlier in the section Tow Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in...

Page 423: ...r Brake Control System The power output to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle s brake system This available power output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake anti lock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s a...

Page 424: ...r may be available for use with trailers with surge air or electric over hydraulic trailer brake systems To determine the type of brakes on the trailer and the availability of controllers check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer When trailering make sure of the following The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes All applicable local and federal laws an...

Page 425: ...nto the vehicle s Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 62 for more information The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting power output to the electric trailer brakes trailer connection and system operational status The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer ...

Page 426: ... 0 0 zero gain is the factory default setting To properly adjust trailer gain see the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure later in this section TRAILER OUTPUT This is displayed any time a trailer with electric brakes is connected Output to the electric brakes is based on the amount of vehicle braking present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting Output is displayed from 0 to 10 bars for each gain...

Page 427: ...vehicle loading trailer loading or road surface conditions change Setting the Trailer Gain properly is needed for the best trailer stopping performance A trailer that is 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 follow...

Page 428: ... at any time while towing Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT through the DIC trailer connection and ITBC system status is displayed in the DIC 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 ca...

Page 429: ...r side SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the ITBC system If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is problem with the ITBC system Take the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the ITBC system diagnosed and repaired If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while driving th...

Page 430: ...ol 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 For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 3 52 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling and braki...

Page 431: ...es or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out the arrows on the instrument panel will still flash for turns It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shift...

Page 432: ...apply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 If the vehicle is four wheel drive and has a two speed transfer case be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in N Neutral 6 Release the brake pedal WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If the engine...

Page 433: ...e before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The vehicle is equipped with the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness with a seven pin connector is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied to the vehicle s frame The harness connector can be plugged into a seven pin...

Page 434: ...rown 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 If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the tow haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever This will b...

Page 435: ...e harness If an aftermarket trailer brake controller is installed the ITBC must be disconnected Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside but you can ...

Page 436: ...eign Countries 6 10 Filling the Tank 6 11 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 13 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 14 Hood Release 6 14 Engine Compartment Overview 6 16 Engine Oil 6 17 Engine Oil Life System 6 20 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 21 Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission 6 23 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 6 26 Cooling System 6 30 Engine Coolant 6 31 Engine ...

Page 437: ...w Tires 6 79 Buying New Tires 6 80 Different Size Tires and Wheels 6 82 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 82 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 84 Wheel Replacement 6 84 Tire Chains 6 86 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 87 Changing a Flat Tire 6 88 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 89 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 94 Secondary Latch System 6 101 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...

Page 438: ...l Paint Spotting 6 115 Vehicle Identification 6 116 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 116 Service Parts Identification Label 6 116 Electrical System 6 117 Add On Electrical Equipment 6 117 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 117 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 117 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 118 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 118 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 120 Underhood Fuse Block 6 121 C...

Page 439: ...ntrol Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement a...

Page 440: ...ice Work If this vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual 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 Be sure to use the proper nuts b...

Page 441: ...l Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies A list of marketers providing TOP...

Page 442: ...gher the engine needs service If the vehicle has the 6 2L V8 engine VIN Code 2 use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but the vehicle s acceleration could be slightly reduced and a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock might be heard If the octane is less than 87 y...

Page 443: ...ot be covered by the vehicle warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system to work properly In most cases nothing should have to be added to the fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to me...

Page 444: ...ion indicator lamp might turn on If this occurs return to your dealer for service Fuel E85 85 Ethanol The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 6 116 If the vehicle has the 5 3L V8 engine Code 0 the 5 3L V8 engine VIN Cod...

Page 445: ...should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 11 km seven miles to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline so you will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline See Filling the Tank on page 6 11 Notice Some additives are not compatible with E85 fuel and can harm ...

Page 446: ...o not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended 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 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle If the ...

Page 447: ...t weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 111 When replacing the fuel cap insert the tether in its hole...

Page 448: ...nd may damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 39 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only into a...

Page 449: ...d electric fan WARNING Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood 1 Pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehi...

Page 450: ... the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 6 15 ...

Page 451: ...uburban Owner Manual 2010 Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine 6 0L and 6 2L similar here is what you will see 6 16 ...

Page 452: ...6 30 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 6 40 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 42 L Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 121 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 41 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to...

Page 453: ...l crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operat...

Page 454: ...eum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 engine oil Both provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low tempera...

Page 455: ...ge is near 0 Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 miles since the last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the En...

Page 456: ...s containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that coll...

Page 457: ...on page 6 16 2 Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws 6 22 ...

Page 458: ...n working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 and be sure to use the transmission flui...

Page 459: ... is 82 C to 93 C 180 F to 200 F Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km 15 miles when outside temperatures are above 10 C 50 F If it is colder than 10 C 50 F drive the vehicle in 3 Third until the engine temperature gauge moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is us...

Page 460: ...s and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 5 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip th...

Page 461: ... earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 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 overheating t...

Page 462: ...Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then move the shift lever back to P Park 4 Allow the engine to idle 500 800 rpm for at least one minute Slowly release the brake pedal 5 Keep the engine running and press the Trip Fuel button or trip odometer rese...

Page 463: ...age 6 16 for more information 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 If the fluid level is below the COLD check band add onl...

Page 464: ...lip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick If the fluid lev...

Page 465: ...ortant to maintaining proper fluid level If readings are still inconsistent contact your dealer Cooling System If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 5 3L Engine shown 6 0L and 6 2L Engine similar A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Cooling F...

Page 466: ... you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in t...

Page 467: ... this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost...

Page 468: ...nt is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for more information on location ...

Page 469: ... be severely damaged WARNING 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 They are under pressure and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come...

Page 470: ...cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 6 35 ...

Page 471: ...necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...

Page 472: ...repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 39 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment WARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get ever...

Page 473: ...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 If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Cont...

Page 474: ... In most everyday driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages so you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or mak...

Page 475: ... power steering fluid 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up t...

Page 476: ...id to the windshield washer fluid reservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the wash...

Page 477: ...will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or...

Page 478: ...the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the ...

Page 479: ...ads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque spec...

Page 480: ... ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Battery If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for battery location DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds che...

Page 481: ...rk and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure th...

Page 482: ... save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a remote positive terminal it is located under a red plastic cover a...

Page 483: ...n blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Continued 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 bur...

Page 484: ... that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the...

Page 485: ...tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Pa...

Page 486: ... a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has...

Page 487: ...eading the vehicle should be on a level surface For all 4 8L 5 3L 1500 series and all 6 2L all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications the proper level is from 0 04 inch to 0 75 inch 1 0 mm to 19 0 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level 6 52 ...

Page 488: ...oper level Four Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles There are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant Ac...

Page 489: ...termine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 11 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a...

Page 490: ...plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 11 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if the vehicle is damaged in a crash the aim of the headlamps can be affect...

Page 491: ...it Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg sitting on the driver seat Have tires properly inflated Have the spare tire is in its proper location in the vehicle Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle s low beam headlamps The high beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the ...

Page 492: ...d up which may cause damage to the headlamp 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 7 Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly The adjustment screw can be turned wi...

Page 493: ...ncorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 60 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to ...

Page 494: ...p assembly rearward until the inner pins on the taillamp assembly are disengaged from the vehicle 4 Press the release tab if bulb socket has one and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 6 Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert it into the taillamp assembly Turn the bulb socket clockwise into th...

Page 495: ...ing 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs If your vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp W5W Rear Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp and Stoplamp 3057 F...

Page 496: ...and are removed in different ways To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Main...

Page 497: ... assembly away from the backglass The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Turn the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm 4 Replace the wiper blade 5 Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position 6 62 ...

Page 498: ...ng You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 Continued WARNING Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 ...

Page 499: ...Driving on page 5 13 for additional information Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type an...

Page 500: ... Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires base...

Page 501: ...lines 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 Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the...

Page 502: ...d Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall 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 Cod...

Page 503: ...5 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric 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 The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter...

Page 504: ...neumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 72 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includi...

Page 505: ...ximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 Occupant Distribution Designa...

Page 506: ...ometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 79 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratin...

Page 507: ...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 The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For addition...

Page 508: ... 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 vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufact...

Page 509: ...allation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly 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 6 74 for additional informat...

Page 510: ...re warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pre...

Page 511: ... later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle s original equipment tires or wheels Tires and wheels other than those recommended for your ...

Page 512: ...ve seconds The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for five seconds or until a horn chirp sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound...

Page 513: ...time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 79 and Wheel Replacement on page 6 84 When rotating your vehicle s tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the fron...

Page 514: ...to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 104 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions influence when you ...

Page 515: ...ment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety during normal use as the orig...

Page 516: ...ply tires on the vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted ti...

Page 517: ...ee Buying New Tires on page 6 80 and Accessories and Modifications on page 6 4 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Tr...

Page 518: ...ed C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when test...

Page 519: ... for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new whee...

Page 520: ...s and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 for more information Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous You...

Page 521: ...ehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle has P265 70R17 size tires use tire chains only where leg...

Page 522: ...e 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 It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or...

Page 523: ...u and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park Continued WARNING Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a N Neutral transfer case position be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not resta...

Page 524: ...following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire 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 Regular Wheelbase shown Extended Wheelbase similar 1 Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling up on the finger depression under the jack...

Page 525: ...ockwise 3 Turn the knob A on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 4 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut C counterclockwise The tools you will be using include the following A Jack B Wheel Blocks C Jack Handle D Jack Handle Extensions E Wheel Wrench 6 90 ...

Page 526: ...over Hole D Jack Handle Extensions 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 2 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out 6 91 ...

Page 527: ... extension D connects to the hoist shaft B The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 5 Turn the wheel wrench E counterclockwise to lower the spare tire H to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower...

Page 528: ...allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire 7 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch 6 93 ...

Page 529: ...with the cable and latch 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 for more information 2 If your vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 6 94 ...

Page 530: ...lockwise The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel 3 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet Jacking Locations Overall View A Front Position B Rear Position 4 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown 6 95 ...

Page 531: ...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 Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground 6 96 ...

Page 532: ...n All Other 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 6 97 ...

Page 533: ... jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising t...

Page 534: ...to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 9 Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then us...

Page 535: ...ead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125 for the wheel nut torque specification When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire you must also reinstall either the center cap or the bolt on hub cap depending on which your vehicle h...

Page 536: ...you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cabl...

Page 537: ...ds with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 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 6 102 ...

Page 538: ...ind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 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 ...

Page 539: ...otice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you A Ho...

Page 540: ... stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Separate the tire wheel retainer G from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions D and wheel wrench E as shown 4 Insert the open end of the e...

Page 541: ... tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock 9 Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover To store the tools do the following A Wheel Blocks B Tool Bag with Jack Tools C Retaining Bracket D Wing Nut Retaining Tool Bag E Jack F Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks G Jack Knob 1 Return the tool...

Page 542: ...regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 6 94 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 104 Notice If the vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle do not drive in four wheel drive until you can h...

Page 543: ...ed as quickly as possible The vehicle s interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer color to the vehicle s interior When cleaning the vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the sur...

Page 544: ...bric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gentl...

Page 545: ... are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessar...

Page 546: ...e best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct ...

Page 547: ...are Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer 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 Not...

Page 548: ...uminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with glass cleaner Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer f...

Page 549: ...not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using ...

Page 550: ...inish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from ...

Page 551: ...f title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label on the inside of the glove box has the following information Vehicle Id...

Page 552: ...ng to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 99 and Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 100 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electr...

Page 553: ...nside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct ...

Page 554: ...rument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Feature 11 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Feature 12 Stoplamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 15 Body Control Module BCM 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultras...

Page 555: ...r Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 B...

Page 556: ...t Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may d...

Page 557: ...ront Washer 8 Oxygen Sensors 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump 21 Fuel Syste...

Page 558: ...rols Battery 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control Fuses Usage 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 54 Aut...

Page 559: ...er Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain FUEL PMP Fuel Pump PRK L...

Page 560: ...Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 5 3L V8 18 3 qt 17 3 L 6 0L V8 1500 Series 17 9 qt 16 9 L 6 0L V8 2500 Series 17 4 qt 16 5 L 6 2L V8 17 6 qt 16 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank Regular 26 0 gal 98 4 L Extended 1500 Series 31 ...

Page 561: ...s manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Iron Block 0 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block 3 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block G Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 2L V8 with Active Fuel Ma...

Page 562: ...Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 11 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 14 Maintenance Record 7 15 7 1 ...

Page 563: ...The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal dri...

Page 564: ... 13 000 km 5 000 to 8 000 miles See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 78 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 17 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 If driving under the best ...

Page 565: ...ire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 78 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 78 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 21 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whi...

Page 566: ...m last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Restraint system component check See Checking the Restraint Systems on page 2 101 Automatic transmission fluid level check and adding fluid if needed See Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission on page 6 23 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission on page 6 26 Four wheel drive vehicles Transfer case fluid level check and addin...

Page 567: ...mage high effort or binding Replace if needed First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km 25 000 Miles Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km 50 000 Miles Engine air cleaner filter replacement See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 21 Automatic transmission fluid change severe service for vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR over 3 901...

Page 568: ...ge normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission on page 6 23 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission on page 6 26 Four wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change normal service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used t...

Page 569: ...Fluids visual leak check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only Brake system inspection Steering and suspension inspection Chassis components lubrication Engine cooling system inspection Windshield wiper blades inspection Body components lubrication Restraint system components check Automatic transmission fluid level check Four wheel drive only Transfer case ...

Page 570: ...r N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply...

Page 571: ...e injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmissi...

Page 572: ...ystem DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Chassis Lub...

Page 573: ...ecial Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grea...

Page 574: ...rom your dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 Rear 11 8 in 30 0 cm 25820122 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted 7 13 ...

Page 575: ...Black plate 14 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information 7 14 ...

Page 576: ...Record 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 Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 15 ...

Page 577: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 16 ...

Page 578: ...Black plate 17 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 17 ...

Page 579: ...Black plate 18 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 18 ...

Page 580: ...ance Program 8 7 Scheduling Service Appointments 8 10 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 10 Collision Damage Repair 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8...

Page 581: ...the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to c...

Page 582: ...esort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your 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 ...

Page 583: ...re the arbiter The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitrat...

Page 584: ...ages mds helpcenter faq do FAQ Contact Us My GM Canada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your a...

Page 585: ...es to write or e mail Chevrolet the letter should be addressed to United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone Devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canad...

Page 586: ...r scooter lift for the vehicle For more information on the limited offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For U S purchased vehicles call 1 800 243 887...

Page 587: ... to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Services Provided Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present i...

Page 588: ...st scenic route There is a limit of six requests per year Additional travel information is also available Allow three weeks for delivery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been re...

Page 589: ...r vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty a...

Page 590: ...ing the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and c...

Page 591: ...le s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of G...

Page 592: ...parable equipment Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insur...

Page 593: ...replacement parts See Collision Parts earlier in this section If the airbag has inflated see What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates on page 2 92 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed ...

Page 594: ...tors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www...

Page 595: ... French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 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 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional tech...

Page 596: ...E 25 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detr...

Page 597: ...ing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was pressi...

Page 598: ...m may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with convenien...

Page 599: ...Black plate 20 1 Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban Owner Manual 2010 2 NOTES 8 20 ...

Page 600: ... Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 99 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 92 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 90 Where Are the Airbags 2 87 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 4 34 Readiness Light 4 33 System Check 2 84 Antenna Rear Side Window 4 143 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 143 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 5 Warning Light 4 37 Appearance Car...

Page 601: ...ystem s 4 84 Automatic Headlamp System 4 12 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 23 6 26 Operation 3 33 Autoride 5 50 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 4 14 Axle Rear 6 51 B Battery 6 45 Electric Power Management 4 15 Run Down Protection 4 16 Belt Routing Engine 7 14 Bench Seat Split 60 40 2 16 Bluetooth 4 116 Brake Emergencies 5 6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle 3 31 Brakes 6 42 Antilock 5 5 Parking 3 48 Syste...

Page 602: ... Things Under the Hood 6 14 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 115 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 2 59 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 68 Older Children 2 57 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 2 80 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 80 Systems 2 63 Where to Put the Restraint 2 ...

Page 603: ...lant Engine 6 31 Engine Temperature Gauge 4 38 Cooled Seats 2 9 Cooling System 6 30 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 10 Cruise Control 4 8 Light 4 45 Cupholders 3 75 Customer Assistance 8 6 Offices 8 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 8 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 8 16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 D Damage Repair Collision 8 12 Data Recorders Event 8 18 Daytime...

Page 604: ...r 5 29 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 1 30 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 4 21 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 4 128 E E85 Fuel 6 9 EDR 8 18 Electrical Equipment Add On 6 117 Electrical System Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 118 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 118 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 117 Underhood Fuse Block 6 121 Windshield Wiper ...

Page 605: ...e 6 115 Flash to Pass 4 5 Flashers Hazard Warning 4 3 Flat Tire 6 87 Flat Tire Changing 6 88 Flat Tire Storing 6 104 Fluid Automatic Transmission 6 23 6 26 Power Steering 6 40 Windshield Washer 6 41 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement 4 13 Four Wheel Drive 3 41 3 46 6 53 Front Axle 6 54 Front Fog Lamps Light 4 45 Fuel 6 6 Additives 6 8 California Fuel 6 8 E85 85 Ethanol 6 9 Filling a Portable Fuel Containe...

Page 606: ...er 4 32 Tachometer 4 32 Trip Odometer 4 32 Voltmeter Gauge 4 35 Glove Box 3 75 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 8 7 H Halogen Bulbs 6 58 Hazard Warning Flashers 4 3 Head Restraints 2 3 Headlamps Aiming 6 55 Bulb Replacement 6 58 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 12 Exterior Lamps 4 10 Flash to Pass 4 5 High Low Beam Changer 4 5 On Reminder 4 11 Heated Seats 2 8 2 9 Heater 4 18 Engine Coolant 3 32 Highb...

Page 607: ...unted Lamp 4 14 Daytime Running DRL 4 12 Dome 4 14 Dome Lamp Override 4 15 Lamps cont License Plate 6 60 Malfunction Indicator 4 39 Reading 4 15 Lap Belt 2 55 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 47 LATCH System for Child Restraints 2 68 Level Control 5 49 Liftgate Power 3 15 Liftgate Liftglass 3 13 Liftglass Liftgate 3 13 Lighting Entry 4 15 Exit 4 15 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 33 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning...

Page 608: ...ildren 2 68 Lumbar Manual Controls 2 7 Power Controls 2 7 M Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record 7 15 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 11 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 39 Manual Lumbar Controls 2 7 Manual Seats 2 5 Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals 2 10 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 4 62 Mirrors Automa...

Page 609: ... 4 44 Older Children Restraints 2 57 Online Owner Center 8 5 OnStar Privacy 8 19 OnStar System 1 31 Operation Universal Home Remote System 3 68 Outlet Adjustment 4 27 Outlets Accessory Power 4 16 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 57 Convex Mirror 3 57 Heated Mirrors 3 57 Manual Mirrors 3 54 Power Foldaway Mirrors 3 56 Power Mirrors 3 55 Towing Mirrors 3 55 Overheated Engine Protection Operating M...

Page 610: ...essory RAP 3 29 Seat 2 6 Steering Fluid 6 40 Windows 3 20 Power Assist Steps 3 18 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 2 55 Privacy 8 18 Navigation System 8 19 OnStar 8 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 19 Program Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 11 Proposition 65 Warning California 6 5 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 19 Statement 8 19 Radio s 4 84 Radios Nav...

Page 611: ...m GM Mobility 8 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 3 4 3 5 Remote Vehicle Start 3 8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 94 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 89 Replacement Bulbs 6 60 Replacement Parts Maintenance 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 8 15 General Motors 8 16 U S Government 8 15 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 2 101 Replacing Re...

Page 612: ...als 2 10 Power Lumbar 2 7 Power Seats 2 6 Reclining Seatbacks 2 12 Third Row Seat 2 28 Secondary Latch System 6 101 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 2 80 Rear Seat Position 2 75 Right Front Seat Position 2 80 Security Light 4 44 Service 6 4 Accessories and Modifications 6 4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle 6 6 Doing Your Own Work 6 5 Engine Soon Light 4 39 Parts ...

Page 613: ...er Assist 3 18 Storage Areas Center Console 3 76 Cupholders 3 75 Glove Box 3 75 Rear 3 77 Rear Seat Armrest 3 77 Roof Rack System 3 76 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 31 Sun Visors 3 22 Sunroof 3 79 System Roof Rack 3 76 T Tachometer 4 32 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 6 59 Text Telephone TTY Users 8 6 Theft Deterrent Feature 4 140 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 23 Content Theft Dete...

Page 614: ... Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 6 104 Terminology and Definitions 6 69 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 82 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 84 Wheel Replacement 6 84 Tires cont When It Is Time for New Tires 6 79 Tow Haul Mode 3 39 Tow Haul Mode Light 4 45 Towing Recreational Vehicle 5 43 Towing a Trailer 5 50 Trailer Recommendations 5 70 Your Vehicle 5 43 Traction StabiliTrak System 5 6 Trailer Towi...

Page 615: ...uge 4 35 W Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 30 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 4 62 Hazard Flashers 4 3 Safety and Symbols iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 6 84 Different Size 6 82 Replacement 6 84 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 79 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 66 Windows 3 19 Power 3 20 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 113 Washer 4 6 Washer Fluid 6 41 Wiper Blad...

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