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Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011

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Page 1: ...Vehicle Messages 5 12 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 1 Starting and Operating 9 2 Engine Exh...

Page 2: ...specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division and or GMC w...

Page 3: ...ponents of the vehicle It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle s features and controls Index A goo...

Page 4: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 iv Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 5: ...eature move the column 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 3 Third...

Page 6: ...orque 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 Shift the vehicle s transfer case to N Ne...

Page 7: ...ulling a trailer with trailer brakes see Trailer Towing on page 9 16 for more information Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature After a successful engine start the engine may turn off and ope...

Page 8: ...enerative braking to insure effective braking The braking system is computer controlled and blends the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic disc brakes to meet any requirements for dec...

Page 9: ...ealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 24 fo...

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Page 11: ...tment Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid A Power Seat Adjustment Control B Manual Lumbar Control C Manual Reclining Seatback Lever Adjust the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control A forward or rearward...

Page 12: ...on the seatback to make sure it is locked Airbag System Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash the vehicle s sensing system may command t...

Page 13: ...ure Gauge 5 6 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 8 Charging System Light 5 8 Brake System Warning Light 5 9 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 10 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 10 Engine Oil Pressure...

Page 14: ...d using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or...

Page 15: ...Black plate 3 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 Instruments and Controls 5 3 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown Metric similar...

Page 16: ...s in the ON RUN position the position of the tachometer indicator shows the state of the vehicle AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle is still able to move and the engine could restart by an...

Page 17: ...e vehicle the fuel door is on Listed are four situations that may occur with the fuel gauge none of these indicate a problem At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads F full It...

Page 18: ...iving behavior makes the indicator display in the green zone on the gauge White Zones Decreased fuel efficiency driving behavior makes the indicator display in the two white zones The indicator in the...

Page 19: ...G Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack o...

Page 20: ...the gauge reaches the 125 C 260 F mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity Charging System Light This 12 volt battery light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned...

Page 21: ...ime sounds there could be a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away This light also comes on due to low brake fluid See the owner manual for more information Metric English This light...

Page 22: ...t antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Fuel Economy Gauge on page 5 6 See D...

Page 23: ...il is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem During an AUTO STOP there is zero oil pressure but this light will not come on In...

Page 24: ...ed until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously Clearing the message does not correct the problem The following are the possible messages for the Hybrid and some information a...

Page 25: ...oil pressure is low this message will be displayed on the DIC Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check your oi...

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Page 27: ...For vehicles with a navigation radio system see the Navigation System manual for more information To view the hybrid screen press the MENU button on the radio The hybrid screen displays when entering...

Page 28: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 29: ...e control system select the AUTO mode and the desired temperature setting The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to a...

Page 30: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 8 2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 31: ...Regenerative Braking 9 15 Towing General Towing Information 9 16 Trailer Towing 9 16 Towing Equipment 9 17 Driving Information Steering This vehicle has On Demand Electric Assist Power Steering inste...

Page 32: ...art the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are Ignition switch is in the ON RUN pos...

Page 33: ...t are The hood is opened The gear selector is in M Manual Mode The hybrid battery state of charge is too low The hybrid battery voltage temperature or power limits are exceeded A remote vehicle start...

Page 34: ...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 outlet If the cord will not reach us...

Page 35: ...s 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 Neutral And if you leave the vehicle with the engine runni...

Page 36: ...ou ever have to here are some things to know WARNING Exiting the vehicle without first shifting into P Park may cause the vehicle to move and you or others can be seriously injured Because the vehicle...

Page 37: ...e 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 e...

Page 38: ...t shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not b...

Page 39: ...ift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained the transmission does not upshift In some cases this may appear to be a delayed shift however the transmission is...

Page 40: ...while using the Range Selection Mode Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 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...

Page 41: ...ed 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 you...

Page 42: ...he 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 shifting It will remain on when the sh...

Page 43: ...r moving less than 5 km h 3 mph with the transmission in N Neutral and the ignition in ON RUN The preferred method for shifting out of Four Wheel Drive Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 6 to 3 2 km...

Page 44: ...hen shift the transmission to D Drive for one second 8 Turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY which will turn the engine off 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park 10 Release the parking brake pri...

Page 45: ...gy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative braking to insure effective braking such as when a high braking demand is requested The bra...

Page 46: ...le speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue we...

Page 47: ...sions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Towing Equipment Trailer Brakes If a trailer is being towed that has trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slow...

Page 48: ...Black plate 18 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 9 18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 49: ...y 10 12 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 13 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 10 13 Replacement Bulbs 10 14 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 14 Fuses and Circui...

Page 50: ...ence the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused...

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Page 52: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 10 4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 0 L V8 Engine...

Page 53: ...c Transmission Fluid on page 10 6 E Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes in the owner manual F See Engine Compartment Fuse Block in the owner manual G Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid in...

Page 54: ...Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting...

Page 55: ...side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 4 for more information 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in...

Page 56: ...l 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...

Page 57: ...e DMCM Cooling System In addition to the regular cooling system the vehicle also has a cooling system for the DMCM system This system is serviced differently than the vehicle s main cooling system The...

Page 58: ...he vehicle or run the engine How to Add Coolant to the DMCM Coolant Surge Tank If no problem has been found yet check to see if coolant is visible in the DMCM coolant surge tank If coolant is visible...

Page 59: ...empting to fill the DMCM cooling surge tank yourself when the fluid level is empty can damage your vehicle Your vehicle must be serviced 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn the vehicle off...

Page 60: ...steering and does not use power steering fluid Battery This vehicle has a standard 12 volt battery and a high voltage hybrid battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when...

Page 61: ...Storage Remove the 12 volt battery black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger Remember to reconnect the battery when ready to drive the vehicle Bulb Replacement For the pro...

Page 62: ...ake sure to line up the pins on the taillamp assembly with the vehicle If this is not done the taillamp assembly cannot be correctly installed Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp...

Page 63: ...dio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can The vehicle also has a special fuse in the battery box for the 300 volt batteries If this fuse has...

Page 64: ...ge 5 EMPTY 6 COOL PUMP 7 EPS 8 Drive Motor Generator Control Module 1 Fuses Usage 9 Drive Motor Generator Control Module 2 10 BECM J Case Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUMP Auxiliary Transmission Fl...

Page 65: ...or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A...

Page 66: ...release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by...

Page 67: ...e Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not...

Page 68: ...s will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear...

Page 69: ...indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display scree...

Page 70: ...e proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may b...

Page 71: ...nflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a...

Page 72: ...commended pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment c...

Page 73: ...re its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire Aft...

Page 74: ...other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets in the owner manual If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the c...

Page 75: ...wer outlet in the vehicle 12 Turn the sealant air hose G counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem 13 Replace the tire valve stem cap 14 Replace the sealant air hose G and the power plug...

Page 76: ...ed or replaced Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant If a tire goes flat a...

Page 77: ...e the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 17 Th...

Page 78: ...sealant canister B so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor 5 Lift the sealant canister B from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister See your dealer fo...

Page 79: ...over the rear wheelhouse To access the tire sealant and compressor kit 1 Remove the tray by pulling up on the finger depression to access the tire sealant and compressor kit 2 Locate the tire sealant...

Page 80: ...NG Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow...

Page 81: ...radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starti...

Page 82: ...an burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injur...

Page 83: ...nect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to st...

Page 84: ...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 w...

Page 85: ...n to P Park 2 Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake in the owner manual 3 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle WARNING Shifting a four wheel driv...

Page 86: ...ow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground in this section for more information Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use t...

Page 87: ...e Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheel...

Page 88: ...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...

Page 89: ...es described in the owner manual the following service should be performed Once a Year This vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction l...

Page 90: ...d Maintenance Usage Fluid Lubricant Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System Always use the pre mixed 50 50 mixture of de ionized water and DEX COOL silicate free coolant available at...

Page 91: ...Black plate 1 1 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Yukon Denali Hybrid 2011 Technical Data 12 1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 12 3...

Page 92: ...Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 10 9 L 11 5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2 7 L 2 9 qt 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 17 3 L 18 3 qt Fuel Tank 92 7 L 24 5 gal...

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Page 95: ...cations 12 2 Chains Tire 10 22 Charging System Light 5 8 Circuit Breakers 10 15 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 40 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Conditioning 8 1 Heating 8 1 Cluster IP 5 3 Compressor Kit...

Page 96: ...5 6 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 15 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 15 G Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 8 Engine Oil Pressure 5 6 Fuel 5 4 Fuel Economy 5 6 Tachometer 5 4 General Informat...

Page 97: ...tbacks 3 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 1 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 36 Regenerative Braking 9 15 Replacement Bulbs 10 14 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 2 Replacing Airbag System 3 2 Rotation...

Page 98: ...Kit Storing 10 31 Towing Equipment 9 17 General Information 9 16 Recreational Vehicle 10 36 Trailer 9 16 Trailer Towing 9 16 Transfer Case 9 10 Transmission Automatic 9 7 Fluid Automatic 10 6 Message...

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