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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2010 Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l .. ............................... 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2010 Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 S e r v i c e ............................. .............. 6 - 4 Fuel .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names T AHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : 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 T emperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2 NOTES vi.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel .................................. . 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. .................... ..... 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel United States version shown; Canada similar 1-2.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 27 . B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 31 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . E.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Liftgate Power Liftgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door . In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Seats If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding 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.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. On vehicles with two-way lumbar , press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. T o decrease, press and hold the bottom of the control.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Memory Features This vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver door , and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heated Seats Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, or heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 33 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2 ‑ 38 .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors V ehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Foldaway Mirrors T o fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering Wheel Adjustment The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . 2. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wiper/W asher 8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . 9 : Turns the windshield wipers of f. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 See Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 18 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 21 . For vehicles with rear heating and air conditioning controls, see Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 4 ‑ 27 and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 ‑ 28 .
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic T ransfer Case T wo Speed T ransfer Case Single Speed T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press O , to turn the radio on. 2. Press H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year).
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod ® or USB device.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sunroof There are two sunroof switches located in the overhead console above the rearview mirror . V ent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2) have a yellow fuel cap and can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ............................... ..... 2-3 Front Seats ......................................... 2-5 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System ................. ............ ....... 2-84 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 When Should an Airbag Inflate? .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the 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.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Seats Manual Seats { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Seats Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase 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.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may have 4 – way lumbar . . T o increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. . T o decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. . T o raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Y our vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror , and adjustable pedal movements will occur .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever .
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. . T o recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Seats Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 8 .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Fold and T umble Feature Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) T o fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under , in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The seatback will fold forward automatically . 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.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Seat Release Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. { W ARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, the seats can be folded for additional cargo space, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o 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. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The seatback will fold forward. 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.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Seat Release Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. { W ARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Third Row Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback(s) T o fold the seatback, do the following: 1.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Returning the Seatback(s) to the Upright Position T o return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat near the bottom. 5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor . 6. T ilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Installing the Third Row Seat T o install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: Y ou never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: If I am a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou 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.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou 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.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING: Y ou 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.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING: Y ou 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.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2 ‑ 55 for more information.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position 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.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban 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.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 ‑ 56 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary .
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster .
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Also see “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 47 . According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LA TCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier .
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Second Row — 60/40 j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Second Row Seat — Bucket For models with bucket 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 .
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Third Row Seat — Three Passenger For vehicles with a three passenger third row seat, there is one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if the vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cinching Latch Plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap ‐ shoulder belt and a free ‐ falling latch plate, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position { W ARNING: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system, if equipped, has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 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.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver .
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/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.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger , they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row .
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may or may not have seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 2 ‑ 84 . Seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows, if equipped with a third row seat.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system.
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly .
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: Because I have a disability , I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System O p e r a t i o n .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 3 Features and Controls Mirrors ...... ...................................... 3-54 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Keys { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key . If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote V ehicle Start Y our vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Doors and Locks Door Locks { W ARNING: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. Y ou will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door . When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Liftgate/Liftglass { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 On vehicles with a liftglass, press the button on the underside of the license pocket applique (A) to open it. The liftglass can also be opened by pressing the liftglass release button on the RKE.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation { W ARNING: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. { W ARNING: Y ou or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually . If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Operation of Power Liftgate T o change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the overhead console to the OFF position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children, helpless 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.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Theft-Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Y our vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is possible for the P ASS-Key ® III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key . Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: .
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 C (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting the Engine If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator . If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F). V ehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Active Fuel Management ™ V ehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management ™ . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission Shown (Light Duty Similar) See “ Range Selection Mode ” later in this section. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: If the vehicle has a four-wheel drive transfer case with a 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).
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 M (Manual Mode): This position is available on vehicles with the Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed transmission. It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed T ransmission) Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the T ow/Haul mode can be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When T ow/Haul mode is selected the T ow/Haul indicator light will come on. The T ow/Haul mode works with the Autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cruise Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Y ou can choose among five driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle has StabiliTrak ® . Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn T raction Control and StabiliT rak ® off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 5 ‑ 6 . { W ARNING: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or T wo-Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or T wo-Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in N (Neutral).
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The vehicle has Four-Wheel-Drive with StabiliTrak ® .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Service Four Wheel Drive If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 .
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Shifting Out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and .
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outside T owing Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror V ehicles with this feature have a driver outside mirror that adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3 ‑ 54 for more information.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light will come on and P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer , as the SBZA detection zones do not change when a trailer is towed. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turn SBZA back on using the DIC.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicles With 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 driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen T o adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the rear vision camera image is on the display . Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o program up to three devices: 1. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor .
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Example of Eight Dip Switches with T wo Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar .
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . When a switch is in the up position, write “ Left. ” . When a switch is in the down position, write “ Right.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders 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.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, it is located between the bucket seats. Press the button and lift the lid to access the console compartment. A cupholder located in the rear of the console, swings down for the rear seat passenger to use.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . . If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cargo Cover { W ARNING: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver . Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sunroof Y our vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. T o open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs to be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ................. ....... 4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 4 Instrument Panel T ire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Oil Pressure Gauge .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard W arning Flasher): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : T urn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield W asher 5 : Rear Wiper Delay Z : Rear Wiper = : Rear Wiper W ash Flash-to-Pass.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T urn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC).
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wipers T urn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers of f.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Window Wiper/W asher { W ARNING: In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cruise Control { W ARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the SET – button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL).
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately . Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp If the vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This button is located on the overhead console.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. k (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown adapter or vehicle fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan Control B. REAR C. Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window , and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor , defrost, or defogging modes. If recirculation is selected while in one of those modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver and Passenger Side T emperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of the vehicle.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow . Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow , or any other obstruction (such as leaves).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 21 . The rear system can also be turned off by turning the rear fan knob to the 9 position. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 REAR: Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate control system on or off. An indicator comes on when the rear system is on. The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel Cluster United States 4 ‐ Speed version shown. 6 ‐ Speed and Canada similar . For vehicles with a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers (used in Canada) or miles (used in the United States).
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 console, comes on and stays on for several seconds, flashes for several more seconds and then comes on solid for several more. This chime and light sequence is repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ST ART , but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliT rak ® system, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. T urn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC).
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Oil Pressure Gauge United States Canada The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4 ‑ 13 for more information.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel Gauge United States Canada The fuel gauge, when the ignition is on, shows how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Low Fuel W arning Light This light, under the fuel gauge, comes on briefly while the engine is being started. This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The Driver Information Center also displays a “ FUEL LEVEL LOW ” message.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T (V ehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransmission T emperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remember , you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. T o adjust this setting, see “ Integrated T railer Brake Control System ” under T owing a T railer on page 5 ‑ 50 for more information.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See DIC Compass on page 4 ‑ 59 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DIC Compass on page 4 ‑ 59 Blank Display This display shows no information.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . T o select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display , press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T rip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . T o select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransmission T emperature Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the remaining oil life is low , the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 .
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass V ariance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC W arnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists: . A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/ RUN. T urn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliTrak ® and this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the StabiliT rak system. If you see this message, try to reset the system.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and a chime sounds when there is a problem with the ITBC system. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliT rak activates continuously for an extended period of time.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) Y our vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . Press the customization button until the DISPLA Y LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF .
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 MEMOR Y SEA T RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 F ACTOR Y SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until F ACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { W ARNING: T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the Clock T o set the time and date: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press the O button to turn the radio on. 2. Press the H button to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year).
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/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.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB may have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under , “ Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ” .
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Noise Compensation T echnology: Vehicles with the L TZ package and a Bose ® Audio System include the Bose AudioPilot ® noise compensation technology . When turned on, AudioPilot ® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to compensate for background noise, so that music always sounds the same at the set volume level.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is stopped. T une to favorite stations using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the f knob until the tone control tabs display . Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey below the tab.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/F ADE (Balance/Fade): T o adjust balance or fade, press the f knob until the speaker control tabs display . Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey under the tab.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. T o remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CA T tab. 3. T urn the f knob to display the category to be removed.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4 ‑ 1 15 later in this section for further detail. Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD or DVD player .
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Inserting a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing in 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and in 30 seconds for a DVD, depending on media type and format ranges.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 For Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB, press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds on the CD have played. If less than five seconds on the CD have played, the previous track plays.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at a time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the CD should play .
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ejecting a Disc Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time. The disc is stored in the radio.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the CD or DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. T o stop fast reversing, press again.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows several tab options for DVD playing. Press the softkeys under any desired tab option during DVD playback.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is present when the Z or DVD/CD AUX button is pressed on the radio. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate.
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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.
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 50 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 50 playlists. . Up to 255 files. . Playlists with an .
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder . c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder .
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. T o connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console.
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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 . T o use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below , or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed.
Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs .
Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Shuffle Functionality T o use Shuffle: Press the softkey below > , 2 , < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder . > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off.
Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD Player supports: . Up to 255 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 40 sessions. . Playlists with an .
Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder .
Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp ™ , MusicMatch ™ , or Real Jukebox ™ software can be accessed, however , they cannot be edited using the radio.
Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display . 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.
Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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 radio ’ s display .
Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. T o browse and select files: 1. Press the softkey below c . 2. T urn f to scroll through the list of folders.
Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys 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.
Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required.
Black plate (116,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . XM Not A vailable: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Black plate (117,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 140 for more information.
Black plate (118,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Pairing a 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.
Black plate (119,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Deleting a Paired 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.
Black plate (120,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing Name T ags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: .
Black plate (121,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone.
Black plate (122,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Deleting Name T ags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted.
Black plate (123,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Dial using <phone name> ” .
Black plate (124,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Call ” . The system responds with “ Call using <phone name>.
Black plate (125,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Call W aiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active.
Black plate (126,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. T o T ransfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1.
Black plate (127,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Say a number to send tones ” followed by a tone.
Black plate (128,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely . This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information.
Black plate (129,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature, depending on which radio the vehicle has. T o enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD.
Black plate (130,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes.
Black plate (131,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks, located on the rear of the floor console, allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Black plate (132,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources: . Wireless Headphones . V ehicle Speakers . V ehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (133,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote Control T o use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Black plate (134,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active. c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, fast reversing, or fast forwarding a DVD.
Black plate (135,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
Black plate (136,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power . The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ ACCESSORY . The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out.
Black plate (137,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action I lost the remote and/or the headphones. See your dealer for assistance. The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound.
Black plate (138,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) V ehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However , the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed).
Black plate (139,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio (AM/FM), XM ™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary . © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped), press the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channel and stay there.
Black plate (140,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Black plate (141,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Navigating folders on an iPod or USB Device (V ehicles without a Navigation System): 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display .
Black plate (142,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SRCE (Source/V oice Recognition): Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary . For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition.
Black plate (143,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Black plate (144,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2 NOTES 4-144.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 33 .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Braking If the vehicle is a T wo ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 36 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL OFF , SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, ST ABILITRAK OFF , SERVICE ST ABILITRAK.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow , and you want to “ rock ” the vehicle to attempt to free it.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Locking Rear Axle V ehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Off-Road Driving V ehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. V ehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles with 20 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . The heaviest things should be on the floor , forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. . Be sure the load is properly secured, so things are not tossed around.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-roading requires some new and different skills.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow , or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. T o decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: { W ARNING: Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Stalling on an Incline { W ARNING: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over , you could be crushed or killed.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving in W ater { W ARNING: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water , it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? .
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, shift into Four ‐ Wheel High or , if the vehicle has a two ‐ speed automatic transfer case, Four ‐ Wheel Low .
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty . For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Example 2 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (6.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity . And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR).
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: . Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each. . For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory , such as a snow plow , is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W .B.)) /W .B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y ou can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards the rear . This has the effect of reducing the load on the front.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions V ehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package also have an emergency roof lamp provision package, RPO TRW . Wiring for the emergency roof lamp is provided above the overhead console.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel drive vehicle with a two speed automatic transfer case: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park).
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dolly T owing Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle with a single speed automatic transfer case is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear: 1.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the 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.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Autoride ® With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/dive and steering position of the vehicle.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . The weight of the trailer tongue . The weight on the vehicle's tires . And the weight of the trailering combination Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 1 1,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 3.42 5,700 lbs (2 586 kg) 1 1,500 lbs (5 216 kg) 5.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Weight ‐ Distributing Hitch Adjustment A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of V ehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ow/Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/ haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/ haul mode is on.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly .
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The ITBC system is powered through the vehicle's electrical system. T urning the ignition off will also turn off the ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON or in RUN.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T railer Brake Control Panel A. Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever B. T railer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the DIC V ehicle Information button (if equipped) before the T railer Brake Display Page can be displayed and T railer Gain can be adjusted.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual T railer Brake Apply The Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever is located on the T railer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply the trailer ’ s electric brakes independent of the vehicle ’ s brakes.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Adjust the T railer Gain by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the T railer 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 T railer Brake Apply lever .
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING: When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer .
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parking on Hills { W ARNING: Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine 3. Shift into a gear 4. Release the parking brake 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heavy-Duty T railer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... .................................... 6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Headlamp Aiming ... ............... .............. 6-55 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Halogen Bulbs .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 T i r e s ..................
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non ‐ dealer/non ‐ retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety , including such things as airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 ‑ 15 . Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit ‐ related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Filling the T ank { W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o open the fuel door , push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. { W ARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Things Under the Hood { W ARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near 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 .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 ‑ 21 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 30 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 46 .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: . GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. . SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/ filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Locate the transmission dipstick handle with this graphic which is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Add Automatic T ransmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid Notice: T oo much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously . Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Add Coolant to the Surge T ank { W ARNING: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Steering Fluid If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Jump Starting If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: If you leave the 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 starting the vehicle.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery . 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery .
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Lubricant 1500 Series 2500 Series T o get an accurate reading, 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.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . For all 6.0L 1500 series and all 6.2L non ‐ all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All except 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug . When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) below the filler plug hole. .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted. It is possible however , to re-aim the headlamps as described. The vehicle should: .
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. At a wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. T aillamp/Stoplamp B. Back-up Lamp C.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 License Plate Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the molding that is part of the liftgate. 2. T wist and pull the license plate lamp forward through the molding opening.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade 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.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 20 ‐ Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 20 ‐ inch P275/ 55R20 size tires, they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use. The low ‐ profile, wide tread design is not recommended for off ‐ road driving.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performanc e Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Light T ruck (L T -Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combinati on of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 (F) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters L T as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 72 and Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 .
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Inflation - Tire Pressure If your vehicle is a T wo ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively .
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster . At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display .
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/ wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 ‑ 79 for more information.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y ou need new tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. . Y ou can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber .
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle might not handle properly , and you could have a crash.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability , and resistance to rollover .
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition T o These Grades. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Chains If your vehicle is a Two ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. { W ARNING: If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires, do not use tire chains.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly .
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Changing a Flat Tire If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. Flat T ire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3. T urn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F .
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole).
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7. T ilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer .
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and latch. 8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel.
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Position – 1500 Models Front Position – 2500 Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Position – 1500 Models Rear Position – 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).
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 axle. T urn the wheel wrench (D) 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. { W ARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Secondary Latch System Y our vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, 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 .
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. T urn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 1 1. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 G. T ire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare T ire/Flat Tire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension T ool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear .
Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver's side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. T urn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket.
Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle.
Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Products that remove odors from the vehicle's upholstery and clean the vehicle's glass can be obtained from your dealer . Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface.
Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first.
Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. T o help keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water .
Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Black plate (116,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside.
Black plate (117,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (118,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses and Circuit Breakers If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
Black plate (119,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backl.
Black plate (120,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Circuit Breaker Usage L T DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage L T 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.
Black plate (121,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat 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.
Black plate (122,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 1 Right T railer Stop/Turn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left T railer.
Black plate (123,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 25 Trailer Park Lamps 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High-B.
Black plate (124,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 J-Case Fuses Usage 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Electric Run.
Black plate (125,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Black plate (126,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Application Capacities English Metric T ransfer Case Fluid 1.6 qt 1.5 L Wheel Nut T orque 140 lb ft 190 Y † Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........................ .... 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 At your dealer , you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Y our dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. The services described for Maintenance I should be performed at every engine oil change.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear , cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 6 ‑ 1 13 .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Once a Y ear . Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 . . Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. • • Engine coolant level check. • • Windshield washer fluid level check.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch Check { W ARNING: 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.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). T ransfer Case (Four ‐ Wheel Drive) DEXRON ® -VI Automatic T ransmission Fluid.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-1 10 Wiper Blades Front – 21.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance 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.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-16.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-17.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-18.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However , if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you can file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line ® Program to enforce your rights.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Online Owner Center Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) — www .chevyownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Av . Ejercito Nacional #843 Col.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the vehicle . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle . Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly , exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger , or you are instructed to move it by a police officer .
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as required by law .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2 NOTES 8-20.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Accessory Power Outlets .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Appearance Care (cont.) T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 W arning .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cleaning (cont.) W ashing Y our Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48, 4-55 DIC V ehicle Customization . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine (cont.) Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Inflation - Tire Pressure .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lights (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Security . . . . .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belts (cont.) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Use During Pregnancy .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Spare T ire (cont.) Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ires (cont.) Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V V ehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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