2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Manual

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nationwide. (cid:129) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 601 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 602 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 603 Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. The following services are provided in the U.S. during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and, in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. (cid:129) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. (cid:129) Lock-out Service: To ensure security, the driver must present personal identiﬁcation before lock-out service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar® subscription. (cid:129) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership/retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. 604 (cid:129) Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inﬂated, is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:129) Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. (cid:129) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance (Canada only): In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. 605 (cid:129) (cid:129) Alternative Service (Canada only): There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance, your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. (cid:129) Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:129) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:129) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:129) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. U.S. customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. 606 (cid:129) Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers/retailers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers/retailers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. 607 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer/retailer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers/retailers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s/retailer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. 608 In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer/retailer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer/retailer. Please contact your dealer/retailer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer/retailer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 609 Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:129) 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. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:129) use the data for GM research needs, (cid:129) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. 610 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. 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. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 611 Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:129) Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 604 for more information. 612 (cid:129) (cid:129) If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. 613 (cid:129) (cid:129) Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. 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. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 614 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 615 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer/retailer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 616 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 617 ✍ NOTES 618 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 444 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ................................................ 412 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................... 107 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 448 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 563 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 143 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 464 Air Conditioning .................................. 227, 231 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 246 Readiness Light ....................................... 245 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 609 Airbag System ............................................... 90 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ...................................... 99 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 96 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 93 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................... 107 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 99 Airbag Systems (cont.) Passenger Sensing System ...................... 101 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 106 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 98 Antenna, Rear Side Window ........................ 354 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 354 Anti-Lock Brake System .............................. 361 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 251 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 559 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 556 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 561 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 557 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 553 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 554 Finish Care .............................................. 557 Finish Damage ......................................... 560 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 556 Leather .................................................... 555 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 560 Tires ........................................................ 560 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 560 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 561 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 557 619 Appearance Care (cont.) Weatherstrips ........................................... 556 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 558 Ashtray ....................................................... 227 Audio System .............................................. 290 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 351 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 353 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 353 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 337 Radio with CD ......................................... 294 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 348 Setting the Time ..................... 291, 292, 293 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 350 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 352 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 354 Audio System(s) Radio with CD and DVD .......................... 305 Rear Side Window Antenna ..................... 354 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 217 Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................................ 466 Operation ................................................. 145 Autoride® ..................................................... 422 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch .......... 218 620 Battery ........................................................ 490 Electric Power Management ..................... 220 Run-Down Protection ............................... 221 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 396 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) .............................. 20 Brake Emergencies ............................................ 363 Parking .................................................... 156 Brakes ........................................................ 486 System Warning Light .............................. 249 Braking ....................................................... 360 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 363 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 139 Bucket Seats, Rear ....................................... 26 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 502 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 502 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 499 License Plate Lamps ................................ 504 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 504 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 502 Buying New Tires ........................................ 524 C Calibration .......................................... 162, 166 California Fuel ............................................. 447 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 445 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 572 Carbon Monoxide ..... 125, 127, 160, 400, 422 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 556 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 353 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 353 Cargo Cover ............................................... 192 Cargo Management System ........................ 194 CD, MP3 ............................................ 321, 327 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 190 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 53 Center Seat .................................................. 19 Chains, Tire ................................................. 530 Charging System Light ................................ 248 Check Engine Light ............................................ 253 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 456 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 561 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 68 Infants and Young Children ........................ 64 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ....... 74 Older Children ........................................... 61 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................. 82 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ..................... 85 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................ 85 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 72 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 227 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 559 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 557 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 554 Finish Care .............................................. 557 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 553 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 556 Leather .................................................... 555 Tires ........................................................ 560 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 560 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 557 621 Cleaning (cont.) Weatherstrips ........................................... 556 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 558 Climate Control System ............................... 227 Dual Automatic ......................................... 231 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 238 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ................................................. 239 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System, Electronic ................................ 240 Clock ......................................... 291, 292, 293 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 610 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 56 Compass ............................................ 162, 166 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 135 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 360 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 252 Heater, Engine ......................................... 143 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ........................ 473 Cooling System ........................................... 477 Cruise Control ............................................. 211 Cruise Control Light .................................... 258 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 190 622 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 607 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 602 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 602 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 598 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 603 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 615 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 615 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 615 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 604 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 616 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 216 Defensive Driving ........................................ 356 Delayed Locking .......................................... 123 Disc, MP3 .......................................... 321, 327 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 445 Dome Lamp Override .................................. 219 Dome Lamps ............................................... 219 Door Delayed Locking ...................................... 123 Locks ....................................................... 122 Power Door Locks ................................... 123 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 123 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 124 Position, Safety Belt ................................... 43 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 260 DIC Operation and Displays ............ 261, 267 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 280 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 270 Driver Driving At Night ................................................... 389 City .......................................................... 393 Defensive ................................................. 356 Drunken ................................................... 357 Freeway ................................................... 394 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 398 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 390 Off-Road .................................................. 372 Recovery Hooks ....................................... 406 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 405 Winter ...................................................... 400 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 231 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 337 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 563 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........ 566 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 564 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 565 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 564 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 567 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 564 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 464 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 253 Coolant .................................................... 470 Coolant Heater ......................................... 143 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 252 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 593 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 458 Exhaust ................................................... 160 Fan Noise ................................................ 483 Oil ........................................................... 459 623 Engine (cont.) Oil Life System ........................................ 462 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...... 476 Overheating ............................................. 473 Starting .................................................... 141 Entry Lighting .............................................. 220 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 609 Exit Lighting ................................................ 220 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 60 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 215 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 464 Finish Damage ............................................ 560 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 204 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 207 Flat Tire ...................................................... 531 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 532 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 547 Fluid Automatic Transmission ............................ 466 Power Steering ........................................ 484 Windshield Washer .................................. 485 624 Fog Lamp Fog .......................................................... 218 Fog Lamp Light ........................................... 258 Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 150, 497 Front Axle ................................................... 498 Fuel ............................................................ 446 Additives .................................................. 448 California Fuel .......................................... 447 E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................... 449 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 455 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 451 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 450 Gage ....................................................... 259 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 447 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 447 Low Warning Light ................................... 260 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........ 566 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 564 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 565 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 567 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 564 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 252 Fuel ......................................................... 259 Oil Pressure ............................................. 256 Speedometer ........................................... 244 Tachometer .............................................. 244 Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 249 Garage Door Opener ................................... 178 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 447 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 447 Glove Box ................................................... 190 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 603 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 204 Head Restraints ............................................ 18 Headlamp Aiming ..................................................... 499 Headlamps Bulb Replacement .................................... 502 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 216 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 207 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 502 Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 207 On Reminder ........................................... 216 Heated Seats ................................................ 12 Heater ......................................................... 227 Heater ......................................................... 231 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 259 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 397 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 398 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 456 Release ................................................... 457 Horn ............................................................ 204 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 43 Ignition Positions ......................................... 140 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 64 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 515 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 202 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 219 Cluster ..................................................... 243 625 J Jump Starting .............................................. 491 Keyless Entry System ................................. 114 Keys ........................................................... 113 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 508 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp .................. 218 Dome ....................................................... 219 Dome Lamp Override ............................... 219 Exterior .................................................... 215 Reading ................................................... 220 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 74 Level Control ............................................... 421 License Plate Lamps ................................... 504 Liftgate, Power ............................................ 127 Liftgate/Liftglass ........................................... 125 Liftglass/Liftgate ........................................... 125 626 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 245 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 251 Brake System Warning ............................. 249 Charging System ..................................... 248 Cruise Control .......................................... 258 Fog Lamp ................................................ 258 Highbeam On .......................................... 259 Low Fuel Warning .................................... 260 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 253 Oil Pressure ............................................. 257 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 246 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 245 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 244 Security ................................................... 258 StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 252 Tire Pressure ........................................... 253 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................ 259 Lighting Entry ........................................................ 220 Exit .......................................................... 220 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 407 Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 363 Lockout Protection ....................................... 124 Locks Delayed Locking ...................................... 123 Door ........................................................ 122 Lockout Protection ................................... 124 Power Door ............................................. 123 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 123 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 124 Loss of Control ........................................... 371 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 260 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 191 Lumbar Power Controls .......................................... 11 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 582 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 586 At Least Once a Month ............................ 587 At Least Once a Year .............................. 587 Introduction .............................................. 576 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 584 Maintenance Record ................................ 594 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 576 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 592 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services .................... 586 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 590 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 579 Using ....................................................... 577 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 576 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 253 Manual Seats .................................................. 9 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ................ 13 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 270 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........ 166 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ........ 162 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ........... 172 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 173 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ............. 172 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 173 Outside Manual Mirrors ............................ 168 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .............. 171 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 170 Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors ....................... 169 MP3 ................................................... 321, 327 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 601 627 N Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ..................................................... 337 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 139 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ....... 592 Odometer .................................................... 244 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 244 Off-Road Driving .......................................... 372 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 369 Oil Engine ..................................................... 459 Pressure Gage ......................................... 256 Pressure Light .......................................... 257 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 462 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 61 Online Owner Center ................................... 601 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 173 Operation, Universal Home Remote System .............................. 178, 182 Other Warning Devices ................................ 204 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 238 628 Outlets Outside Accessory Power ..................................... 225 Automatic Dimming Mirror ........................ 172 Convex Mirror .......................................... 173 Curb View Assist Mirrors .......................... 172 Heated Mirrors ......................................... 173 Manual Mirrors ......................................... 168 Power Foldaway Mirrors ........................... 171 Power Mirrors .......................................... 170 Trailer-Tow Mirrors ................................... 169 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....................................... 476 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 586 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 Paint, Damage ............................................ 560 Park Aid ...................................................... 222 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 157 Shifting Out of ......................................... 159 Parking Assist ....................................................... 222 Brake ....................................................... 156 Over Things That Burn ............................ 159 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 246 Passenger Sensing System ......................... 101 Passing ....................................................... 369 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 137 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................... 137 Power Door Locks .............................................. 123 Electrical System ..................................... 564 Liftgate ..................................................... 127 Lumbar Controls ........................................ 11 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 141 Running Boards ....................................... 131 Seat .......................................................... 10 Steering Fluid .......................................... 484 Windows .................................................. 133 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 60 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 123 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...... 42 Radios ........................................................ 290 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 353 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 353 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 337 Radio with CD ......................................... 294 Radio with CD and DVD .......................... 305 Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 348 Setting the Time ..................... 291, 292, 293 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 350 Understanding Reception ......................... 352 Rainsense™ II Wipers ................................. 208 Reading Lamps ........................................... 220 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System .................................................... 239 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ..... 240 Rear Axle .................................................... 496 Locking .................................................... 363 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 124 Rear Heated Seats ....................................... 19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 56 Rear Seat Armrest ...................................... 192 629 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 348 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 337 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 54 Rear Side Window Antenna ......................... 354 Rear Storage Area ...................................... 192 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 210 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display .......... 166 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..................................................... 162 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 15 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 590 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 406 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 418 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 114 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................. 115 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 537 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 533 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 504 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 615 General Motors ........................................ 615 United States Government ....................... 615 630 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ............... 108 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ........................................ 109 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 141 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 52 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 604 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 405 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 593 Running Boards, Power ............................... 131 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 161 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 245 Pretensioners ............................................. 60 Reminder Light ........................................ 244 Care of .................................................... 556 Center Front Passenger Position ................ 53 Driver Position ........................................... 43 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 43 Safety Belts (cont.) Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 56 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 54 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 52 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 60 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 52 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 38 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .................... 51 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 579 Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat .............................. 20 Bucket Seats, Rear .................................... 26 Center Seat ............................................... 19 Head Restraints ......................................... 18 Heated Seats ............................................. 12 Heated Seats - Rear .................................. 19 Manual ........................................................ 9 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...................... 13 Power Lumbar ........................................... 11 Power Seats .............................................. 10 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 15 Third Row Seat ......................................... 33 Secondary Latch System ............................. 543 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ......................... 85 Rear Seat Position ..................................... 82 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 85 Security Light .............................................. 258 Service ........................................................ 444 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 444 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................... 446 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 445 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 445 Engine Soon Light ................................... 253 Publications Ordering Information ............. 616 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....... 106 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 560 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 157 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 159 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 51 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 206 Snow Plow .................................................. 412 Spare Tire ................................................... 552 Installing .................................................. 537 Removing ................................................ 533 Storing ..................................................... 547 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 572 Speedometer ............................................... 244 631 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ............................... 20 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 363 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 252 Starting Your Engine ................................... 141 Steering ...................................................... 367 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 351 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 204 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ..................... 194 Center Console Storage Area ................... 190 Cupholder(s) ............................................ 190 Glove Box ................................................ 190 Luggage Carrier ....................................... 191 Rear Seat Armrest ................................... 192 Rear Storage Area ................................... 192 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 404 Sun Visors .................................................. 134 Sunroof ....................................................... 197 System Identiﬁcation, Universal Home Remote System ....................................... 177 Tachometer ................................................. 244 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 502 632 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 350 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 135 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 135 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................ 137 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................ 137 Third Row Seat ............................................. 33 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 204 Time, Setting ............................. 291, 292, 293 Tire Pressure Light .......................................... 253 Tires ........................................................... 507 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 559 Buying New Tires ..................................... 524 Chains ..................................................... 530 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 532 Cleaning .................................................. 560 Different Size ........................................... 526 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 531 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 515 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 521 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 537 Pressure Monitor System ......................... 516 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 537 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 533 Secondary Latch System ......................... 543 Tires (cont.) Spare Tire ................................................ 552 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ......... 547 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 508 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 512 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 527 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 528 Wheel Replacement ................................. 528 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 523 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 149 Tow/Haul Mode Light ................................... 259 Towing Recreational Vehicle ................................. 418 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 422 Your Vehicle ............................................. 417 Traction Trailer Transmission StabiliTrak® System ................................. 363 Recommendations .................................... 440 Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 466 Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 145 Trip Odometer ............................................. 244 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 206 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 205 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ........ 222 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 352 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 527 Universal Home Remote System ................. 178 Operation ........................................ 178, 182 System Identiﬁcation ................................ 177 Vehicle Control ..................................................... 360 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 407 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 280 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 609 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 562 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 563 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 238 Visors .......................................................... 134 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 249 633 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 242 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 270 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 204 Other Warning Devices ............................ 204 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 528 Different Size ........................................... 526 Replacement ............................................ 528 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 72 Windows ..................................................... 132 Power ...................................................... 133 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................................... 558 Rainsense™ II Wipers ............................. 208 Windshield (cont.) Washer .................................................... 209 Washer Fluid ........................................... 485 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 505 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 564 Wipers ..................................................... 207 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 210 Winter Driving ............................................. 400 XM Radio Messages ................................... 335 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 354 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 576 634 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 9 Rear Seats ............................................. 19 Safety Belts ............................................ 38 Child Restraints ...................................... 61 Airbag System ........................................ 90 Restraint System Check ....................... 108 Features and Controls .............................. 111 Keys ..................................................... 113 Doors and Locks .................................. 122 Windows ............................................... 132 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 135 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 139 Mirrors .................................................. 162 OnStar® System ................................... 173 Universal Home Remote System .......... 177 Storage Areas ...................................... 190 Sunroof ................................................ 197 Instrument Panel ....................................... 199 ................... 202 ................................... 227 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 242 ............ 260 ................................... 290 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 355 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 356 ................................................. 417 Service and Appearance Care .................. 441 ................................................. 444 ...................................................... 446 ......... 456 ............................................. 496 .................................. 497 ............................................ 498 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade ................................. 499 ................................ 502 Replacement ..................................... 505 Tires ..................................................... 507 Appearance Care .................................. 553 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 562 Electrical System .................................. 563 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 572 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .............................. 575 .......................... 576 Customer Assistance Information ............. 597 ..... 598 ...................... 615 Index .......................................................... 619 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not have all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it while you are on the road. If you sell the vehicle, leave this manual with the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15854794 C Third Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:129) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:129) Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:129) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:129) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:129) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:129) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 (cid:129) These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Manual Seats ................................................ 9 Power Seats ............................................... 10 Power Lumbar ............................................. 11 Heated Seats .............................................. 12 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals .............. 13 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 15 Head Restraints .......................................... 18 Center Seat ................................................ 19 Rear Seats .................................................... 19 Heated Seats .............................................. 19 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) .......................................... 20 Bucket Seats (Second Row) ........................ 26 Third Row Seat ........................................... 33 Safety Belts .................................................. 38 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 38 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................. 42 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 43 Driver Position ............................................. 43 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ................. 51 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 52 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 52 Center Front Passenger Position ................. 53 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 56 Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 60 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 60 Child Restraints ............................................ 61 Older Children ............................................. 61 Infants and Young Children ......................... 64 Child Restraint Systems .............................. 68 Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 72 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .................................................. 74 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 82 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position .................................. 85 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .................................. 85 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 106 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................ 107 Restraint System Check ............................. 108 Checking the Restraint Systems ................ 108 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ................................................. 109 Airbag System .............................................. 90 Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 93 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 96 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ................... 98 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 99 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................... 99 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 101 Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Power Seats Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown 10 On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:129) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. (cid:129) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 15. A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 13 for more information. Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. (cid:129) To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. (cid:129) To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. (cid:129) To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. (cid:129) To lower the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 13 for more information. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. 11 J(Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. 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. Indicator lights above the button will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the ignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you will need to press the appropriate heated seat or seatback button again. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s doors, near the door handle. I(Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seatback. 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 seatback off. Indicator lights below the button show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 12 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Your 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. To save your positions in memory, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 170 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 143 for more information. Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall their positions. Not all adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard indicating that the position has been stored. A second seating, mirror, and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored. You will hear a single beep. 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. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 280 for more information. 13 To stop recall movement of the memory function at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or adjustable pedal switch. If something has blocked the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for the area that is not responding for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the driver’s seat exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep, and the driver’s seat will move back. If the easy exit seat feature is programmed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will occur when the key is removed from the ignition. See “EASY EXIT SEAT” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 280 for more information. The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 280. 14 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 15 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 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. (cid:129) To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. (cid:129) To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. 16 {CAUTION: 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. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 17 Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 18 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button (A), located on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. The front seats may have head restraints that also tilt forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint, grasp the top of the restraint while pressing the button (B), located on the inboard side of the head restraint, and move it forward or rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The second row seats may have head rests that can be adjusted up and down, but they do not tilt. Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used. Do

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