2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Manual

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. Maintenance I was performed the last time the engine oil was changed. It has been 10 months or more since the Change Engine Oil Soon message has displayed or since the last service. Maintenance I . Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31 . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑41. Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑72 . Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑78. . Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑78 . Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. . Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance II . Perform all services described in Maintenance I. . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints on 2500 series vehicles require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their temperature is −12°C (10°F) or higher, or they could be damaged. Control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles are maintenance‐free. . Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and replacement, if needed. 7-4 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (5,1) Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17 . . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31 . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑41. Once a Month Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑72 . Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑78. . 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 6‑113. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6‑61. . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and liftgate hinges, linkage, and handle pivot points lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11 . More frequent lubrication may be required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. . Restraint system component check. See Checking the Restraint Systems on page 2‑101. . Automatic transmission fluid level check and adding fluid, if needed. See Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑23 or Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑26. Four‐wheel drive vehicles: Transfer case fluid level check and adding fluid, if needed. . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. 7-5 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) Once a Year . 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. . Automatic transmission shiftlock control system check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑9 . Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑9. . Hood and liftgate gas strut support service. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut. Replace as necessary with genuine parts from your dealer. . Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser outside cleaning. See Cooling System on page 6‑30 . . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑23 or Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑26 . Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, 7-6 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (7,1) 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. . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid change (normal service). See Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑23 or Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑26. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. . Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles . Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, cooling system and cap pressure check, and cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage and replacement, if needed. An Emission Control Service. 7-7 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (8,1) 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. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection. Steering and suspension inspection. Chassis components lubrication. Engine cooling system inspection. Windshield wiper blades inspection. Body components lubrication. Restraint system components check. Automatic transmission fluid level check. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid level check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7-8 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (9,1) Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch Check { WARNING: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check { WARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑48. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑48 . Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. 7-9 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (10,1) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Ignition Transmission 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). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { WARNING: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. 7-10 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (11,1) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 6‑17 . 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31 . DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Canada 89021320). Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). 7-11 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (12,1) Usage Rear Axle Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Usage Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Transfer Case (Four‐Wheel Drive) Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Hood Hinges DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). 7-12 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (13,1) 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 High Capacity Filter Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Front – 21.6 in (55.0 cm) Rear – 11.8 in (30.0 cm) *15908915 (A3085C) high-capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted. 15908916* 15908915 89017524 12621258 25877402 25820122 A3086C* A3085C PF48 41-110 — — 7-13 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (14,1) Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 7-14 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (15,1) 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. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed Maintenance Record 7-15 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (16,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-16 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (17,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-17 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (18,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-18 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (1,1) Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors . . . 8-16 Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 8-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 8-1 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (2,1) Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. . Dealership name and location. . Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. When contacting Chevrolet, remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is why we suggest following Step One first. 8-2 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (3,1) 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. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 www.dr.bbb.org/goauto This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 8-3 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (4,1) 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 Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you file your complaint to the final decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: The Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 8-4 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (5,1) 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 . Store online service and maintenance records . Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide . Exclusive privileges and offers . Recall notices for your specific vehicle . OnStar® and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www.chevymall.com Help Center — www.chevrolet.com/pages/mds/ helpcenter/faq.do FAQ . Contact Us My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. . My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers. . My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. . My Preferences: Manage your profile and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gm.ca. 8-5 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.ca 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 Overseas Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. 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: 1-800-833-2438. 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 Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone Devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-243-8872 8-6 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (7,1) 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. Granada C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-466-0800 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1‐800‐243‐8872; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle 8-7 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (8,1) . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle . Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of 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. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given. . Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. 8-8 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (9,1) 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. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. 8-9 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (10,1) 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. 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, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 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 can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide 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 of the dealer's area. 8-10 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (11,1) Public Transportation 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. 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. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and 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. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. 8-11 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (12,1) 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. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer 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. 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 diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. 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. 8-12 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (13,1) 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 is 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 dealer 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. 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 ensure that 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 ensures 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. 8-13 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (14,1) If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7. Gather the following information: . Driver's name, address, and telephone number . Driver's license number . Owner's name, address, and telephone number . Vehicle license plate number . Vehicle make, model, and model year . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Insurance company and policy number . General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2‑92. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed 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. 8-14 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (15,1) 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 the cost stays within reasonable limits. 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, 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 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 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, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 8-15 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (16,1) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional 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. 8-16 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (17,1) 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. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 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. 8-17 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your 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. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your vehicle were operating . Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened . How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal . How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. 8-18 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (19,1) 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. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS‐210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 8-19 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (20,1) 2 NOTES 8-20 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (1,1) Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Active Fuel Management™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . 5-39 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Airbag Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-100 Airbag System How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 2-99 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . 2-92 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84 Antenna Rear Side Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-143 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .6-114 Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 i - 1 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (2,1) Appearance Care (cont.) Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . .6-113 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-140 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-116 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-142 Rear Seat (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-138 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-140 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . .4-143 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23, 6-26 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Autoride® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 i - 2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116 Brake Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Bucket Seats, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (3,1) Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13, 3-15 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78 CD, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100, 4-107 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .6-114 Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 i - 3 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (4,1) Cleaning (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . .6-113 Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System . . . . . . . 4-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Clock, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 i - 4 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 8-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 DIC Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Disc, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100, 4-107 Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Door Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48, 4-55 DIC Vehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Driving At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Before a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 In Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Recovery Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-128 Black plate (5,1) E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9 EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117 Electrical System Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . .6-117 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-121 Windshield Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 i - 5 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) Engine (cont.) Fluid Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Fan Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-87 Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88 Flat Tire, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 i - 6 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23, 6-26 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41, 3-46, 6-53 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Front Fog Lamps Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Fuel Economy Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-121 Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Black plate (7,1) Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8, 2-9 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Hood Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 i - 7 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (8,1) Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System (ITBC) . . . . 5-50 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 i - 8 Lamps (cont.) License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49 Liftgate, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Liftgate/Liftglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Liftglass/Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lights (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 Locks Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Lumbar Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Black plate (9,1) Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Manual Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Message DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Outside Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Outside Towing Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100, 4-107 i - 9 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (10,1) Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-60 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 OnStar, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Operation, Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . 3-68 Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Outlets Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Towing Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . 6-39 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 Owners, Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Paint, Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 Park Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 i - 10 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (11,1) Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . .6-5 Phone Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-116 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-116 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-142 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-140 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System . . . . . . . . 4-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 i - 11 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (12,1) Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-138 Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

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