Owner's Manual
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... Road Here you'll find something you how to keep your audio system. It also gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service...
... Road Here you'll find something you how to keep your audio system. It also gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service...
Owner's Manual
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...Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Your Doors and How They Work Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-33 2-3 3 2-40 2-42 2-44 2-48 2-5 8 2-59 2-60 2-62 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Multifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors Instrument...
...Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Your Doors and How They Work Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-33 2-3 3 2-40 2-42 2-44 2-48 2-5 8 2-59 2-60 2-62 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Multifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors Instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... to lock all the doors are closed. The interior lamps will unlock. Once your vehicle is turned on for 40 seconds or until the ignition is equipped with you when you go to any remaining transmitters with a rear liftglass, pressing the REAR button twice within three seconds will release the liftglass, but only if the transmission selector is in PARK (P). Battery Replacement Under...
... to lock all the doors are closed. The interior lamps will unlock. Once your vehicle is turned on for 40 seconds or until the ignition is equipped with you when you go to any remaining transmitters with a rear liftglass, pressing the REAR button twice within three seconds will release the liftglass, but only if the transmission selector is in PARK (P). Battery Replacement Under...
Owner's Manual
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... the switch is also a power door lock switch at any time by pressing the opposite sideof the switch. Then, lift the window up to work. The express downmode can becanceled at the rear of the doors. The shift lever must be lowered without holding the switch.Press and hold the side of the button. The driver'swindow switch has an express down mode. See "Power Doors Locks" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for...
... the switch is also a power door lock switch at any time by pressing the opposite sideof the switch. Then, lift the window up to work. The express downmode can becanceled at the rear of the doors. The shift lever must be lowered without holding the switch.Press and hold the side of the button. The driver'swindow switch has an express down mode. See "Power Doors Locks" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for...
Owner's Manual
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Multifunction Lever E. Comfort Control System I. Audio System H. Hood Release S. Rear Window Defogger Switch (If Equipped) P. Glove Box R. Dome Lamp Switch B. Gearshift Lever G. Instrument Cluster K. Fuse Block J. Air Outlets D. Auxiliary Power Outlets N. Cupholder M. A. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) Q. Ashtray L. Parking Brake Release F. Lamp Controls C. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) 2-61 Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) 0.
Multifunction Lever E. Comfort Control System I. Audio System H. Hood Release S. Rear Window Defogger Switch (If Equipped) P. Glove Box R. Dome Lamp Switch B. Gearshift Lever G. Instrument Cluster K. Fuse Block J. Air Outlets D. Auxiliary Power Outlets N. Cupholder M. A. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) Q. Ashtray L. Parking Brake Release F. Lamp Controls C. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) 2-61 Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) 0.
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger area of air delivery. VENT/HEAT Use this setting to divide airflow between anytwo mode settings to the heater outlets and toward LO. The knob four speed has positions. The control knob can be placed in any position between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. 0 fl +. *e +# Fan Knob The knobon the left sideof the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To...
... the passenger area of air delivery. VENT/HEAT Use this setting to divide airflow between anytwo mode settings to the heater outlets and toward LO. The knob four speed has positions. The control knob can be placed in any position between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. 0 fl +. *e +# Fan Knob The knobon the left sideof the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To...
Owner's Manual
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... reduces the time it takes for the air conditioner to work its best. This setting helps to maximize your vehicle's fuel economy. When the right knob on the control panel is useful for maximum cooling. Then keep unwanted odors and/or dust from entering the vehicle. This setting also cools the air the fastest and can beused to keep your windows closed for...
... reduces the time it takes for the air conditioner to work its best. This setting helps to maximize your vehicle's fuel economy. When the right knob on the control panel is useful for maximum cooling. Then keep unwanted odors and/or dust from entering the vehicle. This setting also cools the air the fastest and can beused to keep your windows closed for...
Owner's Manual
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... drive the vehicle. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). 5 . NOTICE: Using a PTO for more than four hours without driving your vehiclecan damage the transfer case or transmission.If using a PTO for more than four hours without driving your vehicle, drive your vehicle for while to allow the transfer case a and transmission to start the Power Take-Off. 7. Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition off . 2. Release the regular brakes to drive the vehicle, shift...
... drive the vehicle. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). 5 . NOTICE: Using a PTO for more than four hours without driving your vehiclecan damage the transfer case or transmission.If using a PTO for more than four hours without driving your vehicle, drive your vehicle for while to allow the transfer case a and transmission to start the Power Take-Off. 7. Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition off . 2. Release the regular brakes to drive the vehicle, shift...
Owner's Manual
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... engine speed back to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. If you still have an air conditioner, turn oflthe f engine and get everyone out o the vehicle until the engine speed is about 10 minutes. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open window as normal idle speed. Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 If you no sign of steam, push the accelerator until it off. 2. Tow a trailer. Turn...
... engine speed back to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. If you still have an air conditioner, turn oflthe f engine and get everyone out o the vehicle until the engine speed is about 10 minutes. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open window as normal idle speed. Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 If you no sign of steam, push the accelerator until it off. 2. Tow a trailer. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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...29 6-29 6-30 6-30 6-32 Service Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuels in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline Engines Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-36 6-37 6-44 6-44 6-52 6-53 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-67 6-69 6-70 6-72 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care of Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle Care of the SafetyBelts Cleaning...
...29 6-29 6-30 6-30 6-32 Service Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuels in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline Engines Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-36 6-37 6-44 6-44 6-52 6-53 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-67 6-69 6-70 6-72 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care of Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle Care of the SafetyBelts Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 90°F (32" C). Let the engine run at idle for 10 minutes. Be sure to get the right reading, the fluid should be sure to idle the engine longer. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for quite a while. At high speed for eight...
... up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 90°F (32" C). Let the engine run at idle for 10 minutes. Be sure to get the right reading, the fluid should be sure to idle the engine longer. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for quite a while. At high speed for eight...
Owner's Manual
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...'s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will be repaired well because of the size or location of the following statements are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted...
...'s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will be repaired well because of the size or location of the following statements are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted...
Owner's Manual
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... and Rear Turn Signals, 16 Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 17 18 Control 4WALNCM, ABS, Cruise 19 Radio (Battery) PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, 20 Speedometer, Check Gages, Warning Lights Variable Effort Steering 21 22 Not Used 23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump 24 Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) A Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Module B Power Windows Underhood Fuse/Relay Center The underhood fusehelay center is mounted to access the fuse block. Move the retainer clips for the cover...
... and Rear Turn Signals, 16 Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 17 18 Control 4WALNCM, ABS, Cruise 19 Radio (Battery) PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, 20 Speedometer, Check Gages, Warning Lights Variable Effort Steering 21 22 Not Used 23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump 24 Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) A Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Module B Power Windows Underhood Fuse/Relay Center The underhood fusehelay center is mounted to access the fuse block. Move the retainer clips for the cover...
Owner's Manual
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... Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only)(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Evaporative Control System Inspection. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 1 Long TripMighway Intervals -- Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil break to down slowel: Long TripMighway Intervals -- only). 7-6 Gasoline Engines Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Gasoline Engines...
... Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only)(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Evaporative Control System Inspection. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 1 Long TripMighway Intervals -- Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil break to down slowel: Long TripMighway Intervals -- only). 7-6 Gasoline Engines Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Gasoline Engines...
Owner's Manual
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...?.) 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Control Service. CI Lubricate chassis components(or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as required. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-- Applicableonly to vehiclessold in the Index for damage or looseness. Gasoline Engines 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs...
...?.) 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Control Service. CI Lubricate chassis components(or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as required. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-- Applicableonly to vehiclessold in the Index for damage or looseness. Gasoline Engines 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs...
Owner's Manual
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... not do require changing. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant'' in taxi, police or delivery service. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. When doing frequent trailer towing. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) - I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule--
... not do require changing. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant'' in taxi, police or delivery service. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. When doing frequent trailer towing. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) - I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule--
Owner's Manual
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... covering the operation and servicing of your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body...
... covering the operation and servicing of your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body...
Owner's Manual
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... Exhaust, Engine ...2-29 F a b r i c Cleaning ...Filling Your Tank ...Filter, Air ...Filter, Engine Oil ...Finishcare ...Finish Damage ...6-53 6-6 6-18 6-17 6-57 6-59 First Gear. Changing ...5-22 Fluid Capacities ...6-71 Fluid Leak Check ...6-36 7-49 Fluids and Lubricants ...Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility) ...1-8 Folding the Rear Seat (+Door Utility) ...1-10 Folding the Second Seat (Suburban) ...1-12 Foreign Countries. French Language Manual ...11 FrontAxle ...6-25 2-20 Front Axle Locking Feature ...Front Park/Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-39. 6-40 Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb...
... Exhaust, Engine ...2-29 F a b r i c Cleaning ...Filling Your Tank ...Filter, Air ...Filter, Engine Oil ...Finishcare ...Finish Damage ...6-53 6-6 6-18 6-17 6-57 6-59 First Gear. Changing ...5-22 Fluid Capacities ...6-71 Fluid Leak Check ...6-36 7-49 Fluids and Lubricants ...Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility) ...1-8 Folding the Rear Seat (+Door Utility) ...1-10 Folding the Second Seat (Suburban) ...1-12 Foreign Countries. French Language Manual ...11 FrontAxle ...6-25 2-20 Front Axle Locking Feature ...Front Park/Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-39. 6-40 Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb...
Owner's Manual
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...43 2-34 Signaling Turns ...1-31 SIR ...Skidding ...4-13 3-28 Sound Equipment. Overhead ...2-50 Storage. Mud. Engine ...6-69 Speech Impaired. Ordering ...8- 1 1. 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ...6-6 1 Publications. Adding ...Specifications and Capacities ...6-69 Specifications. Vehicle ...6-36 Stuck: In Sand. Tilt ...Step-BumperPad ...4-57 2-48 Storage Compartments ...Storage. Automatic Transmission ...2- 19 Security Shade ...2-55 Service ...6- 2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8- 11. 8. 12 EngineSoonLight ...2-69 Manuals. Seats Easy Entry (2-Door Utility) ...1-7 Entry to the...
...43 2-34 Signaling Turns ...1-31 SIR ...Skidding ...4-13 3-28 Sound Equipment. Overhead ...2-50 Storage. Mud. Engine ...6-69 Speech Impaired. Ordering ...8- 1 1. 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ...6-6 1 Publications. Adding ...Specifications and Capacities ...6-69 Specifications. Vehicle ...6-36 Stuck: In Sand. Tilt ...Step-BumperPad ...4-57 2-48 Storage Compartments ...Storage. Automatic Transmission ...2- 19 Security Shade ...2-55 Service ...6- 2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8- 11. 8. 12 EngineSoonLight ...2-69 Manuals. Seats Easy Entry (2-Door Utility) ...1-7 Entry to the...
Owner's Manual
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... Trailer Brakes ...4-50 Driving on Grades ...4-52 Driving with ...4-50 Engine Cooling When Towing ...4-45, 4-52 4-49 Hitches ...Maintenance When Towing ...4-54 Parking on Hills ...4-53 4-49 Safety Chains ...Tongueweight ...4-48 Total Weight on Tires ...4-49 Towing ...4-44 4-52 Turnsignals ...Weight ...4-45 4-54 Wiring Harness ...6-24 Transfer Case ...2-23 Transfer Case, Electronic ...2-21 Transfer Case, Manual ...Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...6-20 2-6 Transmitters, Keyless Entry ...Transportation, Courtesy ...8-8 2-63 Trip Odometer ...TTYUsers ...8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change.Signals...
... Trailer Brakes ...4-50 Driving on Grades ...4-52 Driving with ...4-50 Engine Cooling When Towing ...4-45, 4-52 4-49 Hitches ...Maintenance When Towing ...4-54 Parking on Hills ...4-53 4-49 Safety Chains ...Tongueweight ...4-48 Total Weight on Tires ...4-49 Towing ...4-44 4-52 Turnsignals ...Weight ...4-45 4-54 Wiring Harness ...6-24 Transfer Case ...2-23 Transfer Case, Electronic ...2-21 Transfer Case, Manual ...Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...6-20 2-6 Transmitters, Keyless Entry ...Transportation, Courtesy ...8-8 2-63 Trip Odometer ...TTYUsers ...8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change.Signals...