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Every 2001 Tahoe/Suburban under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Tahoe/Suburban under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number C2116 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number C2116 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Liftgate Automatic Transmission Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net/Cargo Cover/Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped...
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Liftgate Automatic Transmission Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net/Cargo Cover/Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a ...
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a ...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Please refer to the last page of this manual. Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Please refer to the last page of this manual. Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
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... support voluntary technician certification. For vehicles first sold in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE, and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so...
... support voluntary technician certification. For vehicles first sold in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE, and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so...
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If you do to help you learn about things that could hurt you if you about the features and controls for your vehicle. CAUTION: These mean there is . In the caution area, we tell you or other people. vii In this , it will find that could be hurt. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you don't, you 'll find a number of safety cautions in this Manual Many people read these cautions. How to Use this book. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Then we tell ...
If you do to help you learn about things that could hurt you if you about the features and controls for your vehicle. CAUTION: These mean there is . In the caution area, we tell you or other people. vii In this , it will find that could be hurt. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you don't, you 'll find a number of safety cautions in this Manual Many people read these cautions. How to Use this book. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Then we tell ...
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This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage. But the notice will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Many times, this damage would not be costly. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in this book you about something that can damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do this" or "Don't let this ...
This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage. But the notice will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Many times, this damage would not be costly. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in this book you about something that can damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do this" or "Don't let this ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may find on your lamps: ...
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may find on your lamps: ...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
Service Station Guide Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
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You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Passenger Position 1-38 1-42 1-45 1-49 1-62 1-65 1-65 1-65 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-15 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-...
You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Passenger Position 1-38 1-42 1-45 1-49 1-62 1-65 1-65 1-65 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-15 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-...
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The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Using your body in order to make you push a pedal when you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can adjust it with your body, slide the seat to unlock it . If your vehicle has a manual bucket or split bench seat, you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with this lever located at the front of the seat. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . ...
The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Using your body in order to make you push a pedal when you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can adjust it with your body, slide the seat to unlock it . If your vehicle has a manual bucket or split bench seat, you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with this lever located at the front of the seat. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . ...
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If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment, you can increase or decrease lumbar support in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height. To increase support, turn the knob towards the front of the vehicle. To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the lever up or down in an area of the lower seatback. To decrease support, turn the knob towards the rear of the vehicle. 1-3 The control is located on the outboard side of the front seats. Operating effort can be reduced if you lean forward slightly while turning the knob. Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped)...
If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment, you can increase or decrease lumbar support in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height. To increase support, turn the knob towards the front of the vehicle. To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the lever up or down in an area of the lower seatback. To decrease support, turn the knob towards the rear of the vehicle. 1-3 The control is located on the outboard side of the front seats. Operating effort can be reduced if you lean forward slightly while turning the knob. Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped)...
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Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the forward edge of the button. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole button forward or rearward. Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving this button to adjust the angle of the seatback. See "Reclining Seatbacks" in the Index for further information. Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear edge of the button. Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Horizontal Control:...
Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the forward edge of the button. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole button forward or rearward. Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving this button to adjust the angle of the seatback. See "Reclining Seatbacks" in the Index for further information. Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear edge of the button. Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Horizontal Control:...
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Press the SET button and then press the 1 or 2 side of the memory control within five seconds. To set your memory seat, do the same thing for more lateral support. To do the following: 1. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. To increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. When your desired position. 2. You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower seatback for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but ...
Press the SET button and then press the 1 or 2 side of the memory control within five seconds. To set your memory seat, do the same thing for more lateral support. To do the following: 1. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. To increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. When your desired position. 2. You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower seatback for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but ...
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To activate the heated seats, press the button once for the LO heat setting. Press the button again for the HI heat setting. To turn off the heated seats, press the button a third time. If you still want it. Reclining Seatbacks The control for the driver's side heated seat is located on the button will need to OFF. An indicator light on the driver's side door panel. Lift the lever again upward and the seatback will be in the Index for them to operate the reclining seatback feature. 1-6 Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle has heated front seats, the ignition must be...
To activate the heated seats, press the button once for the LO heat setting. Press the button again for the HI heat setting. To turn off the heated seats, press the button a third time. If you still want it. Reclining Seatbacks The control for the driver's side heated seat is located on the button will need to OFF. An indicator light on the driver's side door panel. Lift the lever again upward and the seatback will be in the Index for them to operate the reclining seatback feature. 1-6 Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle has heated front seats, the ignition must be...
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But don't have the seatback upright. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-7 In a crash, you could go up , your safety belts can be there, not at your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. Then sit well back in motion can 't do their job when you buckle up over your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. The lap belt can 't do its job. For proper protection when the ...
But don't have the seatback upright. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-7 In a crash, you could go up , your safety belts can be there, not at your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. Then sit well back in motion can 't do their job when you buckle up over your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. The lap belt can 't do its job. For proper protection when the ...
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Remove the head restraints only when you need to the passenger position, be sure the head restraints are stored securely in the space provided on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be injured. When the seat is returned to fold the seat, and be sure that the top of the restraint is not installed on the folded up or down so that the head restraints are installed properly. Slide the head restraint up seat cushion. This position reduces the chance of your ears. Head Restraints CAUTION: If a head restraint is closest to the top of a neck injury in the...
Remove the head restraints only when you need to the passenger position, be sure the head restraints are stored securely in the space provided on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be injured. When the seat is returned to fold the seat, and be sure that the top of the restraint is not installed on the folded up or down so that the head restraints are installed properly. Slide the head restraint up seat cushion. This position reduces the chance of your ears. Head Restraints CAUTION: If a head restraint is closest to the top of a neck injury in the...