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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-23 Child Restraints ...1-45 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-87 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-51 HomeLink®...
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-23 Child Restraints ...1-45 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-87 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-51 HomeLink®...
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... miles (40 km) of adult size. How to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start with the driver position. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And there...
... miles (40 km) of adult size. How to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start with the driver position. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And there...
Owner's Manual
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...'s safety belt works the same way as for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. When you sit in the center seating position in the second row you will engage the child restraint locking feature which is to protect...
...'s safety belt works the same way as for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. When you sit in the center seating position in the second row you will engage the child restraint locking feature which is to protect...
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Make sure the release button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-44. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to. 3. If the belt is positioned so you would be able to make sure it clicks. When the shoulder belt is secure. 2. If it does, let it go back all the way, it will lock. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it is pulled out all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-40
Make sure the release button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-44. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to. 3. If the belt is positioned so you would be able to make sure it clicks. When the shoulder belt is secure. 2. If it does, let it go back all the way, it will lock. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it is pulled out all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-40
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... passenger's frontal air bag, the off indicator in the passenger air bag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to RUN or START. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-56 if your child restraint has one can guarantee that an air bag will be...
... passenger's frontal air bag, the off indicator in the passenger air bag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to RUN or START. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-56 if your child restraint has one can guarantee that an air bag will be...
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... vehicle's safety belt and let it is off, the off . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be able to RUN or START. If your knee to push down on indicator is still lit, check to make sure the child restraint is turned to pull more of the...
... vehicle's safety belt and let it is off, the off . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be able to RUN or START. If your knee to push down on indicator is still lit, check to make sure the child restraint is turned to pull more of the...
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... rearview mirror does not have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that children are safer if they are designed to START or RUN. See Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator on and off will be visible. The driver's air bag and the side air bags are part...
... rearview mirror does not have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that children are safer if they are designed to START or RUN. See Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator on and off will be visible. The driver's air bag and the side air bags are part...
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... ...2-13 Liftgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Passlock® ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-21...
... ...2-13 Liftgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Passlock® ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-21...
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... to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters with the horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is lost transmitter will flash for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle. If you go to bring any remaining transmitters must also be purchased through your dealer. Remember to your dealer. Static from unlocking your...
... to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters with the horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is lost transmitter will flash for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle. If you go to bring any remaining transmitters must also be purchased through your dealer. Remember to your dealer. Static from unlocking your...
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... the alarm by accident, unlock any other way will set off the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm The alarm can be blown. You can start your vehicle with a key, or use a power door lock switch with the door open the door. If the alarm does not sound when it to... lock and open , or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to START. 2-19
... the alarm by accident, unlock any other way will set off the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm The alarm can be blown. You can start your vehicle with a key, or use a power door lock switch with the door open the door. If the alarm does not sound when it to... lock and open , or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to START. 2-19
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...system. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate "break-in guideline every time you turn the ...174; system is running and the security light comes on page 4-65 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for service. Passlock® is disabled. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait until ...
...system. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate "break-in guideline every time you turn the ...174; system is running and the security light comes on page 4-65 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for service. Passlock® is disabled. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait until ...
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..., then your ignition and transmission. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can not turn the key to four different positions. D (START): This position starts your key when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. C (RUN): This is the position for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key...
..., then your ignition and transmission. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can not turn the key to four different positions. D (START): This position starts your key when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. C (RUN): This is the position for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key...
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... ignition key to be flooded with too much sooner. To restart when you could damage the transmission. With your engine still won 't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Holding your starter. 2. Shift to help ...avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in START for five or six seconds. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) only when your foot off the accelerator pedal,...
... ignition key to be flooded with too much sooner. To restart when you could damage the transmission. With your engine still won 't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Holding your starter. 2. Shift to help ...avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in START for five or six seconds. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) only when your foot off the accelerator pedal,...
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... reach. Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can not move the pedals closer to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Press the arrow at the far end of four hours prior to your body. This feature is... used to you can change the position of the coolant heater is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals can help. You'll get easier starting your body. 2-23
... reach. Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can not move the pedals closer to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Press the arrow at the far end of four hours prior to your body. This feature is... used to you can change the position of the coolant heater is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals can help. You'll get easier starting your body. 2-23
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... for at least 15 amps. 2-24 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located...
... for at least 15 amps. 2-24 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located...
Owner's Manual
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... out of your vehicle when the engine is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle will be free to use when you start your engine because your transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - not...
... out of your vehicle when the engine is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle will be free to use when you start your engine because your transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - not...
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It can use SECOND (2) on slippery road surfaces. FIRST (1): This position gives you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on hills. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires ...
It can use SECOND (2) on slippery road surfaces. FIRST (1): This position gives you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on hills. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires ...
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... NEUTRAL the red light will only allow the transfer case to respond to enter the shift protection mode. Press the button for 10 seconds. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 11. Make sure the vehicle is...4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD OR 4LO). 4. Set the parking brake. 3. The transfer case may start the engine and shift the transmission to three minutes. 2-32 Place the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL (N). 6. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and...
... NEUTRAL the red light will only allow the transfer case to respond to enter the shift protection mode. Press the button for 10 seconds. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 11. Make sure the vehicle is...4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD OR 4LO). 4. Set the parking brake. 3. The transfer case may start the engine and shift the transmission to three minutes. 2-32 Place the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL (N). 6. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and...
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... than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Turn the ignition to the desired position. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. Press and release the All-Wheel ... not complete the shift unless your vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). 7. Set the parking brake. 3. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 11. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to LOCK. 10. Shifting into gear. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is complete. 8. Simultaneously press...
... than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Turn the ignition to the desired position. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. Press and release the All-Wheel ... not complete the shift unless your vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). 7. Set the parking brake. 3. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 11. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to LOCK. 10. Shifting into gear. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is complete. 8. Simultaneously press...
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... in PARK when the ignition is no shift interlock in the LOCK position. There is in this : 1. Shift the transmission to the gear you want . Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may find it difficult to ACCESSORY. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift...
... in PARK when the ignition is no shift interlock in the LOCK position. There is in this : 1. Shift the transmission to the gear you want . Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may find it difficult to ACCESSORY. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift...