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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......5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-110 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
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......5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-110 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
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...on a frequent basis, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-72 for service. For more information on the proper tire pressure, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for a bulb check when the vehicle is above normal operating range, you drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature... with the Tire Pressure Monitor system, this light will come on your dealer for more information on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. 3-49 If the transmission is equipped with the transmission temperature gage above normal. The following situations can cause the ...
...on a frequent basis, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-72 for service. For more information on the proper tire pressure, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for a bulb check when the vehicle is above normal operating range, you drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature... with the Tire Pressure Monitor system, this light will come on your dealer for more information on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. 3-49 If the transmission is equipped with the transmission temperature gage above normal. The following situations can cause the ...
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... as soon as possible. Oil Pressure Gage A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in this manual for changing engine oil. Check your vehicle serviced. United States Canada The... Oil on page 5-16. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is running. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 3-53...
... as soon as possible. Oil Pressure Gage A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in this manual for changing engine oil. Check your vehicle serviced. United States Canada The... Oil on page 5-16. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is running. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 3-53...
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... measure how much oil you drive. Also, the oil change reminder will alert you know the system is getting based on a schedule consistent with your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the display. See Engine Oil on the display for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is getting at the...
... measure how much oil you drive. Also, the oil change reminder will alert you know the system is getting based on a schedule consistent with your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the display. See Engine Oil on the display for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is getting at the...
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... adding sound equipment, check with the operation of your audio system even after the ignition is left on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may have in your vehicle, find out what you will get ...and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler. The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 2-21. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB ...
... adding sound equipment, check with the operation of your audio system even after the ignition is left on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may have in your vehicle, find out what you will get ...and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler. The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 2-21. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB ...
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... try it . If it is before you get wet, it . At faster speeds, water splashes on page 4-40 for more frequent service due to the Maintenance Schedule for damage. Find out how deep the water is only shallow water, CAUTION: (Continued) 4-38 Stalling can stall. When you go through it may take...
... try it . If it is before you get wet, it . At faster speeds, water splashes on page 4-40 for more frequent service due to the Maintenance Schedule for damage. Find out how deep the water is only shallow water, CAUTION: (Continued) 4-38 Stalling can stall. When you go through it may take...
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...someone pick up on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are on the brake pedal. 3. Let up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will not move suddenly. Each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking... engine running, the vehicle can roll. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index will be injured. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it's a good idea to roll, even if your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the ...
...someone pick up on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are on the brake pedal. 3. Let up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will not move suddenly. Each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking... engine running, the vehicle can roll. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index will be injured. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it's a good idea to roll, even if your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the ...
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... towing. • Uses such as found in place when you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . See Scheduled Maintenance on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can easily get into your vehicle's GVWR is not over 8,600 or if the vehicle...
... towing. • Uses such as found in place when you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . See Scheduled Maintenance on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can easily get into your vehicle's GVWR is not over 8,600 or if the vehicle...
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The other reason is that sooner or later your brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4. 5-41 There are only two reasons why ... hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have your linings are put in this section. You or others could be burned, and your brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is leaking out of the reservoir. You...
The other reason is that sooner or later your brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4. 5-41 There are only two reasons why ... hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have your linings are put in this section. You or others could be burned, and your brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is leaking out of the reservoir. You...
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... Lubricants on page 6-4. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need lubrication...Drive Transfer Case (A) Fill Plug (B) Drain Plug 5-51 How to overtighten the plug. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to these vehicles. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive Lubricant...
... Lubricants on page 6-4. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need lubrication...Drive Transfer Case (A) Fill Plug (B) Drain Plug 5-51 How to overtighten the plug. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to these vehicles. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive Lubricant...
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... fluid unless you suspect there is a leak, or you 'll need lubrication. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Automatic Transfer Case 5-53 See Scheduled Maintenance on a level surface. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. To get an accurate reading... that need to use. If the level is not necessary to change the lubricant. How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to add some lubricant. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
... fluid unless you suspect there is a leak, or you 'll need lubrication. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Automatic Transfer Case 5-53 See Scheduled Maintenance on a level surface. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. To get an accurate reading... that need to use. If the level is not necessary to change the lubricant. How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to add some lubricant. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-15. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. Install a ...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-15. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. Install a ...
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... or dirt on a wheel, or on the vehicle. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it is stored securely. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71, 5-75 In an emergency, you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Make...
... or dirt on a wheel, or on the vehicle. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it is stored securely. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71, 5-75 In an emergency, you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Make...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 6-1
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... prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in many other ways. You may not be sure to follow scheduled maintenance may need more frequent checks and replacements. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Any damage caused by warranty. 6-2 See your...
... prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in many other ways. You may not be sure to follow scheduled maintenance may need more frequent checks and replacements. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Any damage caused by warranty. 6-2 See your...
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CAUTION: (Continued) • are driven off-road in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-11. • use the recommended fuel. If you have any doubt, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-4 should have a qualified ... tire and loading information label. You will find these jobs. maintenance work only if you go to have your own CAUTION: (Continued) 6-3 If you want to do some jobs, you should be dangerous. Some maintenance services can be complex. This schedule is for vehicles that GM-trained and supported service technicians will...
CAUTION: (Continued) • are driven off-road in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-11. • use the recommended fuel. If you have any doubt, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-4 should have a qualified ... tire and loading information label. You will find these jobs. maintenance work only if you go to have your own CAUTION: (Continued) 6-3 If you want to do some jobs, you should be dangerous. Some maintenance services can be complex. This schedule is for vehicles that GM-trained and supported service technicians will...
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...reset the system. 6-4 Remember to help keep your vehicle in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Required services are described in the following for information on the Engine... whenever the message comes on ten months or more often. However, your engine oil and filter must be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it and what you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Owner Checks and ...
...reset the system. 6-4 Remember to help keep your vehicle in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Required services are described in the following for information on the Engine... whenever the message comes on ten months or more often. However, your engine oil and filter must be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it and what you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Owner Checks and ...
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... suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. An Emission Control Service. See "Additional Required Services" in fl... levels and add fluid as needed additional services. See footnote (d). See footnote (f). See footnote †. See footnote (c). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 Visually check for any needed . Inspect engine cooling system. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. An Emission Control Service....
... suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. An Emission Control Service. See "Additional Required Services" in fl... levels and add fluid as needed additional services. See footnote (d). See footnote (f). See footnote †. See footnote (c). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 Visually check for any needed . Inspect engine cooling system. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. An Emission Control Service....
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... ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-77 Making Turns ...4-75 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-50 Manual Seats...
... ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-77 Making Turns ...4-75 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-50 Manual Seats...
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... ...1-44 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-23 Safety Chains ...4-73 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scanning the Terrain ...4-28 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats 50/50 Split Bench Seat ...1-12 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...1-10 Bench Seat ...1-16 Bucket Seats, Rear ...1-21 Head Restraints ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-5 Manual...
... ...1-44 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-23 Safety Chains ...4-73 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scanning the Terrain ...4-28 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats 50/50 Split Bench Seat ...1-12 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...1-10 Bench Seat ...1-16 Bucket Seats, Rear ...1-21 Head Restraints ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-5 Manual...