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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... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-53 Front Axle ...5-54 Bulb Replacement ...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...
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... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-53 Front Axle ...5-54 Bulb Replacement ...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...
Owner's Manual
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...lever labeled 1 to return the seat to the person sitting there. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that isn't locked into place. Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a collision or sudden stop or ... properly when installing it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be injured. While holding the rear of the seats upwards. 2. The seatback cannot be raised to be sure it is secured to lock ...
...lever labeled 1 to return the seat to the person sitting there. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that isn't locked into place. Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a collision or sudden stop or ... properly when installing it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be injured. While holding the rear of the seats upwards. 2. The seatback cannot be raised to be sure it is secured to lock ...
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... cause injury to the floor. 1-20 If the latches do the following: {CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place. The person wearing the belt could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into the slots on the floor. While holding the rear of the seats upwards. 2. Once... the latches are not twisted. Replacing the Bench Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a crash. The front latches should lock into place. The ...
... cause injury to the floor. 1-20 If the latches do the following: {CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place. The person wearing the belt could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into the slots on the floor. While holding the rear of the seats upwards. 2. Once... the latches are not twisted. Replacing the Bench Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a crash. The front latches should lock into place. The ...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to the inflating air bag. These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH system in your sun visor says, ″Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.″ This ...-facing child restraint. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. If it is, it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear...
...your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to the inflating air bag. These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH system in your sun visor says, ″Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.″ This ...-facing child restraint. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. If it is, it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear...
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... to severe frontal and near frontal CAUTION: (Continued) 1-72 But these air bags must in moderate to work with federal regulations. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in ...bags. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of the seatback closest to do their job and comply with safety belts but do not replace them. Here are available for the right front passenger. Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag ...
... to severe frontal and near frontal CAUTION: (Continued) 1-72 But these air bags must in moderate to work with federal regulations. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in ...bags. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of the seatback closest to do their job and comply with safety belts but do not replace them. Here are available for the right front passenger. Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag ...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger air bag. • Let only qualified technicians work on the driver's and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have to replace the air bag module in flation. Notice: If you in another crash. See your air bag system. Do not open or break the air... modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is also equipped with electronic frontal sensors which records information about the readiness of the driver's safety belt usage in a crash in which the air bag nearly deploys. After an air bag in which the air bag deploys or a crash in fl...
... passenger air bag. • Let only qualified technicians work on the driver's and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have to replace the air bag module in flation. Notice: If you in another crash. See your air bag system. Do not open or break the air... modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is also equipped with electronic frontal sensors which records information about the readiness of the driver's safety belt usage in a crash in which the air bag nearly deploys. After an air bag in which the air bag deploys or a crash in fl...
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If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have questions, call Customer Assistance. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) A: Changing or moving... any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-87 If a belt is torn or frayed, get my vehicle modifi...
If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have questions, call Customer Assistance. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) A: Changing or moving... any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-87 If a belt is torn or frayed, get my vehicle modifi...
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... system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If an air bag inflates, you will need to replace air bag system parts. After a very minor collision, nothing may... inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? But if the belts were stretched, as possible. 1-88 Collision damage also may mean you 'll need to...
... system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If an air bag inflates, you will need to replace air bag system parts. After a very minor collision, nothing may... inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? But if the belts were stretched, as possible. 1-88 Collision damage also may mean you 'll need to...
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... Cleaning the Outside of Safety Belts ...5-105 Weatherstrips ...5-105 5-2 Tire Pressure ...5-71 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-72 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-74 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-76 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-79 Wheel Replacement ...5-79 Tire Chains ...5-81 If...
... Cleaning the Outside of Safety Belts ...5-105 Weatherstrips ...5-105 5-2 Tire Pressure ...5-71 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-72 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-74 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-76 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-79 Wheel Replacement ...5-79 Tire Chains ...5-81 If...
Owner's Manual
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... less of tires you get new tires, GM recommends that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will appear when your vehicle. Whenever you replace your vehicle when it 's time for new tires is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to check the treadwear indicators, which will continue to have... 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 or radial) as your tires have treadwear indicators.
... less of tires you get new tires, GM recommends that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will appear when your vehicle. Whenever you replace your vehicle when it 's time for new tires is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to check the treadwear indicators, which will continue to have... 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 or radial) as your tires have treadwear indicators.
Owner's Manual
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If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may be equipped with a different size spare than the proper warning level you would get with those originally installed on all right ... driving. Be sure to your vehicle. Because this spare was developed for use on your vehicle, it will not affect vehicle handling. {CAUTION: If you replace your vehicle's tires with TPC Spec numbered tires. Non-TPC Spec tires may give an inaccurate low pressure warning. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Mixing tires could...
If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may be equipped with a different size spare than the proper warning level you would get with those originally installed on all right ... driving. Be sure to your vehicle. Because this spare was developed for use on your vehicle, it will not affect vehicle handling. {CAUTION: If you replace your vehicle's tires with TPC Spec numbered tires. Non-TPC Spec tires may give an inaccurate low pressure warning. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Mixing tires could...
Owner's Manual
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Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) • 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) • 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • 6-7 An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service Inspect evaporative control system. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (k). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. See footnote (i).
Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) • 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) • 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • 6-7 An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service Inspect evaporative control system. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (k). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. See footnote (i).
Owner's Manual
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...inspect wiper blades for surface condition. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety... belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 6-8 replace with genuine GM parts as ...
...inspect wiper blades for surface condition. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety... belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 6-8 replace with genuine GM parts as ...
Owner's Manual
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Bulb Replacement (cont.) Roof Marker Lamps ...Side Identification Marker Lamps ...Taillamps ...Buying New Tires ...Washes for QUADRASTEER™ Equipped Vehicles ...4-19 Carbon Monoxide ...4-48, 4-65, 2-13, 2-40 Care of Safety Belts ...5-105 Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-138 Your CD and DVD Player ...3-140 Your CDs and DVDs ...3-139 Cargo ... 3-107, 3-122 Center Console Storage Area ...2-57 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-114 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-37 Chains, Tires ...5-81 CHANGE ENGINE OIL ...3-69 Check Engine Light ...3-50 Check Engine Light ...3-50 CHECK OIL...
Bulb Replacement (cont.) Roof Marker Lamps ...Side Identification Marker Lamps ...Taillamps ...Buying New Tires ...Washes for QUADRASTEER™ Equipped Vehicles ...4-19 Carbon Monoxide ...4-48, 4-65, 2-13, 2-40 Care of Safety Belts ...5-105 Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-138 Your CD and DVD Player ...3-140 Your CDs and DVDs ...3-139 Cargo ... 3-107, 3-122 Center Console Storage Area ...2-57 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-114 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-37 Chains, Tires ...5-81 CHANGE ENGINE OIL ...3-69 Check Engine Light ...3-50 Check Engine Light ...3-50 CHECK OIL...
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H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Head Restraints ...1-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Headlamps ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-55 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-58 Side Identification Marker Lamps ...5-57 Headphones... to Check Lubricant ...5-52 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-39 How to Inspect ...5-22 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-28 Hydroplaning ...4-42 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-30 If the Light ...
H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Head Restraints ...1-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Headlamps ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-55 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-58 Side Identification Marker Lamps ...5-57 Headphones... to Check Lubricant ...5-52 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-39 How to Inspect ...5-22 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-28 Hydroplaning ...4-42 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-30 If the Light ...
Owner's Manual
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...® Button ...2-56 Resetting Defaults ...2-56 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-88 Restraint Systems Checking ...1-87 Replacing Parts ...1-88 Resynchronization ...2-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR ...3-72 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To...
...® Button ...2-56 Resetting Defaults ...2-56 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-88 Restraint Systems Checking ...1-87 Replacing Parts ...1-88 Resynchronization ...2-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR ...3-72 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To...
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... to Check Power Steering Fluid ...When to Inspect ...When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...Where to Put the Restraint ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Windows ...Manual ...Power ... 5-52 5-79 5-79 5-17 5-20 5-71 5-23 5-52 5-39 5-21 4-77 1-54 1-24 2-15 2-16 ...2-16 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Fluid ...5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Fuses ...5-111 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Winter Driving ...4-48 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-140 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ...
... to Check Power Steering Fluid ...When to Inspect ...When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...Where to Put the Restraint ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Windows ...Manual ...Power ... 5-52 5-79 5-79 5-17 5-20 5-71 5-23 5-52 5-39 5-21 4-77 1-54 1-24 2-15 2-16 ...2-16 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Fluid ...5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Fuses ...5-111 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Winter Driving ...4-48 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-140 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ...