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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Rear Seats ...2-16 Safety Belts ...2-33 Child Restraints ...2-57 Airbag System ...2-84 Restraint System Check ...2-101 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Windows ...3-19 Theft-...
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Rear Seats ...2-16 Safety Belts ...2-33 Child Restraints ...2-57 Airbag System ...2-84 Restraint System Check ...2-101 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Windows ...3-19 Theft-...
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Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-11 Third Row Seats ...1-11 Heated Seats ...1-12 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-12 Safety Belt ...1-13 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-13 Mirror Adjustment ...1-14 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-16 Interior Lighting ...1-16 Exterior...
Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-11 Third Row Seats ...1-11 Heated Seats ...1-12 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-12 Safety Belt ...1-13 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-13 Mirror Adjustment ...1-14 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-16 Interior Lighting ...1-16 Exterior...
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In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it . Slide the seat to unlock the seat. 2. See Manual Seats on page 3‑19. Lift the bar to the desired position and release the bar. Windows on page 2‑5. 1-7 ... or rearward. 1. Pull the switch up to raise it can be sure the seat is locked in place. For more information, see: . . Power Windows on the driver door. Try to move the seat with your body to lower the window. Windows The power window switches are located...
In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it . Slide the seat to unlock the seat. 2. See Manual Seats on page 3‑19. Lift the bar to the desired position and release the bar. Windows on page 2‑5. 1-7 ... or rearward. 1. Pull the switch up to raise it can be sure the seat is locked in place. For more information, see: . . Power Windows on the driver door. Try to move the seat with your body to lower the window. Windows The power window switches are located...
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Raise or lower the front or rear part of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by turning the knob forward or rearward. See Power Seats on the outboard side of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. If equipped, the power seat controls are located on page 2‑6. 1-8 Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down . Power Seats Manual Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the control up or down .
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by turning the knob forward or rearward. See Power Seats on the outboard side of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. If equipped, the power seat controls are located on page 2‑6. 1-8 Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down . Power Seats Manual Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the control up or down .
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To decrease, press and hold the bottom of the seat. 1-9 If equipped, this control is located on page 2‑7. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. See Power Lumbar on the outboard side of the control. On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. Power Lumbar On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the control.
To decrease, press and hold the bottom of the seat. 1-9 If equipped, this control is located on page 2‑7. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. See Power Lumbar on the outboard side of the control. On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. Power Lumbar On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the control.
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... seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is located on the outboard side of the seat. See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward. Push and pull on page 2‑12. 1-10 See...
... seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is located on the outboard side of the seat. See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward. Push and pull on page 2‑12. 1-10 See...
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... seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature. These seats will have the memory package. The controls for this feature are used to program and recall memory settings for easy entry ...and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. Third Row Seats For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the driver door, and are located on page 2‑10. Second Row...
... seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature. These seats will have the memory package. The controls for this feature are used to program and recall memory settings for easy entry ...and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. Third Row Seats For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the driver door, and are located on page 2‑10. Second Row...
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... to cycle through the three temperature settings. Continue to press the desired button to heat the seat and seatback. See Heated Seats on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel. The heated rear seat controls are located on page 2‑16. For more information see Head Restraints on page ...Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are located on the driver and passenger doors. Rear Seats { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low ...
... to cycle through the three temperature settings. Continue to press the desired button to heat the seat and seatback. See Heated Seats on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel. The heated rear seat controls are located on page 2‑16. For more information see Head Restraints on page ...Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are located on the driver and passenger doors. Rear Seats { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low ...
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... turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑47. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.
... turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑47. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.
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... include a memory function that works with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to move it for more information. Interior Mirror Vehicles with the memory seats. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to...
... include a memory function that works with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to move it for more information. Interior Mirror Vehicles with the memory seats. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to...
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... information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑138 for more information, see , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4‑128 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 4‑84. For vehicles with CD, DVD, and USB Port A maximum of the ... 36 stations can contain any combination of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Storing a Favorite Station Radio with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA) see Radio(s) on and off. O: Press to turn the system on page 4‑84. f : Select radio ...
... information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑138 for more information, see , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4‑128 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 4‑84. For vehicles with CD, DVD, and USB Port A maximum of the ... 36 stations can contain any combination of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Storing a Favorite Station Radio with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA) see Radio(s) on and off. O: Press to turn the system on page 4‑84. f : Select radio ...
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... for Children (LATCH) ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ...Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ...2-33 2-33 2-38 2-47 2-55 2-55 2-56 ...Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Manual Seats ...2-5 Power Seats ...2-6 Manual Lumbar ...2-7 Power Lumbar ...2-7 Heated Seats ...2-8 Heated and Cooled Seats ...2-9 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...2-10 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-12 Center Seat ...2-15 Rear Seats ...2-16 Heated Seats ...2-16 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...2-16 Bucket Seats ...2-22 Third Row...
... for Children (LATCH) ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ...Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ...2-33 2-33 2-38 2-47 2-55 2-55 2-56 ...Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Manual Seats ...2-5 Power Seats ...2-6 Manual Lumbar ...2-7 Power Lumbar ...2-7 Heated Seats ...2-8 Heated and Cooled Seats ...2-9 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...2-10 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-12 Center Seat ...2-15 Rear Seats ...2-16 Heated Seats ...2-16 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...2-16 Bucket Seats ...2-22 Third Row...
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Restraint System Check ...2-101 Checking the Restraint Systems ...2-101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...2-102 Airbag System ...2-84 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-87 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...2-91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...2-91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...2-92 Passenger Sensing System ...2-94 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-100 2-2
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Restraint System Check ...2-101 Checking the Restraint Systems ...2-101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...2-102 Airbag System ...2-84 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-87 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...2-91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...2-91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...2-92 Passenger Sensing System ...2-94 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-100 2-2
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Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: With head restraints that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. 2-3 Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are not installed and adjusted properly, there is at the same height as the top of a neck injury in a crash. This position reduces the chance of the occupant's head. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is a greater chance that are installed and adjusted properly.
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: With head restraints that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. 2-3 Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are not installed and adjusted properly, there is at the same height as the top of a neck injury in a crash. This position reduces the chance of the occupant's head. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is a greater chance that are installed and adjusted properly.
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Pull the head restraint up and down . 2-4 Push down on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down . The rear seat has headrests that it is released to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the head restraint after the button is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be adjusted up to make sure that can be removed.
Pull the head restraint up and down . 2-4 Push down on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down . The rear seat has headrests that it is released to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the head restraint after the button is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be adjusted up to make sure that can be removed.
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Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { WARNING: You can be sure the seat is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is locked in place. 2-5 Try to move the seat with your body to unlock the seat. 2. Lift the bar to be moved forward or rearward. 1. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving .
Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { WARNING: You can be sure the seat is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is locked in place. 2-5 Try to move the seat with your body to unlock the seat. 2. Lift the bar to be moved forward or rearward. 1. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving .
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...saved and recalled. On seats with a memory function allows seat settings to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. A vehicle with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. Power Seats Your vehicle may have... additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up...
...saved and recalled. On seats with a memory function allows seat settings to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. A vehicle with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. Power Seats Your vehicle may have... additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up...
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This vehicle may have 2-way lumbar. . To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seats. To increase lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. On seats with this feature are located on the outboard side of the control. . 2-7
This vehicle may have 2-way lumbar. . To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seats. To increase lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. On seats with this feature are located on the outboard side of the control. . 2-7
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...lumbar support. On vehicles with such a condition should the position of the control. I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. . . Adjust the seat as a blanket, cushion, cover or similar item. Do not place anything on the heated seatback. This may during long trips, so ... against heat, such as needed. 2-8 To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of time. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may have 4-way lumbar. . Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of the control....
...lumbar support. On vehicles with such a condition should the position of the control. I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. . . Adjust the seat as a blanket, cushion, cover or similar item. Do not place anything on the heated seatback. This may during long trips, so ... against heat, such as needed. 2-8 To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of time. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may have 4-way lumbar. . Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of the control....
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...button with the heated seatback symbol. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off . The light on the button will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. This symbol will come ...Indicator lights will need to cycle through the temperature settings of cooling selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 2-9 The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the vehicle is started, you will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and...
...button with the heated seatback symbol. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off . The light on the button will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. This symbol will come ...Indicator lights will need to cycle through the temperature settings of cooling selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 2-9 The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the vehicle is started, you will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and...