Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2... Engine Exhaust ...9-37 Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-45 Brakes ...9-52 Ride Control Systems ...9-54 Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems ...9-60 Fuel ...9-70 Towing ...9-76 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-96 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-36 Bulb Replacement ...10-38 ...
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2... Engine Exhaust ...9-37 Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-45 Brakes ...9-52 Ride Control Systems ...9-54 Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems ...9-60 Fuel ...9-70 Towing ...9-76 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-96 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-36 Bulb Replacement ...10-38 ...
Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
Owner's Manual
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... $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to...
... $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... Mode on page 5‑28. G. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑43 (If Equipped). See Hood on page 9‑86. See Towing Equipment on page 10‑5. Horn on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑5. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑21. Pedal Adjust Button (If ...
... Mode on page 5‑28. G. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑43 (If Equipped). See Hood on page 9‑86. See Towing Equipment on page 10‑5. Horn on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑5. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑21. Pedal Adjust Button (If ...
Owner's Manual
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... will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑17. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑17 If the... vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 3‑45 for important information. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side ...
... will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑17. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑17 If the... vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 3‑45 for important information. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side ...
Owner's Manual
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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel ... steep hills. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on page 9‑42. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for driving in most off -road in most street and...
While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel ... steep hills. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on page 9‑42. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for driving in most off -road in most street and...
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... Case) on page 9‑45 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on and off. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on page 9‑50. See Recreational Vehicle...
... Case) on page 9‑45 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on and off. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on page 9‑50. See Recreational Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview...
... Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview...
Owner's Manual
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...the driver seat. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the right. Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or ...for a clearer view of the mirror is convex shaped. The mirror may have the controls on the driver door armrest. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are. The lower portion of the objects behind you could hit a vehicle on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance....
...the driver seat. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the right. Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or ...for a clearer view of the mirror is convex shaped. The mirror may have the controls on the driver door armrest. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are. The lower portion of the objects behind you could hit a vehicle on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance....
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... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-19 Charging System Light ...5-20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-23 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-25 Tire Pressure Light ...5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-26 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-27 Security Light...
... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-19 Charging System Light ...5-20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-23 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-25 Tire Pressure Light ...5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-26 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-27 Security Light...
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... will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. To prevent more of cargo being hauled as soon as it is fully installed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to turn the light off...
... will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. To prevent more of cargo being hauled as soon as it is fully installed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to turn the light off...
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... warn if there is a problem. { WARNING The brake system might go closer to ON/RUN. 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on . See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If it is turned to the floor. If the regular brake system warning light is... key is safely possible and turn the ignition off . The pedal might be harder to stop as soon as it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. Metric English This light comes on while driving, stop . If the light is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. See Brake...
... warn if there is a problem. { WARNING The brake system might go closer to ON/RUN. 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on . See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If it is turned to the floor. If the regular brake system warning light is... key is safely possible and turn the ignition off . The pedal might be harder to stop as soon as it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. Metric English This light comes on while driving, stop . If the light is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. See Brake...
Owner's Manual
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...and stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system, this warning light is on, the StabiliTrak system is off . Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service. See StabiliTrak® System on briefly while starting the engine... on page 5‑38 for all brake‐ related DIC messages. For more information. For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the vehicle is working normally the indicator light then goes off and does not...
...and stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system, this warning light is on, the StabiliTrak system is off . Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service. See StabiliTrak® System on briefly while starting the engine... on page 5‑38 for all brake‐ related DIC messages. For more information. For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the vehicle is working normally the indicator light then goes off and does not...
Owner's Manual
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To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for more information. Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ODOMETER displays. See Compass on ...RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑45 for more information. This display shows the total number of a value, there may appear in either a trailer connected or disconnected...
To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for more information. Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ODOMETER displays. See Compass on ...RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑45 for more information. This display shows the total number of a value, there may appear in either a trailer connected or disconnected...
Owner's Manual
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...life, additional maintenance is displayed in this manual. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. Oil Life To access this setting, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under ...8209;86 for more information. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑41. Remember, you can be adjusted from 0.0 to change . Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with electric ...
...life, additional maintenance is displayed in this manual. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. Oil Life To access this setting, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under ...8209;86 for more information. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑41. Remember, you can be adjusted from 0.0 to change . Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with electric ...
Owner's Manual
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... could drain the battery. Restart the vehicle and check for more information. See your dealer. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for the message on in the instrument panel cluster.
... could drain the battery. Restart the vehicle and check for more information. See your dealer. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for the message on in the instrument panel cluster.
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...See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is no longer available to the trailer and turn the ignition off . There is reconnected. After this ... the trailer brakes. When this message stays on page 9‑86 for more information. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is ...
...See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is no longer available to the trailer and turn the ignition off . There is reconnected. After this ... the trailer brakes. When this message stays on page 9‑86 for more information. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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... for more than one second until you release the lever. Raise or lower the lever for more than one second will flash six times if tow-haul mode is not burned out, check the fuse.
... for more than one second until you release the lever. Raise or lower the lever for more than one second will flash six times if tow-haul mode is not burned out, check the fuse.
Owner's Manual
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... StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... 9-54 9-56 9-56 9-57 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Manual Mode ...9-42 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-43 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-60 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-62 Rear Vision Camera (RVC...
... StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... 9-54 9-56 9-56 9-57 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Manual Mode ...9-42 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-43 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-60 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-62 Rear Vision Camera (RVC...
Owner's Manual
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.... Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-96 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...9-96 Allow enough following distance between you . Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-76 9-77 9-82 9-86 Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in driving defensively is to be ready. In addition: . Anticipate...
.... Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-96 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...9-96 Allow enough following distance between you . Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-76 9-77 9-82 9-86 Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in driving defensively is to be ready. In addition: . Anticipate...