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...listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a...tells you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use it to quickly find something you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to read. It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate ...
...listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a...tells you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use it to quickly find something you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to read. It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate ...
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General MotorsCorporation. L 1 d GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For ...chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved Litho in the product after that time without further notice. We sumort voluntarv technician certification. C9709 C ...
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General MotorsCorporation. L 1 d GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For ...chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved Litho in the product after that time without further notice. We sumort voluntarv technician certification. C9709 C ...
Owner's Manual
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... caution area, we tell you what to do this manual, you or other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of what's in the manual, and the page ...beginning to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" the Index.) Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find that couldhurt you if you or others could hurt ...is . Please read their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to help avoid or reduce the hazard. These mean...
... caution area, we tell you what to do this manual, you or other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of what's in the manual, and the page ...beginning to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" the Index.) Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find that couldhurt you if you or others could hurt ...is . Please read their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to help avoid or reduce the hazard. These mean...
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You will find a circle with a slash through it could is damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in ...what to do this," or "Don't let this book. iv When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage. But...and it in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words.
You will find a circle with a slash through it could is damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in ...what to do this," or "Don't let this book. iv When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage. But...and it in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words.
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... are some of your vehicle. BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW ,\I -1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )cr FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A . For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION ... ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER...
... are some of your vehicle. BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW ,\I -1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )cr FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A . For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION ... ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER...
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... Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Center Passenger Position...
... Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Center Passenger Position...
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... of the seat toward the passenger's side to unlock it . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure theseat is moving . 1...at the front of the seat. how to move the seat with this lever at the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . Then,release the lever and try to . It also tells you about... with your body, slide the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 Using your body to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust...
... of the seat toward the passenger's side to unlock it . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure theseat is moving . 1...at the front of the seat. how to move the seat with this lever at the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . Then,release the lever and try to . It also tells you about... with your body, slide the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 Using your body to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust...
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... lower the front of the seat, move theknob toward the front of the seat, movethe rear lever up . To raise the rear of the vehicle. If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver's side, you want it with these controls at the outside edgeof the seat. 1-3 You can adjust it . To... center knob to movethe seat to where you can also raise lower the front and rearof the and seat. To raise the front of the vehicle. To lower the seat, move the knobup.
... lower the front of the seat, move theknob toward the front of the seat, movethe rear lever up . To raise the rear of the vehicle. If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver's side, you want it with these controls at the outside edgeof the seat. 1-3 You can adjust it . To... center knob to movethe seat to where you can also raise lower the front and rearof the and seat. To raise the front of the vehicle. To lower the seat, move the knobup.
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... could go up , your abdomen. Instead, it won't be against your safety belt properly. But don't have the seatback upright. Sitting ina reclined position whenyour vehicle is moving. The lap belt can be in the seat and wear your body. The belt forces would be there, not at your...
... could go up , your abdomen. Instead, it won't be against your safety belt properly. But don't have the seatback upright. Sitting ina reclined position whenyour vehicle is moving. The lap belt can be in the seat and wear your body. The belt forces would be there, not at your...
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... latches. Always press rearward the seatback to the top of your ears. That could move forward in a crash. This position reduces the chance of the vehicle. Seatback Latches(2-Door Utility) I To fold a seatback forward, pull this lever forward and tilt the seatback forward. To return the seatback to let you access...
... latches. Always press rearward the seatback to the top of your ears. That could move forward in a crash. This position reduces the chance of the vehicle. Seatback Latches(2-Door Utility) I To fold a seatback forward, pull this lever forward and tilt the seatback forward. To return the seatback to let you access...
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... to push rearward on the topof the lever located at the side of the seatback, and tilt the back forward toward the front of the vehicle. When you 've used it is locked into place. 1-7 Just pull or push the seat forward until it easy to get in an unlocked easy... entry seat could beinjured. On vehicles equipped with your vehicle have the easy entry feature. After you do, the seat bottom will have an easy entry feature. The driver and passenger front bucket seat...
... to push rearward on the topof the lever located at the side of the seatback, and tilt the back forward toward the front of the vehicle. When you 've used it is locked into place. 1-7 Just pull or push the seat forward until it easy to get in an unlocked easy... entry seat could beinjured. On vehicles equipped with your vehicle have the easy entry feature. After you do, the seat bottom will have an easy entry feature. The driver and passenger front bucket seat...
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...be sure that nothing is folded, it will lay almost flat on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be 1 thrown about thevehicle in the storage bag and placed under the rear ... restraints in the stowage bag and place the bag in the rear seat footwell, under or in the vehicle could be injured. When the seat is under the seat. 1-8 People in front of the height-adjust... tubes. Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a rear seat, the seat can be folded flat for more cargo space. Push the button at...
...be sure that nothing is folded, it will lay almost flat on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be 1 thrown about thevehicle in the storage bag and placed under the rear ... restraints in the stowage bag and place the bag in the rear seat footwell, under or in the vehicle could be injured. When the seat is under the seat. 1-8 People in front of the height-adjust... tubes. Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a rear seat, the seat can be folded flat for more cargo space. Push the button at...
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.... you more cargo space. After returning the seat tothe passenger position, pull forward on the floor. Folding the Rear Seat (&Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat,either side may be folded down to make surethat nothing is locked into place. Before folding, place the latch portion...
.... you more cargo space. After returning the seat tothe passenger position, pull forward on the floor. Folding the Rear Seat (&Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat,either side may be folded down to make surethat nothing is locked into place. Before folding, place the latch portion...
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.... Set thehead restraints aside for passengers to use when the seat is under or in all the way. Folding the Second Seat (Suburban) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, eitherside may be folded down on the lever at the rear outer edge of the seat cushion. Then, pull the...
.... Set thehead restraints aside for passengers to use when the seat is under or in all the way. Folding the Second Seat (Suburban) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, eitherside may be folded down on the lever at the rear outer edge of the seat cushion. Then, pull the...
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... the seat forwarduntil it latches. When you have one. I / 1 CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly when installing it toward the front of the vehicle by pulling thetop of the seatback forward. To release the easy entry second seat, lift up on the top of the... vehicle. To operate the seat, move around in the vehicle could be injured. People in a collision or sudden stop. Be sure to make sure theseat is a foot-operated release lever for rear...
... the seat forwarduntil it latches. When you have one. I / 1 CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly when installing it toward the front of the vehicle by pulling thetop of the seatback forward. To release the easy entry second seat, lift up on the top of the... vehicle. To operate the seat, move around in the vehicle could be injured. People in a collision or sudden stop. Be sure to make sure theseat is a foot-operated release lever for rear...
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... of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the hook at the top of the retractor cover, out of the vehicle. 1-15 Removing the Rear (Suburban Third Seat) If your vehicle has a rear seat, it can be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are properly attached. The person...
... of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the hook at the top of the retractor cover, out of the vehicle. 1-15 Removing the Rear (Suburban Third Seat) If your vehicle has a rear seat, it can be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are properly attached. The person...
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...seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat, toward the center of the vehicle and raise the seatback. Move the seatback release lever, at the right rear of the seat toward the ...center of the vehicle. Then, foldthe seatback forward intothe seat cushion. Pull up on the center release handleat the ...to let seat latch close and make sure it is locked into the vehicle. Turn the seat to use. Replacing the Rear Seat To put it outof the vehicle. 1-16 To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up ,...
...seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat, toward the center of the vehicle and raise the seatback. Move the seatback release lever, at the right rear of the seat toward the ...center of the vehicle. Then, foldthe seatback forward intothe seat cushion. Pull up on the center release handleat the ...to let seat latch close and make sure it is locked into the vehicle. Turn the seat to use. Replacing the Rear Seat To put it outof the vehicle. 1-16 To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up ,...
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... the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system, or air bag system. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle that your injuries can be much worse.You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow people to be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts... and If you should not do with seats and safety belts. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hitthings inside or outside of a vehicle. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. And it .
... the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system, or air bag system. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle that your injuries can be much worse.You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow people to be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts... and If you should not do with seats and safety belts. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hitthings inside or outside of a vehicle. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. And it .
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...you'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. You never know if it will be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that comes on as it 's just a seat ...on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up can survive and sometimes walk away. J In most crashes buckling up ...them, people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in a crash. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle...
...you'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. You never know if it will be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that comes on as it 's just a seat ...on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up can survive and sometimes walk away. J In most crashes buckling up ...them, people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in a crash. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle...
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ... ... 1-20
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ... ... 1-20