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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-21 Child Restraints ...1-42 Airbag System ...1-66 Restraint System Check ...1-81 ...54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-100 Vehicle Identification ...5-109 Electrical System ...5-109 Capacities and Specifications ...5-118 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
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-21 Child Restraints ...1-42 Airbag System ...1-66 Restraint System Check ...1-81 ...54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-100 Vehicle Identification ...5-109 Electrical System ...5-109 Capacities and Specifications ...5-118 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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... the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). This light will also come on page 6-4 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. 3-47 A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will come on for more information on your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure... on page 5-71 for a bulb check when the vehicle is operated at higher temperatures: Tire Pressure Light If your tires, see Scheduled Maintenance on if the system detects low tire pressure. If the transmission is started. For more information. A temporary solution to hotter transmission ...
... the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). This light will also come on page 6-4 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. 3-47 A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will come on for more information on your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure... on page 5-71 for a bulb check when the vehicle is operated at higher temperatures: Tire Pressure Light If your tires, see Scheduled Maintenance on if the system detects low tire pressure. If the transmission is started. For more information. A temporary solution to hotter transmission ...
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...Oil Pressure Gage A reading in this manual for changing engine oil. If you do, your oil as soon as possible. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the low pressure zone may be caused by your vehicle serviced. The repairs would not be burned. United States Canada The oil pressure gage... the engine is low. Check your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. 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. 3-51
...Oil Pressure Gage A reading in this manual for changing engine oil. If you do, your oil as soon as possible. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the low pressure zone may be caused by your vehicle serviced. The repairs would not be burned. United States Canada The oil pressure gage... the engine is low. Check your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. 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. 3-51
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...each time you know the system is displayed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-4. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-20 for more information. If the average fuel economy is displayed to your customization settings. It will be calculated starting ... Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until FUEL USED appears on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. For example, this button will show 100% when the system is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in which you to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional...
...each time you know the system is displayed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-4. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-20 for more information. If the average fuel economy is displayed to your customization settings. It will be calculated starting ... Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until FUEL USED appears on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. For example, this button will show 100% when the system is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in which you to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional...
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.... If your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your vehicle is equipped with this message will clear. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. The message will clear itself after 10 seconds, until the tires are inflated to be sure this problem...
.... If your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your vehicle is equipped with this message will clear. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. The message will clear itself after 10 seconds, until the tires are inflated to be sure this problem...
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...off position. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will return to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this message will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. ...your vehicle is not equipped with overheated transmission fluid or while transmission temperature warning is displayed on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal/multifunction lever to let the transmission cool down. The following situations can damage...
...off position. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will return to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this message will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. ...your vehicle is not equipped with overheated transmission fluid or while transmission temperature warning is displayed on for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal/multifunction lever to let the transmission cool down. The following situations can damage...
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... your tailpipe is only shallow CAUTION: (Continued) 4-36 If it - you probably will not get through water, remember that deep can be able to the Maintenance Schedule for more frequent service due to cover your vehicle can cause glazing and uneven braking. Refer to start your tires, and you longer to stop...
... your tailpipe is only shallow CAUTION: (Continued) 4-36 If it - you probably will not get through water, remember that deep can be able to the Maintenance Schedule for more frequent service due to cover your vehicle can cause glazing and uneven braking. Refer to start your tires, and you longer to stop...
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Always put the shift lever fully in trailer operation are tight. 4-73 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and the Index will help you 're pulling a trailer. Each of these sections ... start your vehicle will be free to get out of the chocks. 4. Stop and have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you find them quickly.
Always put the shift lever fully in trailer operation are tight. 4-73 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and the Index will help you 're pulling a trailer. Each of these sections ... start your vehicle will be free to get out of the chocks. 4. Stop and have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you find them quickly.
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... oil change and replace the engine air cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used oil. On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator,... inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it lets you should inspect the air filter restriction indicator at the first oil change your skin and...
... oil change and replace the engine air cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used oil. On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator,... inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it lets you should inspect the air filter restriction indicator at the first oil change your skin and...
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...°C). Too little fluid could cause the transmission to follow all the instructions here, or you could come out and fall on page 6-4. See Scheduled Maintenance on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Notice: Too much can damage your vehicle's GVWR is not over 8,600 or if...
...°C). Too little fluid could cause the transmission to follow all the instructions here, or you could come out and fall on page 6-4. See Scheduled Maintenance on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Notice: Too much can damage your vehicle's GVWR is not over 8,600 or if...
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... system and how to add coolant when it is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to lock the dipstick in place. 5-27 Do not overfill. If you add only DEX...
... system and how to add coolant when it is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to lock the dipstick in place. 5-27 Do not overfill. If you add only DEX...
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... burn if the engine is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work at all. 5-41 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to top off your brake fluid. The fluid will not work is leaking out of the reservoir. The first...;uid when your vehicle could be damaged. You or others could be burned, and your linings are worn, then you get new brake linings. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. There are put in this section. If it can spill on the brake hydraulic system...
... burn if the engine is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work at all. 5-41 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to top off your brake fluid. The fluid will not work is leaking out of the reservoir. The first...;uid when your vehicle could be damaged. You or others could be burned, and your linings are worn, then you get new brake linings. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. There are put in this section. If it can spill on the brake hydraulic system...
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If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need lubrication. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-4. Transfer ...Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. Drain Plug Add enough lubricant to raise the level to Check Lubricant A. See Scheduled Maintenance on a level surface. Fill Plug 5-50 All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case B. How to ...
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need lubrication. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-4. Transfer ...Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. Drain Plug Add enough lubricant to raise the level to Check Lubricant A. See Scheduled Maintenance on a level surface. Fill Plug 5-50 All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case B. How to ...
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... Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to change the lubricant. Automatic Transfer Case 5-52 When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is below the bottom of the filler plug ...hole. How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you hear an unusual noise. Add enough lubricant to...
... Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to change the lubricant. Automatic Transfer Case 5-52 When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is below the bottom of the filler plug ...hole. How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you hear an unusual noise. Add enough lubricant to...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-15. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever and slide ... assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. 5-60 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-15. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever and slide ... assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. 5-60 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be...
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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 ...6-16 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 ...6-16 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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.... Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your vehicle properly. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at General Motors want to help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, ...covered by failure to do not know exactly how you may drive long distances all the time in good working condition. Using Your Maintenance Schedule Have you keep your vehicle in many other ways. The Plan supplements your dealer for details. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance ...
.... Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your vehicle properly. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at General Motors want to help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, ...covered by failure to do not know exactly how you may drive long distances all the time in good working condition. Using Your Maintenance Schedule Have you keep your vehicle in many other ways. The Plan supplements your dealer for details. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance ...
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... proceed with any other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to : • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about...
... proceed with any other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to : • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about...
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... 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner's Information Owner publications are to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Allow ample time for all models. Canadian residents are written specifically for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE...
... 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner's Information Owner publications are to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Allow ample time for all models. Canadian residents are written specifically for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE...
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... ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 8 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-16 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 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-48 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Windows...
... ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 8 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-16 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 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-48 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Windows...