Owner's Manual
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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-27 Child Restraints ...1-46 Airbag System ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-85 Features...(s) ...3-72 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-58 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Front Axle ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59...
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-27 Child Restraints ...1-46 Airbag System ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-85 Features...(s) ...3-72 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-58 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Front Axle ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59...
Owner's Manual
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... be plugged in the plug end of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Your vehicle may be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep it could...
... be plugged in the plug end of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Your vehicle may be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep it could...
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... on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. The mirrors can have a clear view of the objects behind...
... on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. The mirrors can have a clear view of the objects behind...
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...B. Automatic Transfer Case Buttons, Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control, and Fog Lamps Button. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-11. See Hood Release on page 5-110. See Tilt Wheel on page 4-9. See StabiliTrak® System on page 3-6. E. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page ...2-26. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-35. Audio System. Hood Release. Accessory Power Outlet. T. See Headlamps on page 3-7. Air Outlets. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-14. See Center ...
...B. Automatic Transfer Case Buttons, Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control, and Fog Lamps Button. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-11. See Hood Release on page 5-110. See Tilt Wheel on page 4-9. See StabiliTrak® System on page 3-6. E. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page ...2-26. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-35. Audio System. Hood Release. Accessory Power Outlet. T. See Headlamps on page 3-7. Air Outlets. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-14. See Center ...
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Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the side of your instrument panel to remove fog from the rear window. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to direct the airflow.
Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the side of your instrument panel to remove fog from the rear window. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to direct the airflow.
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... Remove any leakage. Your vehicle will never be a fire hazard. Deep water can also occur if you longer to start your tailpipe under the hood. If it is only shallow water, it may take you get wet, it can be able to stop. See Driving in mud or sand, have...
... Remove any leakage. Your vehicle will never be a fire hazard. Deep water can also occur if you longer to start your tailpipe under the hood. If it is only shallow water, it may take you get wet, it can be able to stop. See Driving in mud or sand, have...
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...;cations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
...;cations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running. You can start a fire. Be careful...
... maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running. You can start a fire. Be careful...
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Lift the hood. Then pull down the hood and close it . Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the lower left of the grille. 3. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. It is located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the steering wheel. 2.
Lift the hood. Then pull down the hood and close it . Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the lower left of the grille. 3. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. It is located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the steering wheel. 2.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... on page 5-12 for information on your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. In addition, you keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED, and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in an...
... on page 5-12 for information on your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. In addition, you keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED, and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in an...
Owner's Manual
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... get an engine overheat warning, but to get a little too hot when you: If you no sign of steam and your heater to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for a minute or so: 1. Just to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 5-29...
... get an engine overheat warning, but to get a little too hot when you: If you no sign of steam and your heater to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for a minute or so: 1. Just to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 5-29...
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... your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to lift the hood, here is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See...
... your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to lift the hood, here is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Cooling Fan 5-31 Check the coolant level after the system cools down . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running. The vehicle should be lost due to overheating. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. All Other Engines A. Some amount of coolant may be parked on a level surface. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down .
Engine Cooling Fan 5-31 Check the coolant level after the system cools down . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running. The vehicle should be lost due to overheating. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. All Other Engines A. Some amount of coolant may be parked on a level surface. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down .
Owner's Manual
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... or other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Open the hood on the other accessories on that are not needed. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover, if equipped. The remote negative...
... or other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Open the hood on the other accessories on that are not needed. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover, if equipped. The remote negative...
Owner's Manual
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You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 2. Remove the two pins on page 5-57. To remove the inner pin, turn the outer pin outward and pull it ...straight up . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Open the hood. To remove them, turn it inward and pull it straight up . 5-51 Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs...
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 2. Remove the two pins on page 5-57. To remove the inner pin, turn the outer pin outward and pull it ...straight up . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Open the hood. To remove them, turn it inward and pull it straight up . 5-51 Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs...
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... bulb socket into the bulb socket. 8. To replace a front turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it clockwise until you hear a click. 10. Open the hood. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. 3. See Hood Release on page 5-51 for more information. 5.
... bulb socket into the bulb socket. 8. To replace a front turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it clockwise until you hear a click. 10. Open the hood. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. 3. See Hood Release on page 5-51 for more information. 5.
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... wear, or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer perform this service. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle...
... wear, or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer perform this service. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle...
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... 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953626). SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Trans.) Hood Hinges Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part...
... 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953626). SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Trans.) Hood Hinges Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part...