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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-14 Safety Belts ...1-32 Child Restraints ...1-54 Airbag System ...1-81 Restraint System... Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-34 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-83 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-43 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Front Axle ...5-52 Headlamp Aiming...
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-14 Safety Belts ...1-32 Child Restraints ...1-54 Airbag System ...1-81 Restraint System... Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-34 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-83 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-43 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Front Axle ...5-52 Headlamp Aiming...
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... Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode _: Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid v
... Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode _: Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid v
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... Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-30 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-30 Active Fuel Management™ ...2-31 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-32 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-38 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-40 Parking Brake ...2-45 Shifting Into Park ...2-47 Shifting Out of Park ...2-49 ... Vehicle While Parked ...2-51 Mirrors ...2-52 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-52 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-52 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-52 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-53 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-53 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-54 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless...
... Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-30 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-30 Active Fuel Management™ ...2-31 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-32 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-38 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-40 Parking Brake ...2-45 Shifting Into Park ...2-47 Shifting Out of Park ...2-49 ... Vehicle While Parked ...2-51 Mirrors ...2-52 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-52 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-52 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-52 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-53 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-53 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-54 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless...
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... miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be gradually increased. 2-26 Follow this... time the new brake linings are not yet broken in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: ...
... miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be gradually increased. 2-26 Follow this... time the new brake linings are not yet broken in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: ...
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... operate the electrical accessories and to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch returns to the switch or break the key. The key can be pushed or towed. If this position when the engine is allowed to LOCK/OFF. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition switch to drain...
... operate the electrical accessories and to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch returns to the switch or break the key. The key can be pushed or towed. If this position when the engine is allowed to LOCK/OFF. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition switch to drain...
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... others could damage the transmission. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on fairly level...
... others could damage the transmission. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on fairly level...
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... more power for off-road driving. Unless your foot is for normal driving. You could result in skidding. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. N (Neutral): In this , the vehicle shifts down . D (Drive) can be... the way down to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is being towed.
... more power for off-road driving. Unless your foot is for normal driving. You could result in skidding. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. N (Neutral): In this , the vehicle shifts down . D (Drive) can be... the way down to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is being towed.
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... available on vehicles with a cold transmission. This difference in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start the vehicle from a stop on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position...
... available on vehicles with a cold transmission. This difference in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start the vehicle from a stop on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position...
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... you are stuck, do not spin the tires. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. When stopping on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may have a Range Selection Mode. If you select a desired range of...
... you are stuck, do not spin the tires. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. When stopping on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may have a Range Selection Mode. If you select a desired range of...
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... Mode is selected a number displays next to lower gears as with ice or snow. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can automatically shift to the M, indicating the current gear. When stopping on a hill using Range Selection Mode. This will not ... use this feature, do not spin the tires. If you are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. To use the brakes to M (Manual Mode). 2. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column lever is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are stuck, do the following: 1. This number is at a...
... Mode is selected a number displays next to lower gears as with ice or snow. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can automatically shift to the M, indicating the current gear. When stopping on a hill using Range Selection Mode. This will not ... use this feature, do not spin the tires. If you are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. To use the brakes to M (Manual Mode). 2. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column lever is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are stuck, do the following: 1. This number is at a...
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Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is located on the end of the column shift lever. See Autoride® on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38 The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on. The Tow/Haul mode works with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load or if there is a need to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. You can use this , to charge a battery installed in a trailer.
Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is located on the end of the column shift lever. See Autoride® on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38 The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on. The Tow/Haul mode works with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load or if there is a need to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. You can use this , to charge a battery installed in a trailer.
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... by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to select a desired range of the vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32 for more information. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the ... vehicle speed is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle. While in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. Also see Towing a Trailer on a downhill grade. Cruise Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving...
... by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to select a desired range of the vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32 for more information. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the ... vehicle speed is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle. While in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. Also see Towing a Trailer on a downhill grade. Cruise Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving...
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This setting also provides the best fuel economy. Driving in this setting. It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Parking Brake on snowy or icy roads or in most street and highway situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all... sent to the front wheels. This is the best setting to help drive the vehicle. The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-64. 2-41 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when plowing snow. 4 n (Four-Wheel ...
This setting also provides the best fuel economy. Driving in this setting. It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Parking Brake on snowy or icy roads or in most street and highway situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all... sent to the front wheels. This is the best setting to help drive the vehicle. The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-64. 2-41 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when plowing snow. 4 n (Four-Wheel ...
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Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on . If the ignition is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. See Brake System Warning Light on when the...
Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on . If the ignition is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. See Brake System Warning Light on when the...
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... to drive, the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will come on page 4-50. 2-46 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake pedal until you begin to brake system parts. To release...
... to drive, the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will come on page 4-50. 2-46 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake pedal until you begin to brake system parts. To release...
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... it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-45 for more information. 2. To be sure the vehicle will be free to LOCK/OFF. 5. Hold the brake pedal down, then set...
... it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-45 for more information. 2. To be sure the vehicle will be free to LOCK/OFF. 5. Hold the brake pedal down, then set...
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... enter the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-51 The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Always set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50. If you are some things to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in...
... enter the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-51 The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Always set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50. If you are some things to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in...
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... Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better vision. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the desired direction. 3. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ... armrest. Manually pull out the mirror head to see more information. 2-53 Press one of the four arrows located on page 1-8 for better visibility when towing a trailer.
... Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better vision. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the desired direction. 3. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ... armrest. Manually pull out the mirror head to see more information. 2-53 Press one of the four arrows located on page 1-8 for better visibility when towing a trailer.
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... activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will return to normal operation. • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 2-58 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA...
... activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will return to normal operation. • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 2-58 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA...
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... (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on while the vehicle is started, both sides of the vehicle, 11 ft. Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on the same side, the SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is operating. How the... System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. The height of the zone is towed. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will flash to give you have passed remains in that...
... (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on while the vehicle is started, both sides of the vehicle, 11 ft. Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on the same side, the SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is operating. How the... System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. The height of the zone is towed. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will flash to give you have passed remains in that...