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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 ...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 ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-59 Tires ...5-61
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 ...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 ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-59 Tires ...5-61
Owner's Manual
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... ignition, the vehicle can be enabled or disabled through the DIC. If it may be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is removed from the factory with the key. Remote Start Ready If your dealer/retailer to run time by...
... ignition, the vehicle can be enabled or disabled through the DIC. If it may be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is removed from the factory with the key. Remote Start Ready If your dealer/retailer to run time by...
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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Press the arrow at or below the climate control system. Vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of ...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Press the arrow at or below the climate control system. Vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of ...
Owner's Manual
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... on or off will not be available. 2-52 The vehicle may have three additional control buttons for a clearer view behind you . See your vehicle. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror. O (On/Off): Press to start. Push the tab forward for daytime use . The dimming feature...
... on or off will not be available. 2-52 The vehicle may have three additional control buttons for a clearer view behind you . See your vehicle. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror. O (On/Off): Press to start. Push the tab forward for daytime use . The dimming feature...
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... 3-6. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). L. M. 3-5 J. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-38 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-6. Fog Lamps on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-17 (If Equipped). Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). T. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). Glove Box on page 3-19. D. F. Dome Lamp Override on page...
... 3-6. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). L. M. 3-5 J. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-38 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-6. Fog Lamps on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-17 (If Equipped). Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). T. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). Glove Box on page 3-19. D. F. Dome Lamp Override on page...
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The system may also supply cooler air to the front of the vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, ...fan speed, and the air delivery mode. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. 3-30 the fan up button...
The system may also supply cooler air to the front of the vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, ...fan speed, and the air delivery mode. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. 3-30 the fan up button...
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See Windshield Washer on page 3-10 for obstructions, and close the hood again. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is shifted out of P (Park). To turn off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Engine Oil on the DIC. See ... Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for more information. HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING This message displays when the heated windshield washer system is low, severe engine damage may ...
See Windshield Washer on page 3-10 for obstructions, and close the hood again. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is shifted out of P (Park). To turn off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Engine Oil on the DIC. See ... Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for more information. HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING This message displays when the heated windshield washer system is low, severe engine damage may ...
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... and checked. Driving in Water { CAUTION: Driving through rushing water. Do not drive through rushing water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. Do not try it if it might take longer to start the engine. At faster speeds, water splashes on page 4-26. If the tailpipe is...
... and checked. Driving in Water { CAUTION: Driving through rushing water. Do not drive through rushing water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. Do not try it if it might take longer to start the engine. At faster speeds, water splashes on page 4-26. If the tailpipe is...
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...;cations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) ...5-22...
...;cations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) ...5-22...
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You or others could be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood { CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
You or others could be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood { CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
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... to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the right. 4. Then bring the hood from full open the hood: 1. Hood Release To open to within 6 inches (152 mm) from the closed position, pause, then push the front... center of the hood with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on...
... to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the right. 4. Then bring the hood from full open the hood: 1. Hood Release To open to within 6 inches (152 mm) from the closed position, pause, then push the front... center of the hood with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on...
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Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is a Two-mode Hybrid, see : 5-14 When you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is a Two-mode Hybrid, see : 5-14 When you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
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... overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-35. 5-29 Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Do not run the engine...
... overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-35. 5-29 Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Do not run the engine...
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... if the engine parts are under pressure, and if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is hot. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. They are hot enough. Wait for the cooling...
... if the engine parts are under pressure, and if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is hot. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. They are hot enough. Wait for the cooling...
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... your engine without coolant is parked on page 3-42. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-37 for information on driving to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. The costly repairs would not be covered by your vehicle's instrument panel. You may... have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running . See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on a level surface. If you do not continue to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
... your engine without coolant is parked on page 3-42. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-37 for information on driving to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. The costly repairs would not be covered by your vehicle's instrument panel. You may... have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running . See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on a level surface. If you do not continue to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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... STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, along with no sign of steam: 1. Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic. If... you open the hood. Stop the engine if it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming from it is displayed with a low coolant condition...
... STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, along with no sign of steam: 1. Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic. If... you open the hood. Stop the engine if it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming from it is displayed with a low coolant condition...
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... starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Always turn off the ignition on both batteries. And it is a stud located on the battery. Open the hood on the other accessories when jump starting terminal. The repairs would not be damaged. This avoids sparks and helps save the radio! 4. If the vehicle...
... starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Always turn off the ignition on both batteries. And it is a stud located on the battery. Open the hood on the other accessories when jump starting terminal. The repairs would not be damaged. This avoids sparks and helps save the radio! 4. If the vehicle...
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The vehicle should: To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. Record the distance from a light colored wall. • Have ...
The vehicle should: To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. Record the distance from a light colored wall. • Have ...
Owner's Manual
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... not cover a headlamp to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Turn on the wall or flat surface the width of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. Draw or tape a horizontal line...
... not cover a headlamp to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Turn on the wall or flat surface the width of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. Draw or tape a horizontal line...
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...the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Specifications If your dealer/retailer for more information... 6.0 qt† 16.9 L 17.3 L 16.9 L 16.5 L 16.7 L 5.7 L† Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 6.0L V8 1500 Series 6.0L V8 2500 Series 6.2L V8 Engine Oil with Filter 5-122 The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
...the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Specifications If your dealer/retailer for more information... 6.0 qt† 16.9 L 17.3 L 16.9 L 16.5 L 16.7 L 5.7 L† Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 6.0L V8 1500 Series 6.0L V8 2500 Series 6.2L V8 Engine Oil with Filter 5-122 The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.