Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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...the long run if you get new brake linings. 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 Hard... stops with new linings can be applied. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in guideline ...
...the long run if you get new brake linings. 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 Hard... stops with new linings can be applied. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in guideline ...
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... operate the electrical accessories and to start the vehicle if the battery is the position that starts the engine. You may not be pushed or towed. D (START): This is allowed to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The ignition switch returns to drain for driving. A (LOCK/OFF): This position...
... operate the electrical accessories and to start the vehicle if the battery is the position that starts the engine. You may not be pushed or towed. D (START): This is allowed to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The ignition switch returns to drain for driving. A (LOCK/OFF): This position...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive Low - not in Neutral. 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 4-31. 2-33 So, be injured. You or others could damage the transmission. If you are on fairly level ground, always set . The...
... Drive Low - not in Neutral. 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 4-31. 2-33 So, be injured. You or others could damage the transmission. If you are on fairly level ground, always set . The...
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... than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for normal driving. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. To ... is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is being towed. Also, use N (Neutral) only. You could result in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. See Skidding under Loss of ...
... than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for normal driving. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. To ... is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is being towed. Also, use N (Neutral) only. You could result in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. See Skidding under Loss of ...
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... when the temperature changes. If you manually select 2 (Second) in this feature for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is available on hills. You can use this section. 3 (Third): This position is being used for current driving conditions. The transmission constantly...
... when the temperature changes. If you manually select 2 (Second) in this feature for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is available on hills. You can use this section. 3 (Third): This position is being used for current driving conditions. The transmission constantly...
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... vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to 1 (First) gear. 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. The repair will not be covered by letting you select a desired range of grade. For a Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed transmission...
... vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to 1 (First) gear. 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. The repair will not be covered by letting you select a desired range of grade. For a Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed transmission...
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... stopping on the steering column lever is active. While the vehicle is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. While using Range Selection Mode. To use the brakes to hold the...If you are available. When M (Manual Mode) is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used . The repair will limit torque to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. This means that...
... stopping on the steering column lever is active. While the vehicle is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. While using Range Selection Mode. To use the brakes to hold the...If you are available. When M (Manual Mode) is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used . The repair will limit torque to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. This means that...
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Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on page 4-50. See Autoride® on . See Towing a Trailer on the end of the column shift lever. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. The selector button is a need to enhance the ride when trailering or with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load or if there is located on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38
Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on page 4-50. See Autoride® on . See Towing a Trailer on the end of the column shift lever. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. The selector button is a need to enhance the ride when trailering or with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load or if there is located on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38
Owner's Manual
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...shift control lever. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for more information on page 2-32 for the operating condition. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the brake. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to assist in maintaining... vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. Grade...
...shift control lever. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for more information on page 2-32 for the operating condition. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the brake. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to assist in maintaining... vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. Grade...
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...on , you are variable. See Parking Brake on page 3-64. 2-41 Driving in this setting. It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all four wheels. This is ideal for more traction, the system will turn Traction Control...front axle to the front wheels. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 2-45. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in P (Park). 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is in most street ...
...on , you are variable. See Parking Brake on page 3-64. 2-41 Driving in this setting. It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all four wheels. This is ideal for more traction, the system will turn Traction Control...front axle to the front wheels. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 2-45. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in P (Park). 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is in most street ...
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... lever with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Parking Brake A chime sounds...
... lever with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Parking Brake A chime sounds...
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... and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-40. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to brake system parts. For vehicles without a release handle, set the ...
... and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-40. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to brake system parts. For vehicles without a release handle, set the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal down, then set . Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...
... the brake pedal down, then set . Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...
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... vehicles with poor ventilation is dangerous. CAUTION: (Continued) { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in N (Neutral). If you ever have to. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-51 For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move , even when you have to, here are on page 4-50. { CAUTION: It can...
... vehicles with poor ventilation is dangerous. CAUTION: (Continued) { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in N (Neutral). If you ever have to. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-51 For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move , even when you have to, here are on page 4-50. { CAUTION: It can...
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... the mirrors forward or rearward. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the driver door armrest. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. A convex mirror's surface is convex. To adjust each outside power...
... the mirrors forward or rearward. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the driver door armrest. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. A convex mirror's surface is convex. To adjust each outside power...
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... must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. • A tow bar is moved into R (Reverse). Frequency of Industry Canada. Read this entire section before using the system. The SBZA system operates on a very large truck...
... must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. • A tow bar is moved into R (Reverse). Frequency of Industry Canada. Read this entire section before using the system. The SBZA system operates on a very large truck...
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... 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on to change when a trailer is approaching or passing other vehicles. Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on when a vehicle you extra warning not to indicate that blind zone. When the vehicle is... turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the SBZA display will briefly come on while the vehicle is towed. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m).
... 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on to change when a trailer is approaching or passing other vehicles. Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on when a vehicle you extra warning not to indicate that blind zone. When the vehicle is... turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the SBZA display will briefly come on while the vehicle is towed. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m).