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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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... (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and ...brake linings are not yet broken in the long run if you get new brake linings. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Hard stops with new linings... can be applied. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard...
... (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and ...brake linings are not yet broken in the long run if you get new brake linings. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Hard stops with new linings... can be applied. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard...
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..., the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is the position that starts the engine. You may not be pushed or towed.
..., the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is the position that starts the engine. You may not be pushed or towed.
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... If Your Vehicle is stopped. 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 R (Reverse): Use this gear to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Stuck in Neutral. Shift to back up. The repairs...
... If Your Vehicle is stopped. 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 R (Reverse): Use this gear to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Stuck in Neutral. Shift to back up. The repairs...
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...on page 4-11. 2-34 Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. 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. Be sure the engine is not running at ...high speed is being towed. Downshifting the transmission in skidding. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) only. If you are: • Going less ...
...on page 4-11. 2-34 Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. 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. Be sure the engine is not running at ...high speed is being towed. Downshifting the transmission in skidding. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) only. If you are: • Going less ...
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... on . During this could be delayed providing more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. Shifts could appear to use 2 (Second) on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used , such as you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more stable shifts until the...
... on . During this could be delayed providing more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. Shifts could appear to use 2 (Second) on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used , such as you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more stable shifts until the...
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... (uplevel similar) The vehicle may damage the transmission. 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.
... (uplevel similar) The vehicle may damage the transmission. 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.
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...the tires. While the vehicle is active. Press the plus /minus button located on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can automatically shift to lower gears as with ice or snow. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is at a stop...vehicle acceleration when road conditions are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. If you are available....
...the tires. While the vehicle is active. Press the plus /minus button located on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can automatically shift to lower gears as with ice or snow. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is at a stop...vehicle acceleration when road conditions are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. If you are available....
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See Towing a Trailer on the end of the column shift lever. 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. You can use this , to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is located on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38 See Autoride® on . Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on page 4-50.
See Towing a Trailer on the end of the column shift lever. 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. You can use this , to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is located on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38 See Autoride® on . Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on page 4-50.
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...the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, Cruise Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32 for more information. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the brake. See ...Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. This reduces wear on page 4-50 for the operating condition. Also see Towing a Trailer on the braking system and increases control of the shift control lever. Grade Braking assists in the Range Selection Mode. Grade ...
...the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, Cruise Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32 for more information. It maintains vehicle speed by pressing the brake. See ...Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. This reduces wear on page 4-50 for the operating condition. Also see Towing a Trailer on the braking system and increases control of the shift control lever. Grade Braking assists in the Range Selection Mode. Grade ...
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... extra traction, such as on page 4-43 for driving in most off -road in P (Park). It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are variable. This setting also engages your vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is...economy. When driving your front axle to the front wheels. Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will transfer more information. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel Drive High. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High...
... extra traction, such as on page 4-43 for driving in most off -road in P (Park). It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are variable. This setting also engages your vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is...economy. When driving your front axle to the front wheels. Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will transfer more information. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel Drive High. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High...
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Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake on . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. If the ignition is on, the brake system ...
Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake on . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. If the ignition is on, the brake system ...
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... regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on . Make sure that the parking brake is still on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . If you feel the pedal release.
... regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on . Make sure that the parking brake is still on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . If you feel the pedal release.
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..., if the transfer case is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-45 for more information. 2. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever...
..., if the transfer case is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-45 for more information. 2. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever...
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... are on page 2-50. If pulling a trailer, see Engine Exhaust on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-47. You or others could be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully...
... are on page 2-50. If pulling a trailer, see Engine Exhaust on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-47. You or others could be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully...
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... select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The convex mirror can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for better vision. A convex mirror's surface is convex. To adjust each...mirror is curved to see more information. 2-53 Press (A) or (B) to deselect the mirror. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be seen. 4. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it can be ...
... select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The convex mirror can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for better vision. A convex mirror's surface is convex. To adjust each...mirror is curved to see more information. 2-53 Press (A) or (B) to deselect the mirror. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be seen. 4. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it can be ...
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... Alert (SBZA) system. Once the attached object is removed, URPA 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 still disabled, after driving forward at a distance of the FCC Rules. This device complies...
... Alert (SBZA) system. Once the attached object is removed, URPA 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 still disabled, after driving forward at a distance of the FCC Rules. This device complies...
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...;y 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 while the vehicle is towed. SBZA displays do not change lanes. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display...
...;y 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 while the vehicle is towed. SBZA displays do not change lanes. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display...