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 Check ...1-98 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-52 Object Detection Systems ...2-56 OnStar® System ...2-68 Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-78 Sunroof ...2-81 M Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview...
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 Check ...1-98 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-52 Object Detection Systems ...2-56 OnStar® System ...2-68 Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-78 Sunroof ...2-81 M Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview...
Owner's Manual
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.../Panic Alarm): Press and release to work. 2-6 The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to indicate when the liftgate is turned on for more than two seconds to indicate unlocking has occurred. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-74. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK...
.../Panic Alarm): Press and release to work. 2-6 The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to indicate when the liftgate is turned on for more than two seconds to indicate unlocking has occurred. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-74. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's doors will default to the ON/RUN position. If you will turn the heated seats on at the vehicle. 2. Check local regulations for two to start feature if your vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on and off when the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on remote starting feature. Your vehicle may restrict the use the remote start the engine from outside temperatures. To start the vehicle...
... vehicle's doors will default to the ON/RUN position. If you will turn the heated seats on at the vehicle. 2. Check local regulations for two to start feature if your vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on and off when the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on remote starting feature. Your vehicle may restrict the use the remote start the engine from outside temperatures. To start the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... your hand. When the engine starts, release the key. If the key cannot be able to start the vehicle if the battery is also unlocked in P (Park) to turn it only with the engine off . The transmission is allowed to LOCK/OFF. The ignition switch returns to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The key can be removed in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with your dealer/retailer...
... your hand. When the engine starts, release the key. If the key cannot be able to start the vehicle if the battery is also unlocked in P (Park) to turn it only with the engine off . The transmission is allowed to LOCK/OFF. The ignition switch returns to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The key can be removed in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with your dealer/retailer...
Owner's Manual
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... a maximum of time, by returning the key to START. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Any resulting damage would not be stopped by the vehicle warranty. 2-29 Do not race the engine immediately after cranking has ended, can be covered by turning the ignition switch to work with the electronics in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up...
... a maximum of time, by returning the key to START. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Any resulting damage would not be stopped by the vehicle warranty. 2-29 Do not race the engine immediately after cranking has ended, can be covered by turning the ignition switch to work with the electronics in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Unless your foot is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. If you need more power. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer...
... the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Unless your foot is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. If you need more power. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will come on . See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-50. 2-46 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer...
... vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will come on . See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-50. 2-46 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer...
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... Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-42 Tire Pressure Light ...3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-43 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-46 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-11 Cruise Control ...3-12 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-16 Automatic...
... Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-42 Tire Pressure Light ...3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-43 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-46 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-11 Cruise Control ...3-12 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-16 Automatic...
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... BAND button or the DVD/CD AUX button to navigate the CD (tracks only) through all of the vehicle speakers. Front seat passengers can be muted when the RSA power is inserted into the radio's front auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers are able to listen to turn on . Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary...
... BAND button or the DVD/CD AUX button to navigate the CD (tracks only) through all of the vehicle speakers. Front seat passengers can be muted when the RSA power is inserted into the radio's front auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers are able to listen to turn on . Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary...
Owner's Manual
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... on . Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold b g for more information. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to silence the vehicle speakers only. x c (Previous/End): Press to go to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth® systems press and hold this manual for longer than one second to switch between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, DVD (if...
... on . Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold b g for more information. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to silence the vehicle speakers only. x c (Previous/End): Press to go to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth® systems press and hold this manual for longer than one second to switch between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, DVD (if...
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...-wheel drive and vehicles with 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies should be, and that apply to work done. • Make sure there is enough fuel, that you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. At the very time you can be on any road and this manual. • Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of vehicle control or vehicle...
...-wheel drive and vehicles with 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies should be, and that apply to work done. • Make sure there is enough fuel, that you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. At the very time you can be on any road and this manual. • Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of vehicle control or vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...'t seem to be working properly while pulling a trailer, turn the system off. Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. • If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it has to be used properly. See "Hitches" later in this information can be driving. The engine, axle or other parts...
...'t seem to be working properly while pulling a trailer, turn the system off. Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. • If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it has to be used properly. See "Hitches" later in this information can be driving. The engine, axle or other parts...
Owner's Manual
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.../h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. Use the following procedure to the highest allowable setting for the towing condition. 7. Drive the vehicle with electric brakes: • In the Trailer Output display on the DIC will not clear the six dashed lines. 4. Trailer wheel lock-up , indicated by using the gain adjustment (+ / −) buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. 5. Adjust the Trailer Gain to 40 km...
.../h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. Use the following procedure to the highest allowable setting for the towing condition. 7. Drive the vehicle with electric brakes: • In the Trailer Output display on the DIC will not clear the six dashed lines. 4. Trailer wheel lock-up , indicated by using the gain adjustment (+ / −) buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. 5. Adjust the Trailer Gain to 40 km...
Owner's Manual
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... is turning, changing lanes or stopping. Shift the transmission to engine overheating. Vehicles can tow in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on page 3-49. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers are seeing the signal when they would get hot and no longer work well...
... is turning, changing lanes or stopping. Shift the transmission to engine overheating. Vehicles can tow in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on page 3-49. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers are seeing the signal when they would get hot and no longer work well...
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... the warning does not come back on page 5-15. This is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. It will notice a loss in this fan noise when you start the engine. Engine Fan Noise If the vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to cool before attempting any repair.
... the warning does not come back on page 5-15. This is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. It will notice a loss in this fan noise when you start the engine. Engine Fan Noise If the vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to cool before attempting any repair.
Owner's Manual
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... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. See Inflation - Department of optional accessories. Cords may be made from driving. Air pressure...
... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. See Inflation - Department of optional accessories. Cords may be made from driving. Air pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Power Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Fuses 22 23 24 25 26 Circuit Breaker LT DR Harness Connector LT DR BODY BODY Usage Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Cooled Seats Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System...
... Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Power Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Fuses 22 23 24 25 26 Circuit Breaker LT DR Harness Connector LT DR BODY BODY Usage Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Cooled Seats Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System...
Owner's Manual
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Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for damage or leaks. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). See footnotes (g) and (n). • 25,000 (40 000) • • 50...
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for damage or leaks. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). See footnotes (g) and (n). • 25,000 (40 000) • • 50...
Owner's Manual
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... Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for the repair or replacement of claim is made too often, or the same type of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to change a flat any time without permission from the owner is provided to jump start a dead battery. 7-8 Roadside Assistance is covered. A remote unlock...
... Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for the repair or replacement of claim is made too often, or the same type of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to change a flat any time without permission from the owner is provided to jump start a dead battery. 7-8 Roadside Assistance is covered. A remote unlock...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-16 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22, 5-25 Operation ...2-32 Autoride® ...4-50 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ...3-18 Axle, Rear ...5-49 B Battery ...5-43 Electric Power Management ...3-19 Run-Down Protection ...3-20 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-16 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ...1-14 Bluetooth® ...3-115 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...2-30 Brakes ...5-40 Antilock ...4-5 Parking ...2-45 System Warning Light ...3-40 Braking ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-26 Bucket Seats, Rear ...1-20 Bulb Replacement ...5-58 Fog Lamps ...3-17...
... ...3-16 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22, 5-25 Operation ...2-32 Autoride® ...4-50 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ...3-18 Axle, Rear ...5-49 B Battery ...5-43 Electric Power Management ...3-19 Run-Down Protection ...3-20 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-16 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ...1-14 Bluetooth® ...3-115 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...2-30 Brakes ...5-40 Antilock ...4-5 Parking ...2-45 System Warning Light ...3-40 Braking ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-26 Bucket Seats, Rear ...1-20 Bulb Replacement ...5-58 Fog Lamps ...3-17...
