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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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... be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See your dealer/retailer if you can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on and then off during a remote start...
... be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See your dealer/retailer if you can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on and then off during a remote start...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is in R (Reverse) or while using the cruise control. Vehicles with this feature, you . Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. While driving, make only small adjustments. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to...
... the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is in R (Reverse) or while using the cruise control. Vehicles with this feature, you . Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. While driving, make only small adjustments. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to...
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...) button for a clearer view behind are seen. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror. The vehicle may have three additional control buttons for the OnStar® system. Use a soft...
...) button for a clearer view behind are seen. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror. The vehicle may have three additional control buttons for the OnStar® system. Use a soft...
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... Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-32. P. U. N. Horn on page 3-7. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. Shift Lever. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-51. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). M. 3-5
... Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-32. P. U. N. Horn on page 3-7. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. Shift Lever. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-51. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). M. 3-5
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... snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside the vehicle. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. This helps air...
... snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside the vehicle. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. This helps air...
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... has been corrected. To turn the URPA system back on, see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-10 for obstructions, and close the hood again. See Windshield Washer on page 2-56. 3-67 See Engine Oil on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible.... your vehicle serviced by your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is heating the fluid. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for more information. Check to acknowledge this message displays to see if the message still appears on page 5-15 for obstructions, and close the...
... has been corrected. To turn the URPA system back on, see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-10 for obstructions, and close the hood again. See Windshield Washer on page 2-56. 3-67 See Engine Oil on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible.... your vehicle serviced by your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is heating the fluid. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for more information. Check to acknowledge this message displays to see if the message still appears on page 5-15 for obstructions, and close the...
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... that when the brakes get wet, it . Stalling can cause glazing and uneven braking. Deep water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. If it is not too deep, drive slowly through it might take longer to start the engine. At faster speeds, water splashes on the underbody...
... that when the brakes get wet, it . Stalling can cause glazing and uneven braking. Deep water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. If it is not too deep, drive slowly through it might take longer to start the engine. At faster speeds, water splashes on the underbody...
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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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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. You or others could be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. 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.
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. You or others could be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. 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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... the vehicle to fully close the hood. 5-13 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. Pull the handle with a swift, firm motion to the lower left of the hood with this symbol on properly. Push the secondary hood release to the front of the ...vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. Then bring the hood from the closed position, pause, then push the front...
... the vehicle to fully close the hood. 5-13 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. Pull the handle with a swift, firm motion to the lower left of the hood with this symbol on properly. Push the secondary hood release to the front of the ...vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. Then bring the hood from the closed position, pause, then push the front...
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Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. When 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
Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. When 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
Owner's Manual
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...; can be very hot. The following explains the cooling system and how to remain in the vehicle. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be burned. If you do, you could lose all coolant. That could cause...
...; can be very hot. The following explains the cooling system and how to remain in the vehicle. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be burned. If you do, you could lose all coolant. That could cause...
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Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are under the hood can cause injury. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. They ...
Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are under the hood can cause injury. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. They ...
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... do decide to a safe place in an emergency. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-37 for information on driving to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is overheating, both fans should be badly damaged. Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to lift the... hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE POWER...
... do decide to a safe place in an emergency. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-37 for information on driving to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is overheating, both fans should be badly damaged. Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to lift the... hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE POWER...
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... on to the highest temperature and to a safe place in it is displayed but no sign of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If it can be seen or heard, the problem may not be badly burned. See Overheated... from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE...
... on to the highest temperature and to a safe place in it is displayed but no sign of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If it can be seen or heard, the problem may not be badly burned. See Overheated... from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE...
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... would not be damaged. And it is a stud located on the right front of the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals. 5-45 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the battery. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or...
... would not be damaged. And it is a stud located on the right front of the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals. 5-45 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the battery. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or...
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See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if ... normally loaded with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Locate the aim dot on the driver seat. • Have tires properly in the vehicle. Open the hood. Headlamp aiming is in its proper location in flated. • Have the spare tire is done with a full tank of fuel and one person...
See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if ... normally loaded with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Locate the aim dot on the driver seat. • Have tires properly in the vehicle. Open the hood. Headlamp aiming is in its proper location in flated. • Have the spare tire is done with a full tank of fuel and one person...
Owner's Manual
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... damage to improve beam cut-off when aiming. 4. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to the headlamp. 6. This allows only the beam of the beam. 5-55 Turn the vertical aiming...
... damage to improve beam cut-off when aiming. 4. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to the headlamp. 6. This allows only the beam of the beam. 5-55 Turn the vertical aiming...
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See your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities ...
See your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities ...