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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 ... ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning 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...
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 ... ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning 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...
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... for passing, and you need more , push the accelerator all the way down . { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is for off-road driving. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. D (Drive): This position is running at high speed is firmly on page 4-11.... 2-34 Be sure the engine is not running at high speed. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. It provides the best fuel economy. Unless your foot is dangerous. Do not shift into ...
... for passing, and you need more , push the accelerator all the way down . { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is for off-road driving. D (Drive) can be covered by the vehicle warranty. D (Drive): This position is running at high speed is firmly on page 4-11.... 2-34 Be sure the engine is not running at high speed. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. It provides the best fuel economy. Unless your foot is dangerous. Do not shift into ...
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... upshifts and downshifts. It can help control vehicle speed as with the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed transmission. You can 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 ...upshift and instead holds the current gear. Shifts could appear to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in shifting is available on slippery road surfaces. 2-35 In some cases, this section. 3 (Third): This position is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain...
... upshifts and downshifts. It can help control vehicle speed as with the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed transmission. You can 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 ...upshift and instead holds the current gear. Shifts could appear to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in shifting is available on slippery road surfaces. 2-35 In some cases, this section. 3 (Third): This position is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain...
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...When stopping on a hill, use it on a hill using the brakes. If you shift to 1 (First) it for major/severe downgrades and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of gears. 2-36 Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Transmission) Base trim shown ... driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. You can use it provides the lowest gear appropriate to the vehicle's current road speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows, eventually downshifting to hold the vehicle in place. You can use the brakes to 1 ...
...When stopping on a hill, use it on a hill using the brakes. If you shift to 1 (First) it for major/severe downgrades and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of gears. 2-36 Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Transmission) Base trim shown ... driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. You can use it provides the lowest gear appropriate to the vehicle's current road speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows, eventually downshifting to hold the vehicle in place. You can use the brakes to 1 ...
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...) gears are available. When 5 (Fifth) is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. This means that all gears below that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are stuck, do the following: 1. When stopping on a hill using Range Selection Mode. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear. Press...
...) gears are available. When 5 (Fifth) is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. This means that all gears below that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are stuck, do the following: 1. When stopping on a hill using Range Selection Mode. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear. Press...
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... Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-45. If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on snowy or icy roads or in this setting. When the vehicle's software determines a need extra traction, such as on , you need for more traction, the system... will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak® off -road situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to use when road surface traction conditions are driving off-road in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 4-43 for more power to all four wheels...
... Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-45. If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on snowy or icy roads or in this setting. When the vehicle's software determines a need extra traction, such as on , you need for more traction, the system... will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak® off -road situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to use when road surface traction conditions are driving off-road in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 4-43 for more power to all four wheels...
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..., you should not rely upon SBZA while driving. 2-61 however, the system may remain on page 3-51 for SBZA are covered with increased rainfall or road spray. The system does not need service. SBZA is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need to be disabled through the Driver Information Center...
..., you should not rely upon SBZA while driving. 2-61 however, the system may remain on page 3-51 for SBZA are covered with increased rainfall or road spray. The system does not need service. SBZA is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need to be disabled through the Driver Information Center...
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..., bicyclists, or pets. The vehicle does not need service. SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in your dealer/retailer. Take the vehicle to road spray. Your judged distances using it. { CAUTION: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. So if you could be blocked by...
..., bicyclists, or pets. The vehicle does not need service. SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in your dealer/retailer. Take the vehicle to road spray. Your judged distances using it. { CAUTION: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. So if you could be blocked by...
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The area displayed by the camera located above the license plate. The area displayed on the screen differs from the actual distance. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that the camera provides. 2-66 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera is limited. The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of view that appears on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The following illustration shows the field of the bumper or under the bumper.
The area displayed by the camera located above the license plate. The area displayed on the screen differs from the actual distance. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that the camera provides. 2-66 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera is limited. The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of view that appears on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The following illustration shows the field of the bumper or under the bumper.
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... and the system begins to cancel cruise control without keeping your foot on the accelerator. With cruise control, a speed of the steering wheel. When road conditions allow the cruise control to a previously set speed from memory. SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or make the ...vehicle accelerate or resume to be safely used again, it can be dangerous on slippery roads. T (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off . + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle decelerate. [ 3-12 (Cancel): Press...
... and the system begins to cancel cruise control without keeping your foot on the accelerator. With cruise control, a speed of the steering wheel. When road conditions allow the cruise control to a previously set speed from memory. SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or make the ...vehicle accelerate or resume to be safely used again, it can be dangerous on slippery roads. T (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off . + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle decelerate. [ 3-12 (Cancel): Press...
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... started. If the regular brake system warning light is not on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop . See Towing Your Vehicle on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for all brake related DIC messages. 3-41 If the regular brake system...
... started. If the regular brake system warning light is not on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop . See Towing Your Vehicle on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for all brake related DIC messages. 3-41 If the regular brake system...
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... idle until the ignition is a short in the wiring to the side of P (Park). This message clears if the trailer is shifted out of the road and turn off . ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. CHECK TRAILER...
... idle until the ignition is a short in the wiring to the side of P (Park). This message clears if the trailer is shifted out of the road and turn off . ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. CHECK TRAILER...
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... when driving in extreme off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. When this message displays, power is no guardrails, trees, or road signs and light traffic. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-31. If this message still displays, either your dealer.../retailer. See your vehicle or the trailer needs service. The sensor may also display during heavy rain or due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the...
... when driving in extreme off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. When this message displays, power is no guardrails, trees, or road signs and light traffic. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-31. If this message still displays, either your dealer.../retailer. See your vehicle or the trailer needs service. The sensor may also display during heavy rain or due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the...
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...Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following pages to become familiar with the operation of the audio system. • Set up the tone, ... radio stations. 3-83 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following while the vehicle is turned off the road for extended periods could damage them. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving ...
...Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following pages to become familiar with the operation of the audio system. • Set up the tone, ... radio stations. 3-83 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following while the vehicle is turned off the road for extended periods could damage them. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving ...
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... the radio volume to select the level of its features are explained later in this happens, contact the radio station. 3-87 Press to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down. The volume level should be consistent while driving. In rare cases, a radio station could...
... the radio volume to select the level of its features are explained later in this happens, contact the radio station. 3-87 Press to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down. The volume level should be consistent while driving. In rare cases, a radio station could...
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... disc, see "Using an MP3" in the index. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down and provide it to play . • The road is very humid. CD Messages CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player or radios with a CD and DVD player have the capability of playing an... MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see "Using an MP3" in the CD player. If so, wait...
... disc, see "Using an MP3" in the index. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down and provide it to play . • The road is very humid. CD Messages CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player or radios with a CD and DVD player have the capability of playing an... MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see "Using an MP3" in the CD player. If so, wait...
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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-27 Highway Hypnosis ...4-27 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-28 Winter Driving ...4-29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-31 Rocking Your......4-43 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-43 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-43 Level Control ...4-49 Autoride® ...4-50 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Trailer Recommendations ...4-72 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-27 Highway Hypnosis ...4-27 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-28 Winter Driving ...4-29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-31 Rocking Your......4-43 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-43 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-43 Level Control ...4-49 Autoride® ...4-50 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Trailer Recommendations ...4-72 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...
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Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. When road and weather conditions are going to be ready. In addition: • Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in ... for long periods of driving. slowly when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in injury...
Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. When road and weather conditions are going to be ready. In addition: • Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in ... for long periods of driving. slowly when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in injury...
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...,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you can lose control of those control systems than the tires and road can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to control the vehicle while driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. This means that almost 40 percent of being...
...,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you can lose control of those control systems than the tires and road can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to control the vehicle while driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. This means that almost 40 percent of being...
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... is important. and the amount of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). the condition of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface... of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could be a lot of distance in three-fourths of...
... is important. and the amount of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). the condition of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface... of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could be a lot of distance in three-fourths of...