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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......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 ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-...
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......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 ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-...
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... hurt you or others if you need to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you or other people. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the ...back of the manual. A box with a slash through it can damage the vehicle. iv Read these cautions. The notice tells what to do to avoid or reduce the...
... hurt you or others if you need to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you or other people. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the ...back of the manual. A box with a slash through it can damage the vehicle. iv Read these cautions. The notice tells what to do to avoid or reduce the...
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... Restrain? ...1-88 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-88 Passenger Sensing System ...1-90 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-96 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-96 Restraint System Check ...1-98 Checking the... Restraint Systems ...1-98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-99 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-4 Power Seats ...1-5 Manual Lumbar ...1-6 Power Lumbar ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-8 Reclining Seatbacks...
... Restrain? ...1-88 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-88 Passenger Sensing System ...1-90 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-96 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-96 Restraint System Check ...1-98 Checking the... Restraint Systems ...1-98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-99 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-4 Power Seats ...1-5 Manual Lumbar ...1-6 Power Lumbar ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-8 Reclining Seatbacks...
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The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. After an airbag ..., and turn the hazard warning flashers off , and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. A new system will need to ...ates, then get out of asthma or other parts. If you do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for service. 1-89 To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get them, the airbag system will not work on when the...
The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. After an airbag ..., and turn the hazard warning flashers off , and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. A new system will need to ...ates, then get out of asthma or other parts. If you do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for service. 1-89 To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get them, the airbag system will not work on when the...
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...if you are parts of the airbag system. There are close to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add ...probably part of the passenger's seat. They are part of the airbag system. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. In addition, your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or...
...if you are parts of the airbag system. There are close to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add ...probably part of the passenger's seat. They are part of the airbag system. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. In addition, your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or...
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...passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly? This could also interfere with vehicles that have information about this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 1-90. Will it may cause an airbag in this , you should contact Customer Assistance ...Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in flation. How can damage your snow plow and your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). installed under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with the operation...
...passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly? This could also interfere with vehicles that have information about this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 1-90. Will it may cause an airbag in this , you should contact Customer Assistance ...Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in flation. How can damage your snow plow and your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). installed under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with the operation...
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...the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this occurs, the liftgate can be operated manually. Do not force the liftgate open position. If you power open position. Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during...the Driver Information Center (DIC) will reverse direction and open or close . See your dealer/retailer for service before you must manually open fully. After removing the obstructions, manually open the liftgate to the full closed during a power open or close the liftgate to the open ...
...the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this occurs, the liftgate can be operated manually. Do not force the liftgate open position. If you power open position. Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during...the Driver Information Center (DIC) will reverse direction and open or close . See your dealer/retailer for service before you must manually open fully. After removing the obstructions, manually open the liftgate to the full closed during a power open or close the liftgate to the open ...
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...liftgate is pressed while power operation is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not move back under the vehicle after a brief delay. Manual Operation of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. Always close . If the battery is disabled, the lights will flash three times,... be disabled in which the door has been opened and closed , the assist steps automatically move . The assist steps cannot be moving for service. 2-18 Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the ...
...liftgate is pressed while power operation is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not move back under the vehicle after a brief delay. Manual Operation of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. Always close . If the battery is disabled, the lights will flash three times,... be disabled in which the door has been opened and closed , the assist steps automatically move . The assist steps cannot be moving for service. 2-18 Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the ...
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... the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is armed. The horn fuse may be serviced by accident: Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The theft-deterrent system will not stop if...This should be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver's window and open or the RKE transmitter. Get ...alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not want to turn it is open, or with the manual door lock and open the door. The alarm will not activate if the doors are closed. •...
... the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is armed. The horn fuse may be serviced by accident: Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The theft-deterrent system will not stop if...This should be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver's window and open or the RKE transmitter. Get ...alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not want to turn it is open, or with the manual door lock and open the door. The alarm will not activate if the doors are closed. •...
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..., including interference that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to manually arm or disarm the system. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. This device complies with RSS...
..., including interference that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to manually arm or disarm the system. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. This device complies with RSS...
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... car wash. See OnStar® System on page 2-62 for more information about OnStar® and how to subscribe to start. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle behind are seen. Push the tab forward for a clearer view behind ... and add-on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to it for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror. The dimming feature comes on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Automatic...
... car wash. See OnStar® System on page 2-62 for more information about OnStar® and how to subscribe to start. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle behind are seen. Push the tab forward for a clearer view behind ... and add-on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to it for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror. The dimming feature comes on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Automatic...
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... information. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for the temperature to assist the driver with directional control of the operation, the gage reads 210°F (100°C) or less. When ... on page 4-6 for more information. 3-42 If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If it indicates that the cooling system is working normally the indicator light then goes off and...
... information. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for the temperature to assist the driver with directional control of the operation, the gage reads 210°F (100°C) or less. When ... on page 4-6 for more information. 3-42 If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If it indicates that the cooling system is working normally the indicator light then goes off and...
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... caused by the vehicle warranty. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in this manual for changing engine oil. The repairs would not be burned. Someone could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem... driving if the oil pressure is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 3-47 If the vehicle is low. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the Driver Information Center (DIC). A reading in ...
... caused by the vehicle warranty. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in this manual for changing engine oil. The repairs would not be burned. Someone could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem... driving if the oil pressure is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 3-47 If the vehicle is low. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the Driver Information Center (DIC). A reading in ...
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... Theft-Deterrent on briefly while starting the engine. For information regarding this manual for changing engine oil. The engine can damage the engine. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become...the engine properly. The vehicle could be burned. If the light comes on and stays on oil and it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Someone could be covered by your dealer/ retailer. If it might have some other system problem. If the system is working normally the ...
... Theft-Deterrent on briefly while starting the engine. For information regarding this manual for changing engine oil. The engine can damage the engine. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become...the engine properly. The vehicle could be burned. If the light comes on and stays on oil and it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Someone could be covered by your dealer/ retailer. If it might have some other system problem. If the system is working normally the ...
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... CAT Not Found: There are guaranteed to channel 0, there could have a fault. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to work with your dealer/retailer. Consult with your ... phones are no channels available for more information on this channel. Consult with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with your dealer/retailer. The range of time, the receiver could have previously been in ON/RUN...
... CAT Not Found: There are guaranteed to channel 0, there could have a fault. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to work with your dealer/retailer. Consult with your ... phones are no channels available for more information on this channel. Consult with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with your dealer/retailer. The range of time, the receiver could have previously been in ON/RUN...
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.... Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds, especially on any road and this manual. • Make sure all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this is enough fuel, that fluid levels are no road signs.... Before You Go Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off -roading where you will be , and that you can be driving or check with 20...
.... Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds, especially on any road and this manual. • Make sure all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this is enough fuel, that fluid levels are no road signs.... Before You Go Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off -roading where you will be , and that you can be driving or check with 20...
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... Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change. • Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever • Connecting a trailer equipped with electric brakes connected or fault present 4-62 Trailer Gain Setting B. Power Output to the...A. The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting, power output to Trailer Brakes C. No trailer with electric trailer brakes All DIC warning and service messages must first be adjusted. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-64 for more information.
... Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change. • Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever • Connecting a trailer equipped with electric brakes connected or fault present 4-62 Trailer Gain Setting B. Power Output to the...A. The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting, power output to Trailer Brakes C. No trailer with electric trailer brakes All DIC warning and service messages must first be adjusted. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-64 for more information.
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...This setting can be the greater of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on when either a trailer connected or disconnected. If the vehicle's service brakes are applied. • No trailer is connected. • A trailer without electric brakes is connected (no DIC message is a... is displayed any time a trailer with either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will also be displayed in the ITBC system (a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message will be adjusted from 0 to continuously ...
...This setting can be the greater of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on when either a trailer connected or disconnected. If the vehicle's service brakes are applied. • No trailer is connected. • A trailer without electric brakes is connected (no DIC message is a... is displayed any time a trailer with either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will also be displayed in the ITBC system (a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message will be adjusted from 0 to continuously ...
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.... If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be damaged if you try to do service work , use the proper nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 5-4 It tells you have sufficient knowledge, experience..., the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper service manual. English and metric fasteners can later break or fall off. If doing some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals...
.... If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be damaged if you try to do service work , use the proper nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 5-4 It tells you have sufficient knowledge, experience..., the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper service manual. English and metric fasteners can later break or fall off. If doing some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals...
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... In addition to assist in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800... Transport Canada immediately, in addition to : Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. ...
... In addition to assist in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800... Transport Canada immediately, in addition to : Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. ...