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... 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 For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
... 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 For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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...miles (805 km). But it will perform better in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be gradually increased. 2-26 Hard stops with new linings can be applied. • Do not... pedal must be in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. To shift out of the vehicle and more information. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: ...
...miles (805 km). But it will perform better in . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be gradually increased. 2-26 Hard stops with new linings can be applied. • Do not... pedal must be in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. To shift out of the vehicle and more information. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: ...
Owner's Manual
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... with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be used to operate the electrical accessories and to LOCK/OFF. The key can be pushed or towed. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to the switch or break the key. C (ON/RUN): This...
... with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be used to operate the electrical accessories and to LOCK/OFF. The key can be pushed or towed. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to the switch or break the key. C (ON/RUN): This...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive Low - not in Neutral. 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 4-50. { CAUTION: If you have left the engine running unless you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be sure the vehicle...
... Drive Low - not in Neutral. 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 4-50. { CAUTION: If you have left the engine running unless you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be sure the vehicle...
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To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 ... control and hit people or objects. Notice: Shifting out of Control on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-34 N (Neutral): In this , the vehicle shifts down to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too...
To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 ... control and hit people or objects. Notice: Shifting out of Control on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-34 N (Neutral): In this , the vehicle shifts down to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too...
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... determines the best settings. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to use the brakes off and on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position...
... determines the best settings. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to use the brakes off and on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you go down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position...
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... by letting you select a desired range of grade. 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. If the shift lever is going slowly enough. If you shift to 1 (First) gear. You can use it provides the...
... by letting you select a desired range of grade. 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. If the shift lever is going slowly enough. If you shift to 1 (First) gear. You can use it provides the...
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... This number is used . When M (Manual Mode) is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used . While the vehicle is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. This will not be covered by the ...used until the plus /minus buttons, located on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. When 5 (Fifth) is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is selected, 1 (First...
... This number is used . When M (Manual Mode) is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used . While the vehicle is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. This will not be covered by the ...used until the plus /minus buttons, located on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. When 5 (Fifth) is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is selected, 1 (First...
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Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is located on the end of the column shift lever. The selector button is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. You can use 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 the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. See Autoride® on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38
Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul mode is located on the end of the column shift lever. The selector button is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. You can use 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 the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to charge a battery installed in a trailer. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. See Autoride® on page 4-50 for more information. 2-38
Owner's Manual
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...utilizes the engine and transmission to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is not available. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. If vehicle speed is... to determine the correct gear for more information. If vehicle speed is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. See Automatic Transmission Operation on a downhill grade. While...
...utilizes the engine and transmission to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is not available. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. If vehicle speed is... to determine the correct gear for more information. If vehicle speed is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on the Range Selection Mode. See Automatic Transmission Operation on a downhill grade. While...
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... When driving your vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is primarily sent to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-43 for more power to your front axle to set the parking brake before placing the... transfer case in N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the rear wheels. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission...
... When driving your vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is primarily sent to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-43 for more power to your front axle to set the parking brake before placing the... transfer case in N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the rear wheels. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... with the parking brake on . Notice: Driving with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-40. 2-45 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal. If...
... with the parking brake on . Notice: Driving with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-40. 2-45 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal. If...
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Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page 4-50. 2-46 Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will flash...
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page 4-50. 2-46 Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will flash...
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... information. 2. If you can leave the vehicle with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. The vehicle can roll. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in...
... information. 2. If you can leave the vehicle with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. The vehicle can roll. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in...
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...: (Continued) 2-51 Never run the engine in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is better not to be seen or smelled. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake. You or others could be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic...
...: (Continued) 2-51 Never run the engine in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is better not to be seen or smelled. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake. You or others could be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic...
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.... Press one of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower portion of the mirror is curved to the driver preferred position for a clearer view of the turn signal arrow that... each mirror: 1. To adjust each outside power mirrors have a turn or lane change. Press (A) or (B) to deselect the mirror. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to see more information. 2-53 The mirrors may ...
.... Press one of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower portion of the mirror is curved to the driver preferred position for a clearer view of the turn signal arrow that... each mirror: 1. To adjust each outside power mirrors have a turn or lane change. Press (A) or (B) to deselect the mirror. Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with the memory seats. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to see more information. 2-53 The mirrors may ...
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... activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF 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 damaged. If the system is moved into R (Reverse). This device may not cause harmful...
... activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF 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 damaged. If the system is moved into R (Reverse). This device may not cause harmful...
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... other vehicles. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both sides of the zone is towed. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). Use caution while changing lanes when... towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on the same side, the SBZA display will briefly come on to change when a trailer ...
... other vehicles. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both sides of the zone is towed. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). Use caution while changing lanes when... towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not come on the same side, the SBZA display will briefly come on to change when a trailer ...