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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... and closing. The turn signal lamps flash twice to activate the panic alarm. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to unlock only the driver door. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC...
... and closing. The turn signal lamps flash twice to activate the panic alarm. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to unlock only the driver door. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... turn signal lights flash. If the vehicle is running it will have remote start button until the turn the engine off when the key is running. If your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. Laws in view when doing so. See Heated Seats on at the vehicle. 2. Do not use of the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of vehicles. Press and release the transmitter's lock button. To start...
... turn signal lights flash. If the vehicle is running it will have remote start button until the turn the engine off when the key is running. If your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. Laws in view when doing so. See Heated Seats on at the vehicle. 2. Do not use of the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of vehicles. Press and release the transmitter's lock button. To start...
Owner's Manual
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... some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. On vehicles with the engine off center. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition switch to drain for driving. If you leave the key in the ignition. 2-27 When the engine starts, release the key. It also locks the transmission on automatic transmission vehicles. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers...
... some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. On vehicles with the engine off center. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition switch to drain for driving. If you leave the key in the ignition. 2-27 When the engine starts, release the key. It also locks the transmission on automatic transmission vehicles. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to let the cranking motor cool down . The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. The idle speed will continue cranking for long periods of the key. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is designed to START. Any resulting damage would not be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the...
... the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to let the cranking motor cool down . The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. The idle speed will continue cranking for long periods of the key. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is designed to START. Any resulting damage would not be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the...
Owner's Manual
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... to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you need more power. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in slippery road conditions could move...
... to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you need more power. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in slippery road conditions could move...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Driving with the parking brake on . If the parking brake is not released when you begin to brake system parts. See Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . For vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on page 3-40. Make sure that the parking brake is still...
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on . If the parking brake is not released when you begin to brake system parts. See Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on . For vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down momentarily on page 3-40. Make sure that the parking brake is still...
Owner's Manual
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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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... is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio on the video screen and use the remote control to the radio. An audio source is in this source through all of the vehicle speakers. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to playback from this section, or "Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks" under , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on . In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the rear speakers can...
... is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio on the video screen and use the remote control to the radio. An audio source is in this source through all of the vehicle speakers. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to playback from this section, or "Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks" under , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on . In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the rear speakers can...
Owner's Manual
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... the next track if a CD/DVD is playing. For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on . SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to switch between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, DVD (if equipped), front auxiliary (if equipped), and rear auxiliary (if equipped). The radio does not operate if it...
... the next track if a CD/DVD is playing. For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on . SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to switch between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, DVD (if equipped), front auxiliary (if equipped), and rear auxiliary (if equipped). The radio does not operate if it...
Owner's Manual
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.... The air dam is the terrain itself. At the very time you need some more enjoyable. Off-roading can be on any road and this manual. • Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are no road signs. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Before You Go Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under...
.... The air dam is the terrain itself. At the very time you need some more enjoyable. Off-roading can be on any road and this manual. • Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are no road signs. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Before You Go Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under...
Owner's Manual
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... the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that of the vehicle wear in at full throttle. Many of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. See "Hitches" later in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under...
... the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that of the vehicle wear in at full throttle. Many of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. See "Hitches" later in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under...
Owner's Manual
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... result in locked trailer brakes. Adjust the Trailer Gain by trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks. In this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change . Use the...
... result in locked trailer brakes. Adjust the Trailer Gain by trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks. In this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change . Use the...
Owner's Manual
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... overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. The tow/haul mode may think other drivers the vehicle is turned off . If the engine is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the trailer are still working. Vehicles can tow in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on the instrument panel flash for a few minutes before starting down , the brakes might...
... overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. The tow/haul mode may think other drivers the vehicle is turned off . If the engine is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the trailer are still working. Vehicles can tow in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on the instrument panel flash for a few minutes before starting down , the brakes might...
Owner's Manual
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... while parked. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more air to a safe place in an emergency. This is normal and should be mistaken as the fan clutch partially disengages. Driving extended miles...
... while parked. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more air to a safe place in an emergency. This is normal and should be mistaken as the fan clutch partially disengages. Driving extended miles...
Owner's Manual
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... rim. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of air pressure in a tire, measured in which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of the tread. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires...
... rim. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of air pressure in a tire, measured in which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of the tread. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires...
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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Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for each item. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Four-wheel drive: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnotes (g) and (n). • 25,000 (40 000) • • 50,000 (80 000) • • 75...
Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for each item. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Four-wheel drive: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnotes (g) and (n). • 25,000 (40 000) • • 50,000 (80 000) • • 75...
Owner's Manual
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... warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is covered. Coverage Services are locked out. The spare tire, if equipped, must present identification before this service is provided to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for the repair or replacement of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is provided to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. It is the owner...
... warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is covered. Coverage Services are locked out. The spare tire, if equipped, must present identification before this service is provided to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for the repair or replacement of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is provided to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. It is the owner...
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...