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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...
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...
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... Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps 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
... Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps 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
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...1-10 Center Seat ...1-13 Rear Seats ...1-14 Heated Seats ...1-14 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) ...1-14 Bucket Seats (Second...
... 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 ...1-10 Center Seat ...1-13 Rear Seats ...1-14 Heated Seats ...1-14 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) ...1-14 Bucket Seats (Second...
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... power seats, the controls used to be saved and recalled. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for more information. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-10. Power Seats Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: • Raise or lower the front...
... power seats, the controls used to be saved and recalled. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for more information. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-10. Power Seats Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: • Raise or lower the front...
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... to turn on to cycle through the temperature settings of lumbar support. Press the button to indicate that as your lumbar support. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the heated seat and seatback.
... to turn on to cycle through the temperature settings of lumbar support. Press the button to indicate that as your lumbar support. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the heated seat and seatback.
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...front doors near the door handle. { (Cooled Seat): This symbol will need to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. Press the button to turn the heated seatback off . Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the ... the button to cycle through the temperature settings of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Your vehicle may have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to press the appropriate seat button again. To use ...
...front doors near the door handle. { (Cooled Seat): This symbol will need to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. Press the button to turn the heated seatback off . Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the ... the button to cycle through the temperature settings of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Your vehicle may have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to press the appropriate seat button again. To use ...
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...pedals will hear a single beep. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to indicate that is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustable pedal movements will have the ability to enter your dealer for more information. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to.... If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for the area that the position has been stored. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-53 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3-74 for service. 1-9 See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization...
...pedals will hear a single beep. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to indicate that is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustable pedal movements will have the ability to enter your dealer for more information. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to.... If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for the area that the position has been stored. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-53 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3-74 for service. 1-9 See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization...
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... Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-49 Engine Exhaust ...2-50 Running the 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 Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle...
... Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-49 Engine Exhaust ...2-50 Running the 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 Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle...
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... Storage ...2-79 Luggage Carrier ...2-79 Rear Storage Area ...2-80 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-80 Cargo Cover ...2-80 Sunroof ...2-81 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-54 Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-55 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-55 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-55 Object Detection Systems ...2-56 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-56 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...2-58 Rear Vision Camera...
... Storage ...2-79 Luggage Carrier ...2-79 Rear Storage Area ...2-80 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-80 Cargo Cover ...2-80 Sunroof ...2-81 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-54 Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-55 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-55 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-55 Object Detection Systems ...2-56 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-56 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...2-58 Rear Vision Camera...
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... front window. Pull the sun visor down mode. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on . Swing the sun visor to the side to -side in this position also. Lighted Visor Vanity... Mirror Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors on the driver's door armrest. It can be canceled at any time by pulling up on or off. An indicator light will...
... front window. Pull the sun visor down mode. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on . Swing the sun visor to the side to -side in this position also. Lighted Visor Vanity... Mirror Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors on the driver's door armrest. It can be canceled at any time by pulling up on or off. An indicator light will...
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... body. An internal thermostat in R (Reverse) or while using the cruise control. Turn off the engine. 2. While driving, make only small adjustments. 3. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for you. Press the arrow at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). Press the arrow at or below the climate control...
... body. An internal thermostat in R (Reverse) or while using the cruise control. Turn off the engine. 2. While driving, make only small adjustments. 3. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for you. Press the arrow at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). Press the arrow at or below the climate control...
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...the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to move it for a clearer view behind are seen. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have three additional control buttons for more information. See ...your vehicle. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror in the center to start. The dimming feature comes on page 2-62 for ...
...the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to move it for a clearer view behind are seen. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have three additional control buttons for more information. See ...your vehicle. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror in the center to start. The dimming feature comes on page 2-62 for ...
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... see more information. 2-53 To adjust each outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that works with outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to the driver preferred position for more from the ...driver seat. The lower portion of the mirror is curved to deselect the mirror. A convex mirror's surface is convex. Adjust each mirror: 1. Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The mirrors may have the controls on the driver door armrest. Press (A) or (B) ...
... see more information. 2-53 To adjust each outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that works with outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to the driver preferred position for more from the ...driver seat. The lower portion of the mirror is curved to deselect the mirror. A convex mirror's surface is convex. Adjust each mirror: 1. Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The mirrors may have the controls on the driver door armrest. Press (A) or (B) ...
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...2-52 for the glare of the turn signal indicator on the mirror. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with this feature have a driver outside power foldaway mirrors have a turn or lane change. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic...of headlamps behind you. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They ...
...2-52 for the glare of the turn signal indicator on the mirror. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with this feature have a driver outside power foldaway mirrors have a turn or lane change. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic...of headlamps behind you. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They ...
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... really are. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is curved so more information. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can be seen from the driver seat. 2-55 See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate ...Control System on page 3-24 or Climate Control System on or off . Park Tilt Mirrors Vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to a preselected position when the vehicle is turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC)....
... really are. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is curved so more information. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can be seen from the driver seat. 2-55 See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate ...Control System on page 3-24 or Climate Control System on or off . Park Tilt Mirrors Vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to a preselected position when the vehicle is turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC)....
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... or far from the vehicle • children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. URPA uses three color-coded lights to look for objects and check the vehicle's mirrors. { CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear...
... or far from the vehicle • children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. URPA uses three color-coded lights to look for objects and check the vehicle's mirrors. { CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear...
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...and hazards, and use the turn signal. 2-59 Before making a lane change lanes. SBZA does not detect: • Vehicles outside and rearview mirrors, glance over your shoulder for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to change , always check the SBZA display, check... the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder, and use the turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may be ...
...and hazards, and use the turn signal. 2-59 Before making a lane change lanes. SBZA does not detect: • Vehicles outside and rearview mirrors, glance over your shoulder for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to change , always check the SBZA display, check... the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder, and use the turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may be ...
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... remains in that the system is approximately between 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) and 6 ft. (2.0 m) off the ground. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will flash to change when a trailer is detected in or drops back into the detection zone. 2-60 At speeds greater then 20... activated and a vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that blind zone. This zone starts at each side...
... remains in that the system is approximately between 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) and 6 ft. (2.0 m) off the ground. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will flash to change when a trailer is detected in or drops back into the detection zone. 2-60 At speeds greater then 20... activated and a vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that blind zone. This zone starts at each side...
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... or right corners of missed alerts will not be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). When SBZA is disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays will not be serviced due to your dealer/retailer. This is designed to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other than the driver turning...
... or right corners of missed alerts will not be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). When SBZA is disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays will not be serviced due to your dealer/retailer. This is designed to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other than the driver turning...
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...select Display or touch the Display screen button. 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The rear camera vision display is in the mirror normally. When the key is now disabled. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the video image automatically disappears from the inside ...and the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on again, press and hold z , located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off : 1. The rear vision camera system display is now enabled and the display will display. 2-63 To ...
...select Display or touch the Display screen button. 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The rear camera vision display is in the mirror normally. When the key is now disabled. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the video image automatically disappears from the inside ...and the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on again, press and hold z , located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off : 1. The rear vision camera system display is now enabled and the display will display. 2-63 To ...