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-...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 ...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...
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-...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 ...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...
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... ...3-41 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-42 Engine 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...
... ...3-41 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-42 Engine 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...
Owner's Manual
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... to program certain features to display all DIC messages in P (Park). Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-39 for two different drivers. To avoid excessive drain on your vehicle left the factory, but may not be displayed on the vehicle...
... to program certain features to display all DIC messages in P (Park). Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-39 for two different drivers. To avoid excessive drain on your vehicle left the factory, but may not be displayed on the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... column. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on location. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer...
... column. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on location. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer...
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... (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission...
... (85% Ethanol) ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling the Tank ...5-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission...
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When you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is a Two-mode Hybrid, see : 5-14
When you will see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is what you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is a Two-mode Hybrid, see : 5-14
Owner's Manual
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... 5-28. See Cooling System on page 5-20. H. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. M. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-38. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Automatic Transmission Dipstick.
... 5-28. See Cooling System on page 5-20. H. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. M. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-38. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Automatic Transmission Dipstick.
Owner's Manual
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... capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-14 for the location of the recommended oil. When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-122. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating...
... capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-14 for the location of the recommended oil. When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-122. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating...
Owner's Manual
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...up the cover. 5-20 Loosen the four screws on page 5-14. When the engine air cleaner/filter is required. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on the cover of the engine air cleaner/filter. If driving on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first ...oil change after each engine oil change. Locate the air cleaner/ filter assembly. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it to Inspect the Engine Air...
...up the cover. 5-20 Loosen the four screws on page 5-14. When the engine air cleaner/filter is required. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on the cover of the engine air cleaner/filter. If driving on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first ...oil change after each engine oil change. Locate the air cleaner/ filter assembly. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it to Inspect the Engine Air...
Owner's Manual
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... hot check procedure at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the dipstick and read the lower level. See Engine Compartment Overview on the Driver Information Center (DIC). 6. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 4. Install the dipstick...
... hot check procedure at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the dipstick and read the lower level. See Engine Compartment Overview on the Driver Information Center (DIC). 6. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 4. Install the dipstick...
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... the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. 1. It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L). See Engine Compartment Overview on the passenger side of the vehicle. Check both sides of the engine compartment, on page 5-14 for more information. 2. If the fluid level...
... the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. 1. It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L). See Engine Compartment Overview on the passenger side of the vehicle. Check both sides of the engine compartment, on page 5-14 for more information. 2. If the fluid level...
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... it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. If the fluid level is located at least twice using the procedure described previously. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 2. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it back...
... it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. If the fluid level is located at least twice using the procedure described previously. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 2. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it back...
Owner's Manual
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..., add a 50/50 mixture of the vehicle. The coolant surge tank is not, you may have a leak in the coolant surge tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
..., add a 50/50 mixture of the vehicle. The coolant surge tank is not, you may have a leak in the coolant surge tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
Owner's Manual
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... the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Notice: If the pressure cap is cold. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the engine cooling fan. Be sure the cap is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information...
... the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Notice: If the pressure cap is cold. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the engine cooling fan. Be sure the cap is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information...
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...-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for reservoir location. 5-38 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick.
...-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for reservoir location. 5-38 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick.
Owner's Manual
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... concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for reservoir location. It can cause the solution to -use the proper fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for adding water. • Do not mix water with the washer symbol on when the washer fluid is very cold.
... concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for reservoir location. It can cause the solution to -use the proper fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for adding water. • Do not mix water with the washer symbol on when the washer fluid is very cold.
Owner's Manual
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... work well. 5-40 Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. If fluid is added when the linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. • A fluid...
... work well. 5-40 Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. If fluid is added when the linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. • A fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... you do, wash it . Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can be above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-13. If it is a leak. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it off...
... you do, wash it . Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can be above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-13. If it is a leak. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it off...
Owner's Manual
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... original battery's label. Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you are not careful. This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Battery If the vehicle is time for a new battery, see the Two-mode...
... original battery's label. Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you are not careful. This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Battery If the vehicle is time for a new battery, see the Two-mode...