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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Rear ... ...4-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...4-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-47 Audio System(s) ...4-82 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-43
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Rear ... ...4-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...4-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-47 Audio System(s) ...4-82 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-43
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... (URPA) on page 6‑14. R. T. Glove Box on page 4‑31. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3‑75. 1-3 K. Q. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑50. Towing a Trailer on page 3‑39 (If Equipped). Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑140. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑3. Cruise...
... (URPA) on page 6‑14. R. T. Glove Box on page 4‑31. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3‑75. 1-3 K. Q. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑50. Towing a Trailer on page 3‑39 (If Equipped). Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑140. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑3. Cruise...
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Manually pull out the mirror head to deselect the mirror. 1-14 See Outside Towing Mirrors on the control pad to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press either (A) or (B) again to extend it for a clearer view of the ... (A) or (B) to adjust the mirror. 3. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door. 1. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when...
Manually pull out the mirror head to deselect the mirror. 1-14 See Outside Towing Mirrors on the control pad to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press either (A) or (B) again to extend it for a clearer view of the ... (A) or (B) to adjust the mirror. 3. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door. 1. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when...
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...Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on page 4‑28. See Tow/Haul Mode on the shift lever. Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is the highest attainable range with rear heating ...and Electronic Climate Controls on the steering column shift lever, to all lower gears accessible. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to select the desired range of gears for extra traction. For vehicles with all four wheels for...
...Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on page 4‑28. See Tow/Haul Mode on the shift lever. Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is the highest attainable range with rear heating ...and Electronic Climate Controls on the steering column shift lever, to all lower gears accessible. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to select the desired range of gears for extra traction. For vehicles with all four wheels for...
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...or icy roads or in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3‑46. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for driving in most off -... setting sends maximum power to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 1-21 Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Automatic Transfer Case 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting ...
...or icy roads or in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3‑46. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for driving in most off -... setting sends maximum power to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 1-21 Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Automatic Transfer Case 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting ...
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...idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can use cruise control, if equipped. Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Replace the vehicle's tires with the... 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). ... . 1-30 Always follow posted...
...idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can use cruise control, if equipped. Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Replace the vehicle's tires with the... 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). ... . 1-30 Always follow posted...
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...-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Active Fuel Management™ ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Parking Brake ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out...
...-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Active Fuel Management™ ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Parking Brake ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out...
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... Cover ...Sunroof ...3-68 3-68 3-75 3-75 3-75 3-76 3-76 3-77 3-77 3-78 3-79 Mirrors ...Manual Rearview Mirror ...Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...Outside Manual Mirrors ...Outside Towing Mirrors ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Heated Mirrors ...Object Detection Systems ...Ultrasonic...
... Cover ...Sunroof ...3-68 3-68 3-75 3-75 3-75 3-76 3-76 3-77 3-77 3-78 3-79 Mirrors ...Manual Rearview Mirror ...Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...Outside Manual Mirrors ...Outside Towing Mirrors ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Heated Mirrors ...Object Detection Systems ...Ultrasonic...
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... for the first 500 miles (805 km). During this breaking-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Keep your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow,... for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. 3-27 See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid downshifting ...
... for the first 500 miles (805 km). During this breaking-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Keep your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow,... for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. 3-27 See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid downshifting ...
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... to turn in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be in LOCK/OFF. If the key cannot be pushed or towed. 3-28 On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be turned by hand, see your hand. If this position if the vehicle must...
... to turn in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be in LOCK/OFF. If the key cannot be pushed or towed. 3-28 On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be turned by hand, see your hand. If this position if the vehicle must...
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... for more information. { WARNING: It is dangerous to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. 3-34 It is the best position to get out of P (Park). See Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into Park...
... for more information. { WARNING: It is dangerous to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. 3-34 It is the best position to get out of P (Park). See Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into Park...
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... vehicle back and forth to back up. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is moving , use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑31. Notice...
... vehicle back and forth to back up. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is moving , use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑31. Notice...
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... a cold transmission. If you are very cold, the Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed transmission's gear shifting could appear to how the vehicle is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 5‑11. During this , the vehicle shifts down . Shifts could result in shifting is able to maintain vehicle...
... a cold transmission. If you are very cold, the Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed transmission's gear shifting could appear to how the vehicle is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 5‑11. During this , the vehicle shifts down . Shifts could result in shifting is able to maintain vehicle...
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... as the vehicle slows, eventually downshifting to 1 (First) gear. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is going down steep mountain roads, but then you manually select 2 (Second) in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission...
... as the vehicle slows, eventually downshifting to 1 (First) gear. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is going down steep mountain roads, but then you manually select 2 (Second) in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission...
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... (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used to change to select the desired range of gears. Press the plus /minus button...is active. However, the vehicle can be used until the plus /minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to the gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column lever is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic® ...
... (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used to change to select the desired range of gears. Press the plus /minus button...is active. However, the vehicle can be used until the plus /minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to the gear. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column lever is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode). 2. Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic® ...
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... to the wheels after it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in place. When stopping on the end of the column shift lever. Tow/Haul Mode Low Traction Mode If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it detects wheel slip, preventing the tires... from spinning. See Towing a Trailer on a hill using Range Selection Mode. The repair will limit torque to hold the vehicle in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are ...
... to the wheels after it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in place. When stopping on the end of the column shift lever. Tow/Haul Mode Low Traction Mode If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it detects wheel slip, preventing the tires... from spinning. See Towing a Trailer on a hill using Range Selection Mode. The repair will limit torque to hold the vehicle in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are ...
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... range of the shift control lever. This reduces wear on . Grade Braking assists in the Range Selection Mode. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33 for more information on a downhill grade and the...when the truck is on the Range Selection Mode. Using this , to slow the vehicle. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on the braking system and increases control of the vehicle. See Autoride®...
... range of the shift control lever. This reduces wear on . Grade Braking assists in the Range Selection Mode. The Tow/Haul mode works with a loaded vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33 for more information on a downhill grade and the...when the truck is on the Range Selection Mode. Using this , to slow the vehicle. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. When Tow/Haul mode is selected the Tow/Haul indicator light will come on the braking system and increases control of the vehicle. See Autoride®...
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... premature wear on clean dry pavement and during tight turns, you shift the transfer case. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to determine the correct gear for extended periods of time may experience a vibration in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low...
... premature wear on clean dry pavement and during tight turns, you shift the transfer case. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to determine the correct gear for extended periods of time may experience a vibration in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low...
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... out of the drivetrain. 3-43 N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the Two-Wheel High position. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on , you should be seriously injured. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive ...You or someone else could be kept below 45 mph (72 km/h). Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Parking Brake on page 4‑62. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3‑48....
... out of the drivetrain. 3-43 N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the Two-Wheel High position. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on , you should be seriously injured. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive ...You or someone else could be kept below 45 mph (72 km/h). Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Parking Brake on page 4‑62. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3‑48....
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... push down , then set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑48 for more information. 2. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be sure... toward you have a four-wheel drive transfer case with you. Remove the key and take it will sound warning you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. The vehicle can leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 1. If you and moving...
... push down , then set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑48 for more information. 2. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be sure... toward you have a four-wheel drive transfer case with you. Remove the key and take it will sound warning you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. The vehicle can leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 1. If you and moving...