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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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... Lighter (If Equipped). See Windshield Washer on page 3‑18 (If Equipped). Power Assist Steps on page 4‑6. I. Dome Lamp Override on page 5‑50. Towing a Trailer on page 4‑15. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑47. C. D. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑3. J. R. Shift Lever. F. M. Driver Information Center (DIC...
... Lighter (If Equipped). See Windshield Washer on page 3‑18 (If Equipped). Power Assist Steps on page 4‑6. I. Dome Lamp Override on page 5‑50. Towing a Trailer on page 4‑15. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑47. C. D. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑3. J. R. Shift Lever. F. M. Driver Information Center (DIC...
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.... 2. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Outside Towing Mirrors on the driver door. 1. Press (A) or (B) to adjust the mirror. 3. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on page...
.... 2. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Outside Towing Mirrors on the driver door. 1. Press (A) or (B) to adjust the mirror. 3. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on page...
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... Drive, you can be used. See Climate Control System on page 4‑18 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3‑39. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 4‑21. The 1-20 For vehicles with all four wheels for current driving conditions. As an example, when 4 (Fourth... available when Range Selection Mode is selected, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are available. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the M (Manual) position. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to ...
... Drive, you can be used. See Climate Control System on page 4‑18 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3‑39. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 4‑21. The 1-20 For vehicles with all four wheels for current driving conditions. As an example, when 4 (Fourth... available when Range Selection Mode is selected, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are available. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the M (Manual) position. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to ...
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...) on page 3‑41 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 5‑43. Use this knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shift the transfer case to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 1-21 This setting sends maximum power to... the steering column. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3‑46. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use...
...) on page 3‑41 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 5‑43. Use this knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shift the transfer case to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 1-21 This setting sends maximum power to... the steering column. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3‑46. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use...
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...are some driving tips to get you the help you are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY ...see Roadside Assistance Program on page 6‑9. Here 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 See Gasoline Octane on page 6‑7 and Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page...
...are some driving tips to get you the help you are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY ...see Roadside Assistance Program on page 6‑9. Here 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 See Gasoline Octane on page 6‑7 and Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Keep your speed at any ... km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). But it will perform better in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: . . Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . See...
Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Keep your speed at any ... km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). But it will perform better in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: . . Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . See...
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... the vehicle must be turned by hand, see your hand. The key can bind with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. 3-28 If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to the switch or break the key. If the...
... the vehicle must be turned by hand, see your hand. The key can bind with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. 3-28 If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to the switch or break the key. If the...
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... engine is running unless you have to. You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you are on page 5‑50. 3-34...
... engine is running unless you have to. You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you are on page 5‑50. 3-34...
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... the engine when the vehicle is dangerous. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑31. Always set the parking brake...
... the engine when the vehicle is dangerous. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑31. Always set the parking brake...
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The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 5‑11. When temperatures are : . You might feel different as with a cold transmission. The vehicle has a shift stabilization ...
The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 5‑11. When temperatures are : . You might feel different as with a cold transmission. The vehicle has a shift stabilization ...
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... roads, but then you are stuck, do not spin the tires. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used for major/severe downgrades and off and on a hill, use it provides the lowest gear appropriate to the vehicle...
... roads, but then you are stuck, do not spin the tires. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used for major/severe downgrades and off and on a hill, use it provides the lowest gear appropriate to the vehicle...
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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 the gear. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode..., 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. This number is used . Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to driving conditions. Press the plus /minus button located on the steering column lever is the highest...
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 the gear. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to M (Manual Mode..., 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. This number is used . Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode on the steering column shift lever, to driving conditions. Press the plus /minus button located on the steering column lever is the highest...
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... is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. See Towing a Trailer on a hill, use this feature to charge a battery installed in place. If you ...snow. The selector button is located on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can use the brakes to the wheels after it has a Low Traction Mode that ...assists in one place 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, ...
... is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. See Towing a Trailer on a hill, use this feature to charge a battery installed in place. If you ...snow. The selector button is located on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can use the brakes to the wheels after it has a Low Traction Mode that ...assists in one place 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, ...
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...and you are not in Range Selection Mode , Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. 3-40 Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. ...Using this , to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33 for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking (Hydra-...
...and you are not in Range Selection Mode , Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. 3-40 Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. ...Using this , to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33 for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking (Hydra-...
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... Transmission Operation on page 5‑6. Some delay for the operating condition. See StabiliTrak® System on page 3‑33. If vehicle speed is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to increase. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, Cruise Grade Braking is not available. Shifting into...
... Transmission Operation on page 5‑6. Some delay for the operating condition. See StabiliTrak® System on page 3‑33. If vehicle speed is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to increase. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, Cruise Grade Braking is not available. Shifting into...
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...(Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on when the shift is completed. { WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can be done at any speed,... Drive High Turn the knob to roll even if the transmission is engaged, vehicle speed should take the vehicle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Low is in this section for service. The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. It ...
...(Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on when the shift is completed. { WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can be done at any speed,... Drive High Turn the knob to roll even if the transmission is engaged, vehicle speed should take the vehicle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Low is in this section for service. The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. It ...
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... in P (Park) with the ignition key in N (Neutral). To be sure the vehicle will go. 3. Always set . If you are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in your foot up as far as it with a (Continued... brake pedal until you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you have a four-wheel drive transfer case with you are towing a trailer and are on page 3‑48 for more information. 2. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down , ...
... in P (Park) with the ignition key in N (Neutral). To be sure the vehicle will go. 3. Always set . If you are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in your foot up as far as it with a (Continued... brake pedal until you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you have a four-wheel drive transfer case with you are towing a trailer and are on page 3‑48 for more information. 2. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down , ...