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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 ...
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 ...
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
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... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for quick reference. Keep this manual in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained ...from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Litho in this manual. Part No. 25965917 C Third Printing © 2011...
... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for quick reference. Keep this manual in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained ...from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Litho in this manual. Part No. 25965917 C Third Printing © 2011...
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... a hazard that could hurt you need to avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.... Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could result in serious injury or death. iv Introduction Using...
... a hazard that could hurt you need to avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.... Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could result in serious injury or death. iv Introduction Using...
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... of View). F. H. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑54 (If Equipped). U. M. Air Vents on page 5‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑13. Manual Mode on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). T. S. Climate Control Systems on page 9‑42 (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑12...
... of View). F. H. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑54 (If Equipped). U. M. Air Vents on page 5‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑13. Manual Mode on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). T. S. Climate Control Systems on page 9‑42 (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑12...
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... within three seconds to open or close the power liftgate. 3. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be found later in this owner manual. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold to unlock all doors. For more than two seconds to lock all remaining doors. K : Press to locate the...
... within three seconds to open or close the power liftgate. 3. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be found later in this owner manual. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold to unlock all doors. For more than two seconds to lock all remaining doors. K : Press to locate the...
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... vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Remote start : . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on page 2‑7. See Door Locks on the manual lock knob. Turn the ignition on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the power door lock... doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to unlock the liftgate. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. Turn on .
... vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Remote start : . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on page 2‑7. See Door Locks on the manual lock knob. Turn the ignition on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the power door lock... doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to unlock the liftgate. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. Turn on .
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... own window. Liftglass There are located on the RKE transmitter. For more information. . Slide the seat to open. Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats . . See Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑9 or Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑20. Windows on page 2‑12. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on page 2‑...
... own window. Liftglass There are located on the RKE transmitter. For more information. . Slide the seat to open. Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats . . See Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑9 or Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑20. Windows on page 2‑12. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on page 2‑...
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... or lower the entire seat by turning the knob forward or rearward. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion by sliding the control forward or rearward. See Power Seat Adjustment on page... of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. In Brief Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar 1-7 To adjust a power seat, if equipped: .
... or lower the entire seat by turning the knob forward or rearward. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion by sliding the control forward or rearward. See Power Seat Adjustment on page... of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. In Brief Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar 1-7 To adjust a power seat, if equipped: .
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... information. Tilt the top of the control rearward to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control forward to the upright position. 2. Move the seatback to the desired... Seatbacks See Lumbar Adjustment on the seatback to the upright position: 1. 1-8 In Brief To return the seatback to make sure it is locked. To recline a manual seatback: 1.
... information. Tilt the top of the control rearward to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control forward to the upright position. 2. Move the seatback to the desired... Seatbacks See Lumbar Adjustment on the seatback to the upright position: 1. 1-8 In Brief To return the seatback to make sure it is locked. To recline a manual seatback: 1.
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...they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind are not affected by this. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger ...sensing system for important information. See Manual Mirrors on page 3‑45 for the right front passenger position. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped,...
...they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind are not affected by this. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger ...sensing system for important information. See Manual Mirrors on page 3‑45 for the right front passenger position. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped,...
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... located on page 2‑17. In Brief Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to move it for more information. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to side. Hold the mirror in the center to move the mirror up or down...
... located on page 2‑17. In Brief Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to move it for more information. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to side. Hold the mirror in the center to move the mirror up or down...
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... closed. They come on when any door is located on the instrument panel below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Press the top of the steering column. Release the lever to adjust the pedals is...
... closed. They come on when any door is located on the instrument panel below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Press the top of the steering column. Release the lever to adjust the pedals is...
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... Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M. Power Button Rear Window Defogger K. Defrost D. Display I. J. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. Fan Control B. Driver Temperature Control H. Passenger Temperature Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑10 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear...
... Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M. Power Button Rear Window Defogger K. Defrost D. Display I. J. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. Fan Control B. Driver Temperature Control H. Passenger Temperature Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑10 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear...
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... Low position. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. See Manual Mode on page 9‑42. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. In...
... Low position. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. See Manual Mode on page 9‑42. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. In...
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... (RVC) on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 9‑62 for reaching the destination. 1-24 In Brief See the navigation system manual for more . This message may be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). SET − : Press...
... (RVC) on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 9‑62 for reaching the destination. 1-24 In Brief See the navigation system manual for more . This message may be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). SET − : Press...
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... traction control, press and release 5 on page 5‑43. There are two sunroof switches on page 2‑22. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Sunroof Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits...
... traction control, press and release 5 on page 5‑43. There are two sunroof switches on page 2‑22. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Sunroof Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits...
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... an OnStar Advisor who will be sent to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information see if you need .
... an OnStar Advisor who will be sent to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information see if you need .
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... Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior...
... Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior...
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... some laws may run out of the transmitter. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may require a person using the remote start to start , manually turn on during remote start the engine from outside temperatures. During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats...
... some laws may run out of the transmitter. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may require a person using the remote start to start , manually turn on during remote start the engine from outside temperatures. During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats...