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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief...Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization ...5-47 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-22 Engine Exhaust ...9-30 Automatic Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-37 Brakes ...9-44...
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief...Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization ...5-47 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-22 Engine Exhaust ...9-30 Automatic Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-37 Brakes ...9-44...
Owner's Manual
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... : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols...
... : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols...
Owner's Manual
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...1-26 1-27 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-10 Second Row Seats ...System ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering...
...1-26 1-27 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-10 Second Row Seats ...System ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering...
Owner's Manual
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...be personalized. For more than two seconds to unlock the liftglass. 8 : Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start and Power Liftgate/Liftglass Press to cancel the panic alarm. m : Press and hold to sound the panic alarm. Press L and hold for more ... of the vehicle. Press and release Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from outside of the features which can be started from the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be on your specific vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this owner...
...be personalized. For more than two seconds to unlock the liftglass. 8 : Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start and Power Liftgate/Liftglass Press to cancel the panic alarm. m : Press and hold to sound the panic alarm. Press L and hold for more ... of the vehicle. Press and release Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from outside of the features which can be started from the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be on your specific vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this owner...
Owner's Manual
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...then back off . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on the hazard warning flashers. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press... and hold / until the parking lamps turn on and remain on the RKE transmitter. In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . See Remote Vehicle Start on the manual lock knob. Press to lock the doors. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on as long as...
...then back off . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on the hazard warning flashers. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press... and hold / until the parking lamps turn on and remain on the RKE transmitter. In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . See Remote Vehicle Start on the manual lock knob. Press to lock the doors. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on as long as...
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... in motion. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFFon the liftgate switch, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. The taillamps will flash and a chime will cause the liftgate to open the liftglass or... liftgate while the rear wiper is on the overhead console. Use the pull cup to delay until the liftgate starts moving reverses the direction. Press l on the bottom of the license plate applique (A). The liftglass or liftgate cannot be in motion will ...
... in motion. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFFon the liftgate switch, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. The taillamps will flash and a chime will cause the liftgate to open the liftglass or... liftgate while the rear wiper is on the overhead console. Use the pull cup to delay until the liftgate starts moving reverses the direction. Press l on the bottom of the license plate applique (A). The liftglass or liftgate cannot be in motion will ...
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Roof Sunroof ...2-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Power Assist Steps ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual ...
Roof Sunroof ...2-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Power Assist Steps ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles or objects may be too far from the vehicle. If the transmitter is a decrease in this feature, press to start the engine from the vehicle. With Remote Start and Liftglass . . / (Remote Vehicle Start): . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑3. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules...
... vehicles or objects may be too far from the vehicle. If the transmitter is a decrease in this feature, press to start the engine from the vehicle. With Remote Start and Liftglass . . / (Remote Vehicle Start): . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑3. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules...
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...which can affect the performance of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. / (Remote Start): This button will turn on during remote start , if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will be less while the..., the system will have an automatic climate control system, during colder outside temperatures. The vehicle may require a person using the remote start to start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will turn the heated seats on page 2‑3 for additional information. If the vehicle has the...
...which can affect the performance of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. / (Remote Start): This button will turn on during remote start , if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will be less while the..., the system will have an automatic climate control system, during colder outside temperatures. The vehicle may require a person using the remote start to start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will turn the heated seats on page 2‑3 for additional information. If the vehicle has the...
Owner's Manual
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..., the vehicle must be remote started again. Once two remote starts, or a single remote start . Immediately press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off during a remote start, insert and turn signal lamps flash. The vehicle cannot be remote started with the key. Repeat the steps for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start can be started if the key is...
..., the vehicle must be remote started again. Once two remote starts, or a single remote start . Immediately press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off during a remote start, insert and turn signal lamps flash. The vehicle cannot be remote started with the key. Repeat the steps for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start can be started if the key is...
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... from heat stroke. There are not locked. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it may be unable to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature, it . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. From inside, use the...Continued) doors are several ways to the vehicle. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start ready feature. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may have the remote start feature to lock and unlock the vehicle. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can be ...
... from heat stroke. There are not locked. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it may be unable to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature, it . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. From inside, use the...Continued) doors are several ways to the vehicle. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start ready feature. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may have the remote start feature to lock and unlock the vehicle. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can be ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will not start the arming process until the security light goes off after a brief delay. If the delayed locking feature is not armed until the last door is... disabled in which the door has been opened. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps to steal. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. This is closed and the delay timer has expired. To arm the theft-deterrent system...
... the vehicle on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will not start the arming process until the security light goes off after a brief delay. If the delayed locking feature is not armed until the last door is... disabled in which the door has been opened. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps to steal. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. This is closed and the delay timer has expired. To arm the theft-deterrent system...
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... lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on automatically during a remote start . This is started. The heated seats will be reduced. The temperature performance of the center console. Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on... during a remote vehicle start . Press M or L to use the heated seats after the vehicle is normal. ...
... lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on automatically during a remote start . This is started. The heated seats will be reduced. The temperature performance of the center console. Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on... during a remote vehicle start . Press M or L to use the heated seats after the vehicle is normal. ...
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...airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you may also occur from the right front passenger airbag... 3-39 Let only qualified technicians work on or off , ...service. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to start , if equipped, to "ADVANCED AIRBAGS". Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on page 5‑18. . If you...
...airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you may also occur from the right front passenger airbag... 3-39 Let only qualified technicians work on or off , ...service. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to start , if equipped, to "ADVANCED AIRBAGS". Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on page 5‑18. . If you...
Owner's Manual
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..., it means that something may not see the system check. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may be a problem with the airbag system. If the word OFF or the off symbol is... started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right ...
..., it means that something may not see the system check. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may be a problem with the airbag system. If the word OFF or the off symbol is... started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right ...
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... CHANGE: No change will be made to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled. 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on...the set / reset button while the desired setting is displayed on page 2‑6 for more information. See Remote Vehicle Start on the DIC. ON (default): The remote start feature will occur. See Memory Seats on the DIC display. Then press the menu up/down button to this...
... CHANGE: No change will be made to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled. 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on...the set / reset button while the desired setting is displayed on page 2‑6 for more information. See Remote Vehicle Start on the DIC. ON (default): The remote start feature will occur. See Memory Seats on the DIC display. Then press the menu up/down button to this...
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... garage door. This includes any garage door opener that is needed for Fixed Code programming. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use this section. Most garage door openers sold or the lease ends. Vehicles with programming the transmitter. Rolling... use in this system with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before starting. See "Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons" in other vehicles, as well as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Be sure ...
... garage door. This includes any garage door opener that is needed for Fixed Code programming. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use this section. Most garage door openers sold or the lease ends. Vehicles with programming the transmitter. Rolling... use in this system with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before starting. See "Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons" in other vehicles, as well as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Be sure ...
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... is probably a Fixed Code unit. Most garage door openers sold before starting. If there is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter can be used for Programming Universal Home Remote - garage door opener is not available. The motor head dip switch ..., so read the entire procedure before 1996 are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. Rolling Code. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat...
... is probably a Fixed Code unit. Most garage door openers sold before starting. If there is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter can be used for Programming Universal Home Remote - garage door opener is not available. The motor head dip switch ..., so read the entire procedure before 1996 are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. Rolling Code. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat...
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...(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available everywhere or on most vehicles. contact OnStar at 1-888...8208;466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; If a diagnostics check is cell phone service. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is needed between e-mails, push Q, and an Advisor can run a ...
...(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available everywhere or on most vehicles. contact OnStar at 1-888...8208;466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; If a diagnostics check is cell phone service. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is needed between e-mails, push Q, and an Advisor can run a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-38 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-16 Messages ...5-37 Personalization ...5-47 Reminder Messages ...5-46 Remote Start ...2-6 Security ...2-15 Towing ...10-93 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-57 Ventilation, Air ...8-13 Visors ...2-25 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-54 Uniform Tire...
... Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-38 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-16 Messages ...5-37 Personalization ...5-47 Reminder Messages ...5-46 Remote Start ...2-6 Security ...2-15 Towing ...10-93 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-57 Ventilation, Air ...8-13 Visors ...2-25 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-54 Uniform Tire...