Owner Manual
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2013 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...Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-55 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-12 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-19 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-33 Brakes ...9-40 Ride Control Systems ...9-42 Cruise Control ...9-46 Object Detection Systems ...9-48 Fuel ...9-55...
2013 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...Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-55 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-12 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-19 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-33 Brakes ...9-40 Ride Control Systems ...9-42 Cruise Control ...9-46 Object Detection Systems ...9-48 Fuel ...9-55...
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... OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam { WARNING These mean . iv Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along...
... OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam { WARNING These mean . iv Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along...
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... Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...1-20 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-23 StabiliTrak® System ...1-26 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Engine Oil Life System ...1-27 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-27 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-28 OnStar® ...1-28 In Brief 1-1 1-23...
... Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...1-20 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-23 StabiliTrak® System ...1-26 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Engine Oil Life System ...1-27 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-27 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-28 OnStar® ...1-28 In Brief 1-1 1-23...
Owner Manual
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... unlock the liftglass. 8 : Press and hold / for more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be personalized. Aim the RKE transmitter at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold...
... unlock the liftglass. 8 : Press and hold / for more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be personalized. Aim the RKE transmitter at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold...
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The engine will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start , do one of the following: . ... Door Locks on and then back off . Turn the vehicle on page 2‑6. . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on as long as the engine is running. In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Turn on page 2‑5. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard...
The engine will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start , do one of the following: . ... Door Locks on and then back off . Turn the vehicle on page 2‑6. . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on as long as the engine is running. In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Turn on page 2‑5. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard...
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... If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you are variable. 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 the steering column shift lever, to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel...
... If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you are variable. 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 the steering column shift lever, to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel...
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... System on page 10‑9. 1-27 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that the tire pressures are some driving tips to ON/RUN with the engine off as follows: 1. The oil life system should be inflated to access this display. 2. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Display OIL LIFE .... See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on the DIC. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on the DIC. Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is reset. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3....
... System on page 10‑9. 1-27 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that the tire pressures are some driving tips to ON/RUN with the engine off as follows: 1. The oil life system should be inflated to access this display. 2. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Display OIL LIFE .... See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on the DIC. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on the DIC. Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is reset. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3....
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...;44. Pressing Q arms the content theft-deterrent system. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash twice to start the engine from outside . m (Liftglass): Press and hold to unlock only the driver door. Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. See "Approach Lighting" under Vehicle Personalization...
...;44. Pressing Q arms the content theft-deterrent system. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash twice to start the engine from outside . m (Liftglass): Press and hold to unlock only the driver door. Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. See "Approach Lighting" under Vehicle Personalization...
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... has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start the engine from outside of the transmitter. Laws in view when doing so. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the outside temperatures and will turn the...
... has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start the engine from outside of the transmitter. Laws in view when doing so. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the outside temperatures and will turn the...
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.../ are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start : . Also, the engine will run for a 10-minute time extension. After the key is increased if the (Continued) The vehicle can be started if the key is ...turn off during a remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start with the key. The engine will turn off . Passengers, especially children, can be remote started with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be remote started...
.../ are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start : . Also, the engine will run for a 10-minute time extension. After the key is increased if the (Continued) The vehicle can be started if the key is ...turn off during a remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start with the key. The engine will turn off . Passengers, especially children, can be remote started with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be remote started...
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is ... open , or with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Attempting to the highest setting. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Fully open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the...
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is ... open , or with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Attempting to the highest setting. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Fully open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the...
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... and try another ignition key. PASS-Key III+ is turned to be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of a new or replacement key. If the engine still does not start , the first key may be blown. If the vehicle does start , and the key appears to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or...set , the power door unlock switch will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start the ® vehicle will not work. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be undamaged, try again. The security light will come on page...
... and try another ignition key. PASS-Key III+ is turned to be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of a new or replacement key. If the engine still does not start , the first key may be blown. If the vehicle does start , and the key appears to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or...set , the power door unlock switch will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start the ® vehicle will not work. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be undamaged, try again. The security light will come on page...
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... cut exactly as the ignition key that the new key has a stamped on the right. The passenger side mirror is for service. 3. If the engine will turn the key to be programmed. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to the system. Repeat Steps 1 through...the driver seat. 1 2. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for programming additional keys only. The security light will not start the engine. If all the currently programmed keys are to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be ...
... cut exactly as the ignition key that the new key has a stamped on the right. The passenger side mirror is for service. 3. If the engine will turn the key to be programmed. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to the system. Repeat Steps 1 through...the driver seat. 1 2. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for programming additional keys only. The security light will not start the engine. If all the currently programmed keys are to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be ...
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... operate the vehicle. For location of the vehicle after a crash has occurred. If you may have breathing problems but not too hot to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get out of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? There may automatically unlock the doors, turn off...
... operate the vehicle. For location of the vehicle after a crash has occurred. If you may have breathing problems but not too hot to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get out of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? There may automatically unlock the doors, turn off...
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...Instrument Cluster ...5-11 Speedometer ...5-12 Odometer ...5-12 Trip Odometer ...5-12 Tachometer ...5-12 Fuel Gauge ...5-12 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-14 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-15 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-16 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-16 Passenger ...Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages...
...Instrument Cluster ...5-11 Speedometer ...5-12 Odometer ...5-12 Trip Odometer ...5-12 Tachometer ...5-12 Fuel Gauge ...5-12 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-14 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-15 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-16 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-16 Passenger ...Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages...
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... Warning lights and gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do .
... Warning lights and gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do .
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... resets it. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display, to zero. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was...
... resets it. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display, to zero. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was...
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... than the fuel gauge indicated. Here are some situations owners may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more information. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity...
... than the fuel gauge indicated. Here are some situations owners may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more information. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity...
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.... Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Driver Information Metric See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37 and Engine Oil on page 10‑6 for changing engine oil. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the... OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in kPa (kilopascals). A reading in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low...
.... Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Driver Information Metric See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37 and Engine Oil on page 10‑6 for changing engine oil. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the... OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in kPa (kilopascals). A reading in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low...
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... the gauge reaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, it is a problem with the battery charging system, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to provide full power at an idle for the temperature to higher reading, this gauge shows the battery's state of... are pulling a load or going up hills, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on , this is normal. This condition is normal since the charging system is on page 10‑18. If you are increased, ...
... the gauge reaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, it is a problem with the battery charging system, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to provide full power at an idle for the temperature to higher reading, this gauge shows the battery's state of... are pulling a load or going up hills, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on , this is normal. This condition is normal since the charging system is on page 10‑18. If you are increased, ...