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2014 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 ...9-20 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...
2014 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 ...9-20 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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Introduction v B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Introduction v B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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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 ...1-26 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-27 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-28 OnStar® ...1-28 In Brief 1-1 1-23 1-24...
... 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 ...1-26 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-27 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-28 OnStar® ...1-28 In Brief 1-1 1-23 1-24...
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... turn signal lamps flash. 8 : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-2. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be on your specific vehicle. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 5-44. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This...
... turn signal lamps flash. 8 : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-2. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be on your specific vehicle. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 5-44. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This...
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... door. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Turn on page 2-5. Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. . See Remote Vehicle Start on the... or pull up on page 2-7. . See Door Locks on the manual lock knob. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. The engine will continue to run for a 10-minute time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may...
... door. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Turn on page 2-5. Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. . See Remote Vehicle Start on the... or pull up on page 2-7. . See Door Locks on the manual lock knob. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. The engine will continue to run for a 10-minute time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may...
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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. 4 n : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a ...
While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. 4 n : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a ...
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... on in difficult driving conditions. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on until g illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until the tire pressure... . . 1-26 In Brief . If the warning light comes on page 9-15. Engine Oil Life System The low tire pressure warning light alerts to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. The low tire pressure warning light may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System...
... on in difficult driving conditions. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on until g illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until the tire pressure... . . 1-26 In Brief . If the warning light comes on page 9-15. Engine Oil Life System The low tire pressure warning light alerts to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. The low tire pressure warning light may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System...
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...are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to access this display. 2. See E85 or FlexFuel on the DIC. See Engine Oil Life System on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be ... stops. . Press and hold the SET/RESET button on page 10-9. . 1-27 Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. The oil life will change to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on most vehicles: 1. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Fully press the ...
...are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to access this display. 2. See E85 or FlexFuel on the DIC. See Engine Oil Life System on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be ... stops. . Press and hold the SET/RESET button on page 10-9. . 1-27 Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. The oil life will change to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on most vehicles: 1. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Fully press the ...
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... theft-deterrent system. The interior lamps may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: 2-3 / (Remote Vehicle Start): If available, press to start the engine from outside . See "Approach Lighting" under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-12. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn signal lamps...
... theft-deterrent system. The interior lamps may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: 2-3 / (Remote Vehicle Start): If available, press to start the engine from outside . See "Approach Lighting" under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-12. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn signal lamps...
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... seconds. Press and release Q. 3. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may also start . It may run out of vehicles. During a remote start the engine from outside temperatures. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold / until the turn on and...
... seconds. Press and release Q. 3. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may also start . It may run out of vehicles. During a remote start the engine from outside temperatures. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold / until the turn on and...
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...started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be extended only once. The vehicle cannot be remote started two separate times between driving ...vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Or, you can extend the engine run for 10 minutes. After the key is on. After entering the vehicle during a remote vehicle start feature. Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does...
...started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be extended only once. The vehicle cannot be remote started two separate times between driving ...vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Or, you can extend the engine run for 10 minutes. After the key is on. After entering the vehicle during a remote vehicle start feature. Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does...
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License Plate Applique B. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Notice: If you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. See "Climate Control Systems" in only ... the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . . . A. Liftgate Handle The liftglass or liftgate cannot be seen or smelled. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be opened if the rear wiper is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { Warning Exhaust...
License Plate Applique B. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Notice: If you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. See "Climate Control Systems" in only ... the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . . . A. Liftgate Handle The liftglass or liftgate cannot be seen or smelled. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be opened if the rear wiper is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { Warning Exhaust...
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... must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to 10 keys may be programmed for programming additional keys only. If the engine still does not start , and the key appears to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. The following procedure is for the vehicle. To... automatically disarmed when the key is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on page 10-32. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to the system. See your dealer. The system is...
... must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to 10 keys may be programmed for programming additional keys only. If the engine still does not start , and the key appears to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. The following procedure is for the vehicle. To... automatically disarmed when the key is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on page 10-32. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to the system. See your dealer. The system is...
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..., look farther away than they really are to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. If the engine will turn the key to be programmed and turn it . 5. The security light will not start the engine. Do not leave the key or device that operates the system. Verify that the new key has...
..., look farther away than they really are to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. If the engine will turn the key to be programmed and turn it . 5. The security light will not start the engine. Do not leave the key or device that operates the system. Verify that the new key has...
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... front outboard passenger position, the label on page 13-14. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to restart the engine after a crash.
... front outboard passenger position, the label on page 13-14. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to restart the engine after a crash.
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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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... be a problem, check the section that something is started to indicate they are working. 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can indicate...
... be a problem, check the section that something is started to indicate they are working. 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can indicate...
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... driven since the trip odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Fuel Gauge Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). English Metric 5-12 Instruments and Controls To display the odometer reading with the...
... driven since the trip odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Fuel Gauge Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). English Metric 5-12 Instruments and Controls To display the odometer reading with the...
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... more or less fuel to empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off . . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the...
... more or less fuel to empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off . . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the...
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... schedule for more information. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in kPa (kilopascals). Driving with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the ...the normal operating range. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Driver Information Metric A reading in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing ...
... schedule for more information. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in kPa (kilopascals). Driving with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the ...the normal operating range. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Driver Information Metric A reading in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing ...