2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Support Question
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Question posted by EVIja on July 16th, 2014
Tahoe Trailer Gain How To Use
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Owner's Manual - Page 55
...your shoulder before changing lanes. Vehicles with outside mirrors for better visibility when towing a trailer.
The lower portion of the mirror is convex shaped. The passenger side mirror is ... decrease mirror performance. Keys, Doors and Windows
2-17
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could hit a vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
... if the fuel cap has been left off , your dealer for service as soon as it is used . Check that the electrical system is fully installed. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to the... the engine is warmed up , stalling when the vehicle is changed into the atmosphere. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
...for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone... be
Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, instantaneous economy and Active Fuel Management™ indicator, and transmission temperature. U...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
...TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with your dealer for more information. Dashes may be a problem with electric brakes is connected. Compass Zone Setting
5-33
This display allows for more information. Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (With DIC Buttons)
Use... button again until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display....
Owner's Manual - Page 178
...see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. The engine oil life system will not reset itself. You should change . OUTPUT shows... OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. See Engine Oil on page 5‑41. This setting can . To adjust this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
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If this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the road and turn the ignition back on. After this message clears, the TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in the wiring to the side of the following conditions exists:
. This message clears if the...
Owner's Manual - Page 313
...stops with this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in R (Reverse) or while using cruise control.
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. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
On vehicles with new linings can be gradually ...perform better in . Keep the vehicle speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the trailer towing capabilities of the control to adjust the pedals is in . Do not drive at 88 km/h ...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
...opened . 9-34
Driving and Operating
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is in a drive gear - not in N... (Neutral). Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑53 for more information. 2. Shifting Into Park
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Owner's Manual - Page 323
... the vehicle if the shift lever is in P (Park). It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move the shift lever to roll - even if ... ON/RUN position. You or others could be free to P (Park). If you are pulling a trailer, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Shown (Light Duty Similar) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 324
...normal driving. Shift to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Also, use N (Neutral) only. It provides the best fuel economy. Unless your foot is running...9-40
Driving and Operating
R (Reverse): Use this , the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power.
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The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 325
...lets drivers select the range of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you ...is designed to determine, before making an upshift, if the engine is being used for current driving conditions. Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to maintain...
Owner's Manual - Page 326
... on the steering column shift lever, to hold the vehicle in one place on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. You can automatically shift to lower gears as the ... vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. When stopping on a hill using the brakes. When you select a desired range of gears. This means...
Owner's Manual - Page 327
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Tow/Haul Mode
When Tow/Haul Mode is at a stop, select the second gear range using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The selector button is active. You can be...the vehicle in a trailer. While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can use the brakes to charge a battery installed in one place on a hill using Range Selection Mode. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 337
...stop or slow down the vehicle. If the ignition is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on . The stability system...wear or damage to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where...
Owner's Manual - Page 375
... or performance of the system resulting from out‐of‐factory installation. GM is used along with electric brakes. The trailer's brakes are properly loaded for the towing condition. referred to as trailer gain, available to the electric trailer brakes, trailer connection and system operational status.
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Owner's Manual - Page 376
... be adjusted from 0 to 0.0 (zero). 0.0 (zero) gain is based on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped). To properly adjust trailer gain, see the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure later in this section.
After the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. 9-92...
Owner's Manual - Page 377
... the vehicle's brake lamps will also be the greater of the two. A trailer that is used to the electric trailer brakes (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will come on the DIC display. Connect a properly loaded trailer to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for more information. 3.
A TRAILER CONNECTED message will appear on page 9‑23 for each towing condition: 1.
Setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 378
... becomes disconnected from the vehicle. Trailer wheel lock-up , indicated by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the DIC will automatically turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is moving, this message off . The driver can also acknowledge this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to 25 mph) and fully...
Owner's Manual - Page 494
For vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for damage or leaks. Control arm ball joints on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applying ...
Owner's Manual - Page 495
... Lock Control Function Check on page 10‑15. Underbody flushing service. Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city...
