2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 336
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Manual
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There's also important loading information for off-road Using heavier suspension components to getadded durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" in the Index. dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a --7sh, they'll keep going. Level Control Self-Adjusting The self-adjusting rear suspension is available on C/K 1500 vehicles and is available with the premium smooth ride suspension package. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunko your vehicle. In a f trunk, put themas far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle that some of them so are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. This type of level control will provide a leveled riding position as well as improved handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. A hydraulic pump inside each rear shock absorber raises the rear of the vehicle to the proper height, based on inputs from the road surface, while the vehicle is being driven. It takes approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of driving for the leveling to complete, depending on the road surface conditions. If the loaded vehicle is not moved for approximately twelve hours, the leveling system may bleed down to a lower height. This can be especially apparent if a trailer is left attached to a parked vehicle for long periods of time. The vehicle must be driven to re-level the vehicle. If a self-equalizing hitch is being used, the vehicle should be driven approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) with the trailer prior to adjusting (leveling) the hitch. 4-57