2005 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual
2005 Chevrolet Suburban Manual
2005 Chevrolet Suburban manual content summary:
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-21 Child Restraints ...1-42 Airbag System ...1-66 Restraint System Check ...1-81 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft- - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 2
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names TAHOE and SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 05TAHOE A First Edition ii © 2004 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 4
reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Seat ...1-15 Bucket Seats ...1-19 Safety Belts ...1-21 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-21 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-26 Driver Position ...1-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-34 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-35 Center - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-80 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-80 Restraint System Check ...1-81 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-81 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-82 Airbag System ...1-66 Where - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 10
by raising or lowering the rear edge of the horizontal control. • Moving the whole horizontal control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. If your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the reclining front - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 11
in an area of the lower seatback with this control, located on the outboard sides of the front seat(s). To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 12
driver's door panel. The button used to control the passenger's heated seat is located on the passenger's door panel. Reclining Seatbacks To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low. The indicator light - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 13
abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 14
easy entry feature. This makes it easy to get in and out of the third seat, if your vehicle has one. To operate the easy entry seat turn the release lever, located on the back of the seat upward. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle by pulling the top of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 15
be folded down to give you more cargo space. Extended models: The second row rear seat of extended models may have a 60/40 split seat. Either side of the rear seat my be folded down to provide more cargo space. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat and that the head restraints are - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 16
cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place. On regular models make sure the head restraints are returned to the upright position. To create a load floor release the panels from the seatback by pushing forward on the latch. Then fold the panels back to cover the rear seat footwell area. 1-10 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 17
locks into the upright position. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position. {CAUTION: If the support rod is not properly engaged, the folded third row seat could come loose in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to people and damage to your vehicle. Always - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 18
is holding it firmly in place. Use the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. To return the seat to the seating position do the following: 1. Push forward on the seat and release the support lock rod. 2. Secure the support rod in its stored position on the underside of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 19
the rear doors and enter the rear of the vehicle. 2. Fold the seatback forward onto the seat cushion by using the lever labeled 1. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded. 3. To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up on the release lever labeled 2, located at the rear of the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 20
check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. To reinstall the 50/50 split bench, do the following: {CAUTION: A seat lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front wheels into the slots - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 21
or removed from the vehicle. To fold the seatback on the bench seat, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release lever, labeled . Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 2. To return the seat to an upright position, pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 22
1. Enter the rear cargo area of the vehicle. 2. Make sure the head restraints have been lowered completely. 3. With the seat folded, unlatch the seat from the floor sure it is locked. {CAUTION: If the support rod is not properly engaged, the folded third row seat could come loose in a sudden stop or - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 23
is holding it firmly in place. Use the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. To return the seat to the seating position do the following: 1. Push forward on the seat and release the support lock rod. 2. Secure the support rod in its stored position on the underside of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 24
is locked. 4. Squeeze the release lever, located in the lower middle to unlatch the seat from the floor while pulling the seat out. 5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat out of the vehicle. {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 25
check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. To reinstall the full bench seat, do the following: 1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front wheels The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded forward to give you more cargo space. 1-19 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 26
the side of the head restraint guide cap and lift up on the head restraint. 3. Do the same for the other cap. The head restraint can be removed and stored in the space provided in the folded up seat cushion. To fold the seatbacks on the bucket seats, do the following: 1. Pull up on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 27
seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed and will have to be covered by the load floor panel. To create a load floor, do the following: Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 28
is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-23 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-24 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 31
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-25 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident - even one that - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 34
. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 35
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 36
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-30 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 38
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 39
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-33 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 40
worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 41
which may turn off the passenger's frontal airbag. If this happens unintentionally, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position other than in the second row you have a lap belt. Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has front and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 42
. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 43
out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-41. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 44
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-38 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 45
panel near the side of the seatback or from the side of the center seat. For the third row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 46
2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-40 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 47
information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-36. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 48
or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the second row center position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 50
. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 51
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much - until a are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 52
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 53
. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 54
the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-48 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 55
which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 56
older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front." This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the instructions for your airbag is off. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Do not use child restraints in the center front seat - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 58
strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Once you have the top strap anchored, you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 59
the top strap in these positions. Suburban Third Row Seat An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row, and for the center seating position in the third row. Suburban Second Row Seat (Bucket Seats Similar) 1-53 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 60
. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger's position or the third row driver's-side and center seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 61
(LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors in the center and right side passenger second row seating positions for bench seats, and the outboard passenger positions for bucket seats. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 62
system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion. {CAUTION safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. A. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 63
the third row, there is no top strap anchor in the driver-side seating position. Do not secure a child restraint in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 64
in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position Second Row The center seat position in the second row has a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belt in the rear outside seat positions. For instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a lap-shoulder belt see Securing a Child - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 66
center seat position in the third row has a lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 67
the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position {CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger's airbag if it in - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 68
including important safety information. A label on your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front." This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 69
before securing the child restraint in this seat. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-3. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 71
8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the airbag is off, the off indicator in the rearview mirror will be seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 72
vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver and right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the airbag covering on the side of the seatback closest - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 73
too close to an inflating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 74
the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-69 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 76
If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact airbag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger's side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-70 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 77
and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 78
inflation would not likely help the occupants. Vehicles with dual stage airbags are also equipped with special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The seat position sensor provides information which is used to determine if the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 79
to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-22 for tips on off-road driving. How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 80
not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 81
get them, the air bag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 82
front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 83
seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal air bag, the off indicator will light - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 84
airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 85
vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 86
are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 87
A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver's seat), or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 88
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 89
26 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-27 All-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak® ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-36 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-37 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-39 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-39 Engine Exhaust ...2-40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-40 Mirrors ...2-42 Manual Rearview - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Cargo Cover ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-62 Vehicle Personalization ...2-63 Memory Seat ...2-63 OnStar® System ...2-51 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-53 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-54 Storage Areas ...2-57 Glove Box ...2-57 Cupholder(s) ...2-57 Front Storage Area ...2-57 Center Console Storage - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 92
vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar® system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 93
is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 94
press of the unlock button. See "Lock Feedback" and "Unlock Feedback" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-70 for more information. Q (Lock): K (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will come on. Pressing unlock again within three seconds will cause - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 95
. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 96
firm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 97
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system, if equipped, or you can also use your key. To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lever forward. Power Door Locks If your vehicle is equipped with power - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 98
the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. You can also program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Door Lock Delay" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-70. 2-10 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 99
your vehicle's power door locks. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), or by the following method. 2. Turn the key to RUN doors when the transmission is shifted into gear. The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 100
4: No automatic door unlock. The automatic door locks were pre-programmed at the factory to unlock the driver's door once the transmission is shifted to PARK (P). The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting. Choose one of the four programming - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 101
power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. 2-13 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the center of to drive with body and the liftgate glass, liftgate, or rear doors: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT or OUTSIDE AIR. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 103
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 104
, the controls are located on each of the side doors. Express-Down Windows The driver and front light will go off. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger and rear windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror If equipped, pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps. There the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 106
vehicle's headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-110. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center. • If you don - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 107
running and the security light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time. You may also want to check the fuse. See - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 108
battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time. C (Run): This is the position for driving. D (Start): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-20 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 109
each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 110
operate. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the driver's side door panel. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 111
. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 112
panel cluster. This brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: If you have four-wheel drive - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 113
only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your two-wheel drive vehicle is being towed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 114
control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will drive to shift differently until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Tow/Haul indicator light will illuminate. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 116
be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. The transfer case buttons are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. For four-wheel drive vehicles with StabiliTrak®, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-11 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 117
to your dealer for service. See "Service 4WD message" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54. Shifting Into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD button. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from 4LO, and the indicator light will flash while shifting - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 118
from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4LO button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will flash for vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 119
to DRIVE (D) for one second. 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK. 10. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 11. Release the parking brake prior to has shifted out of NEUTRAL the NEUTRAL light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 120
(All-Wheel Drive): g (4LO): This button allows the transfer case to distribute power to all four wheels as needed depending on road and driving conditions. This button allows the transfer case to delivers extra torque to the wheels, and provides for precise control of wheel speed by engine braking - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 121
brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. Indicator lights in the buttons show which mode you are in. The indicator lights SERVICE 4WD message stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See SERVICE 4WD under Driver Information Center - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 122
to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. If the All-Wheel Drive button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the All-Wheel Drive indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 123
the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (All-Wheel Drive or 4LO). 4. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the NEUTRAL light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 124
when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 125
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive, if your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 127
control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 128
fied improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 129
you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). {CAUTION: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Manual automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror has a dual display in the . Control buttons for the OnStar® system are at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 2-51 for more information about the services OnStar - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 131
the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Air Bag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 133
on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 feature on or off. The indicator light to the left of the TEMP - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 135
air bag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 136
objects behind you. To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the left side of the mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from the body of the vehicle. Press the right side of the mirror - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 137
occurs: • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold them at least three times using the mirror controls. This will reset them to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 138
the driver's seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Curb - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 139
centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 140
and reply to E-mail through the vehicle's audio system. Customize your information profile at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user's guide for more information. When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers, press the control, say the number(s), then say "dial". See the OnStar - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 141
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the Internet at - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 142
HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held HomeLink® Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 143
newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color of the button - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink® is now - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 145
and rear floor console or in the fold light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the Internet at www.homelink.com. Front Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 146
it, press the button and swing the console lid open. The rear of the console has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passenger to use. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're leaving, check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. If your vehicle has the Z71 in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver's side trim panel - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 148
passenger's side cover endcap, push the cover endcap toward the driver's side of the vehicle. The endcap should lock in the compressed position. 3. Lift the cover up on the passenger's side, swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle. {CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 149
endcap. This will allow the cover to extend into the trim slot. 5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure it is secure. On some models there are two slots. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is removed or folded down. Cargo Tie Downs Your vehicle may - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 150
open or close your sunroof, the ignition or RAP needs to be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-20. Press and release the rear side of the button located in the front overhead console to express-open the glass panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel, press and hold - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 151
for the driver's seat, throttle and brake pedals and both the driver's and passenger's outside mirrors. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. 2-63 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 152
• Press the exit button on the memory control. • Or, if this feature is activated in the Driver Information Center (DIC), removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See "Easy Exit Seat" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-70 for more information on activating - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-34 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-36 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-37 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-38 Trip Odometer ...3-38 Tachometer ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-39 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-39 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 154
52 Cruise Control Light ...3-52 Highbeam On Light ...3-52 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-52 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-53 Fuel Gage ...3-53 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-53 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-54 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-55 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-58 DIC Vehicle Customization - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 155
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Automatic Climate Control System Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-110. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. M. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 158
let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 159
wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. • I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 160
panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If a bulb is burned on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Fuses and the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. As you signal - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 161
a driver in The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the , move the band to off. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 162
speed. Rear Window Washer/Wiper This knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows, check the fluid level. 3-10 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 163
the system off. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 164
/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at resume/accelerate. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 165
four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • move the cruise control switch to off, or • shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). • If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® feature, cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause StabiliTrak® to activate. • If the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 166
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens. The control on the driver's side of your instrument panel operates the headlamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The headlamp control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 167
manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or your door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light different driving conditions, but conditions are met: The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is AUTO The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P) The light sensor - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 168
will turn on. If the parking brake is not released before you begin to drive, the exterior lamps will turn on above 2 mph (3.2 km/h). Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 169
better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp button is located service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the climate controls lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 170
turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 171
interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Front Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Climate Controls Climate Control System Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. H (Vent): This setting directs - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 174
cannot be used in floor, bi-level, defog or defrost modes. An indicator on the button will light up, flash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these modes. The air-conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 175
panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver's side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts the temperature to the center console outlets (if equipped). Passenger's Side: The lever on the right side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 176
. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. You can select different climate control settings for the driver and passengers. 3-24 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 177
air coming through the system on the driver's side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 178
controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it's hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle. The light - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 179
entire climate control system. Outside air will or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode air conditioning performance in hot weather. Press this button again to allow outside air to enter the vehicle. The light - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 180
light driver temperature setting and the selected mode. Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change to show the following: 9(Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. • The current driver's - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 181
manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 182
. • Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. • Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your dealer - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 183
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional rear air conditioner it has two rear air conditioning fan speed selectors. One fan speed selector is located in the overhead console and the other is located in the headliner above the second row seats. The knob has three speed positions. To increase - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 184
this system, there are two rear heat and air conditioning controls. One control is located in the overhead console and the other is located in the headliner above the second row seats. The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls. Fan Knob The fan knob on the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 185
toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. Rear Controls To use the rear control, first turn the front control to the AUX position. Then, the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls With this system the front or rear passengers can control the air temperature, airflow and fan speed for the rear seat passengers. The climate control has an overhead control near the driver and a control on the back of the center - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Rear Passenger Console Control To control the rear climate control from the rear passenger seat position, use the rear passenger console control. The driver overhead control fan knob must be set to the AUX position. The rear seat controls have the following settings: O (On/Off): Press this button - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 188
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 189
shown. Canada and Light Duty Transmission Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. 3-37 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 190
to zero. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip button. Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of hours the engine has run. To display the engine hours, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 191
1-76 for more information. If the driver's belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 192
not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat unless the airbag has been turned off. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 193
the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving with this light displayed could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 194
. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 195
not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. This light should come on briefly when you - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 196
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 197
the Traction Assist System is affected by an anti-lock brake system, TAS or engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the light will come on. Have your vehicle serviced. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 198
of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the Driver Information Center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message, and a chime will sound. Pull covered by your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature gage reading is above normal. See your dealer for service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 199
transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light. This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 200
for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 201
. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 202
inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 203
could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. United States - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 204
are in use. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 205
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54. Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. United States Canada This light comes on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons, if equipped, are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 207
The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the steering wheel - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 208
of hours the engine has run. Pressing and holding the reset stem located on the instrument cluster for about four seconds will also display the engine hour information average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 209
. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, use the fuel button to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for five - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 210
is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Battery Warning Light on page 3-41 and Voltmeter Gage on page 3-42. Pressing any of the four - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 211
, the reminder will be repeated. If the driver's seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on. This message is an additional reminder to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-39. Pressing any of the four - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 212
the instrument panel cluster will come on. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer immediately. See Battery Warning Light on page 3-41 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 213
severe damage. The message will clear when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 214
REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver's side rear door is not , check the door for obstacles and close the door again. Check to Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for information on driving - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 215
. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 216
coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 for further information. SERVICE 4WD If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system this message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 217
from the DIC display. SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery charging system, this message will appear on the DIC. Under certain conditions, the battery warning light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Battery Warning Light on page 3-41 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 218
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will appear on the DIC. If the message appears turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the ride - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 219
will also be displayed if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42. • The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. STABILITY SYS DISABLED The STABILITY SYS - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 220
the check engine light on covered by your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while transmission temperature warning is displayed. TRACTION ACTIVE When the traction control system has detected that any of the vehicle's wheels are spinning, the traction control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 221
cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive level • High transmission fluid level • Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler A temporary solution to hotter - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 222
customizable options listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your Driver Information Center (DIC). The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 223
: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will not be unlocked automatically. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 224
button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 225
button will scroll through the following choices: Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 226
the following choices: EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default): No seat exit recall will occur. EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver's seat will move to the exit position when the key is removed from the ignition. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 227
the alarm is active. ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will flash when the alarm is active. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while your choice is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on alarm warning - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 228
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering operate all of its controls. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). customization button while it is displayed on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display. There is an initial two-second delay before the clock goes into time-set mode. Display the time with the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 230
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. o SEEK p: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 231
for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 232
or F and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 234
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www. will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 236
control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display, you will hear a beep, and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 237
. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 238
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code Action Required These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. service Channel no longer available Artist - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Message No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 241
in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. If an error appears on the display, see "CD Messages" later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 242
are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 244
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www. will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 246
control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display, you will hear a beep, and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 247
. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 248
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code Action Required These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. service Channel no longer available Artist - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Message No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 251
SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The cassette tape symbol will appear on the display and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing. The tape player will play the other side of the tape when it reaches the end. Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 252
. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. © SEEK ¨: The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 253
Check Tape): If this message appears on the display, the tape will not play due to one of the following errors: • The tape is tight and the player problem. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 254
in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. If an error appears on the display, see "CD Messages" later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 255
arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. © SCAN ¨: Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 256
are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Radio with Six-Disc CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 258
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 260
, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 261
. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannot be corrected - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code Action Required These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. service Channel no longer available Artist - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Message No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 265
on the display, load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD is loaded, the indicator light will begin flashing again. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, you can load another CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs. Do not try to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 266
be removed. Once the CD is removed, the indicator light will begin flashing again and another CD will eject. To stop ejecting the CDs, press the LOAD or the eject button. If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player. If CD is pushed back into - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 267
RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds. RPT will appear on the either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 268
save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD. See "LOAD CD" listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST should not appear on the display - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 269
To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST . To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 270
are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 271
may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP is active. Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 272
the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode, pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will switch the RSE system - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 273
player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle Speakers • Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control. Notice: Directly touching the video screen may damage it. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 274
in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See "Remote Control" later in this section for more information. The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 275
playing a DVD. Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic light will illuminate when the power is on. O(Power): X (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 276
a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control does not have a press and hold feature. Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Remote Control Buttons z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, player and an auxiliary source. O (Power): on and off. Press this button to turn the DVD player c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 278
disc. { (Subtitle): P (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight will time out after about 7 to 10 seconds if vary for each disc. Press this button to fast forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This button may not - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 279
be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Problem No power. Recommended Action The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. The system might be off. The - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 280
transmitter window. Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. My disc is stuck in the player. The Load - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 281
front of the vehicle. See your dealer for assistance. Check that the DVD player is in DVD mode. The DVD or CD could be dirty, scratched, or damaged. The RSE is working correctly. Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source. DVD Messages The following - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 282
off the DVD player when operating one of Radio Service capabilities System" manual. Cleaning seat passengers may listen to and control cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the rear seat audio when the main radio is off. u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRC (Source): Press this button to select a source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 284
CD. When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD. Audio Steering Wheel Controls turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 285
stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 286
feature will be active again. A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head can be used. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own . Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 287
XM™ satellite antenna is not obstructed. Care of Your CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 288
✍ NOTES 3-136 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 289
57 Level Control ...4-61 Autoride™ ...4-61 Trailer Recommendations ...4-62 Towing a Trailer ...4-62 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 290
in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-21. Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 291
safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if someone plans to drive? It ,000 people injured. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • The - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 292
body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 293
, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 294
of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 295
skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 296
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 297
again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. When the traction off light is on, the TAS is off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction off light will come on under the following conditions: • The Traction Assist System is turned - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 298
start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine. 3. Apply the brake pedal, shift into NEUTRAL (N), press the accelerator the system off, the traction off light will come on and stay on. You - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 299
combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems. You - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 300
ACTIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If you turn off StabiliTrak®, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 301
, ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITY message are displayed, you could damage the transfer case. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this message are displayed. The traction control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 302
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 303
. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Steer button, lights up. If the 2 indicator is flashing, you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right. Your vehicle will return to 2 when the transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL (N), for example when entering a car wash. If you want to use tire chains, the vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Wheel Steer button, comes on and stays on. If the 4 indicator is flashing, you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right. Higher Speeds (40 mph (64 km/h), and above) At higher speeds the front and rear wheels and rear wheels will turn in - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 306
towing. It is recommended for all types and weights of trailers. To engage the 4-Wheel Steer tow mode, press the button until the 4 and tow mode indicators light up on the instrument panel. If the tow indicator is flashing, you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 308
space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. • Check slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down are being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 309
. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 311
lower air dam assembly away from the retainers until the lower air dam is free. When you are back on roads, though, be sure to replace the air dam for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 312
To reinstall the lower air dam do the following: 1. Line up each push-pin with and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 313
cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center wheel-spinning, breaking down trees or unnecessary driving in this manual. See Loading - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 314
sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But you will want to know how to use it properly. Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 315
wheels, you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. See Drunken Driving on - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 316
consider as you approach a hill. {CAUTION: Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you cannot control your speed. If you drive across them, you will roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 317
drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel or driving across steep - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 318
the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to control. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. • If your engine - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 319
be injured. If you are going to leave your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK (P). But do not shift the transfer case it. What should I do? A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 320
, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. {CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 321
, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. {CAUTION: Driving across and start to slide downhill. What should I do? • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path. If you have - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 323
drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. {CAUTION: Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 324
is before you drive through it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 325
not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-37 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 326
headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 327
cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 328
forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you ignore police warning signs, and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on 5-61. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 329
. You will save time and energy. See Freeway Driving on page 4-41. • Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 330
. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 332
for information about driving off-road. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 333
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 334
ective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 335
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 336
have been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 337
, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 338
the StabiliTrak® button so that the STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED and TRACTION OFF lights are illuminated on the instrument panel cluster. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 339
to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. {CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. 4-51 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 340
is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 341
the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX pounds" on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 342
1,000 lbs (453 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 343
453 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 344
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 345
you can. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on page 4-22. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 346
the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 347
the transmission is in PARK (P). You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-27 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL (N) position for your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow dolly. {CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into tow your vehicle: 1. Drive the vehicle up onto the tow dolly. 2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 349
available on C/K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of the Autoride™ suspension, if equipped. This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. An air compressor connected to - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 350
use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 351
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). See "Tow - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the Trailer later in this section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired. Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 353
your vehicle. Vehicle* C-1500 (2WD)* 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 (Extended Models) Vehicle* K-1500 (4 WD)* 4800 V8 5300 weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 354
618 kg) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-66 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 355
tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 356
. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. (A) Body to Ground Distance (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 357
limits. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 358
recirculates the air inside your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 359
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 360
chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK (P). 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL. 6. Release the regular - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 361
shift lever fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If the transfer case on four-wheel-drive vehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 362
: Basic Trailer Wiring Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector, is located at the rear of the vehicle and is - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 363
: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed** Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, turn on the headlamps to boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 364
. This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center. This harness is new for your vehicle, and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper. If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer, and your step-bumper has three cutout circles you must push out the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball. If your step-bumper has only one - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 367
5 Service and Appearance Care Engine Fan Noise ...5-37 Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-41 Battery ...5-44 Jump Starting ...5-45 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Rear Axle ...5-51 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 368
(VIN) ...5-109 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-109 Electrical System ...5-109 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-109 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-110 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-110 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-110 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-110 Center Instrument Panel - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 369
and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 370
. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-80. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 371
little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Fuel Gasoline The 8th digit of your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 372
smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-48. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 373
crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E-85) pump available. The U. S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website ( E-85 fuel must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E-85, it may be because - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 374
. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Filling Your Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 375
. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-48. 5-9 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 377
the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-12 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-32 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-29. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-16. E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 380
When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-32 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-29. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-16. E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 382
appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see CHECK OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. The engine oil dipstick handle is - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 383
. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-118. Notice: Do not add gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 384
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 385
fied as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 386
change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 387
into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 388
, lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. 2. Loosen the screws on the cover of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 389
backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 390
is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 391
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check of Readings Always check the fluid - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 393
engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. • After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 394
and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. 5-28 Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 395
addition, you will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED, and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 396
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: {CAUTION - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 397
the hood but to get service help right away. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 398
you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (If Equipped) 8100 V8 Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine-Driven Cooling Fan 5-32 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 399
. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is equipped with an electric engine cooling fan, with the engine on check to see if the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 400
pedal down. If it does not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 401
mixture. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 402
can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Then - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 403
may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or if you are operating your air conditioning system, the fans change to high speed and you may hear - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Power Steering Fluid All other engines 8100 V8 engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-38 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 405
or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 406
using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 407
: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. Refer - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 408
all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 409
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 410
puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. {CAUTION: Batteries - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 411
the jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 412
starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery. The remote positive (+) terminal is located behind a red plastic cover, if equipped, near the engine accessory drive bracket. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 413
need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 414
metal engine part or to the remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 415
(+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover, if equipped, to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 416
how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. How to Check Lubricant A. Fill Plug 5-50 All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case B. Drain - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 417
Series is from 0 to 1/2 inch (0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. How to Check Lubricant • The proper level for the 1500 and 2500 series vehicles with QUADRASTEER™ (4-Wheel Steer) is from 0 to 1/4 inch (0 to 6 mm) below the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 418
Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. There are two Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak, or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 419
to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have inch (9.5 mm) below the filler plug hole. How to Check Lubricant • When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 420
Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Remove the two pins on the top of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 421
Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to touch the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 422
assembly back into the vehicle. Side Identification Marker Lamps To replace a side identification marker bulb, do the following: 1. Locate the lamp gasket near the rear wheel to expose the service slot and pull back the edge. 2. Press the retainer clip (B), located behind the turn signal housing - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 423
Roof Marker Lamps To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-57 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 424
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. Taillamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-58 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 425
Low-Beam Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and Stoplamp Rear Turn Signal Lamp 9005 9006 3157 3157 Bulb Number 3157 4114K 194 3457A For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 426
are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: the wiper assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. 5-60 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 427
warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 428
typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 429
to support that LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 430
; the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 431
: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 432
The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 433
: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-52. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 434
center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver's door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle's original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 435
're underinflated. Check the tire's infl air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Improved Ride with Light Load (2500 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 436
section of the driver's door edge, for 2500 Series vehicles only. The vehicle load capacity and the rear axle load capacity are reduced when the tire pressure is lowered to the amount recommended for improved ride. Before operating your vehicle with passengers or cargo greater than a light-load, you - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 437
each tire and wheel assembly, except the spare tire. The TPM sensors transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPM system will display the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC); and - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 438
the matching procedure. The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). 4. Start with the left (driver's side) front tire. 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPM sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for 10 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 439
. If you replace one of the road tires with the spare, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed on the DIC screen. This message should go off once you re-install the road tire containing the TPM sensor. The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message is displayed when the TPM system is malfunctioning. One - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 440
km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-75 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-78 for more information. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 441
New Tires {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 442
or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec numbered tires. 5-76 {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 443
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 444
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 445
to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-82 for more information. {CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 446
on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 447
while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 448
. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 449
Jack A. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Holding and Wing Nut Tire Blocks B. Tool Kit and E. Wheel Blocks Jack Tools Suburban F. Mounting Bracket Knob G. Wing Nut Holding Removable Tray Tire Blocks Retaining Hook H. Wheel Blocks Retaining Bracket I. Bottle Jack and Wing Nut E. Tool Kit and Jack Tools - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 450
panel door. Skip the first step and follow the last three. On the Suburban, the equipment you'll need is under the storage tray in the left trim G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J. Hoist Lock (If Equipped) 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 451
wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 452
end of the cable when the tire has been lowered, so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 453
1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out. If the wheel has bolt-on wheel covers, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise direction. If needed, finish loosening them by hand. The - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 454
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 455
1500 Series Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you'll need to use the jack handle (C) and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach the wheel for the spare tire to clear the ground. Rear Position - 2500 Series Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 456
off the flat tire. 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 457
specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-118 for wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speci - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 458
line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel. For bolt-on hub caps, align the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and then tighten by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten. {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 459
on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6. 2. If - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 460
8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper. 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 461
slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. 14. Tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 462
repaired as soon as possible. A. Spare Tire F. Hoist End of (Valve Stem Extension Tool Pointed Down) G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole B. Hoist Assembly H. Wheel Wrench C. Hoist Cable I. Jack Handle Extensions D. Tire Retainer J. Hoist Lock (If Equipped) E. Hoist Shaft 1. Put the tire on the ground at the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 463
the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 464
in the retaining clip above the jack. 2. Tighten down with the wing nut. 3. Assemble the wheel chocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook. 4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 465
Jack A. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Holding and Wing Nut Tire Blocks B. Tool Kit and E. Wheel Blocks Jack Tools Suburban F. Mounting Bracket Knob G. Wing Nut Holding Removable Tray Tire Blocks Retaining Hook H. Wheel Blocks Retaining Bracket I. Bottle Jack and Wing Nut E. Tool Kit and Jack Tools - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 466
near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in an enclosed space. When anything from a container is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. Always open the doors or windows of the vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 467
manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions dry, clean, soft, white cloth. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 468
fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white follow up with the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 469
the integrated radio antenna. When cleaning conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 470
or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-104. clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 471
to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades If the windshield is replace blades that look worn. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 472
carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Do not take - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 473
no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition in your GM dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 474
and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on and wipe off. Description Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Usage Removes swirl marks, fine scratches, and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 475
has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-80. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 476
other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 477
Wipers Truck Body Controller Accessory Ignition, Heated Seats DRIVER UNLOCK IGN 0 TBC IGN 0 VEH CHMSL LT TRLR ST/TRN Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay (Lock Function) Inside Rearview Mirror, Climate Control System Driver's Door Harness - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 478
and Sidemarkers Harness Connector Driver Door Module Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets Power Door Lock System Rear Electronic Climate Control, Liftgate Truck Body Controller Flasher Module Left Power Window Circuit Breaker Truck Body Controller Truck Body Controller Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 479
Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Window Circuit Breaker Not Used Infotainment Harness Connection Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 480
5-114 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 481
Oxygen Sensors. *5 - PCM Ignition Fuses GLOW PLUG CUST FEED HYBRID STUD #1 Usage Not Used Gasoline Accessory Power Hybrid Auxiliary Power (Single Battery and Diesels Only)/Dual Battery (TP2) Do not install fuse. Mid Bussed Electrical Center Power Feed, Front Seats, Right Doors Front Climate Control - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 482
IGN 1 PCM 1 ETC/ECM Usage Auxiliary Power Outlet - Console Ignition Relay Powertrain Control Module Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Brake Controller Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter Relay Ride Control Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Powertrain - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 483
All-Wheel Drive Module Supplemental Brake Assist Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Block The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 484
. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant Tahoe Utility with front and rear A/C Suburban (1500 Series) with front and rear A/C Suburban (2500 Series) with front and rear A/C Cooling System - Automatic 4800 V8** 5300 V8 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Application Fuel Tank Tahoe Suburban (1500 Series) Suburban (2500 Series) Wheel Nut Torque †Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so operating range. Capacities English 26.0 gal 31.0 gal 37.5 gal 140 ft lb Metric 98.4 L - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 486
✍ NOTES 5-120 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 487
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 488
Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 489
needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 490
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 491
). If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (l). Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-61. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 492
damaged components. Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 493
spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) • • 75 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 494
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 495
have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 496
with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 497
Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 498
(P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 499
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). Engine Oil Chassis Lubrication Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 500
Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Hood Hinges Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 501
number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner /Filter High Capacity Standard Oil Filter 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8 8100 V8 Spark Plugs 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8 8100 V8 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 502
performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 503
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 504
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 505
to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 506
sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 507
fic vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 508
number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet's Customer Assistance Center. Canada - Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 509
This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver's or passenger's adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter lifts. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 510
customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 511
vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 512
service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 513
SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 514
stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 515
-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 516
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Current - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 517
71 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-69 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 All-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak® ...2-32 AM-FM Radio ...3-78 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-44 Appearance Care - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 518
24 Autoride™ ...4-61 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ...3-17 B Battery ...Run-Down Protection ...Battery Warning Light ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Bench Seat ...Bench Seat Split (50/50) ...2 5-44 3-19 3-41 4-42 1-15 1-11 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ...1-9 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 519
Care of Safety Belts ...5-103 Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Your CD and DVD Player ...3-135 Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Cargo Cover ...2-60 Center Console Storage Area ...2-58 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-35 Chains, Tire ...5-80 Check Engine Light ...3-48 Checking Things Under - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 520
Climate Control System (cont.) Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-39 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-59 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-45 Heater, Engine ...2-22 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-29 Cooling System ...5-32 Cruise Control Lever ...3- - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 521
...5-21 Battery ...5-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-48 Coolant ...5-27 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-45 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-40 Fan Noise ...5-37 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-21 Finish Damage ...5-107 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-135 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 522
Halogen Bulbs ...5-54 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-15 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-57 Side Identification Marker Lamps ...5-56 Heated Seats ...1-6 Heater ...3-21, 3-22 Heater ...3-24 Highbeam On Light ...3-52 Highway Hypnosis ...4-43 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-44 G Gage Engine Coolant - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 523
System ...Level Control ...Liftgate ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Battery Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Cruise Control ...Four-Wheel-Drive ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Safety Belt Reminder - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 524
...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-48 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Windows ...2-15 Memory - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 525
Operating Mode ...5-31 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Owners, Canadian ...ii O Odometer ...3-38 Odometer, Trip ...3-38 Off-Road Driving ...4-22 Off-Road Recovery ...4-19 Oil Engine ...5-16 Pressure Gage ...3-51 Older Children, Restraints ...1-42 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® System ...2-51 - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 526
133 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-32 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-34 Rear Air Conditioning System ...3-31 Rear Axle ...5-51 Locking ...4-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 527
Light ...3-39 Safety Belts Care of ...5-103 Center Passenger Position ...1-35 S Safety Belts (cont.) Driver Position ...1-27 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-39 Rear Seat - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 528
(50/50) ...1-11 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ...1-9 StabiliTrak®, All-Wheel Drive ...2-32 StabiliTrak® System ...4-11 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Steering ...4-14 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-132 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-58 Convenience Net - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 529
Throttle, Adjustable ...2-22 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Tire Pressure Light ...3-47 Tires ...5-61 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...5-106 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Chains ...5-80 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-82 Cleaning ...5-106 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-81 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-68 Inspection - 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 530
V Vehicle Control ...4-6 Damage Warnings ...iv Symbols ...iv Vehicle Customization, DIC ...3-70 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-109 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-109 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat ...2-63 Ventilation
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Seats and Restraint Systems
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1-1
Front Seats
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1-3
Rear Seats
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1-8
Safety Belts
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1-21
Child Restraints
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1-42
Airbag System
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1-66
Restraint System Check
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1-81
Features and Controls
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2-1
Keys
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2-3
Doors and Locks
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2-8
Windows
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2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
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2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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2-19
Mirrors
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2-42
OnStar
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System
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2-51
HomeLink
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Transmitter
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2-53
Storage Areas
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2-57
Sunroof
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2-62
Vehicle Personalization
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2-63
Instrument Panel
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3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
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3-4
Climate Controls
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3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
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3-36
Driver Information Center (DIC)
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3-54
Audio System(s)
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3-76
Driving Your Vehicle
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4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
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4-1
Towing
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4-57
Service and Appearance Care
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5-1
Service
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5-3
Fuel
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5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
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5-10
All-Wheel Drive
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5-50
Rear Axle
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5-51
Four-Wheel Drive
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5-52
Front Axle
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5-53
Bulb Replacement
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5-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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5-60
Tires
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5-61
Appearance Care
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5-100
Vehicle Identification
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5-109
Electrical System
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5-109
Capacities and Specifications
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5-118
Maintenance Schedule
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6-1
Maintenance Schedule
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6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
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7-10
Index
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