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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

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
	60
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	61
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	68
Airbag System	72
Where Are the Airbags?	75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	79
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Restraint System Check	87
Checking Your Restraint Systems	87
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	88
Features and Controls	89
Keys	91
Remote Keyless Entry System	93
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	94
Doors and Locks	96
Door Locks	96
Power Door Locks	97
Delayed Locking	98
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	99
Rear Door Security Locks	101
Lockout Protection	101
Liftgate	102
Windows	103
Manual Windows	103
Power Windows	104
Sun Visors	104
Theft-Deterrent Systems	105
Content Theft-Deterrent	105
Passlock®	107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	107
New Vehicle Break-In	107
Ignition Positions	108
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	108
Starting Your Engine	109
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	110
Engine Coolant Heater	110
Automatic Transmission Operation	112
Tow/Haul Mode	114
Four-Wheel Drive	115
All-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak®	120
Parking Brake	124
Shifting Into Park (P)	125
Shifting Out of Park (P)	127
Parking Over Things That Burn	127
Engine Exhaust	128
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	128
Mirrors	130
Manual Rearview Mirror	130
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	130
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	132
Outside Manual Mirrors	135
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	135
Outside Power Mirrors	136
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror	136
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	137
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	138
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	138
Outside Convex Mirror	138
Outside Heated Mirrors	138
OnStar® System	139
HomeLink® Transmitter	141
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	142
Storage Areas	145
Glove Box	145
Cupholder(s)	145
Front Storage Area	145
Center Console Storage Area	146
Luggage Carrier	146
Rear Storage Area	147
Convenience Net	147
Cargo Cover	148
Sunroof	150
Vehicle Personalization	151
Memory Seat	151
Instrument Panel	153
Instrument Panel Overview	156
Hazard Warning Flashers	158
Other Warning Devices	158
Horn	158
Tilt Wheel	158
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	159
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	160
Flash-to-Pass	161
Windshield Wipers	161
Windshield Washer	162
Cruise Control	163
Headlamps	166
Headlamps on Reminder	167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	167
Automatic Headlamp System	168
Fog Lamps	169
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	169
Instrument Panel Brightness	170
Dome Lamps	170
Dome Lamp Override	170
Entry Lighting	170
Exit Lighting	171
Front Reading Lamps	171
Battery Run-Down Protection	171
Accessory Power Outlets	172
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	172
Climate Controls	173
Climate Control System	173
Dual Climate Control System	174
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	176
Outlet Adjustment	182
Rear Air Conditioning System	183
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	184
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	186
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	188
Instrument Panel Cluster	189
Speedometer and Odometer	190
Trip Odometer	190
Tachometer	190
Safety Belt Reminder Light	191
Airbag Readiness Light	191
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	192
Battery Warning Light	193
Voltmeter Gage	194
Brake System Warning Light	194
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	196
Traction Off Light	196
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	197
Transmission Temperature Gage	198
Tire Pressure Light	199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	200
Oil Pressure Gage	203
Security Light	204
Cruise Control Light	204
Highbeam On Light	204
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	204
Tow/Haul Mode Light	205
Fuel Gage	205
Low Fuel Warning Light	205
Driver Information Center (DIC)	206
DIC Operation and Displays	207
DIC Warnings and Messages	210
DIC Vehicle Customization	222
Audio System(s)	228
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	229
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	229
AM-FM Radio	230
Radio with CD	233
Radio with Cassette and CD	243
Radio with Six-Disc CD	257
Rear Seat Entertainment System	271
Navigation/Radio System	282
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	282
Theft-Deterrent Feature	284
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	284
Radio Reception	285
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	286
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	287
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	287
Fixed Mast Antenna	287
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	287
Chime Level Adjustment	287
Driving Your Vehicle	289
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	290
Defensive Driving	290
Drunken Driving	291
Control of a Vehicle	294
Braking	294
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	295
Braking in Emergencies	296
Traction Assist System (TAS)	297
Locking Rear Axle	298
StabiliTrak® System	299
Steering	302
QUADRASTEER™	304
Off-Road Recovery	307
Passing	307
Loss of Control	309
Off-Road Driving	310
Driving at Night	325
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	326
City Driving	328
Freeway Driving	329
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	330
Highway Hypnosis	331
Hill and Mountain Roads	332
Winter Driving	333
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	338
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	338
Recovery Hooks	339
Loading Your Vehicle	340
Towing	345
Towing Your Vehicle	345
Recreational Vehicle Towing	345
Level Control	349
Autoride™	349
Trailer Recommendations	350
Towing a Trailer	350
Service and Appearance Care	367
Service	369
Doing Your Own Service Work	370
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	371
Fuel	371
Gasoline Octane	371
Gasoline Specifications	371
California Fuel	372
Additives	372
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	373
Fuels in Foreign Countries	374
Filling Your Tank	374
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	376
Checking Things Under the Hood	376
Hood Release	377
Engine Compartment Overview	378
Engine Oil	382
Engine Oil Life System	386
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	387
Automatic Transmission Fluid	390
Engine Coolant	393
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	395
Engine Overheating	395
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	397
Cooling System	398
Engine Fan Noise	403
Power Steering Fluid	404
Windshield Washer Fluid	406
Brakes	407
Battery	410
Jump Starting	411
All-Wheel Drive	416
Rear Axle	417
Four-Wheel Drive	418
Front Axle	419
Bulb Replacement	420
Halogen Bulbs	420
Headlamps	420
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	421
Side Identification Marker Lamps	422
Roof Marker Lamps	423
Taillamps	424
Replacement Bulbs	425
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	426
Tires	427
Tire Sidewall Labelling	428
Tire Terminology and Definitions	431
Inflation - Tire Pressure	434
Tire Pressure Monitor System	437
Tire Inspection and Rotation	440
When It Is Time for New Tires	441
Buying New Tires	442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	443
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	444
Wheel Replacement	444
Tire Chains	446
If a Tire Goes Flat	447
Changing a Flat Tire	448
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	449
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	452
Secondary Latch System	458
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	462
Spare Tire	466
Appearance Care	466
Fabric/Carpet	467
Vinyl	468
Leather	469
Instrument Panel	469
Interior Plastic Components	469
Glass Surfaces	469
Care of Safety Belts	469
Weatherstrips	470
Washing Your Vehicle	470
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	470
Finish Care	470
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	471
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	472
Tires	472
Sheet Metal Damage	473
Finish Damage	473
Underbody Maintenance	473
Chemical Paint Spotting	473
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	474
Vehicle Identification	475
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	475
Service Parts Identification Label	475
Electrical System	475
Add-On Electrical Equipment	475
Windshield Wiper Fuses	476
Power Windows and Other Power Options	476
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	476
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	478
Underhood Fuse Block	479
Capacities and Specifications	484
Maintenance Schedule	487
Maintenance Schedule	488
Introduction	488
Maintenance Requirements	488
Your Vehicle and the Environment	488
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	488
Scheduled Maintenance	490
Additional Required Services	492
Maintenance Footnotes	494
Owner Checks and Services	496
At Each Fuel Fill	496
At Least Once a Month	496
At Least Once a Year	497
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	499
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	501
Maintenance Record	502
Customer Assistance and Information	505
Customer Assistance and Information	506
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	506
Online Owner Center	507
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	508
Customer Assistance Offices	508
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	509
Roadside Assistance Program	510
Courtesy Transportation	511
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	513
Reporting Safety Defects	514
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	514
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	515
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	515
Service Publications Ordering Information	515