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Your vehicle is equipped with a button at the end of the shift lever which, when pressed, enables tow/haul. Your vehicle may be equipped with Autoride® which further improves your vehicle's ride while towing. See Autoride® on page 422 for more information. When the button is pressed, a light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that Tow/Haul has been selected. Tow/Haul may be turned off by pressing the button again, at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow/Haul every time it is started. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the Trailer later in this section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: • When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain. • When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic. • When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load 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 not cause damage. However, there is no beneﬁt to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. Maximum trailer 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 in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. 425

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals	13
Reclining Seatbacks	15
Head Restraints	18
Center Seat	19
Rear Seats	19
Heated Seats	19
	60
Safety Belt Pretensioners	60
Safety Belt Extender	60
Child Restraints	61
Older Children	61
Infants and Young Children	64
Child Restraint Systems	68
Where to Put the Restraint	72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	74
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	85
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	85
Airbag System	90
Where Are the Airbags?	93
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	96
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	98
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	99
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	99
Passenger Sensing System	101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	106
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	107
Restraint System Check	108
Checking the Restraint Systems	108
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	109
Features and Controls	111
Keys	113
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	114
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	115
Doors and Locks	122
Door Locks	122
Power Door Locks	123
Delayed Locking	123
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	123
Rear Door Security Locks	124
Lockout Protection	124
Liftgate/Liftglass	125
Power Liftgate	127
Power Running Boards	131
Windows	132
Power Windows	133
Sun Visors	134
Theft-Deterrent Systems	135
Content Theft-Deterrent	135
PASS-Key® III+	137
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	137
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	139
New Vehicle Break-In	139
Ignition Positions	140
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	141
Starting the Engine	141
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	143
Engine Coolant Heater	143
Active Fuel Management™	145
Automatic Transmission Operation	145
Tow/Haul Mode	149
Four-Wheel Drive	150
Parking Brake	156
Shifting Into Park (P)	157
Shifting Out of Park (P)	159
Parking Over Things That Burn	159
Engine Exhaust	160
Running the Engine While Parked	161
Mirrors	162
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	162
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	166
Outside Manual Mirrors	168
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors	169
Outside Power Mirrors	170
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	171
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	172
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	172
Outside Convex Mirror	173
Outside Heated Mirrors	173
OnStar® System	173
Universal Home Remote System	177
System Identification	177
Universal Home Remote System	178
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	178
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	182
Storage Areas	190
Glove Box	190
Cupholder(s)	190
Center Console Storage Area	190
Luggage Carrier	191
Rear Storage Area	192
Rear Seat Armrest	192
Cargo Cover	192
Cargo Management System	194
Sunroof	197
Instrument Panel	199
Instrument Panel Overview	202
Hazard Warning Flashers	204
Other Warning Devices	204
Horn	204
Tilt Wheel	204
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	205
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	206
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	207
Flash-to-Pass	207
Windshield Wipers	207
Rainsense™ II Wipers	208
Windshield Washer	209
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	210
Cruise Control	211
Exterior Lamps	215
Headlamps on Reminder	216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	216
Automatic Headlamp System	217
Fog Lamps	218
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	218
Instrument Panel Brightness	219
Dome Lamps	219
Dome Lamp Override	219
Entry Lighting	220
Exit Lighting	220
Reading Lamps	220
Electric Power Management	220
Battery Run-Down Protection	221
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	222
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	225
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	227
Climate Controls	227
Climate Control System	227
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	231
Outlet Adjustment	238
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	239
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	240
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	242
Instrument Panel Cluster	243
Speedometer and Odometer	244
Trip Odometer	244
Tachometer	244
Safety Belt Reminder Light	244
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	245
Airbag Readiness Light	245
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	246
Charging System Light	248
Voltmeter Gage	249
Brake System Warning Light	249
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	251
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	252
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	252
Tire Pressure Light	253
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	253
Oil Pressure Gage	256
Oil Pressure Light	257
Security Light	258
Fog Lamp Light	258
Cruise Control Light	258
Highbeam On Light	259
Tow/Haul Mode Light	259
Fuel Gage	259
Low Fuel Warning Light	260
Driver Information Center (DIC)	260
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	261
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	267
DIC Warnings and Messages	270
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	280
Audio System(s)	290
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player)	291
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a CD and DVD Player)	292
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player)	293
Radio with CD (MP3)	294
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)	305
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	321
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	327
XM Radio Messages	335
Navigation/Radio System	337
Rear Seat Entertainment System	337
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	348
Theft-Deterrent Feature	350
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	351
Radio Reception	352
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	353
Care of the CD and DVD Player	353
Rear Side Window Antenna	354
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	354
Driving Your Vehicle	355
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	356
Defensive Driving	356
Drunken Driving	357
Control of a Vehicle	360
Braking	360
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	361
Braking in Emergencies	363
Locking Rear Axle	363
StabiliTrak® System	363
Steering	367
Off-Road Recovery	369
Passing	369
Loss of Control	371
Off-Road Driving	372
Driving at Night	389
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	390
City Driving	393
Freeway Driving	394
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	396
Highway Hypnosis	397
Hill and Mountain Roads	398
Winter Driving	400
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	404
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	405
Recovery Hooks	406
Loading Your Vehicle	407
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	412
Towing	417
Towing Your Vehicle	417
Recreational Vehicle Towing	418
Level Control	421
Autoride®	422
Towing a Trailer	422
Trailer Recommendations	440
Service and Appearance Care	441
Service	444
Accessories and Modifications	444
California Proposition 65 Warning	445
Doing Your Own Service Work	445
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	446
Fuel	446
Gasoline Octane	447
Gasoline Specifications	447
California Fuel	447
Additives	448
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	449
Fuels in Foreign Countries	450
Filling the Tank	451
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	455
Checking Things Under the Hood	456
Hood Release	457
Engine Compartment Overview	458
Engine Oil	459
Engine Oil Life System	462
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	464
Automatic Transmission Fluid	466
Engine Coolant	470
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	473
Engine Overheating	473
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	476
Cooling System	477
Engine Fan Noise	483
Power Steering Fluid	484
Windshield Washer Fluid	485
Brakes	486
Battery	490
Jump Starting	491
Rear Axle	496
Four-Wheel Drive	497
Front Axle	498
Headlamp Aiming	499
Bulb Replacement	502
Halogen Bulbs	502
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	502
License Plate Lamp	504
Replacement Bulbs	504
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	505
Tires	507
Tire Sidewall Labeling	508
Tire Terminology and Definitions	512
Inflation - Tire Pressure	515
Tire Pressure Monitor System	516
Tire Inspection and Rotation	521
When It Is Time for New Tires	523
Buying New Tires	524
Different Size Tires and Wheels	526
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	527
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	528
Wheel Replacement	528
Tire Chains	530
If a Tire Goes Flat	531
Changing a Flat Tire	532
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	533
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	537
Secondary Latch System	543
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	547
Spare Tire	552
Appearance Care	553
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	553
Fabric/Carpet	554
Leather	555
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	556
Care of Safety Belts	556
Weatherstrips	556
Washing Your Vehicle	557
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	557
Finish Care	557
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	558
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	559
Tires	560
Sheet Metal Damage	560
Finish Damage	560
Underbody Maintenance	560
Chemical Paint Spotting	561
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	561
Vehicle Identification	562
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	562
Service Parts Identification Label	563
Electrical System	563
Add-On Electrical Equipment	563
Windshield Wiper Fuses	564
Power Windows and Other Power Options	564
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	564
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	565
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	566
Underhood Fuse Block	567
Capacities and Specifications	572
Maintenance Schedule	575
Maintenance Schedule	576
Introduction	576
Maintenance Requirements	576
Your Vehicle and the Environment	576
Using the Maintenance Schedule	577
Scheduled Maintenance	579
Additional Required Services	582
Maintenance Footnotes	584
Owner Checks and Services	586
At Each Fuel Fill	586
At Least Once a Month	587
At Least Once a Year	587
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	590
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	592
Engine Drive Belt Routing	593
Maintenance Record	594
Customer Assistance Information	597
Customer Assistance and Information	598
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	598
Online Owner Center	601
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	602
Customer Assistance Offices	602
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	603
Roadside Assistance Program	604
Courtesy Transportation	607
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	609
Collision Damage Repair	610
Reporting Safety Defects	615
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	615
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	615
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	615
Service Publications Ordering Information	616

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Your vehicle is equipped with a button at the end of

the shift lever which, when pressed, enables

tow/haul. Your vehicle may be equipped with

Autoride

which further improves your vehicle’s ride

while towing. See

Autoride

on page 422

for more

information. When the button is pressed, a light on

the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that

Tow/Haul has been selected. Tow/Haul may be

turned off by pressing the button again, at which

time the indicator light on the instrument panel will

turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn off

Tow/Haul every time it is started.

Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when

the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at

least 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combined

Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the

Trailer later in this section. Tow/Haul is most useful

under the following driving conditions:

•

When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or

heavy load through rolling terrain.

•

When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or

heavy load in stop and go traffic.

•

When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or

heavy load 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 not cause

damage. However, there is no benefit to the

selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is

unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may

result in unpleasant engine and transmission

driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy.

Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a

heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For

example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside

temperature and how much your vehicle is used to

pull a trailer are all important. It can also depend

on any special equipment that you have on

your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the

vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer

Tongue” later in this section for more information.

Maximum trailer 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 in the tow vehicle must be subtracted

from the maximum trailer weight.

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