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SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37 and Airbag System on page 1-81 for more information. SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and 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 brake system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-39. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-56 for more information. See your dealer/retailer for service. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and 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 brake system needs service as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this message displays, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 2-58 for more information. 3-69

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	7
Head Restraints	8
Front Seats	10
Manual Seats	10
Power Seats	11
Manual Lumbar	12
Power Lumbar	12
Heated Seats	13
Heated and Cooled Seats	14
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals	14
Reclining Seatbacks	16
Center Seat	19
Rear Seats	20
Heated Seats	20
	60
Child Restraints	60
Older Children	60
Infants and Young Children	63
Child Restraint Systems	67
Where to Put the Restraint	69
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	79
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	83
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	83
Airbag System	87
Where Are the Airbags?	89
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	92
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	94
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	94
Passenger Sensing System	96
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Restraint System Check	104
Checking the Restraint Systems	104
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	105
Features and Controls	107
Keys	109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	110
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	111
Remote Vehicle Start	114
Doors and Locks	116
Door Locks	116
Power Door Locks	116
Delayed Locking	117
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	117
Rear Door Security Locks	117
Lockout Protection	118
Liftgate/Liftglass	119
Power Liftgate	121
Power Assist Steps	124
Windows	125
Power Windows	126
Sun Visors	127
Theft-Deterrent Systems	128
Content Theft-Deterrent	128
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	130
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	130
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	132
New Vehicle Break-In	132
Ignition Positions	132
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	134
Starting the Engine	134
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	136
Engine Coolant Heater	136
Active Fuel Management™	137
Automatic Transmission Operation	138
Tow/Haul Mode	144
Four-Wheel Drive	146
Parking Brake	151
Shifting Into Park	153
Shifting Out of Park	155
Parking Over Things That Burn	155
Engine Exhaust	156
Running the Vehicle While Parked	157
Mirrors	158
Manual Rearview Mirror	158
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	158
Outside Manual Mirrors	158
Outside Towing Mirrors	159
Outside Power Mirrors	159
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	160
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	160
Park Tilt Mirrors	161
Outside Convex Mirror	161
Outside Heated Mirrors	161
Object Detection Systems	162
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	162
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	164
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	168
OnStar® System	174
Universal Home Remote System	177
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	178
Storage Areas	184
Glove Box	184
Cupholders	184
Center Console Storage	185
Luggage Carrier	185
Rear Storage Area	186
Rear Seat Armrest	186
Cargo Cover	186
Sunroof	187
Instrument Panel	189
Instrument Panel Overview	192
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Horn	194
Tilt Wheel	194
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	195
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	196
Flash-to-Pass	196
Windshield Wipers	197
Rainsense™ II Wipers	197
Windshield Washer	198
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	199
Cruise Control	200
Exterior Lamps	202
Headlamps on Reminder	203
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	204
Automatic Headlamp System	204
Fog Lamps	205
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	206
Instrument Panel Brightness	206
Dome Lamps	206
Dome Lamp Override	207
Entry Lighting	207
Exit Lighting	207
Reading Lamps	207
Electric Power Management	207
Battery Run-Down Protection	208
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	208
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	209
Climate Controls	210
Climate Control System	210
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	212
Outlet Adjustment	218
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	219
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	220
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	222
Instrument Panel Cluster	223
Speedometer and Odometer	224
Trip Odometer	224
Tachometer	224
Safety Belt Reminders	224
Airbag Readiness Light	225
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	226
Charging System Light	227
Voltmeter Gage	227
Brake System Warning Light	228
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	229
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	230
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	230
Tire Pressure Light	231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	231
Oil Pressure Gage	234
Oil Pressure Light	236
Security Light	236
Fog Lamp Light	237
Cruise Control Light	237
Highbeam On Light	237
Tow/Haul Mode Light	237
Fuel Gage	238
Low Fuel Warning Light	239
Driver Information Center (DIC)	239
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	240
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	246
DIC Compass	249
DIC Warnings and Messages	252
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	262
Audio System(s)	271
Setting the Clock	272
Radio(s)	274
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	293
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	297
XM Radio Messages	302
Navigation/Radio System	303
Bluetooth®	303
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	315
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	324
Theft-Deterrent Feature	326
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	326
Radio Reception	327
Rear Side Window Antenna	328
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	328
Driving Your Vehicle	329
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	330
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	330
Defensive Driving	330
Drunk Driving	331
Control of a Vehicle	331
Braking	332
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	333
Braking in Emergencies	334
StabiliTrak® System	334
Locking Rear Axle	337
Steering	337
Off-Road Recovery	339
Passing	339
Loss of Control	339
Off-Road Driving	341
Driving at Night	353
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	354
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	355
Highway Hypnosis	355
Hill and Mountain Roads	356
Winter Driving	357
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	359
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	360
Recovery Hooks	360
Loading the Vehicle	361
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	367
Towing	371
Towing Your Vehicle	371
Recreational Vehicle Towing	371
Level Control	377
Autoride®	378
Towing a Trailer	378
Trailer Recommendations	400
Service and Appearance Care	401
Service	403
Accessories and Modifications	403
California Proposition 65 Warning	404
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	404
Doing Your Own Service Work	404
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	405
Fuel	405
Gasoline Octane	405
Gasoline Specifications	406
California Fuel	406
Additives	406
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	407
Fuels in Foreign Countries	408
Filling the Tank	409
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	411
Checking Things Under the Hood	412
Hood Release	413
Engine Compartment Overview	414
Engine Oil	415
Engine Oil Life System	418
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	420
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)	422
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)	425
Cooling System	428
Engine Coolant	429
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	434
Engine Overheating	435
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	437
Engine Fan Noise	437
Power Steering Fluid	438
Windshield Washer Fluid	439
Brakes	440
Battery	443
Jump Starting	444
Rear Axle	449
Four-Wheel Drive	451
Front Axle	452
Headlamp Aiming	453
Bulb Replacement	456
Halogen Bulbs	456
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	457
License Plate Lamp	458
Replacement Bulbs	458
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	459
Tires	461
Tire Sidewall Labeling	462
Tire Terminology and Definitions	467
Inflation - Tire Pressure	470
Tire Pressure Monitor System	471
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	473
Tire Inspection and Rotation	476
When It Is Time for New Tires	477
Buying New Tires	478
Different Size Tires and Wheels	480
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	481
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	482
Wheel Replacement	482
Tire Chains	484
If a Tire Goes Flat	485
Changing a Flat Tire	486
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	487
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	492
Secondary Latch System	499
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	502
Spare Tire	506
Appearance Care	506
Interior Cleaning	506
Fabric/Carpet	508
Leather	508
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	509
Care of Safety Belts	509
Weatherstrips	509
Washing Your Vehicle	510
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	510
Finish Care	510
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	511
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	512
Tires	512
Sheet Metal Damage	513
Finish Damage	513
Underbody Maintenance	513
Chemical Paint Spotting	513
Vehicle Identification	514
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	514
Service Parts Identification Label	514
Electrical System	514
Add-On Electrical Equipment	514
Windshield Wiper Fuses	515
Power Windows and Other Power Options	515
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	515
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	516
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	518
Underhood Fuse Block	519
Capacities and Specifications	522
Maintenance Schedule	525
Maintenance Schedule	526
Introduction	526
Maintenance Requirements	526
Your Vehicle and the Environment	526
Using the Maintenance Schedule	527
Scheduled Maintenance	528
Additional Required Services	530
Maintenance Footnotes	532
Owner Checks and Services	534
At Each Fuel Fill	534
At Least Once a Month	534
At Least Once a Year	535
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	537
Maintenance Replacement Parts	539
Engine Drive Belt Routing	540
Maintenance Record	541
Customer Assistance Information	545
Customer Assistance and Information	546
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	546
Online Owner Center	549
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	550
Customer Assistance Offices	550
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	551
Roadside Assistance Program	551
Scheduling Service Appointments	554
Courtesy Transportation Program	554
Collision Damage Repair	555
Reporting Safety Defects	558
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	558
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	559
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	559
Service Publications Ordering Information	559
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	560
Event Data Recorders	561
OnStar®	562
Navigation System	562
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	562

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SERVICE AIR BAG

This message displays if there is a problem with the

airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect

the system for problems. See

Airbag Readiness Light

on page 3-37

and

Airbag System on page 1-81

for more

information.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING

SYSTEM

On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a

problem with the battery charging system. Under certain

conditions, the charging system light may also turn

on in the instrument panel cluster. See

Charging System

Light on page 3-39

. Driving with this problem could

drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.

Have the electrical system checked as soon as

possible. See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message displays along with the brake system

warning light if there is a problem with the brake system.

See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40

. If this

message appears, stop as soon as possible and 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

brake system needs service as soon as possible.

See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE BRAKES SOON

This message displays if there is a problem with the

brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as

possible and 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 brake system needs service. See

your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

(URPA) system, this message displays if there is a

problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system

to help you park. See

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

(URPA) on page 2-56

for more information. See

your dealer/retailer for service.

SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

SYSTEM

If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

system and this message displays, both SBZA displays

will remain on indicating there is a problem with the

SBZA system. If these displays remain on after

continued driving, the system needs service. See your

dealer/retailer. See

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

on page 2-58

for more information.

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